Day 2 of the wife and my tour of Bordeaux wine châteaus culminated in a romantic sunset dinner at…read moreLe Saint-James in the Relaix & Chateaux hotel of the same name in Bouliac. Located away from the city up into the hills on the Right Bank, Le Saint-James had a decidedly modern appearance, which was fitting with its modern take on classic French cuisine. The host led us outside to the terrace to our table for two, which had a picturesque view of the city of Bordeaux and the Garonne River. Formerly a Michelin-starred restaurant under its previous chef, the restaurant and its current chef delivered a Michelin star-worthy evening of food, wine and service. We were served the following: - Amuse bouche - Foie gras terrine, cream corn, orange, and popcorn - John Dory steamed in lobster juice glazed with lime zest, zucchini flower, melon and thorn barberry - Pan roasted veal chop with apricot, black shallots, and chanterelles from Medoc - Raspberry tart with coffee, vanilla bourbon, and verbena sorbet Our food was paired with glasses of 2013 Château Sainte-Marie "Vielles Vignes" Entre-Deux Mers, 2011 Moulin de Biguey St. Emilion, and 2010 Château La Bouade Sauternes. Our food was well executed, beautifully presented, and delicious. The wines, while not from classified growth chateaus, complimented our food nicely. Service was attentive, yet never intrusive. with our food, wine, and water being served at obviously closely monitored intervals that never felt rushed or lagging. In the end, Le Saint-James was an enjoyable dining experience made all the better by its beautiful setting.

Items Selected: La Moussiere Sancerre…read moreBeet Dusted Comte, Jerusalem Artichoke in Spanish Spices, Foie Gras Tart Cornbread, Olive Baton, White Wine Raisin Bread with Salted and Unsalted Butter "Jamon et Beurre" Foie Gras from the Landes - Roasted and smoked in Bergamot, Tuberous Creamy Chervil, Ice Cold Salsify, Duck Jus perfumed with Buddha's Hand Scallops with Goose Barnacles, Carrots, Squash, Passion Fruit Puree Suckling Pig with Quinoa, Rutabaga, Truffles and Mushrooms Saint Nectaire Tart - Cashew Crust, Poached Pear Sorbet Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Apple, Pear Sorbet Crunchy Biscuit with Kalamansi - Burned Coffee and Celery Stalk Sorbet Madelines, Chocolate, Lemon, Nuts Canceling lunch at Joel Robuchon on the recommendation of none other than Michel Guerard who assured me that The Restaurant at Le Saint James was "a very special place," my last meal in France was hosted in the small town of Bouliac where the a gorgeous room and resort awaited, the service every bit deserving of its Michelin Starred status while much of the food warranted two or three. Set high on a hilltop with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a privileged vantage of the cities and towns below, the Relais & Chateaux recommended Saint-James features the culinary talents of Nicolas Magie and with a stunning pedigree plus passionate sourcing from the regions best producers a number of menus are offered to those taking a seat at the table, many steeped in resort classics while those more daring are encouraged to opt for Magie's "Mood of the Day." No doubt operating on a level above that of the region's other starred spots, the giving spirit and superlative service all the more intriguing as several staff members are students-in-training at a small school visible from the street, the meal begins long before a menu is selected and with a dry white wine joining a trio of canapes the chef's style immediately becomes evident, complex herbs and aromatics used in delicious and innovative ways. Taking pride in resources, the purveyors proudly presented on the menu in a very "American" way, bread from a local artisan Boulangerie is served alongside salted and unsalted cow's butter, the corn and olive versions setting a high standard that the sweet wine rolls pocketed with raisins still managed to surpass. Happily saucing all savories following the amuse tableside, a whimsical take on the ham and butter sandwich light as a cloud with a brioche antenna pointing high, the first course featured a sizable slice of liver smoked and seared with bergamot, its creaminess mirrored by the vegetal medley next to it while a broth of duck jus accented in citrus helped adjoin each to a compote of apple and onion above. At times taking inspiration from the a la carte menu, but otherwise working on well trained whims, course two offered a daily take on Saint-Jacques, each buttery jewel as sweet as can be expected while briny barnacles proved a perfect counterpart to passionfruit atop an autumnal puree as smooth as silk. Inquiring as to whether seafood or meat struck my fancy as a finale, the latter suggested as something special from the market that day, it is difficult to determine whether the cube of suckling pig was sous-vide or confit given considering how supple was the texture, but suffice it to say that it is hard to name a better piece of pork in recent memory with umami magnified significantly by the textures of mushroom and rutabaga all around. Pleasantly surprised by a plated cheese course that saw Saint Nectaire mousse married to pears with a rim of toasty nuts, the palate was cleansed by an elegant sorbet before moving onward, the flavors of lime and coffee somehow finding themselves together as dance partners alongside lightly sweetened celery sorbet. Served in just under two hours, the pace of the meal leisurely though certainly never dull, it was with mini-Madelines made for dipping that the dining itself concluded, a tour of the property offered by the Maitre d' of whom both M. Guerard and the and his counterpart at Les Pres d'Eugenie had spoken very highly of.

