Location: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Top Restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Where to eat European food in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what European restaurants to try in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Between Biarritz and the Spanish border, the Atlantic fishing village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz combines Basque charm with pleasant, family-friendly beaches on the bay. July and August are the high season here, so if you'd rather avoid the tourist crunch, either book outside of those months or plan to arrive at the beach first thing in the morning.
Things to do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
10. Restaurant Aux Pigeons Blancs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 756 reviews
Reviewed By 194jayd
We enjoyed a nice meal on our first night in town. The steak was good and nicely cooked. The foie Grau was ok and a little fatty. Service was prompt and prices reasonable. Nice seating outside. Inside was comfortable as well.
9. la boete
Overall Ratings
4 based on 580 reviews
Reviewed By ahardybrit
Intimate bistrot, quirky and sympa waiter. Food disappointing. Fish soup more like a bisque, I liked it but my husband didn't. Advertised at 9,50 per kg on the board, our two cups were that price each! Sole in a rancid butter/ juice was "terrible". Quinoa bland and overcooked. My lotte in meaty gravy was quite nice, apart from fatty bacon wrap, salad was lovely, as was glass of Spanish white wine.
8. Le Pub du Corsaire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By Pricey_2003Prestbury
Very smart inside and out. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Large choice of drinks that were quickly served even when busy. Great choice of tapas style dishes. We particularly enjoyed the brochette de boeuf with bearnaise sauce and gambas dishes. Sardines was tasty but unusually served in the tin, very novel. Highly recommended and will be our first choice if we return.
7. Zoko Moko
Overall Ratings
4 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By Chris D
We decided that a lovely lunch was on the cards..so a 2hr trip to Zoko Moko - and as usual, it was absolutely FABULOUS - A simply delicious lunch - the freshest of ingredients, unbeatable value at lunchtime - more expensive in the evening, and we haven't been for a while as it involves a hotel - in order to avail of a great wine list!!A 2hr drive home and still smiling about our delicious lunch. Lovely staff alladd to the enjoyment......
6. Xaya la Cave gourmande
Overall Ratings
4 based on 742 reviews
frederic grobost Chef and Owner of the Xaya offers a generous and delicious cuisine made with fresh seasonal products. Seafood from the fish market located close to the restaurant, small producers across the Halles or selected meat of the Basque Country "
Reviewed By Matthew S
Having been here many times for lunch and really enjoyed it, we tried coming in the evening recently and tried the pintxos menu (unavailable at lunchtime) which contains a number of delights including the excellent wake me salad and the equally good squid with black ink orzo. The staff were as charming and attentive as ever.
5. L'Epicerie Luz Del Sur
Overall Ratings
4 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By Bmorecmore
If you are looking for a great selection of local fresh fish and meat dishes, Luz Del Sur is a great choiceRecommend their artichokes as an appetiser. Wow delicious!For mains - we had Louverie fish and fresh chiprones (calamari). The kids had Bigore noir (local pig), duck confit and stew. The chiprones were perfect. Fresh, tender, flavourful. I tried my sonâs Bigore Noir and hope to return to order that dish. It was amazing.
4. Bodega Koko
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1352 reviews
Reviewed By anthbike
When somewhere advertises itself as a 'gastropub' it immediately makes me think of bare brick walls, maybe some exposed, industrial, coppered pipework, a hipster serving your food. Given this is St Jean de Luz, I never actually got to see the inside, as everyone was sat outside in the early evening warmth, but it didn't seem to fit the stereotype. Fortunately, however, the food was definitely on the right side of the gastropub expectations.We went for different oeufs cocottes to start - my wife opting for a truffle topping; for me parmesan, and both were absolutely delicious. This boded well, as we worked our way through a bottle of wine, for the main courses.We weren't to be disappointed. My wife's cod, with a deep orange pepper sauce, was excellent; but I have to say it wasn't a patch on my 'burger' from the specials board. This wasn't so much the traditional patty, more compressed pulled beef, and it was tasty beyond description.We were lucky to arrive without a reservation when we did (about 7.30 or so) because later on people were being turned away - it seems this place is rightly popular. The waitress was friendly, and at no point harried anyone to leave their tables (including a couple of octogenarians who, having finished their food, spent at least half an hour over their coffees).This also feels like a nice, slightly quieter spot, on a side street off the main pedestrian drag, so just has a chilled feel to the whole thing. Highly recommended.Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our restaurant. We are happy to hear that you had a great time! See you soon !
3. Chez Mattin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 718 reviews
Reviewed By marminiac
We found out Bantu Chez Mattin by chance as we were staying just 5 mins along the same street for a 3 day break. Our host recommended this and also Maitinea - also worth a visit. We managed to get a table for our last night and on a Wednesday evening in September it was still full.The food is jus superb and worthy of all the reviewsWe had the millefeuille - layers of foie gras, smoked trout and thinly sliced green apple and also the Japanese ravioll stuffed with black pudding served with langoustine tails. Both delicious!For mains we had the turbot - served expertly by the waitress.Too full for desert.Despite what other reviewers have said about no English spoken, whilst the waitresses donât speak English the lady owner, who introduces the specials each evening, speaks perfectly good English and will help those having difficulty understanding the menus.Just canât recommend this more highly, one of the best restaurants Iâve been in!
Where to Eat in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. The Brunch House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By AlunB_12
The Brunch house is a gem of a find on the boardwalk over looking the sea in St-Jean-de-Luz. The food is superb, delicious, fresh and healthy with a comfy relaxed beach shack vibe. The drinks and juices are organic and equally delicious and all delivered by super friendly staff. I am writing this after my 4th visit in a week for either breakfast or brunch - my family including 2 teenage daughters loved the place. We are really pleased to know how you have enjoyed your time with us, and will be always really happy to have you and your familly for à breakfast or brunch,See you soon,Amandine
1. le Kaiku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1253 reviews
Reviewed By Whissely
Reasonably priced Michelin star restaurant with nice atmosphere and great food. We had the asparagus and octopus plates which were all excellent, well presented and with several other refined accompainments. Topped it off with the Grand Marnier soufflé. Unless you are a very picky eater, you can't go wrong in here if you got the budget.
Most Popular French food in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
