Le Vieux Normand sur Trouville-Sur-Mer

07/05/2026: We had a lovely time at this Trouville institution; the Normandy sauce was, as always, excellent, and the ingredients were top-notch. The downsides were the very high prices compared to what you get (for example, €64 for the sole or €14-16 for desserts) and the rain that poured down on us while we were eating in the conservatory. The waiter kindly tried to plug the leaks, but without success.

04/05/2026: I've been going to Trouville for over 30 years. And I'd never been to the restaurant "Les Vapeurs" until now (May 2026). The verdict, which I expected: the prices are really high for what you get on your plate. - The decor is great, retro, stylish, and period-appropriate. - The staff is very attentive, very welcoming to children too, and they even offered us a complimentary digestif! Excellent! 👍 - The food is good! It's nothing exceptional, but for a brasserie, it's good. - It's clean; we were inside in a quiet spot, and it wasn't very crowded. ❌ However, the prices are frankly expensive for what you get (a few examples: €7 for a portion of homemade fries, €14 for a chocolate fondant, €14 for a three-scoop sundae). My wife ordered mussels in cream sauce for €21, served without fries, so you have to add €7. That makes €28 for the mussels in cream sauce. I usually pay around €13… €35 for two small grilled red mullet… or you have to add another side dish. I included a photo of the desserts to show the prices. - The location is perfect, facing the port, near Rue des Bains, and close to the beach. In short, this restaurant is central and eye-catching, and it's been around for years. It's an institution, but I think it's the kind of place you only go to once. Don't go there expecting a good meal or good value for money. If you go with your family, your wallet will feel it. If the prices were more affordable, I might consider going back. I'm giving it 3 stars, that's the maximum!