I found the food to be delicious and the prices ok for the area…read more I chose off the fixed menu having the meat-cake starter and a delicious fresh seafood on leeks, followed by a nice dessert served in a cream sauce. Combined with 2 glasses of white wine and the tab came to 30€. Hard to do better in the area for the quality of food you get here and the presentation.

Great lunch with locals, not tourists. We wanted something light for lunch, knowing we'd be…read moreexploring the city and having a mid-afternoon snack with wine. We found Le Scopitone by accident as we strolled down a tiny side street with great window shopping. Service was lovely, as our French is only good for ordering wine and food. Our server quickly grabbed someone to help translate to make a recommendation for a better dish to share. Her wine recommendations were excellent. Delicious food, welcoming staff, and very reasonable prices! Try the monkfish in crispy pastry with Italian Parmesan salad!

Thank you ! The food scene in Bordeaux is quite spectacular…read more I really liked dining at le chapon fin. First, it always add some magic when you are in such an historic place but they succeeded in staying modern and innovative too! The chef has a lot of ambition, creativeness and talent. Even the staff were all very attentionate and meticulous. Must-try!

The food was pretty tasty but for the price you pay I would give just one star. Horrible personnel,…read morevery bad service, Long delay in serving food. Would constantly comment. The sommelier was unexprienced and suggested very bad wines with huge mark up. The weather was hot and restaurant was not air conditioned.

Went there for a special Yelp event. The event was based on…read moreessential oils and food. Had several things to taste! Pretty nice place w nice crew :) Would definitely recommend for someone who's seeking originality

Neither Italian nor French, but with elements of both. Beautifully prepared, gorgeous flavors. We…read moreenjoyed the artichokes and also onion empanada-like appetizers, then also the gorgeous veal and stuffed squid main courses. Our neighbors shared a fantastic giant crab with spaghetti in crab sauce. Service was warm and attentive. Corsican wines extensive and excellent. All marvelous!

We couldn't have asked for a better meal at Dan - the chef himself was serving our table and was…read moresuch a delightful man! Each course was more delicious than the last. My husband had the signature menu, and I had the discovery menu and we each had the wine pairings. Reasonable portions and prices. One of a kind fusion food. Sadly it was our last night in Bordeaux because I'm already dying to return!!

If you're in Bordeaux, this restaurant is an absolute must. The cocktails are standout. All of the…read morefood we ordered was cooked perfectly. Plus the views here are gorgeous, especially at sunset. And the prices were incredibly reasonable for everything we got. This was a highlight of our visit in Bordeaux.

We were nervous to come after reading a review where an American received poor service, but we…read moreshouldn't have been. Our service was on par with other nicer restaurants in France. You should make a reservation, though, especially if it's a busier night. We ordered the cuttlefish and foie gras ravioli as starters. The cuttlefish was good; maybe not the best we've had. The ravioli were really good, however. For our mains we ordered a duck breast with gnocchi and scallops with squid ink pasta. The duck was a little over cooked, but not criminally so. Everything else was great. The portions were bigger than we anticipated. Speaking to my American compatriots - come here with a reservation, try to speak some French (even if you can't do it well), treat the servers and the other diners with respect and you'll be just fine here.

It was good enough. The mussels were as expected but a plus is that they were plentiful. This is…read morethe kind of place that won't have the best food, but what they do offer, they'll do a decent job with. The service is quite French. Do with that tidbit as you will. The ambiance actually gives me slight Marseille vibes. There was a nice wine selection. I'm also a sucker for a bit of foie gras and theirs was pretty good. This is a solid spot in a good location.

My favorite seafood restaurant in Bordeaux. Generous servings (go for the giant Fruit De Mer…read moreplatter and share with your bestie). Good location makes the ambience very maritime. Our server spoke English. Easily accessible, great service, and the freshest seafood that is not overpriced.