Hippopotamus Steakhouse

Name: Hippopotamus Steakhouse
Address: Paris

Hippopotamus Restaurant. The beef specialist. 100% French.

★ 4.1 (3,340)

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FRIENDS' PLATTER

PLANCHE DES COPAINS

Goat cheese cream*, country terrine, camembert, Lyonnaise sausage, dry-cured ham slices, gherkins, toasted bread

An assortment of traditional French cured meats and cheeses. Ideal for snacking together as an aperitif. Varied flavors, from salty to creamy.

SNACKING BASKETS - CHEESE LOVER

PANIERS DE GRIGNOTAGE - FROMAGER

Goat cheese, Emmental, Camembert, and cheddar bites, cocktail sauce

Breaded and fried cheese bites. Crispy on the outside and melting on the inside. To be dipped in sauce.

SNACKING BASKETS - CLASSIC

PANIERS DE GRIGNOTAGE - CLASSIQUE

Chicken wings, Iberian ham croquettes, calamari fritters, onion rings, BBQ sauce

A mix of American and Spanish fried snacks: chicken, ham, calamari, and onion rings. Crispy texture and varied flavors. Perfect for sharing.

STARTERS

BURRATA & TOMATOES

BURRATA & TOMATES

Puglia burrata, tomatoes, pesto, fleur de sel from Camargue

Fresh Italian cheese with a creamy center served with tomatoes. Fresh, mild, and creamy. Simply seasoned with pesto and salt.

GOAT CHEESE TOAST

TARTINE DE CHÈVRE

Toasted focaccia, goat cheese cream*, goat-honey, toasted seeds, mixed salad

Toasted Italian bread topped with goat cheese and a touch of honey. A crispy and melting sweet and savory mix. Served warm over a salad.

DUCK FOIE GRAS BLOCK

BLOC DE FOIE GRAS DE CANARD

Fleur de sel from Camargue, toasted bread

French festive dish made from duck foie gras. Rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy spread on toast.

SMALL VEGGIE SALAD

PETITE SALADE VEGGIE

Mixed salad, tomatoes, artichokes, roasted vegetables, PDO feta, pesto, balsamic vinaigrette

A small salad made with fresh and cooked vegetables and feta cheese. Light and vegetarian. Dressed with balsamic vinegar.

POACHED EGG PROVENÇALE STYLE

OEUF POCHÉ À LA PROVENÇALE

Free-range poached egg, candied peppers, tomatoes, and onions, toasted bread

Egg cooked without a shell with a runny yolk, served on a compote of sun-ripened vegetables. Flavorful and Mediterranean. To be enjoyed with toast.

COUNTRY TERRINE

TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE

Gherkins, arugula salad, toasted bread

Traditional rustic meat pâté. Coarse texture and pronounced meat flavor. Classically served with sour gherkins and bread.

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD

SALADE CAESAR

Crispy chicken fillet, PDO Parmesan, romaine lettuce, grilled bread with olive oil, Caesar dressing

The famous American salad with breaded chicken, Italian cheese, and croutons. Rich and creamy thanks to its iconic dressing. A complete and indulgent dish.

STEAKHOUSE SALAD

SALADE STEAKHOUSE

Free-range poached egg, tomatoes, snow peas, thin slices of marinated beef with pepper, mixed salad, creamy pepper sauce, crispy onions

A hearty meal salad with slices of cold beef and a soft-boiled egg. Flavors enhanced by pepper. Varied texture with crunchy vegetables.

VEGGIE PLEASURE SALAD

SALADE PLAISIR VEGGIE

Cherry tomato tapenade, roasted vegetables, PDO feta, artichokes, tomatoes, snow peas, pesto bulgur mix, black rice, spelt and pumpkin seeds, pesto, arugula salad

Large vegetarian salad with a mix of grains, vegetables, and cheese. Nutritious and full of different textures. Fresh and flavored with pesto.

SUNBURN

SUN COCOTTE

COCOTTE DU SOLEIL

Gratin of roasted vegetables, candied tomatoes, artichokes, PDO Parmesan, pesto, Provençal sauce, served with a mixed salad

Southern vegetables baked with cheese. Melting and gratinated. A warm vegetarian dish with Provençal flavors.

DISH OF THE DAY

Valid every weekday lunch from Monday to Friday. Served with a garnish and sauce included.

