Guide · Restaurants
Bon appétit
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 🌱
Every day — 12H-13H45 & 19H30-21H30
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, facing the docks and the port of Pauillac.
03 · Café Lavinal
Every day — 12H-13H45 & 19H-20H45
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
We really like this one. Small and simple with a good spirit. Modern, fresh, tasty and well presented.
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.
01 · La Fleur au Fusil 🌱
Tuesday to Saturday — 11H-15H & 19H30-22H30
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.
02 · La Cabane du Port
Every day — 10H-21H30
Crêpes, icecreams or just a drink, all day long.
03 · Le Kayak Café
Every day — 12H-23H
The Kayak Café combines kayak trips on the Gua channel and a restaurant where all fresh products are purchased from local producers: Médoc oysters, organic prawns from La Petite Canau, artisanal sausages from the butcher in the neighboring village. The chef’s specialty is mussels a la plancha, a delight. All dishes are homemade and made to order.
You can eat in the wooden cabin, on the covered terrace or the pontoon, with your feet in the water.
04 · Le Relais de Sophie
Every day — 10H-21H
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.
05 · Ferme Ostréicole Fauchier
Tuesday & Thursday to Sunday — 10H-14H
For oysters lovers. A magical and timeless place, with a magnificent view. In the very heart of an oyster farm, you will be warmly welcomed by the owner couple. Far from everything but as close as possible to authenticity.
06 · La Gam'Guette
Every day — 19H45-23H45
Gambas and oysters, warm, friendly, family, on the edge of the marshes.
Reservation needed.
By the Ocean
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01 · L'Océan 2 🌱
Every day — 9h-23h
Right in front of the ocean and the beach, really nice food, nice cocktails… just the perfect spot.
02 · La Part des Anges
Tuesday to Sunday — 12H-13H30 & 19H-20H30
Terrace with view on the beach, nice cuisine and wines, run 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 · π (pi) Montalivet
Every day — 19H-23H
Small place with a great chef. Fusion cuisine, spicy, creative, colorful and full of taste… and we want to taste everything! That’s what is great with tapas, you can easily try multiple dishes and discover new flavors each time.
07 · 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
Tuesday to Sunday — 12h30-14h30 & 19h30-22h15
Nice location with view on the lake, great local seafood or duck specialties, with french fries with garlic of course!
02 · Lacabana 🌱
Thursday to Sunday — 18h30-22h30
Pizza with a twist!
Around Margaux
01 · Le Bontemps
Monday to Friday — 12h-14h
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
Tuesday to Saturday — 12h-13h45 & 20h-21h45
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 🌱
Monday to Friday — 10h-19h
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.
Arcachon & Cap Ferret
01 · Café de la Plage 🌱
Monday to Tuesday — 17h-00h30
Friday to Sunday — 12h-00h30
The Café menu is inspired by its region, the Bassin, and its history, a bistro. In a tapas format, to share or not, the offerings are essentially homemade.
On the menu, seafood dishes like a warm octopus terrine with gribiche sauce or cockles with seaweed butter. There are also great classics: oysters accompanied by crepinettes as it was customary to serve them in the past. The essentials of the French bistro such as, for example, eggs and mayo, leek vinaigrette, herring apples in oil or homemade terrines are also available.
A warm and original place.
02 · La Mayzou
Every day 19H-23H
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02 · La Cabane d'Hortense
Every day — 12h-22h
Take away — 9h-20h
Nestled on the water’s edge, but well hidden in the fishing district behind the Ferret Lighthouse, Cabane d’Hortense is the most glamorous spot for eating oysters on the Presqu’île. A magical setting with your feet in the sand with a grandiose view of the Mimbeau conche and the Pilat Dune.
At any time, you will have the chance to taste your oysters in front of a living painting. The landscape and its colors are magnified at every moment, with free access to the pontoon, ideal for taking a souvenir photo.
A whole team will welcome you to taste the oysters from the Banc d’Arguin, its shelled shrimp, its whelks cooked Provencal style and its two pâtés. You can also taste a local white wine and a rosé.
03 · Chez Hortense
Thursday to Sunday — 12H-15h & 19H-23h
Chez Hortense is a real institution in Cap Ferret. Passed down from generation to generation, this historic restaurant in Cap Ferret is ideally located facing the Dune du Pilat and the Arcachon Bay at the end of Avenue du Sémaphore.
A large typical wooden terrace, simply decorated tables, but above all delicious cuisine whose reputation is well established. The turbo a la plancha is divine and the mussels absolutely essential.
Of course it’s a bit pricy, but they are still very reasonable given the quality of the cuisine and the good time spent. In short, Chez Hortense is an essential address for your holidays in Cap Ferret, so don’t leave it at the last minute to reserve a table!
04 · La Co(o)rniche 🌱
Every day — 11H30-1H
La Co(o)rniche is a great place to go for several reasons: the breathtaking view of the Arcachon basin and the Pilat dune, the decoration made by Stark and the fresh and elaborate cuisine. You can also simply spend the afternoon having a drink and snacking on tapas on the terrace and admiring the view.
Chic but without fuss. Just perfect.
