ekscrunchy, at 8pm I don't think there are many locals at *any* restaurant..

Hi, Hausfrau.
I have tons of respect for Ira but he is mistaken about the spreadsheet. They are very important. I have made one for my 4 day trip to Paris in October. One has to make sure that one is fully aware of and prepared for days that preferred restaurants are closed!
But I will fix a kir and relax.
Judy

anywhere or in Paris? I think there should be some at 8 pm. Not at 7:30 probably, but I'd expect some at 8. I've eaten in out-of-the-way nothing special neighborhood restaurants whether than these special places, and there would be locals in there at 8 pm.

Of course there are locals in many Parisian restaurants at 8pm! And anyway, we entered at 8pm and left somewhere close to 10pm. As I said, the place was overwhelmingly patronized by English speakers; perhaps not all of them were tourists. I thought the food was pretty good but I would not be eager to return any time soon. A nice bistro, nothing special. Sunday opening is very convenient if you are in the area. I will top my food report so you can read what I wrote about it last fall.