MONDAY: RICOTTA GOAT CHEESE RAVIOLI

LUNDI : RAVIOLES RICOTTA CHÈVRE

Ricotta-spinach ravioli, goat cheese cream*, pesto, toasted seeds, mixed salad

Small pasta stuffed with cheese and spinach. Creamy and tender vegetarian dish. Served Monday lunch only.

TUESDAY: BEEF PARMENTIER

MARDI : PARMENTIER DE BOEUF

Mixed salad

Gratin of mashed potatoes and ground beef. A comforting French family classic. Served Tuesday lunch only.

WEDNESDAY: P'TIT HACHÉ THE ORIGINAL

MERCREDI : P'TIT HACHÉ L'ORIGINAL

Butcher-style ground beef steak, cheddar sauce, candied onions, grilled bacon, crispy onions, fries

Ground beef steak topped with cheese, bacon, and onions. Rich and flavorful like a burger without the bun. Served Wednesday lunch only.

THURSDAY: CHICKEN STRIPS PROVENÇALE STYLE

JEUDI : AIGUILLETTES DE POULET À LA PROVENÇALE

Tomato sauce, peppers, candied tomatoes and onions, fries

Thin slices of chicken cooked in a tomato sauce with southern vegetables. Tender and fragrant. Served Thursday lunch only.

FRIDAY: SALMON SALAD

VENDREDI : SALADE DE SAUMON

Salmon fillet, snow peas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, romaine lettuce, creamy lime with chives, grilled bread with olive oil

Salad with grilled fish and raw vegetables. Fresh and light with a citrus dressing. Served Friday lunch only.

OUR MEATS

Some of the finest and noblest cuts. From French origins.

THE MUST-HAVES

FLANK STEAK

BAVETTE D'ALOYAU

Truly flavorful long-fibered cut of meat, topped with shallot sauce

Long-fibered beef cut, highly prized for its intense flavor and juiciness. Slightly firm texture. Traditionally served with a shallot sauce.

SIRLOIN

FAUX-FILET

Slightly peppery, reveals the finesse of the grain and its tenderness

Noble cut from the back of the beef, comparable to ribeye but leaner. Tender and flavorful. Ideal for grilled meat lovers.

STEAK AU POIVRE

Now a classic, a prime cut enhanced by its generous pepper sauce

A French brasserie classic. Beef steak topped with a creamy sauce with crushed peppercorns. Spicy and rich.

STEAK AND EGGS

STEAK À CHEVAL

Butcher-style ground beef steak, sunny-side up free-range egg

Grilled ground beef steak topped with a fried egg. The yolk runs over the meat. Simple and protein-rich dish.

THE CRU

BEEF CARPACCIO

CARPACCIOS DE BOEUF

Thin slices of beef

Thinly sliced marinated raw beef. Fresh and light. Served with a side of your choice.

KNIFE-CUT BEEF TARTARE

TARTARE AUX COUTEAUX CHAROLAIS

Tartare seasoned by us to be enjoyed raw

Raw beef cut with a knife (not ground), seasoned with capers, onions, and condiments. Tender texture and pronounced flavor.

BEEF DIFFERENTLY

FRENCH STYLE STEAK FONDUE

FONDUE STEAKHOUSE À LA FRANÇAISE

Beef surprise skewer, Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue*, baked apple, mixed salad

Grilled beef pieces served with a Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue for dipping. Convivial and indulgent. Accompanied by potatoes.

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

Unlimited

Airy and rich chocolate dessert. Mousse-like and light texture. A great French classic.

FLOATING ISLAND

ÎLE FLOTTANTE

Crème anglaise, salted butter caramel sauce

Whipped egg whites poached, floating on vanilla crème anglaise. Drizzled with caramel. Very smooth and light.

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Bourbon Vanilla

Vanilla cream dessert topped with a thin layer of crunchy caramelized sugar. Hot/cold and soft/crunchy contrast.

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU

French toast brioche, chocolate-hazelnut spread, vanilla ice cream

Slice of brioche dipped in milk and egg then pan-fried. Served warm with ice cream and chocolate. Very indulgent and soft.

ROASTED APRICOT TART

TARTE FINE AUX ABRICOTS RÔTIS

Puff pastry, apricot cream, roasted apricots, honey, pistachio slivers, vanilla ice cream

Crispy tartlet filled with cooked apricots. Mix of textures and fruity flavors. Served with a scoop of ice cream.

XL PROFITEROLE

PROFITEROLE XL

Giant chou pastry, vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream

A large chou pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and covered with hot chocolate. A spectacular and very chocolatey dessert.

