Guide · Restaurants
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Our Favourite Restaurants
Would you prefer to stay in the vineyards surrounded by chateaux or venture along the Gironde estuary and its fisherman spirit? Maybe you could let yourself be charmed by Lake of Hourtin and the pine trees, or fancy contemplating the sunset at the ocean!
Please make sure to book in advance, they are usually stormed from July to September.
Around Vertheuil
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01 · La Maison d'Estournel
Monday TO Sunday 12H-13H45 & 19H30-21H30 · SATURDAY 19H-22H · SUNDAY 12H-14H
Non-stop service of the bar menu
One of our favourite places! Have an aperitif in the library then continue your meal on the terrace or in the nicely decorated dining room, very cozy and welcoming.
Lovely cuisine, fine and seasonal, using a few ingredients from the restaurant’s vegetable and herbs garden. The service is great, chic and casual at the same time.
You can taste the great wines of Château Cos d’Estournel, but take a look at their second wines, the G or Les Pagodes, they are worth the detour.
02 · Bistrot des Vignes
TUESDAY TO Friday 12H-14H & 19H-22H · Saturday 19H-22H · Sunday 12H-14H
Restaurant and cocktail bar.
03 · Café Lavinal
Its brasserie decor makes it the ideal place to chat over a glass of wine and share generous family cuisine that reflects the seasons and local products from the Médoc region. To accompany this gourmet getaway, the Café Lavinal offers a rich wine list with many regional and international references. On the small cobbled square, the sunny terrace of this real living space enjoys one of the prettiest views of the restored village of Bages over the new cellar of Lynch Bages Castle, which favors light and transparency.
04 · Essence Ordinaire
Tuesday TO Saturday 12H-14H00 · Friday TO Saturday 18H30-22H
Brand new restaurant in town. Fresh and tasty food.
05 · Chai Paupiette
Monday to Friday 12h-14h30 · wednesday to friday 18h30-22h
A place that offers à la carte dishes as well as daily menus, made with love and seasonal products from a short supply chain. They have a fine list of local wines, by the glass and the bottle.
06 · Le Saint Julien
MONDAY & Thursday to Sunday 12H-14H & 19h30-21h
Typical French cuisine.
07 · L'auberge du Clocher
Wednesday TO SUNDAY 12H-13H45 · Friday & Saturday 19H-21H
Lovely terrasse, in front of the village church. Simple cuisine with taste.
By the Gironde
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01 · Le Hangar à Crêpes
For crêpes lovers, in the middle of nowhere, by the water.
02 · La Fleur au Fusil
A cuisine that evolves according to the inspirations of the chef, the seasons and the catch, with the help of her local producers and breeders. The wine list is selected by a sommelier, who favours wines from the Médoc and elsewhere, as well as ecologically responsible, organic, dynamic organic and natural wines.
The restaurant is set in an unusual location in the heart of the village of Saint Vivien de Médoc, with a pleasant, spacious terrace hidden away at the back of the restaurant.
03 · La Cabane du Port
Crêpes, icecreams or just a drink, all day long.
04 · Le Kayak Café
Seafood or just a drink.
05 · Le Relais de Sophie
A friendly, family atmosphere is what you’ll find in this Guiguette-style restaurant. On the banks of the Talais channel, the view is incredible whether you’re in the dining room or on the terrace. Take in the view of the tip of the Médoc and the magnificent sunset over the harbour, a mix of colours on the blue water.
You’re in for a treat at Le Relais de Sophie, where everything is homemade, even the seafood dishes. With a focus on the sea, you’ll find fish, shellfish and oysters from the best producers in the region. Daily arrivals ensure fresh, local and seasonal produce. Meat dishes are also available to suit all palates.
06 · La Gam'Guette
Gambas and hoysters, warm, friendly, family, on the edge of the marshes.
By the Ocean
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01 · L'Océan 2
Right in front of the ocean and the beach, really nice food, nice cocktails… just the perfect spot.
02 · La Part des Anges
Terrace with view on the beach, nice cuisine and wines. It’s runned by a friend of ours.
03 · L'Arroma
Thursday TO SUNDAY 10H30-14H30 & 19H15-22H30
Not in front of the ocean, but in a lovely garden, great cuisine, a little bit more « chic ».
04 · L'Immortelle
Wednesday TO SUNDAY 10H-14H & 19H-22H · July to August open 7/7
Good pizza & beautiful desserts, A place for coffee lovers.
05 · Carcasse
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 12H-14H30 & 19H-22H30
Carcass offers bistro-style cuisine.
You will find a gourmet menu, changing with the seasons and the mood of the chef who is passionate about typically French cuisine: mimosa egg, beef bourguignon, Paris-Brest and much more.
So come and enjoy yourself and have a warm time with friends or family!
06 · Au Pin Sec et à l'Eau
TUESDAY TO Sunday 12H-14H & 19H-21H
NON-STOP SERVICE OF THE BAR MENU
Not a great kitchen, but a great view on the top of the dune, facing the ocean. Surf spirit!
By the Lake
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01 · Le Nautique
02 · Lacabana
Around Margaux
01 · Le Bontemps
It is in this small village famous for its prestigious castles and its fort, a UNESCO heritage site, that we find an incredible restaurant. It combines the full and authentic flavors of Médoc with the sweet and refined aromas of Japanese cuisine, creating a truly unique gastronomy! We are inevitably surprised but not disconcerted, sobriety on the plate and fresh local produce harmonize naturally: from starter to dessert it is a real and beautiful discovery, a cuisine made from local and seasonal products!
02 · Le Lion d'Or
A real institution in the Médoc with traditional cuisine that tastes good. Customers love this simplicity, this generous and well-made local cuisine. The chef offers cheeky dishes for amateurs, for example a “grenier médocain” on his tomato basil tartare and fennel granita, or veal’s head with ravigote. A wide choice of dishes, the highlighting of the surrounding castles and the kindness of the service contribute to the lasting success of this village house in the middle of the vineyards.
03 · La Table de Nathalie
Located at Château Marquis d’Alesme, la Table de Nathalie, is an oasis of calm nestling at the heart of the estate, that offers visitors an opportunity to pause for a while and enjoy some delicious food in charming surroundings. The herbs, the flowers and most of the delicious vegetables served in the restaurant come from our vegetable garden and are picked fresh every morning; the produce used for our menu is carefully sourced from local suppliers who are passionate about their work.
