Jewel of Caen, easily the best choice amidst a huge cluster of brasseries and bistros all next to…read moreeach other. THIS is the one! Go for it! With so many restaurants nestled together on the same block, restauranteurs hire poachers to capture tourists and pedestrians, pushing their menus and competing against each other. No need to bother. Just go to Avenue 21. + excellent, fresh and unique wine choices + friendly and dare i say *caring* (!!) professionals both front and back of house! + serving traditional and new cuisine with fresh quality ingredients + no fuss presentations, just excellent tastes and combinations ORDER THE LAVA CAKE BEFORE YOU START it's better than the best shuffle you've ever had! Don't miss it. + beef tartare the way it should be, CUT. excellent mix of flavors by the chef, not overpowering, still the beauty and subtlety of the beef shines through + delectable escargot with garlic and mushroom, garnish with crouton. for the win! + Avenue 21 burger is to die for and is made even better by the sauce served on the side. Go back again, and eat it again! wow! + camembert mashed potatoes. these aint no mashed like you've ever had before. Don't miss them!

From the owner: Brasserie design L'Avenue 21, installée au coeur du quartier historique du Vaugueux à Caen, vous…read moreouvre ses portes pour un moment de gourmandise. Un décor contemporain avec une belle terrasse vous accueillant été comme hiver. Dans vos assiettes, une cuisine alliant tradition et originalité autour de produits frais pour ravir tous les gourmets.

From the owner: Une décoration originale La décoration est faite de bric et de brocante. Fréquenté par une…read morepopulation éclectique (du genre jeunes artistes néo-baba-cool tranquilles), ce café vend également des journaux et du tabac juqu'à 1:00 du matin.

Don't speak much French, but we do understand food. Ordered a chicken, mushroom, risotto dish and…read morea tagliatelle with bolognese. Along with a verre beaujolias. Great dinner. Good service. Nice environment. Really enjoyed it. I apologize for the quality of photos.

Great place to go. Food can be local and is of high quality. Wines are not expensive and of good…read morevalue. We also had perfect local cheese. The waiters are friendly and service swiftly. If I come back to Caen, I will be visiting this place again.

From the owner: Une terrasse toujours remplie Trois menus et des salades énormes peuvent se déguster à l 'intérieur…read morecomme en terrasse (elle est chauffée l'hiver). Le service est plutôt très rapide. Le rez-de-chaussée est un peu bruyant car il a beaucoup de monde qui fréquente cet établissement.

Ok+ restaurant with a quiet atmosphere. The staff was very Nice! But the food was a bit bland, all…read moreMain dishes had the same side dishes. The side dishes was not made to complement the main ingredient. The restaurant was situated in between two busy streets, but the restaurant itself was was ok :-)

From the owner: Une belle terrasse sur le port Fréquenté par des hommes d'affaires et des touristes, cet…read moreétablissement vous propose plat du jour (bavette-frites) ou menu (terrine de campagne, puis langue de boeuf sauce piquante et spaghetti). Au dessert vous pourrez opter, par exemple, pour un flan à la framboise ou une tarte au citron. La terrasse en caillebotis et protégée du vent vous offre une vue sur le port.

The food here is surprisingly very good. The service is kind of slow, but friendly. And they were…read moreopen past 9pm, which is more than most of the places in this city can say.