CHOCOLATE FONDANT

MI-CUIT AU CHOCOLAT

Vanilla ice cream

Individual chocolate cake with a warm molten center. Served with vanilla ice cream. Intense chocolate flavor.

PAVLOVA

Meringue, red berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, pistachio slivers

Crispy meringue base topped with fruit and cream. Fresh, sweet, and elegant dessert.

STRAWBERRY SOUP

SOUPE DE FRAISES

Strawberry soup, lime sorbet, shortbread crumble, fresh mint

Very fresh dessert based on blended or whole strawberries. Accompanied by a tart sorbet. Light, ideal after a hearty meal.

TIRAMISU

Creamy coffee mascarpone, ladyfingers, cocoa

Famous Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone cheese. Creamy and fragrant. Dusted with bitter cocoa.

SUNDAES & ICE CREAM DESSERTS

HIPPO BANANA

Roasted banana, chocolate ice cream, vanilla, strawberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, toasted almonds

A revisited version of the Banana Split. Warm banana with three scoops of ice cream and chocolate sauce. Very hearty ice cream dessert.

LEMONADE

CITRONNADE

Light lemon cream, meringue, lime sorbet, fresh mint

Very refreshing citrus ice cream sundae. Tart and sweet with pieces of crunchy meringue.

PROFITEROLLE

DAME BLANCHE

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, shortbread crumble, whipped cream

A classic ice cream sundae: vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. Simple and delicious.

CARA'HUÈTE SUNDAE

COUPE CARA'HUÈTE

Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter shortbread crumble, salted butter caramel sauce, whipped cream

Indulgent ice cream sundae inspired by American flavors: peanut and caramel. Rich and crunchy.

CARAMEL, COFFEE, OR CHOCOLATE LIÉGEOIS

LIÉGEOIS CARAMEL, CAFÉ OU CHOCOLAT

Ice cream and sauce of your choice, shortbread crumble, whipped cream

Ice cream drowned in sauce (coffee or chocolate) and topped with lots of whipped cream. Can be drunk and eaten with a spoon.

YOUR CUSTOM ICE CREAM

FLAVORS OF YOUR CHOICE

PARFUMS AU CHOIX

Fruit sorbets: passion fruit, raspberry, strawberry, lime. Ice cream: vanilla, coffee, caramel, chocolate, coconut.

Create your own sundae with the available ice cream and sorbet flavors.

COFFEES & SWEET TREATS

COFFEE / SWEET COFFEE

CAFÉ / THÉ DOUCEUR

Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, strawberry soup

Hot drink accompanied by three small miniature desserts. To finish on a light sweet note.

COFFEE / GOURMET COFFEE

CAFÉ / THÉ GOURMAND

Chocolate mousse, strawberry soup, tiramisu, lemon mousse, crème brûlée

Hot drink accompanied by a selection of five mini desserts. Ideal for the undecided who want to try everything.

ESPRESSO / DECAF

EXPRESSO / DÉCA

Short, strong black coffee. Intense aroma.

LARGE LATTE

GRAND CRÈME

Large latte.

TEAS / INFUSIONS

THÉS / INFUSIONS

Selection of teas (black, green) or infusions (herbal, caffeine-free).

BEERS

ON TAP

1664 BLONDE (5.5%)

1664 BLONDE (5,5°)

French Lager

Classic French blonde beer. Light, refreshing with subtle malty notes.

PICON BEER

PICON BIÈRE

Traditional mix from Northern France: blonde beer and bitter orange liqueur (Picon). Characteristic bittersweet taste.

MONACO / RADLER

MONACO / PANACHÉ

Light beer cocktails. Radler: beer and lemonade. Monaco: beer, lemonade, and grenadine syrup (red and sweet).

IN BOTTLE

GRIMBERGEN

Blonde (6.7%), White (6%), Red (5.5%), Amber (6.5%)

Belgian abbey beer. Available in several varieties (blonde, white, fruit, amber). Richer and more alcoholic than a lager.

1664 (0.0%)

1664 (0,0°)

Alcohol-free

Alcohol-free version of 1664. The taste of beer without the effects of alcohol.

IPA ST AUSTELL - PROPER JOB (5.5%)

IPA ST AUSTELL - PROPER JOB (5,5°)

A distinct bitterness

IPA (India Pale Ale) beer. Hoppy, aromatic with a pronounced bitterness.

COLD DRINKS

COCA COLA (33 CL)

SUGAR-FREE, CHERRY

Sweet and fizzy cola soda. Available in classic, sugar-free, or cherry versions.

