Café brasserie "La Renaissance" sur Libourne

13/02/2026: Lunch today with my mother at this small, welcoming restaurant. The dining room was pleasant, the atmosphere convivial, and the waiter smiling and professional: the service was impeccable. We ordered a cut of meat called "the boat," described as tender and succulent. We were asked how we wanted it cooked, without any particular mention of the more fibrous nature of this cut. The result: extremely tough, stringy meat, difficult to cut despite sharp knives, and practically impossible to chew. We left both pieces on our plates. The manager, who was friendly, explained that the texture was due to the chosen cooking method and that we should have asked for it rarer, as the "boat" is a naturally fibrous cut. We simply pointed out that, not being in the restaurant business, we had relied on the waiter's initial recommendation, who had described it as tender and succulent, without any specific warning about how it should have been cooked. No compensation was offered. This is regrettable when two dishes leave almost untouched. Conclusion: • Pleasant welcome and setting. • Friendly service. • However, avoid the "boat" cut if you're looking for tender meat. The rest of the menu looked appealing. We left with the wrapped pieces: they'll make my dog ​​very happy tonight.

18/01/2026: Fresh products, limited but perfect menu!! Impeccable service!!! A must-try!