Cuivre is a 10-year-strong restaurant in Shanghai that serves unadulterated, delicious French food. And this summer, chef is buttering up the menu with something big: Tomahawk steaks and seafood platters, 50% off.

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About Cuivre

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

When Cuivre opened in 2011, it quickly climbed the ranks of Shanghai’s premier French restaurants, in large part because Chef Michael Wendling frequently revitalizes the menu, serving up rustic yet refined dishes with splendid flavors.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai.

Michael Wendling is one of Shanghai’s old guard chefs, and has been cooking in Shanghai for over 15 years. The food he serves is homey and comforting, and the sauces are unapologetically rich with butter. I’ve been a fan for years.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Cuivre is located at the storefront of Ambassy Court on Huaihai Zhong Lu. It’s spacious and suitable for date nights or groups. There’s also a terrace for casual al fresco dining, and it’s also dog-friendly.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Tomahawk Steaks & Seafood Platters

For the summer, Cuivre is launching some killer deals! For your benefit and dining pleasure, a Tomahawk Steak and a Seafood Platter—both at 50% off.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The main event is the Tomahawk Steak (¥640). (Originally priced at ¥1,280.)

It’s a whopping 1.2kg of Australian beef on the bone, served with house garlic herb butter and a luxuriously heady foie gras and truffle sauce.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The steak is charred on the grill and finished in the broiler to a perfect medium rare. (I prefer medium rare, but it can be done to medium, too.) It requires 40 minutes to cook, so best enjoy some appetizers first. Pre-ordering can help with the wait time.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

It’s a thick bone-in rib-eye that has large swaths fat, which when cooked renders all that glorious flavor into the meat. It’s a beast—you’d need to bring at least two other steak lovers to polish this off.

Then, there’s the Seafood Platter (¥380). (Originally priced at ¥600.)

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

On the Seafood Platter is a half Boston lobster, three Fine de Claire No. 4 oysters (may change according to availability), whelks (100g), and three king prawns, served with cocktail sauce and mignonette sauce. It’s a great dish to share, and at this price, great value.

New Dishes

Chef Michael Wendling also has some new seasonal dishes, plus a couple twists on old favorites.

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Tartare de Boeuf (¥158) – Hand-cut Australian Angus beef tartare seasoned with customary condiments and Dijon mustard. It’s chunky, rustic, and a classic.
Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Cabillaud (¥268) – Seared black cod fillet with white wine clam juice, lemongrass oil, French beans, peas, and fresh mint. A delicate dish that’s great for the summer.
Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Agneau (¥198) – Two thick Australian lamb chops perfectly seared and served with baked eggplant, mint sauce, basil, olives, and pesto. It’s heavenly.

The lamb is perfectly seasoned and unbelievably tender. It’s so good I dare say I’d trade the steak for this dish. It’ll be on the menu from August 1, so save the date.

Cuivre Classics

And of course, you can always get the classic Cuivre dishes to go with your steak dinner:

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Salade de Chèvre Frais (¥108) – Arugula and spinach salad with homemade bacon and stick of honey-crisped goat cheese on soft bread. Great as a starter.
Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Terrine de Foie Gras (¥158) – A house signature. Foie gras marinated with port wine, served with bacon jam.
Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Penne Pasta (¥218) with tons of black truffle and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
iTarte (¥68) – The house tarte tatin, apple tart.

As for drinks, wines by the glass start from ¥65, bottles from ¥380. They also do some classic cocktails.

Cuivre is by no means light eating. You’d better prepare your body and mind for some damn good food.

Nomfluence Readers Deals

Steak and seafood at Cuivre, a French restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The Tomahawk Steak (¥640) and the Seafood Platter (¥380) are both on-going deals at Cuivre until August 31, only available for dinner.

There are limited portions of the seafood platter, and the Tomahawk requires 40 minutes to cook. It is highly recommended to pre-book via the link below.

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Cuivre
Address: 1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu 淮海中路1502号, 近乌鲁木齐南路
Tel: 64374219
Hours: Daily, 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm (last order 9pm)