We came in as a group if 8 . Our tour checked us in across the river at Mercure Hotel. It was…read moreclosed when I called for a reservation (recommended) I left a message and they called me right back within 10 minutes . They close between lunch and dinner . We saw the lunch menu that is 3 course for 21 euros. When we arrived we discovered it was the regular menu and a blackboard of specials . We thought it was going to push us to spend more ,but the blackboard was such good pricing . All the entrees came with a 2 sides. The au gratin potatoes were amazing and the ratatouille. A ribeye steak was under 30euros and was at least 12-14 oz done to perfection . Flame grilled ,well seasoned . Whole filet white fish was also flame grilled /perfect!! We also ordered the linguine vongole. 1 lb of small clams was the n my bowl 25 euros. And then the desserts . Large beautiful servings and presentation. There is a case to view the selections. Strawberry shortcake, apple compote on a Belgian waffle / whipped cream. Sorbets , lemon meringue pie,and a raspberry fruit with whipped cream in lady fingers.(like English Tryfle) the whipped cream stood tall like whipped butter. I need to go again just for desserts! Each couple only spent less than 70 Euros. This was our first restaurant with no English on the menu . It was our best experience because their staff was patient. We all enjoyed our visit there. Also there is a major locker of aged steaks. Perfection and some steaks designed for 2 people to Share . Under 65 euros for 2 peeps . I think a family of 4 could share and have room for dessert! We can't wait to come back again. The place has many tables that can be pushed together for large parties or intimate booths and an outside patio decorated with lampshade and a view of rooftops looking up(like Mary Poppins). So charming.

On a cold night when the other restaurants on the street were mostly empty, Le Bistrot Basque was…read morepacked. We decided to find out why. We were seated on the terrace, which was heated and closed in with nice clear plastic windows and heated. Service was shall we say "relaxed", but was friendly and efficient. I had probably the nicest calamari I have ever had from their tapas menu, deep fried in very light batter and without a hint of rubberiness. I followed that up with lamb chops which were wonderful. The meal was completed by a great chocolate cake and pistachio ice crem dessert. HIghly recommended.

Aloha, wow what a find! Amazing flavors from this chef,definitely Michelin worthy. And so…read morereasonably priced. Normandy has some really awesome cuisine with fabulous chefs. Every bite gave a mouthful of pleasure. L'As de Trefle is definitely worth the trek. Make sure to have a Rez. Enjoy!

First off, this restaurant showed up in Yelp map in Caen, but it is near the sea, 15 min drive in a…read morelittle village. We (party of 4) arrived without a reservation on Sunday at 1pm. The chef owner is super friendly and he was at the reception desk. He gave us a table and he and 2 waiters served us. They all speak enough English to serve, but their food menu is very creative and descriptive, they did not have enough vocabulary to explain exactly what they were in English. My husband translated to us and we ordered. The course menu I chose started with Amuse Bouche, Camambert Cheese Panna Cotta, Pumpkin Soup and Raw Salmon with vinegar sauce. Then first dish for me was escargot in croquettes with pumpkin puree. Then Trou Normand ( palate cleanser in Normandy) was apple sorbet with calvados. My main was Ham Hock in crêpe with mushroom sauce. The fat( maybe even collagen) and the crispiness of crêpe was something I had never experienced in my mouth. They offer a spectacular cheese choices on the cart, but I chose Pavlova to end our meal. All beautiful plating. Full of locals. It is a bit off the beaten path, but we recommend it highly. If this restaurant existed in the US, it would definitely get discovered by Food Guide Book. What a gem! We found it interesting how the owner chef loves chatting with guests and grill meat on the grill in the dining room fireplace. He went around taking orders, grilling meat at the fireplace and made lots of jokes with guests. I think the lunch course took about 1.5 hour because we did spend 15min discussing the menu. Not their fault.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon we had driven along the coast from Honfleur trying to find a nice…read morerestaurant that also had available parking. We noticed Au Pied des Marais. We didn't notice that they close their lunch service at 2:00, which is when we went in, but Chef Thierry Ramard offered to seat us if we would be happy with ordering only a main course. We were. Chef Thierry waited on us himself and surprised us with an amuse bouche consisting of two separate items- a sea bass mousse and a chorizo based mouse with chopped vegetables. We ordered the chateaubriand for two. We were seated in front of a huge fireplace which also doubles as a grill. The chef cooked that beautiful hunk of steak to perfection and served it atop a mixture of vegetables, and set it all off with a morel sauce filled with the mushrooms. The wine list was extensive with some reasonably priced selections among upper end wines. We were not rushed to finish our meal and were given a warm goodbye when we left. I wish we could have tried it for dinner but we found this on our last day. Next time.

Ideal spot but horrible staff. I ordered a steak and was told I could only have it rare. Ok but…read morewhen it arrived it was not rare but raw. Things happen but I can't accept the reaction and lack of consideration for clients. Do bother. There are many other place to eat in Aromanches. Bien situé avec un menu correct. Toutefois le service et façon de considérer les clients laisse à desirer. Ce soir j'ai commandé le filet de bœuf Rossini. On m'informe que la cuisson sera saignante et pas autrement. Lorsque la viande arrive bleue et j'informe la serveuse que ce n'est pas ce qui était convenu on me traite avec dédain et on me fait comprendre que ce n'est pas moi qui décide Malheureusement c'est tout ce que déteste du service à la française. Ne perdez pas votre temps ni argent ici il y a bien d'autres choix autour!

While visiting the beaches and memorials along the Normandy coastline, my family stopped by this…read morerestaurant facing Omaha Beach. My family shared a salmon platter, a delicious salad, and two buckets of fresh (and young!) mussels in white wine and cream sauce. Bread was complementary and went well with the mussels and fish. The salmon weas smooth and moist, and perfectly, minimally seasoned so I could really appreciate the seafood. The mussels were sweet with a crunch, which I could tell was very fresh. The chicken salad is very different from ones I have at home, with tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, bell peppers, lettuce, and other greens. It's definitely a large meal for 4 people but we couldn't stop eating until every platter was cleaned out.

As part of our excursion, our group stopped here for a three course lunch. There were 45 of us…read more Service was fast and efficient with red, white wine on the table along with bottled water. Tasty lunch of pate, chicken in cream sauce with mashed potatoes and apple tart for dessert.

Amazing view and friendly staff. We had such a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms are small…read morebut well apportioned. This hotel is right on the beach and we listened to the waves all night.

Wonderful restaurant in Port en Bessin. Our Airbnb in Commes recommended it, and we had a great…read moreexperience. The menu mareyeur offers some great options for a great deal. If you are hoping for a view of the waterfront you'll need to sit outside, otherwise there isn't much of a view. But the food more than makes up for it.