Crocodile, Barbecue restaurant in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
The Crocodile is a barbecue restaurant in Villeneuve-d'Ascq offering table service with grilled meats and a self-service buffet featuring appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The dining space consists of converted American railroad cars that maintain their original interior style.
The restaurant was created by repurposing dining cars that once served passengers traveling across the United States. These railway cars were brought to France and adapted to become a barbecue dining destination.
This restaurant merges French dining style with American grilling methods, creating a space where both traditions come together on the same plate.
Hours vary through the week, with evening service starting at 6:00 PM on weekdays and extending later on weekends. The restaurant is divided into separate railway cars, so it is worth exploring the different spaces to find the seating that suits you best.
The dining cars date back to the early 20th century and were transported to France at considerable effort to create this unusual fusion of railway heritage and modern barbecue dining. Guests enjoy meals while seated in authentic pieces of American railroad culture.
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