If you’re wondering where to eat well on the Bassin d’Arcachon, here are the 10 top-rated restaurants. Traditional, bistronomic or gastronomic cuisine… there’s something for every taste and every budget.
La Cabane de l’Aiguillon
If you’re lucky enough to be vacationing in Arcachon, there’s no better place to enjoy local oysters on a terrace overlooking the basin. The attentive staff make the experience all the more pleasant. A bit of a wait, but well worth it!
- Address: 54 Bd Pierre Loti, 33120 La Teste-de-Buch, tel.: 05 56 54 88 20, see menus
Le Pitt
Just a stone’s throw from the beach and casino, this is the place to go for lovers of oysters, shrimps and charcuterie. All at a very affordable price. Delicious wines and desserts, especially the cream-filled choux pastries. Something for everyone!
- Address: 2 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 57 16 22 40, see menus
Le Bistro’chon
An excellent downtown restaurant, with a large terrace on a pleasant pedestrian street. Everything is delicious and homemade. Very friendly staff and very reasonable prices. A treat and a good time. A special mention for the fish and chips with tartar sauce. Go there without hesitation!
- Address: 29 Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 08 44, see menus
Le Bistrot du Port
The menu isn’t extensive, but that’s a sign of quality. There is something for everyone. On the menu: bordelaise-style oeuf en meurette, half-cooked tuna tataki with two sesame seeds, “bistro” salad with honey and ham cabécou, squid risotto with prawns. A treat! The prices are reasonable and the staff friendly.
- Address: 5 Rue du Port, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 20 49, see menus
Le Cabestan
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Arcachon worthy of a Michelin-starred establishment, this is the place to go. The cuisine is refined and the presentation of the dishes matches the freshness of the produce. The fish is cooked to perfection. A fine address with a pleasant terrace. And every Sunday, an original creation from the pastry chef!
- Address: 6 bis Av. du Général de Gaulle, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 18 62, see menus
The Oyster Bar
This oyster bar is located inArcachon‘s covered market. The setting is friendly and welcoming. The seafood platters are very hearty, the oysters are perfect, and the prawns and whelks are succulent. Try the smoked salmon à la ficelle. The restaurant fills up quickly, so book ahead.
- Address: Marché municipal d’Arcachon, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 29 42, see menus
Boulevard 88
Just a stone’s throw from the beach, this restaurant offers regional cuisine with a touch of originality. Excellent oysters, quality meats and dishes, perfect food and wine pairings… Value for money is also very good. A special mention for the Chef’s chipirons a la plancha. Service is top-notch, with advice on the choice of dishes. An address to remember!
- Address: 88 Bd de la Plage, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 82 41, see menus
Le Jardin
A very good restaurant in the heart of Moulleau and a pretty garden away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The tuna and beef tartars are to die for! And to finish on a sweet note, we love the profiterole-style cannelés. An ideal place to recuperate after a visit to the Dune du Pilat!
- Address: 23 Avenue Notre-Dame-des-Passes, Le Moulleau, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 54 23 61, see menus
Arcachon 1900
Located opposite Arcachon’s Jetée Thiers, this restaurant is a real treat for the palate and the eyes. The Chef’s cuisine focuses on seafood and local produce , but that’s not all. Grilled meats also take pride of place. From the terrace, you can admireÎle aux Oiseaux and the cabanes tchanquées. The service is friendly and fast, and the decor reminiscent of a 1900s museum. An address not to be missed!
- Address: 22 Bd Prom. Veyrier Montagnères, 33120 Arcachon, tel. 05 56 83 78 81, see menus
Le Patio
Bassin oysters,Arcachon sole,Aquitaine caviar, Mios pigeon and Landes asparagus… Awarded one star by the Michelin Guide, Le Patio isArcachon‘s gastro address. The cuisine is refined, blending local terroir and Asian influences, the presentations are carefully crafted and the setting is very cosy. Admittedly, prices are a little higher than elsewhere, but the dishes are well worth the price.
- Address: 10 Bd de la Plage, 33120 Arcachon, tel.: 05 56 83 02 72, see menus
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