La criée du Tomahawk sur Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

10/08/2026: Passing through Saint-Vaast this weekend, we were looking for a restaurant for Saturday evening. We booked for 8:30 pm and received a warm welcome. We were given a choice of indoor or outdoor tables. The owner presented us with the small menu (a guarantee of freshness), explaining the origin of the shellfish and fish. We ordered an aperitif and then went straight to our main course: haddock fillet with saffron rice, baby vegetables, and curry sauce (the sauce was served separately, so the fish wasn't swimming in it). It was absolutely delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared—a real treat. We skipped dessert and opted to share a cheese plate. No problem at all; we were brought two place settings. The cheeses were perfectly aged, and the owner even poured us two glasses of red wine at our request. To finish, we ordered a long coffee. Again, the hot water was served separately for making your own Americano—a small but thoughtful touch, and the coffee was good. The owner is a smooth talker, in the best sense of the word. He loves his job and his restaurant, and he's generous with his knowledge but never intrusive or inappropriate. The staff was also excellent and attentive. The glass of white wine we ordered with our meal arrived a minute before the course, not at the end—again, it's a small detail, but it made a difference. In short, a very pleasant experience, right up until the bill. The owner felt we'd waited too long, which we didn't feel. This isn't fast food; you have to learn to live at a more relaxed pace. The two glasses of red wine were complimentary—classy. This is a restaurant that doesn't try to be something it's not, but does what it does very well. Thank you for a wonderful time.

09/08/2026: A very good meal at a reasonable price. The owner and waitresses are friendly. We had a great time at this restaurant.