Les meilleurs restaurants en Saint-Jean-De-Luz

03/10/2026: Restaurant recommended by the Hôtel de la Poste in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We were a group of five and ate fish. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The cuisine is refined and flavorful. The servers that day, Rudy and Julie (who was working extra shifts), were excellent and made up for the wait and the manager's curt manner.

29/09/2026: Great fish dishes. But often not everything is available. Sometimes there are disappointments… Service is good. Nice, quiet outdoor area.

23/08/2026: Arriving at almost 9:30 pm, we were expecting to be turned away, but it was quite the opposite! We were seated very well and received a warm welcome! The dishes were presented with gourmet flair and were excellent!! A delight from the aperitif, served with delicious little amuse-bouches, to the equally delicious and refined main courses! A place we highly recommend! The young chef is simply perfect!! The service was also perfect!

22/08/2026: We had an excellent time at L'Essentiel; the lobster pariada, the Pavlova, the service—everything was perfect. The terrace was very pleasant. We felt comfortable and had some distance from the other diners.

26/09/2026: Very friendly owner! Food was generous and tasted good! The kitchen is open all day which is great as most places close during the afternoon.

24/09/2026: A little treasure in St Jean de Luz. Vegetarian friendly. Delicious food and I enjoyed the Eguzki blonde beer. The owner was a delightful man, so accomodating and cheerful. Highly recommend.

29/09/2026: Oh! It was delicious!!! On the menu: grilled tuna with sun-dried tomatoes and hake with porcini mushrooms, followed by roasted fig and raspberry vacherin for dessert. Subtle and flavorful combinations, perfectly cooked, and high-quality ingredients sourced from local producers (special mention for the bread): pure pleasure! All served by two people who were as kind as they were professional. Thank you! We'll be back!!

27/09/2026: From appetizer to dessert, it was flawless. From the presentation to the flavors, everything was perfect. The foie gras with its jelly, the cooking of the hake and the meat were expertly executed. Not a single mistake. The desserts were simple but delicious. The service was prompt from appetizer to main course. A very good place to eat. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

24/09/2026: We ate very well and the welcome was very friendly!

24/09/2026: A small menu, seasonal and homemade products, and friendly service! Honestly, top-notch!

23/09/2026: The food and service were impeccable. The only downside was that the lights in the back room and the terrace were turned off at 10:15 pm while we were still seated. We felt a bit like we were intruding. No big deal, though; we'll definitely be back.

22/09/2026: A great find! Highly recommended.

02/10/2026: A wonderful Basque experience. The server was delightfully friendly, welcoming, and sharp-witted. He also spoke impeccable English—a massive relief for our dining experience, if a slight setback for my ambitious plans to practice my French. It’s a relatively small restaurant with few tables that filled quickly, we had made reservations.

27/09/2026: Thank you and well done! Keep it up! It's a real pleasure to rediscover truly good recipes. Thank you!

19/10/2026: Very hidden, but we found it and we really enjoyed it. They had freshly caught fish, very good.

18/10/2026: Ordered the Merlu. It was pan fried with a light touch of breading. However, the thin breading didn't have any crispness to it. It was also under seasoned. The salade was extremely plain, only lettuce with an indifferent vinaigrette. The bread was of average quality. The crust lacked crispness, also. Owner/manager was very pleasant, more so than the waitress.

18/05/2026: The hotel is very well located. The spa in the basement is lovely, with a pool and jacuzzi. Unfortunately, the television and refrigerator were broken and not repaired during our three-day stay.

13/05/2026: First and foremost, I want to thank Julien, whose personality makes this place so unique. I remember the place as being in PERFECT condition and spotlessly clean. I also appreciated the thoughtful touches that made all the difference: fresh orange and lemonade. The spa was magnificent, and the masseuse was lovely and very attentive to the client's needs, personalizing each massage accordingly. I also appreciated the charming Spanish housekeeper who took such good care of the guests. And I remember the very generous and high-quality breakfast. Thank you to the entire team. It was a very special weekend for us, and you all contributed to making it perfect.

15/10/2026: Family atmosphere, very good food and excellent value for money

07/10/2026: Very friendly welcome, traditional and hearty cuisine, fast service, warm atmosphere, an address to remember...

17/08/2026: Everything was perfect: the setting, the meal, the welcome, the mini-golf for the children. A big thank you!

02/08/2026: A very warm welcome, a menu perfectly suited to the setting, meats cooked exactly as requested, a delicious omelet with porcini mushrooms, and a smile to match. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and the well-planned wine route available year-round.

18/10/2026: We received a poor welcome from the young blonde waitress. Luckily, another lovely woman (a young brunette) took over and seated us at the table we wanted. We waited over 40 minutes for the blonde waitress to deign to take our order without a word or a smile; we felt like we were bothering her. My dish arrived cold, the two sardines lost at the bottom of my plate hadn't yet digested, and my skate arrived cold. The service was extremely slow—over two and a half hours! Thankfully, the other waitress returned to take care of us! Thank you to her. Not to mention the annoying cigarette smoke from the terrace and too many dogs—four, even though the restaurant is a narrow corridor. What a shame!

18/10/2026: To begin with, the waitress taking our order today was not at all friendly. She barely glanced at us as she walked by, even though she could see we'd been waiting for a long time. Luckily, towards the end of our meal, the other waitress (very kind and smiling, a brunette) sped up taking our dessert order, and we were served in less than 10 minutes with her. Between being seated and finishing our meal, more than two hours passed, far too long for lunch... A shame, considering the setting...

02/11/2026: The three of us had a light lunch. We started with tuna pâté, followed by grilled squid with roasted potatoes for everyone. The pâté was delicious, served with crispy fresh baguette, and the squid was incredibly tender! We enjoyed our meal with a truly delicious draft beer. The service was extremely friendly! We'll definitely be back!

30/10/2026: Excellent restaurant, fantastic friendly and professional staff. We highly recommend it!

26/09/2026: Very, very good pizza in Saint-Jean, BUT I can't give it 5 stars because, imagine our surprise when we arrived at the beach and realized the pizzas hadn't been cut... 😓 In 2026, I think it should be automatic when we order takeout pizzas! 😉😉 Thank you to La Casita (on the promenade along the main beach) for saving our evening and our meal by lending us a knife. But we still thoroughly enjoyed it! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

21/09/2026: Superb place, top-notch service, delicious Italian cuisine just like in Italy, served with a smile. Thank you, lovely evening!

13/10/2026: Excellent innovative cuisine, very good wines, very friendly staff.

12/10/2026: Don't go there for the Axoa, it's appalling. Drowned in a nasty tomato sauce. The veal was like a meatball. Avoid it!