Found in Yelp after several unsuccessful attempts at others. We were tired and hungry after a long…read moreday of travel. Eric was kind enough to open a half hour early for us. The food was a spectacular mix of homemade and sophistication paired with a warm atmosphere and beautiful background music. The wine selection was perfect. It's no surprise this restaurant has a 30-year history

It is a really good small restaurant. Very nice, good for couples or small groups searching for a…read moregood meal and a pleasant environment with reminiscences to films of 60's or 70's and even 80's. The server/owner was very warm also.

After wandering around the beautiful streets of La Baule, an extremely popular seaside destination…read morefor many French people, AT and I arrived at Le Vieux Carillon for lunch with his family. He and his family had been talking about raclette so much and it was finally my chance to learn what it was all about. Except I had been eating SO much in the days leading up to our visit here that I just watched the family chow down on raclette, while I ordered something else. Raclette seems to be trending now in the States and I always feel a smile creep up on my face when I see raclette cheese wedges at the local farmers markets. Anyway, since we came during the end-of-year celebrations, there was no shortage of food and whatever I ate had copious amounts of butter, cream, and meat. I was about to blow up and I actually felt like my body was begging for some fruits and veggies. Seriously. I don't speak French, mostly because I feel super self-conscious about my poor pronunciation, so I can't tell you exactly the banter exchanged between the waitstaff and AT and my in-laws, but they all seemed to have a great time and our wait for food was minimal. I will say that service at restaurants outside of Paris is much friendlier, though you also risk the chance of finding anyone who speaks even a line of English being crazy low. Anyway, I started off with a bowl of creamy cauliflower soup, which was delightful! It was followed by a medium steak with salad and sautéed vegetables. I told you I needed some non-meat comestible in my body. The rest of the family got delivered metal pails of boiled potatoes, platters of charcuterie, and a ginormous hunk of cheese, with hot metal plates that melt the cheese. As the cheese melts, those participating in eating raclette scrape it off and the hot plates adjust to continue melting the dwindling piece of cheese. See my photos to understand better. Next time, I'll pace myself better and ask for a heads-up before we come eat at Le Vieux Carillon again so that I can partake in having potatoes, cured meat, and cheese. AT's family goes regularly and his sister loves sending me photos of them all eating to their hearts' content. I'm sure we'll get little AT into this indigenous Swiss eating custom too. [#Yelp365: 12/365]

Good food, friendly service, great choice of background music…read more Touristy location but the place is nice.

A nice little place not far from our hotel. The interior contains all sorts of tschokies and other…read morememories from the childhood of Mama's Boys. We were happy to see a number a good reviews on Yelp and an interesting menu and decided to have dinner here. Our waiter was very friendly but did not speak much English and we speak French rather badly, but we were all able to manage just fine. I ordered the Charcuterie platter for my dinner, which was delicious. Dining companions had a chicken dish and the fish du jour. Everyone was happy with choices. Good food. Good service. I would certainly come back.

I took my family here last year during my semester abroad (I'm American) in Nantes. I was told by…read moreone of my French friends not to miss this place. The building itself is remarkable because the famous writer Jules Verne was born here. The ambiance is classy, and the place was pretty empty when we went, which I was surprised by. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating of my father's dietary restrictions (no dairy, meat, gluten etc...). Normally, dining out with such food restrictions in France is a nightmare. At several other restaurants we went to in France, the staff acted offended when asked to prepare a meal for my father, but not here! They made him a nice salad and vegetable dish, which he enjoyed. My mom, sister, and I were able to sample some classic French dishes here. Our meal was fantastic. I tried frog's legs (les cuisses de grenouilles provençales) and escargots for the first time. Both dishes were excellent. The frog's legs were lightly fried--perfectly crispy, and topped with seasoned chopped tomatoes. The escargots were well cooked, served with oyster mushrooms (pleurottes) and a delicious sauce. We enjoyed pork cheek (la cocotte de joues de porc au sirop d'érable) and two fish dishes for our main course. The wine we had (Domaine Martin Côtes du Rhône Villages, Plan de Dieu, 2013) was also excellent. All-in-all, this was a wonderful, authentic French meal. For anyone seeking a nice dining experience that's not too expensive in Nantes, definitely come to Le Nouveau Monde!

Had the John Dory. It was fantastic. Very popular place and we saw why. Highly recommended.read more

From the owner: Du frais dans les assiettes La cuisine maison se balade à travers les continents, préparée avec des…read moreproduits frais de saison. Le cadre y est chaleureux et l'ambiance conviviale. La terrasse et le jardin ombragé les jours de beau temps, rendent le lieu fort agréable.

Loved this place. Right on the road with views of the beach! Took my team here for a little…read morecelebration. Menu was in French, but staff took time to help all of us that do not speak or read the language to understand what was offered. This night I had the lamb shank. It was perfectly prepared and we paired it was a great Grand Cru. We were a party of 8 and the staff took excellent care of us. We were the last ones to leave that evening and never felt rushed.

My business trip took an unexpected sunny turn. Not only did the sun shine brightly in St. Nazaire…read moretoday I also had an invitation to eat lunch at this small and personable spot on the beach boulevard. This foodie worthy find has a complete lunch including artisan desert for a reasonable price. The mashed potatoes were like none I've had. I think the secret Ingredient may be nutmeg. The grilled fish included a duo of "dorade" and sea bass sitting on a bed of creamy goodness with a side of flavorful zucchini. A great place for lunch on a sunny day.

An amazing restaurant, every on of the courses we took were incredible. We went on a Saturday noon…read moreand shared 3 people 2 deals for 35€ each. For starters we had duck liver pate which was very good. And also had the tuna sashimi which was amazing!!! (Highly recommended). For the main dish we had 2 pike fillet (a fish) with vegetables and mustard as the sauce, also an amazing course. Another thing the waitress offered to split each of the the courses that way we all ate the same amount for 2 deals!!! The desert of the gourmet plat is highly recommended, it includes a variety of deserts in one.

From the owner: Péché de gourmandise S'offrir un repas aux Petits Saints est un péché bien pardonnable : comment…read morerésister en effet à cette salle aux hautes voûtes gothiques datant du XIIIe siècle ? Ou à cette raviole de canard confit et foie gras poêlé et gelée de coings ? Ou au pigeon rôti et mousson de citrouille à l'orange et petit jus corsé à l'huile de noix ?