Holy seafood extravaganza! This place is absolutely as good as it gets…read more Cutting to the chase, all t's were crossed and i's dotted. From the impeccable, friendly, bilingual staff to the spot on cognac cocktails and wine to the fresh unending piles of seafood, this restaurant was outstanding. I came with a large group of about 10 people and we had a gorgeous table all set out for us along the windows overlooking the river. It was evening but surely during the day this view -and same from the tables from the patio- are stunning. We had foie gras, salad, and various entree dishes before the seafood platters arrived. Not knowing what we were in for, we all gorged everything. Then they came... these massive platters of what must have been 10lbs of seafood each. Langoustines, crabs, small fried shrimp, large prawns, cockles, clams, and more. It was truly a sight to see! Three of these platters were ordered for the table and though we did as much damage as we could, there was just no way to finish it all. But we sure did try! I can't wait to visit Cognac again and will absolutely never make my way back to the region without stopping in here for the best seafood platters ever.

From the owner: Cuisine gastronomique, Chambres d'hotes et Cave a Vinread more

This is a favorite place of mine when in the area. The setting is breathtaking and the food…read moreauthentic, beautifully presented and of the highest quality. The venue is cool, decor in keeping with its origin and on hot days the stone structure is forgiving. Expensive but worth it for a treat.

Great local cuisine, extensive wine list, charming atmosphere, great service, and more offerings of…read morelocal Cognac than you can shake a stick at. Everything they have will make you happy you went there. Reasonable prices too. I had hot oysters with seared salmon in a beurre blanc for an appetizer and escargot with chorizo in pasta for a main dish, Mimsy and I split a bottle of local Colombard, and some local cognac after. Just great.

Quaint, modern restaurant with a bistro feel in the village of Bages…read more Excellent cuisine that puts it in the map of Epicurians. Our choices of pigeon, ris d'agneau and foie gras were excellent. You can taste Lynch Bages wines by the glass. For a reasonnably priced (but not cheap) dinner, don't hesitate!

This was one of my favorite restaurants in Paulliac. Granted, it's probably one of the only ones,…read morewhich is quite amusing, but nonetheless this place is fantastic!!!! Wish I had a restaurant like this in San Francisco where I'm from. We actually ate here 2 times in our short 1 day and 1 night here lol. It was just easier from a dashing between wine tasting to wine tasting perspective. But I truly loved this place and didn't mind returning anyway! For lunch, they had some special prix fixe menu where you can choose a starter, entree, and dessert. I chose the Asparagus Mousseline Sauce, Basquaise chicken, and chocolate cake. The white asparagus was so beautiful and delicious. The basquaise chicken was this very homey dish....so satisfying and just hit the spot, with rice that soaked up the sauce. WOW!!! I want to try and recreate this dish at home. The chocolate cake I had for dessert was just okay, no big deal. The dinner was also a set menu, that had come with my hotel reservation (some package with Chateau Cordeillan-Bages). It was similar to the lunch, but different items to choose from. I ended up getting the Salmon Gravlax starter. Wow...this was a treat. The salmon was so silky and melt in your mouth!!! For my entree, I got the Lined Hake with seasoned veggies. The fish was cooked so perfectly, very juicy! My husband got the Foie Gras Terrine for his appetizer, another wow. We've gotten this in the past from other places, but this one was quite amazing, especially not having eaten it for a while!! He also got the Beef Undercut with mashed potatoes for his entree, which he loved. My dessert was "wine strawberries" which sounds weird - it literally was wine and strawberries, but it tasted great. The strawberries were perfectly ripe, and it somehow went with the wine. My husband got some lava chocolate cake, and it was too sweet. Every single savory item here was a huge hit, and beautiful presentation too. I really wish I could have eaten here another 2 times to try everything on the menu!!! Fun setting too. At lunch, we sat inside in their dining room, which had a cute bustling bistro feel. At dinner, everyone sat outside on the patio, enjoying the warm weather and sunset. Lovely! Would highly recommend this for your stay in Pauillac!

Dinner was amazing and service impeccable until my companion became ill due to the oppressive heat…read morein the dining room. We were shuttled to the patio which was cooler even wirh the rain. Dessert was delivered and then I was ignored for 30+ minutes. No offer of coffee or cognac! Finally grabbed what was left of my wine and retired to our room. Too bad to end on such a note!

From the owner: La Vie de Châtelain Installé à Cognac, Le Château de l'Yeuse est une superbe bâtisse datant du…read moreXIXème à laquelle a été ajoutée une aile moderne raffinée. Entre nature luxuriante et son jardin Respectueux La Table de l'Yeuse invite ses hôtes et visiteurs à un voyage idyllique des sens. Une salle à manger bourgeoise où les dorures subliment la vue imprenable sur la vallée et pour vos papilles, les goûts se retrouvent dans la nature. Avec une carte faisant la part belle aux produits récoltés dans le potager, les gourmets sont enchantés. Le plus : organisez vos réceptions mais aussi vos repas d'affaires pour un moment empreint de magie.

We happened to find this restaurant while traveling through the town. What a wonderful choice and…read moreamazing surprise it turned out to be! The food was stunning and the service impeccable and extremely friendly. The owner was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and understanding. Everybody from our party of four fell in love with the meal and the place. Prices were very reasonable and the "Menu d'affaires" was a real steal. In sum, this place is a must go!!