Les meilleurs restaurants

29/01/2026: Our children are always delighted to go there. They enjoy the coloring, the balloons, and being outdoors.

28/01/2026: It's a shame to have to pay for more and more extras in the happy meal

28/09/2026: Terrible service, no greeting, no smiles, outrageous prices, we had to go get our order and to top it all off, we had to clear the table ourselves!!! Never again

27/09/2026: Quality and convenience do not justify problems in service

28/08/2026: Nice terrace next to the train station. The young man Thomas from the tobacco shop was very kind, but the young brunette woman who worked at the bar was awful and very unpleasant. It really didn't make you want to go there.

24/07/2026: We've been customers in the morning and always received a warm welcome. But today we decided to go for a drink after work, and frankly, we were treated very, very badly by these people. We arrived, and no one asked us what we wanted to drink. Not a hello, not a smile. Nothing. And we got yelled at because we hadn't asked for anything. And this waitress threw our torn cash at us, saying that the customer was obligated to throw it away... that it was written down. She took a picture of us, even though it's forbidden, and threatened us that we were going to be in serious trouble. This person needs to learn some manners. We told her we weren't going to pay for our drinks—two beers and two shandys—and that she wouldn't serve us anymore. She took my shandy and threw it away. Management would do well to train their employees in customer service. And it wouldn't hurt the FDJ (French National Lottery) to be involved either. I'll pay for my drinks for the owner when he agrees to let us in. And there are security cameras in the establishment. So he can easily see how things unfolded. I've worked with the FDJ, so I have the training required by them. Regards.

30/08/2026: Very small and unappetizing pizza

30/08/2026: Ordered 5 pizzas today for 70 euros for mini pizzas supposedly 33cm when they're actually 30cm, really unappetizing. First and last time I'll order from you.

09/09/2026: The buffet was sparse, the food was cold or overcooked... I don't recommend it.

03/09/2026: Not bad, but far from exceptional. And the shrimp... a horror! The ones with the chili sauce were tiny, while the others were fried whole, shells and legs and all. It seemed rushed, and the selection was quite limited compared to other buffets I've been to.

14/09/2026: A nice café in a nice location. I had a latte and a slice of carrot cake. The cake was okay, but quite spoiled. The coffee, on the other hand... I don't know exactly what went wrong. Maybe the milk was rancid, or the beans were roasted in some weird way, but my coffee tasted like... sewage? It wasn't tasty at all. The staff were friendly, and the service was quick, so it wasn't all bad.

31/08/2026: Doesn’t open on time. Went at 8:15 and it wasn’t open.

25/07/2026: July 2026: The establishment is closed. Let's hope a restaurant professional takes it over and restores its former glory... ---------------------------------------------- A small addition to my 2021 review below: my wife didn't tolerate the meal well (food poisoning or indigestion?). Please pay attention to the freshness of the food...and the cleanliness of the premises. Still hoping that our 2021 experience is now just a bad memory. ---------- In 2018 and 2019, we had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant several times. It was delicious, and the menu offered a wide selection. Unfortunately, the change of ownership has likely also brought a change of chefs: the gourmet menu has been replaced by a small laminated card, the choice of appetizers, main courses, and desserts is very limited, and the presentation of the dishes is minimalist and similar to what is served in large fast-food chains. Everyone (except me, stoic as ever) had finished their appetizers when the bottles of wine and water were finally served (after numerous requests). All is not lost: I understand that the current pandemic has severely impacted the restaurant industry. There is still hope that L'Ecailler will regain the vibrancy we once enjoyed. I hope we will have the opportunity to dine there again someday... but we will wait for glowing reviews before doing so. For now, we are nowhere near that point.

24/07/2026: A warm welcome, though the price-quality ratio might be a little high. The setting is pleasant, and the view of the harbor is fitting, as one would expect on Île d'Oléron. The quality of the food served is good, and the seafood platter we ordered was exceptionally well-prepared. The service was attentive and professional.

26/08/2026: Typically French. Simple and unpretentious, but very tasty. Casual atmosphere.

09/06/2026: No one… No one answered our greeting… No one came near… We left… without seeing a soul!!! Too bad, I had my eye on the ribeye steak.

30/06/2026: I gave the baguette to the chickens. It wasn't worth the money.

26/04/2026: Honestly, I received a very warm welcome as soon as I arrived. The baker is smiling, friendly, and incredibly kind, which is truly delightful. The shop is clean, well-maintained, and very welcoming. The breads and pastries were delicious, carefully prepared, and of high quality. You can feel the professionalism and passion for the craft. An excellent place that I highly recommend; I will definitely return!

06/09/2026: Three course lunch - outside terrace - great value for money

04/09/2026: Horrible, unfriendly staff, no time to finish our plates, very mediocre food, cold vegetables. I absolutely do not recommend it.

30/09/2026: The pizza maker is welcoming and the pizzas are good 👌🏻 what more could you ask for?

11/09/2026: So I'm not going to judge the professional because there was no problem there, but the man was completely unpleasant, especially since you order for six! You come back to change an ingredient and the guy complains! And on top of that, he tells you he's working and practically attacks you because you have an allergy, adding insult to injury! It's the whole nine yards!! Luckily I was treated; next time you can keep your pizzas.

14/08/2026: I bought a salad on August 10th, with a best-before date of August 13th, the day of my purchase. When I went to eat it, the salad was in very poor condition (cooked) and inedible. I returned it after work. The saleswoman was surprised and couldn't give me a refund. In short, it seems that good quality products are no longer the case... I won't be going back. But everyone is free to do as they please... The bread and pastries seem to be of good quality. IN RESPONSE TO YOUR FEEDBACK: You suggested I come in late morning, but if I come in at 7:30 am and return at 5 pm, it means I'm working, so it's impossible for me to come during the day. However, I hope that despite the best-before dates, you will check the condition of your products before putting them on sale.

09/08/2026: I don't know if there's been a change of ownership or something, but last year it was much better in terms of the sandwiches and meals sold... for example, last year I used to get a tuna bagnat, and it was already in a box and very generously filled; now it's small, served in a paper wrapper, and only half full.

17/09/2026: Nice, pleasant restaurant, covered or uncovered terrace. Good welcome.

16/09/2026: It's expensive, especially for what we were served. 18 euros for pasta with pesto: there was water at the bottom of my plate. My friend ordered fish in butter sauce with vegetables: he was served fish in oil and undercooked vegetables.

09/09/2026: Very good pizzas and friendly staff

05/09/2026: ⛔Remember Domino's oversized, overflowing pizzas? Well, those days are over. The pizzas are ridiculously expensive for the quality. ✅The only positive point: if there's a mistake with your order or delivery, the staff will be understanding and find a solution.