I found it on Yelp and could be happier. The host and waiter spoke a little English…read more I got a dozen oysters and a beer. Oysters were harvested 20 kilometers away. They were of good size and quality. Total cost of dozen oysters, 1 beer, and small container of bread was $25 euro.

Nice little oyster bar with plenty of choices. Freshest shellfish around. Highly recommended if…read moreyou're in the area.

We saw all the 4 st reviews and decided to visit...ordered the dish filet and was surprised when…read morethey brought me the whole fish with skin and eye sockets...every bite i had to be careful not to stab my self with the bones. If they say filet they should bring a filet, also we ordered apple pie which look very fancy but was nothing special...ice cream on top of apple pie tasted like cough remedy. Everybody on our table agreed that this wasn't a 4 star restaurant. 3 stars at most. Also expensive $$$

From the owner: Toujours dans le quartier Vaugueux Lorsqu'un restaurant laisse voir sa cuisine c'est qu'il est fier…read morede la qualité de ce qu'il va servir... Et, en effet, les plats du terroir déjà remarquables sont revisités par une petite touche d'originalité qui fait la différence. A L'Embroche tout est fait maison et des suggestions de saison viennent compléter la carte. L'accueil est excellent et des airs de jazz et de saxo berceront votre repas.

We originally booked a table at a restaurant nearby but found it overrun with a tour group. Another…read morewas fully booked. We saw a sign for this place off the main drag and looked about. There were a few recognizable recommendations including Michelin so we popped in and were surprised that we were cheerfully seated, though we had no reservation. After ordering a nice bottle of wine, we ordered from the prefix menus. Prior to being served our starters, we were given a sampling of arancini. It looked similar to what we have had in Italy only here instead of Mazzarella cheese it was made with a local cheese. And boy was it really good! The fish soup was very tasty and the turbot entree was among the best fish dishes I've ever had. The fish was served over leeks in a white lightly creamy sauce with a delicious cheese flavor. The cod entree was also quite good. Our deserts, the apple tart with ice cream and the cheese board were well worth the calories. The local cheeses were amazing and even the crackers were special with lots of grains and flavor. The one issue I frequently have doing yelp reviews is that you are limited to whole stars. In this particular instance, given the excellent food, friendly and prompt service in the nicely restored old structure that made for a comfortable dining experience, I would give five stars. However, one of the soups and one of the entrées had to be sent back because they arrived lukewarm. Thus, I would offer up 4 1/2 stars. Given my dilemma, and the fact that the dishes temperature were easy to rectify, five stars it is.

As the trip planner for our group, I wanted to mark the occasion with something special, so I…read morebooked our first ever Michelin star dining experience. After a full day touring the D-Day sites, we were ready for a memorable dinner. The location was easy to find and the exterior was inviting. Staff were attentive, fluent in English, and great at walking us through the menu. On that note, so was every other guest in the restaurant. Literally every table appeared to be American, including a fairly boisterous group seated right next to us. It was a jarring contrast to the quieter, more intimate French restaurants we'd visited earlier in the trip. The food was a mixed bag. The turbot fillet was outstanding, easily among the best fish I've ever had, and the mango and passion fruit rice pudding was a wonderful finish. The rest of the meal, though, didn't leave much of an impression for the price. Speaking of price, come prepared for a steep bill. And if the Michelin star draws you in hoping for an authentic French atmosphere, you may leave a little underwhelmed. On our walk home we passed a charming local spot and all quietly wished we'd eaten there instead.

Pub food with a delightful French twist! I had fish and chips but with a light batter and tartar…read moresauce with a Dijon taste. My daughter had the mussels- very large portion and delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for a casual fabulous dinner! Be sure to make reservations; it fills up fast!

Came to Caen from Paris on a day trip for a Normandy/D-Day tour and needed to grab a late…read morebreakfast. We found La Manufacture, which was right by the cathedral. The menu was posted out front in both French and English, which leads me to believe that plenty of American and British tourists stop by for a meal before their own D-Day tours. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming, and she got us seated promptly. We ordered what we thought was a bottle of rose to share, but it turns out we actually only ordered a single glass. Our mistake, really. We should have brushed up on French before our trip. The patio was lovely and we had a great view of the cathedral. I ordered the croque monsieur sandwich, and it came out in a timely manner. It was actually a lot of food and looked great. The inside was hit or miss however. It was unevenly heated and there were cold sections in the sandwich, which was kind of weird. The breakfast potatoes however were piping hot and delicious. Maybe my sandwich was a one off. the menu is large and varied so there should be something for everyone. If you're looking for a solid meal, especially before a tour, La Manufacture might just be the place!

The service was great and the food was great would recommend. The price was also surprisingly good…read moreif you purchase the full meal package.

Perfect in every way!! Food was wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Despite speaking no…read moreFrench, we communicated with ease.

Fabulous meal, great ambience, and very friendly service! We wanted a good meal, but not 6 courses…read more La Casiniere was perfect--the pickled asparagus salad was a delight, the entrees of sea bass and pork delicious and filling, and we shared the chocolate cake. It was so fantastic I begged the owner for the recipe, and he gave me an impromptu class on how to make a "marquis", which I'd never heard of but will now attempt soon. That guy is in the right business--he loves food, and his wine recommendations were great too. Five stars!

