You might not have come to Paris to eat meat and potatoes, but the classic dish, steak frites, when exquisitely prepared, can catapult one straight up to Carnivore Heaven.

Parisians and visitors alike argue over their favorite joints serving up this savory comfort food. There are many, to be sure, but imagine that the prerequisites for greatness include the following components:
1. A superb cut of meat, like the hangar steak...a tad chewy, with a bit of char on the outside, bursting with flavor and pinkness in every bite
2. Fries that actually taste like potatoes; crunchy, light, a little salty and fresh fresh fresh
3. Killer wine list

The following restaurants are in contention. Please feel free to use the comment boxes below if you have a personal favorite!

Bistrot Paul Bert
18, rue Paul Bert
Reservations: 01.43.72.24.01
11th Arrondissement
Metro: Faidherbe-Chaligny
Closed Sunday and Monday

Beloved neighborhood bistrot famous for it's meat and the classic dessert, the Paris-Brest

Le Severo
8, rue des Plantes
Call For Reservations: 01.45.40.40.91
8th Arrondissement
Metro: Alesia or Mouton-Duvernet
Closed Saturday and Sunday

And chocolate mousse for dessert!

La Tour de Montlhery
5, rue des Prouvairs
Reservations: 01.42.36.21.82
1st Arrondissement
Metro: Louvre-Rivoli or Chatelet-les-Halles
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Old-fashioned Les Halles style with a touch of magic

What's your favorite?