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1. Entrecote (L')
- People often line up for hours to eat at this restaurant, so be sure to arrive early. A simple idea for a simple menu: walnut salad, steak served... read more
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2. Vieux Bordeaux (Le)
Nearly a neighborhood institution, this restaurant ranks among the top five in a highly competitive market. Specialties include roasted sea bass...
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3. Bistro du Sommelier (Le)
- With its decidedly modern architecture, this restaurant claims to be one of the most popular in town. Le Bistro du Sommelier is usually full with... read more
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4. Nulle Part Ailleurs
- This establishment was opened by two French soccer stars: Christophe Dugarry and Zinédine Zidane. A popular spot, it generally attracts local enthusiasts... read more
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5. Chez Philippe
- This is the standard in Bordeaux when it comes to fish and seafood. Located just a few steps away from Place de la Bourse, in the old part of town,... read more
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6. Crêpe d'Or (La)
- This is undoubtedly the best crèperie in town. In summer, diners watch the comings and goings of passers-by on the pretty Place du Parlement from... read more
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7. Parlement des Graves (Le)
- Right in the center of the restaurant district, this the Parlement des Graves offers a simple décor of white stone and gentle colors. It opened... read more
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8. Café Français (Le)
- Have a rest on the Cathedral Square while enjoying traditional bistro cuisine at its finest. The large café is popular with shoppers on the town,... read more
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9. Le Chapon Fin
- Owned by the Cazes family, one of Bordeaux 's most illustrious wine families, (Château Lynch Bages, Château Ormes de Pez), this was one of the... read more
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10. Au Bonheur du Palais
- This restaurant, which specializes in superbly created Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, is unique in Bordeaux: the dishes served here are original,... read more
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You will be spoiled for choice when choosing a bite to eat in Bordeaux, with an array of wonderful restaurants scattered around the city. The old part of town is by far the best place to dine out if you are looking for a lively atmosphere and picturesque setting. Areas such as St Pierre and St Michel are abounding with quaint little restaurants offering traditional French cuisine at affordable prices. Most provide menus translated into English, and are happy to cater for big groups and families with young children. Often the Menu du Jours will offer a three course set menu, for about 17 Euros, and will usually include dishes from traditional Bordeaux cuisine such as Entrecote a la Bordelaise, a rib beef cooked in wine, or Agneau de Pauillac, lamb from the salt marshes around Pauillac. Other than the more traditional menus, international food is readily available around this area, with various Italian pizza places, an Indian eatery and tapas bars.
For a light lunchtime option, there are many little cafes offering a great baguette or French soup to pick up when on the go. Cafe Karl is a very seductive brunch cafe, especially if you are hungry for vegetarian delights. The smell of fresh baked croissant will tempt you in, and the big helpings of salads, amazing pastries and bowls of steaming hot chocolate will be enough to keep you there until teatime.
For more top end restaurants, around the Grand Hommes district is the best place to find more traditional French restaurants boasting gastronomic gourmet. Bordeaux is also proud to be one of the few cities that homes the iconic Entrecote steak restaurant. The three story high building is always packed with people, who have often queued out the door and around the corner for a table. Everyone is seemingly desperate to get their helping of the top-secret sauce that accompanies the famous Entrecote steak, and the free flowing French fries. Food is served with rapidity, and so after a quick tasty feed you will have the time to finish off your evening with a wander down to the nearby Quay, and digest your food over a well-earned aperitif.