To me, this is the best restaurant in France. The food is amazing, very tasty and feels homemade…read more Service is very good also. Price is more than fair. I really recommend it!

Welcome to this modern restaurant gussied up in an old building. Fancy wallpaper mimics aged…read moreplaster. There are lot's of windows which give this place a perennial sense of good cheer. Downstairs, you will find a pocket sized dining room overlooking diners outside at several additional tables in the shadow of the Cathedral. The second floor is accessible only by a ship's ladder and is compact without feeling cramped or crowded. (Think Chez L'Ami Jean in Paris and Cha Ca in Hanoi for that claustrophobic dining experience. Those are places where you all have to lift a fork and then chew in unison otherwise it won't work.) The Staff: Parlez only 5 words in French, even butchered French, and they will glow and shine with pride that you tried. Yes, both waitresses are harried going up and down those steep stairs all night like mad hamsters, but sit back and sip your Vin du pays (tonight, Merlot) and let the time tick. Wine and Aperitifs: There is ubiquitous selection of Kir this and that. A Cider or too (we're in apple country), and a tight wine list. In the USA "house wine" comes in a waxed box with someone's missing Step-dad pictured on the side. It usually has a shelf life equal to Uranium. In France the house wine is often the chef's favorite and an excellent choice. The French, bless them, do not abide poor wine. Here, the Merlot was as soft and dry as a toweled off baby after a tour in the tub. It was fit for Royalty, a royal wine snob, or anyone who simply likes things simple and good. The Vibe: Who goes there? Tourists who were underwhelmed with Le Pommier and thought they could do better. And we all did that here. So can you. The Food: There are Prix Fixe choices. All are beyond very reasonable and all different. Then there is a 4th menu offering you a choice of anything from the previous three menus in case you can't decide and finally there is an ala carte option. The Prix Fixe alternatives make the most sense and are the best value, so don't be that person. In the USA often the Blue Plate Special is usually a walk-in clean out. This is fairly priced fare in a country that isn't bashful about overcharging for chow. The Camembert Tart with Roasted Apples set on Puff Pastry positively oozed gooey cheese, melting like a suitor's heart. It was sweet, tart, and salty which are all fine attributes in a tarte, a tart and a significant other. It is accompanied by a perky simple fresh garden salad splashed with a light Vinaigrette. The Pork Pate masqueraded as Pate, but take off it's mask and you will find a wonderful Head Cheese. It had all the requisite piggy parts in gelatin. Blue Collar Pate it was and perfect for me. The pig doesn't grow it or own it that I won't eat it and like it. The key is to get the pig to stop wiggling while the chef helps himself to things the pig didn't want any more. Good for me. Then came the Skate Wing (how often do you see those?) My Wing was buried in butter and garlic and served with Sweet Potatoes piped into swirls, a pile-o-baby Vegetables all cooked al dente crisp along with a Spinach Timbale. Beautiful as a fashion show with each taste treat struttin' their stuff on the plate. The Chicken Fricasse with Frites, Baby Artichokes elevated Chicken to regal status. Braised in white wine it was stellar from it's thighs to yours. And in summation, there was a Apple Tarte with delicious house made Vanilla Ice Cream. (Good Vanilla Ice Cream is evidence that there is God. This Ice Cream made me a believer.) Both Ben and Jerry would commit crimes against nature in public to learn how to make this. The fresh Apples were cooked off until they were soft and then neatly arranged on a Puff Pastry tray that crisp and buttery. My evening began and ended with a tarte, so to speak, but I was happy to do my part. I ate it all and asked the four people at the next table if they were going to eat everything they ordered.

Fantastique Poulet, pâte, et soupe a l'oignon gratinée! Trea…read morebon service et thé pate foie gras. Merveilleux !!!

6 stars. The best, freshest, home made fine cuisine you'll find in Courseulle sur Mer…read more The menu is very restricted (3 choices for main dishes, 2 local catches and one meat) as they use only fresh local products. The cook will go to the port in the morning to get his fresh fish. The menu can change on a daily basis. It's a small place that can accommodate probably 16 guests maximum. Nothing special about the place itself, it's located on the ground floor of an apartment building. Make sure you book (they ain't opened every day) a table because it's always full. You'll get complimentary charcuterie plate after ordering your food. Dishes are all amazing, well worked, prepared. The sauces are perfectly seasoned, tasty and light. All products are fresh. I cannot specifically comment on the dishes I had as they change regularly but... I can highlight 2 plates: - Blood sausage (boudin noir) starter, served on a sizzling salt block (see my photo) was superb. The use of sisho and pan sauteed veggies highlighted the sausage perfectly. - Cod: perfectly cooked with a light foamy cream sauce and local veggies. The aroma of the sauce blended with the fish was succulent. Deserts are so delicate, fine, light, tasty and the presentation is fantastic! 1 starter and 1 entree OR entree + desert for about US$32. Full set (starter, entree and desert) for US$ 37. It was so great that I went there 2 evening in a row to try pretty much everything on their menu! Highly recommended.

Good food. Had the filet with fouie-gras Friendly service…read more Locals seems to go here. Close to the fishing harbour.

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.