Le Bistro du Mata sur Saint-Jean-De-Luz

30/07/2026: I was there on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at dinnertime. We ordered wakame, lacquered duck breast, and shrimp gua bao. The shrimp were very good, the wakame was good, and the duck breast, although it was our least favorite, was perfectly acceptable. Perhaps it could have been cooked a little longer. But I suppose that's a matter of personal taste. I decided to write this review not because of the food, but because of the service. After dinner, I waited for my partner outside the restaurant for about 10 minutes. I was surprised by what I saw there. There was a very young waitress who provided excellent service to all the tables on the terrace, which are quite numerous, especially during peak dinner hours. I think I counted about 16-20 tables, more or less, between those for two and those for four people. Well, she attended to each and every one of them promptly, always smiling at every diner, taking orders quickly, asking if everything was alright, and as she was leaving, she'd take the opportunity to clear not just one table, but two or three at once. Then she'd straighten the chairs and wipe everything down to make it shine... As I said, all while serving customers. She moved in and out of the restaurant like a whirlwind, always, as I said, smiling. She didn't seem stressed at all and showed patience and professionalism with the diners. I was truly impressed to see someone so young working like that. Moreover, as if that weren't enough, she was in charge of directing her colleagues to the correct table to pay when you went to settle the bill. I thought that if I had a business in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to offer her a job. Keep an eye on that waitress.

30/07/2026: The wok-seared lacquered duck breast is excellent. The burgers and fries are top-notch. Very friendly staff. Quick service. A great place to eat.