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Not far from the Aquarium area, you will find this restaurant.
All in green like algae, with nice little tables with ceramic tops. It seems to be one locals really appreciate. It comprehends three storeys that serve fresh seafood. Azuleros on top of tables have marine motives: algae, fish and some plants.
By the way, its name means "The tide".
On the menu: click here
Favourite dish was Soupe de poisson. Excellent. I tried 4 soupes de poisson in restaurants in same area. Conclusion: here is the best.
Then, main dish was a plain grilled salmon. Delicious! Crispy outside, soft inside. Perfect combination.
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My experience on here is what happens when you change mind and have to look for another restaurant near closing time.
You choose the one with less people, hoping they would not oust you, to finish their day with tranquility. Miracle! they accepted us! It was a restaurant amongst the many in an artery: a tourist trap ?
Food was not great though wine was OK... Never choose soupe de poisson there. It will appear tasteless (?), especially compared to the good ones. My cousin who is working in the catering area (still studying) told us about the possibility of it to be supplied with deep-freezed soupe de poisson, without making it at all. Talking about culinary trip ? :-)
A friend of mine chose paella. Well, knowing we were not in a Spanish dive, I was reluctant to have it there. Rice was not cooked at all. Half-cooked.
None... the Pineau apéritif and the wine. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodAddress: place de la chaîne, 10 - la rochelle
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 Gabut area is pâcked with
eateries, pubs, cafés by Norali
A galette can have many variations according to its filling: simply with ham, cheese or anything from Sud-Ouest area. In this case, your galette is rich, with duck "gésier", confits de canard... These are some of possible variations you would find in this area. Truth is, La Rochelle is not far from Bretagne (galettes originate from there) and Bordeaux, Landes areas (where you can taste the delicious cuisine du Sud-Ouest, my favorite in France - Excusez-moi, les Lyonnais!).
We had galettes with cider, to respect the tradition.
Galettes are a nice alternative to sandwich. Many choices as for filling. Yummy with the traditional cider... :) Leave a Comment Theme: Local
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It is a mussels dish, that has been de-iced with Pineau des Charentes wine. Then poured on it, a curry creamy sauce. The whole set is put in oven for some minutes afterwards. Then served.
Another way to experience mussels.
I love curry sauce! Leave a Comment Theme: Seafood
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This was where to get the best crab. I am not really keen on shellfish like oysters and cockles or even winkles. Crab is king! I'll fill in the details more when I find the bill!
Crab. Crab is good for you. Contains iodine for your underactive thyroid! Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: La Rochelle HarbourPhone: I'll find it!!!!
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This is THE place to eat! very fashionable with an excellent reputation for fast efficient service and the prime location in the harbour. It is a fast moving crowded and busy place. I have never known it to be empty of patrons. Therefore, it's best to drop by earlier in the day and book a table, phoning is impossible, they always seem to be engaged and unless you are very good at French, you may be misundertstood.
I was cracking a crab there once and a jet of juice shot out straight into the eye of the lady diner at the next table.... I was terribly apologetic etc etc, but with remarkable hauteur, she dealt with the inconvenice in the same way she would deal with a troublesome fly... just waved it away as if nothing had happened. Pas de probleme Madame... she said, pas de probleme
I am now writing about the visit in May 2009. Still a busy restaurant, although NOT as busy. I may be out of the usual tourist season, coming here in May, indeed, less people and the weather was a tad colder, not as many street musicians and entertainers, no street market, but there was a funfair due to start that Saturday. We had to walk through it several times to get to the restaurants.
I love langoustines! crab is a favourite too, so fresh and super yummy!
This time, I had a whole crab (18.50€) hubby had a pave cabillaud (a fish) for 22.00€ and our new found wine, a Reuilly at 25.00€. Total price 65.50€. The prices seem to have escalated.
I would not recommend this for the budget traveller, although the flavours are exquisite.
This restaurant has been in business since 1947. Not bad. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 5-11 rue St Jean du Perot 6-8 Place de la ChainePhone: 05 46 41 28 24Directions: Right on the harbour. You have to head more towards the right of the Tower at the mouth of the port.Website: barandre@blanc.net
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 Three Sergent by ToyinLeave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: As you walk the pier, after the Light house.
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So so French food, I did not try the sea food. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 30 quai DuperrePhone: 05 46 41 08 68Directions: Course de les Dames
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The food was ok. Summon (salade) and Duck (main course) are good.
Again, I did not try see food, which suppose to be good. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 31 quai Poitheviniere - Saint-Martin de RePhone: 05 46 09 20 39Directions: Ile de Re
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3 hrs for a dinner !!!!!!!!!!! total time spent on food was just around 30 mins, the rest was for waiting... Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Quai Simenon - Place des Coureauleur - Le GabutPhone: 05 46 41 24 42Directions: Acquarium
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