Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Charente-Maritime

16/10/2026: Appalling service, disappointing food, and poor value for money! Arriving at 6:45 pm for two people, we were seated next to a table where the staff had clearly just finished eating, without it even being cleared. A great start! We ordered an aperitif, a charcuterie board with melted cheese, our main courses, and two glasses of wine to accompany them. The board was far from exceptional: no spoon for the melted cheese and only one small toasted roll cut in half for two people. Attention to detail seems to be an afterthought! After a 30-minute wait, the main courses finally arrived. The portions were small, and the pasta was undercooked. As for the two glasses of wine we ordered to accompany the dishes, they never arrived. Our aperitif glasses remained on the table, and no one came to check on us or see if everything was alright. We didn't have dessert: we'd lost our appetite. When it came time to pay, they asked us for the dishes and two glasses of wine we never received! We had to point this out ourselves to avoid being charged. No apology, no consideration whatsoever: the waiter seemed completely indifferent and left, leaving us with his colleague. In short: deplorable service, mediocre food, and a bill that could have included drinks we never received if we hadn't been vigilant! A restaurant isn't just about bringing plates of food; it's also about knowing how to welcome, serve, and respect its customers. Here, everything seems to need improvement. A very disappointing experience. We won't be returning and we do not recommend this place.

11/10/2026: A very bad experience. The service was completely disorganized, with orders served at different times and several incomplete. Some dishes were served very late, which made the meal unpleasant. On top of that, the servers were absolutely unfriendly, which only made matters worse. You pay a certain price expecting a minimum level of quality, professionalism, and service, but unfortunately, none of that was present. The value for money is truly disappointing. I do not recommend this restaurant and I will not be returning.

30/08/2026: original and delicate food, excellent sweet wines

29/08/2026: Simply the best restaurant we ate at all week (and that's saying something!). The food was absolutely flawless, with a special mention for the catch of the day and the desserts. The terrace is lovely, away from the crowds, and the service was very friendly (especially the ladies)! Truly amazing!! We would have loved to come back to see how consistent it was, but our trip was coming to an end. We'll be back next year! Go for it! ⚡️

29/09/2026: Second time here and even better than the first time. The waiter, Eymerric, is a fantastic pastry chef; I highly recommend him.

03/09/2026: A must-try restaurant for anyone who loves delicious home-style cooking from appetizer to dessert. The welcome is friendly, and the service is quick. We'll be back.

01/10/2026: It had been so long since we'd been back to Café Le Français in Surgères, so what a pleasure it was to rediscover this place! A truly lovely welcome, a super friendly team, and top-notch service. We immediately felt at home 😊 We had Spritz 🍹 and a delicious, generously filled charcuterie and cheese board with great bread 🧀🥖. Everything was simple, delicious, and welcoming, with genuinely kind and smiling staff. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! ❤️

18/09/2026: Hello, We've had lunch there several times during our visit to the classic car meet on Sunday... It's perfect, with a vintage atmosphere, the cars, the accordion player outside the door... Superb... The ribeye steak is delicious, and the steak tartare is too... The owner and staff are very friendly! A very relaxing time with our beautiful cars! Don't change a thing! See you very soon! The owners of the Alpine A110...

15/10/2026: The atmosphere is warm and the welcome is excellent! The setting is magnificent! We will be back.

10/10/2026: A magical place in Royan… Worth visiting in good weather… or not… 👍😉

22/05/2026: This place is permanently closed.

10/05/2026: You were closed when I arrived at the restaurant, so don't ask me for my opinion!

16/10/2026: For the wines, let yourself be guided, and choose from an excellent menu of seasonal dishes. A very pleasant evening!

26/09/2026: Great atmosphere and everything was great! Highly recommended! We're at the Grand Pavois to sail here and share what's happening at sea. Sailing experiences

13/09/2026: On a Sunday in St Palais, it's best to book ahead. A table on the terrace was a bit cramped but shaded. First and foremost, I must say the service was impeccable: attentive, courteous, and very professional. The dishes were also very well prepared: salmon gravlax and the fish of the day. A special mention goes to the profiterole, which finished off a menu for only 30 euros. A great experience that I highly recommend.

13/09/2026: This restaurant is fantastic; we rarely see a server who loves their job and does it with humor, passion, and a smile. The food is excellent: the grilled octopus is a delight with its perfectly chosen vegetables, and the profiteroles are delicious too… Go without hesitation. We highly recommend it.

16/07/2026: Passing through the area, we stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while charging our car at the charging station. Everything was delicious. The cuttlefish and chorizo ​​combination for the starter was particularly well done. The service was warm and friendly. We highly recommend it.

15/07/2026: Excellent value for money. And a great atmosphere. I recommend it.

18/10/2026: A hearty and very good meal for €32

29/08/2026: Excellent food. Perfect service, thank you.

18/10/2026: Very disappointed. We won't be back...

08/10/2026: A mixed experience… We were looking for a restaurant on our holiday road trip and were swayed by the "Petit Futé" guide, which promised a friendly welcome and bistro-style cuisine made with fresh ingredients. The guide even mentioned a relaxed atmosphere where everyone could find something to enjoy, especially at lunchtime, with its various set menus, as well as a noteworthy ribeye steak and homemade fries. Encouraged by this description and the ratings on the website, we booked a table for four, specifying that we wanted to eat inside. First disappointment: we arrived on time, but no one had registered our request. So we ended up on the terrace. Second surprise: the menu consisted of only two starters and two main courses, far from the variety we had expected. As for the ribeye steak, it had simply vanished. I ordered a glass of white wine as an aperitif, wanting to introduce it to my friends. So I ordered a bottle for the meal. From the moment I tasted it, I immediately noticed that the contents of the bottle were different from those in the glass. Since the wine was actually a bit more appealing, I attributed the difference to inconsistency in the winemaking process. I understood the reason for this difference when I saw the bill: the bottle we were served was €5 more expensive than the one we had chosen. And unfortunately, that wasn't the only surprise. To our astonishment, we were also charged for two glasses of wine that no one had ordered or drunk. Of course, mistakes happen. But when you add to that the Pineau, listed at €4 on the menu but charged at €5, you certainly have the right to question the accuracy with which the bills are calculated. Regarding the food, I have no complaints: it was good, and this detail allows me to highlight the chef's honesty and professionalism. However, the welcome didn't seem particularly warm, contrary to what the restaurant's presentation had led us to expect. As for the person who prepared our bill on September 19th, I prefer not to jump to conclusions: it could always be a series of errors. But the accumulation of them is still particularly surprising. You will therefore understand that I will not be repeating the experience. However, if you do decide to stop by, I urge you to carefully examine your bill before leaving.

20/10/2026: The food was perfect and the service exceptional. Such high-quality service is very rare these days.

11/10/2026: Nice restaurant, efficient cuisine, a limited menu but perfectly executed and unanimously praised by everyone at the table. Worth a visit and will return to.

27/09/2026: The pizzas were very good, some of the galettes could use a little extra topping, otherwise they were also very good.

25/09/2026: The pizzas were very good. Friendly staff.

06/09/2026: A very warm welcome from the young lady and the gentleman in the chef's hat 👍👍. As for the crepes...

03/09/2026: Crepes and waffles are always delicious, the service is quick, and the waiter is very pleasant. Never disappointed in years.

14/10/2026: Beautiful terrace in a great location 👌

06/10/2026: The products are good and high quality. We had a very cold and unhelpful waiter, barely pleasant except that we had to pay.