L’Atelier de Charly sur Saint-Malo

09/10/2026: Nice terrace dining area, ordered an eggplant salad to share with my wife as we had just arrived by train and couldn’t check in to our hotel yet it was late afternoon and wanted something to hold us over until dinner. Apparently this is not a thing to do in France even at the later hour as our condescending waiter let us know in no uncertain terms, “no entree?, to share? This is all you are having?” Surely given the location (near the main entrance to the city) and judging by the clientele, it is touristy, so you’d expect more tolerance. Our food wasn’t worth the awkwardness of the service which I sense was more about the amount we spent than lunch traditions.

09/10/2026: We enjoyed lunch at this restaurant, which was recommended by friends. The quality of the food was incredible, and the service was excellent. However, the prices were quite high, which I imagine reflects the restaurant's prestige and reputation.