ORANGINA (25 CL)

Sparkling orange soda with pulp. Shake before drinking.

TROPICAL OASIS (25 CL)

OASIS TROPICAL (25 CL)

Still tropical fruit drink. Very sweet and popular with children.

SPRITE (25 CL)

Sparkling lemon and lime soda. Clear and fizzy.

FANTA ORANGE (25 CL)

Sparkling orange soda. Bright orange color and fruity taste.

FUZETEA (25 CL)

PEACH BLACK TEA / LIME & MINT GREEN TEA

Flavored iced tea. Non-carbonated and refreshing.

SCHWEPPES INDIAN TONIC (25 CL)

Tonic soda with the characteristic bitterness of quinine. Often drunk as a cocktail or on its own with lemon.

PERRIER (33 CL)

French natural sparkling mineral water. Very fizzy.

LEMONADE (20 CL)

LIMONADE (20 CL)

Sweet sparkling lemon soda, a classic in France.

DIABOLO (20 CL)

Strawberry, mint, grenadine

Lemonade mixed with fruit syrup (strawberry, mint, etc.). Sweet and colorful drink.

GRANINI FRUIT NECTAR (25 CL)

NECTAR DE FRUITS GRANINI (25 CL)

Apricot, pineapple, orange

Thick and sweet fruit nectar. Intense fruit flavor.

GRANINI FRUIT JUICES (25 CL)

JUS DE FRUITS GRANINI (25 CL)

Apple, tomato

Fruit juice (apple) or vegetable juice (tomato). Still.

WINES BY THE GLASS

RED

BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES AOP LE VIN DES HIPPOPOTES

Domaine des Nugues. Red fruits and fine spices.

Light and fruity red wine from the Beaujolais region. Easy to drink.

BROUILLY AOP

Georges Duboeuf. Ruby color, notes of peony and cherry, fresh palate.

A Beaujolais cru. Elegant red wine with floral and fruity aromas.

LUSSAC-ST-EMILION AOP

Château Haut-Ségur. Elegant, full-bodied, powerful tannins.

Red Bordeaux wine. Robust with body and structure. Pairs well with red meats.

CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE AOP « ESPRIT »

Maison Brotte. Notes of wild red berries and black cherries, smooth and full-bodied palate with fine tannins.

Rhône Valley red wine. Spicy and warm.

WHITE

SAUMUR AOP LE VIN DES HIPPOPOTES

Chenin Blanc. Notes of lime blossom and honey, tender and persistent.

Dry white wine from the Loire Valley. Aromatic and floral.

IGP PAYS D'OC « LYS DE CASTELLUM »

Gérard Bertrand. Intense gold, notes of peach and coconut, long and full palate.

Southern French white wine. Rich and fruity.

CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE AOP « ESPRIT »

Maison Brotte. Straw yellow color, fresh and floral nose, ample palate with notes of peach and apricot.

Rhône Valley white wine. Round and fragrant.

ROSÉS

IGP MÉDITERRANÉE - LE VIN DES HIPPOPOTES

Peyrassol. Notes of small red berries, lively and fresh.

Pale and dry rosé wine. Very fresh, ideal in summer.

IGP PAYS D'OC GRIS BLANC

Gérard Bertrand. Very pale rosé ideal all year round.

A very pale and dry rosé from the Languedoc region. Delicate and refreshing.

CÔTES DE PROVENCE - LES TEMPLIERS

Peyrassol. Pale rosé with silver reflections, fresh and round.

The classic rosé from Provence. Elegant, dry, and fruity.

APERITIFS

KIR (12CL) / KIR ROYAL (12CL)

Blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, peach

French aperitif cocktail. White wine (Kir) or Champagne (Kir Royal) mixed with a fruit cream.

MARTINI BIANCO, ROSATO, ROSSO (6CL)

Italian vermouth. Wine flavored with herbs, sweet or bitter depending on the variety.

AMERICANO (8CL)

AMÉRICANO (8CL)

Martini Rosso, Martini Dry, Campari, orange

Classic bitter and sweet cocktail based on vermouth and Campari.

RICARD (2CL)

Marseille Pastis. Aniseed liqueur served with fresh water. Very popular in the south of France.

MINERAL WATERS

VITTEL

Still French mineral water.

PERRIER

Fine bubbles

Natural sparkling mineral water.

S.PELLEGRINO

Italian sparkling mineral water, finely carbonated.

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