The food: excellent! We got a salmon rillette which was perfect. Next I had gravlax which was just…read moreas good (perfect). The main course was "catch of the day", which was Saint Pierre (John Dory), this was just good, a slightly lower level than the gravlax. Desert: feuille à feuille with banana (very good). This was a €36 menu, and my girlfriend struggled to finish it. I was glad to help ;) The service was a bit too informal for me, it got in the way and made ordering a little bit uneasy. I don't need to hear I made an excellent choice every time I order something. The place was completely filled, so making a reservation is recommended. Highly recommended!

We spent two weeks in France, one in Paris and one in Normandy and visited many fabulous…read morerestaurants (one being a Michelin) and we must admit, our meal at L'Absinthe was our favorite. We chose the wine/meal pairing menu for lunch and every course along with the wine was perfect! The plates were not only beautifully prepared but also delicious. If you're in Saint Malo we highly recommend that you visit!

A Choice for a Busy Place Our top choice in the very busy…read moretourist town of Saint-Malo. We liked the food so much we went back on our second night in town. Scallop salad was fantastic. Salmon entree was excellent in flavor and presentation. The wonder is the staff manages to pull this off in a very busy, tourist dominated location. High quality food, nice presentation, can't ask for more.

The bad first. If your favorite cut of steak is the ribeye, then I would avoid the "Entrecôte au…read moreGorgonzola Bordier" (Ribeye with Bordier gorgonzola). While it tasted fine and the cook was good (mine was rare, which was what I asked for), the steak was paper thin. And yes, a "entrecôte" is thinner traditionally than an American ribeye cut, but this was thin even with that in mind, think fast food burger thin. Not worth the cost nor how I would expect a ribeye from a good restaurant to be. The good. The rest of the food was fine, not spectacular, but enjoyable. My wife got the octopus and it was great. Caviar as a side was good. The service was also friendly and patient with us, given our French was lacking. The neutral. Bit crowded with small tables. We were outside and the wind was a problem, it was around 9pm.

Nice location and maritime decor like so many places in St Malo. Friendly and welcoming staff, fast…read moreservice. We had 4 different Moules (mussels) and a salad. The salad was not very tasty, too much fatty bacon and too much honey which made it a bit fad, fat and sweet. The mussels very great and lived up their description without being extraordinary. Nice fries again nothing special. Would come back if I could remember it. Chances are I won't.

Nice deco, great food and great ambiance. Really recommend people to eat here. Le prix eat correct.read more

We were so pleased with this meal in this great restaurant! The service was outstanding, it's…read moreexcellent, very high quality ingredients in a place you can socialize and enjoy with friends, it's very energetic. Our family of four did variations of the tasting menu and every dish that came out was thoroughly enjoyed. We definitely recommend.

just 15 minutes up the coast from Saint-Malo is the fishing town of Cancale known as the oyster…read morecapital of Bretagne. indeed Cancale's oysters and agneau pré-salé (pre-salted lamb) nourished on the salty marsh grass of the bay of Mont-St.-Michel have put each town on the roster of France's ''100 sites remarquables du gout'' -- places with a unique local specialty. through the Michelin guide we found this small, refined restaurant where you can enjoy the best of Bretagne's cuisine and dinner certainly lived up to the billing.

This was a super small, super cute restaurant in the old city. It had the smallest oysters we…read morefound in the city which are my favorite. As such, our meal was on a good start. The fish soup was also quite good, although a bit on the salty side. My daughter and I shared the duck breast. It was good, but I have had better. The piece de resistance and the reason I give this restaurant 5 out of 5 is the tar tar. It is by far, the best tar tar I have had. It was an original concoction with walnut oil and thai basil instead of the traditional ketchup/tomato based sauces. It was fantastic and so much taste. It was a nice change to all the seafood and well worth the trip. The staff were also very friendly and especially kind to kids. Although housing only a few tables, there were about 6 young kids in the restaurant and the wait staff found it all entertaining.

Delicious lunch in a small, cute, fun atmosphere. Loved that this wasn't a super touristy place -…read morejust delicious French food with friendly staff. Loved the fish soup, risotto, mussels, hot chocolate mousse, and flavored rums. A great find thanks to Yelp!

Not what we expected from your reviews! It was more expensive than your 1 Euro rating. Also our…read moreentrees were over cooked rice with minimal vegetables. Mine had too much goat cheese and tomatoes on top. My husband has dried chicken breast curry on top. Not a good experience

Took my family here on advice of trip advisory. Service was excellent as was the food. Priced…read morevery reasonably. The best part is that this is no tourist trap. The owner speaks virtually no English. Two thumbs way us. Merci!

We like to find the dark crepe of the day. Especially at the St. Malo area. They are famous for…read morethis crepe. We were lucky to have the last two spot in the restaurant at 8:50 pm. Can imagine this place is popular even late in the day. We got the flame banana and sausage crepe. The put the whiskey and flame broil in front of you great show. Love the theatrical action. Big fire in front of you. The crepe are delicious. The sausage also good. If come to visit St Malo, this is the place.

Nice menu with big selection (of two restaurants opposite :) , tables to be seen or quiet around…read morethe corner, quick and helpful service,