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Best European food near Saint Clement des Baleines, France
Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in Saint Clement des Baleines. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you. including Le Patio, A L'Ouest, Le Cafe du Phare, Restaurant Le Grenier a Sel, Chez Marie, L'ecluse, La Tour du Senechal, Le trousse chemise, L'Oceane, O de Mer
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10. O de Mer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By donniefritts
on every occasion, food was great, inventive, refined (one mystery egg will last long in our memory...). Service is outstanding, making you feel warm and welcomed. We had the opportunity to come twice this year, off peak and it was one of the best meals of the year, and by far the best on the island for a long time.The place is very cosy and perhaps more appropriate outside the summer months. As it is tiny, booking is hugely recommended during the seasons
9. L'Oceane
Overall Ratings
4 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By Craig T
Well, you'd expect great seafood on an island off the Atlantic coast of France and L'Ocean didn't disappoint. I had the assiette de fruits de mer, which included all sorts of lovely shellfish, including sea snails, mussels, prawns and other goodies. Then had the moules marinier with pommes frites, which was also fantastic. Service was good and it was nice being outside.
8. Le trousse chemise
Overall Ratings
4 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By GuillaumeH1
We arrived late but the staff was kind enough to move us twice due to large groups occupying two of the rooms. The starters and main courses were excellent. The manager is from Burgundy so the wine list is good too. We hope to return soon!
7. La Tour du Senechal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Jane R
This place seems quite unusual in its approach to eating and drinking. I find French restaurants a bit daunting much of the time. I donât eat meat and thereâs often not a lot of choice, with the best-value menus full of meat dishes. This place seems to acknowledge that not everyone wants to sit down to 2 or 3 courses at lunch. Some might want a plate of cheese, others a few snacky things .. maybe someone else only wants a glass of wine and something salty with it . HOORAY for le Tour de Senechal. I love it here. They do great coffee, the interior is spectacularly gorgeous and the staff are v nice. The view outside is also great. Why arenât there more places like this in France?
6. L'ecluse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Julia_and_Paris
Great place for croissants and pain aux raisins (we dare say best on the island). Very friendly owners, great service and perfect value for money. Will definitely come back.
5. Chez Marie
Overall Ratings
3 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By Lorraine28602
Ideal place for eating when visiting Le Phare des Baleines. Staff helpful and found us a table in the shade for us and our dogs. Food was good as was the wine. Would eat here again.
4. Restaurant Le Grenier a Sel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By laurabburgess
I had a delicious vegan meal here. Although the options are limited, there is a vegan starter, main and desert which were all delicious; the highlight was the dessert which was a vegan panna cotta. There are also lots of meat and fish options which my parents enjoyed. The garden is lovely, and itâs a really serene area of Ars-en-Ré
3. Le Cafe du Phare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By ironhorse_10
Almost missed this one as the area around Phare des Baleines is being turned into a bit of a tourist trap, none of the other restaurants appealed and we'd almost given up on lunch. It's right under the lighthouse so probably misses the first wave of hungry travellers! There's a lot of seafood on the menu but also some meat and we saw one family turn up as they were closing and be served with some lovely crepes. We chose a fruit de mer for my husband and as I'm allergic to oysters, crab for me. The cooked (but not dressed) crab was massive and wonderful value for money at â¬15, and my husband loved his fruits de mer which came with lots of dressings and even some roe type pate plus toast. We also had a small bottle of the island rose wine which was delicious. The interior of the restaurant is pleasant but the covered terrace is a gorgeous place to be on a summer's day. The loos have sliding doors and we were very amused by extensive directions on how to open and shut them - people have obviously got trapped, so beware !
2. A L'Ouest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By AH1969
Cracking setting to watch the sun set in this charming village. Fully booked a lot of the time. Had a great meal and excellent service. A little pricey but captive audience. Would go again and even a great place to hang out for a beer......
1. Le Patio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By H7988KSjohnf
We stopped in after seeing the menu - 3 courses for 14.80⬠which seemed reasonable for lunchThe staff were friendly and attentive and responded well to your questions and requirementsThe food came a bit fast (the kitchen is obviously well organized) but the first course prawns and mackerel pate were cold so preprepared they were superb very tastyThe main course once they got the cooking level of the bavette of beef sorted was very good plentiful portions and again tastyI had the Blanquette of Seiche (a stew if cuttlefish) and it was deliciousDesert was panna cotta with a salted caramel topping very niceWhilst we may not be back this way for a long time we know this restaurant is there and it is good valueThe only complaint was it was a bit rushed and it seems chefs in France don't understand they way steaks or burgers should be cooked as they all seem to serve them underdone to the point of being raw another minute or so on a higher heat would do the trick - cooked with a bit of pink in the centre one day perhaps!
