Every town should have a spot like this, and in France most towns do (one more reason to love…read moreFrance). This is a little husband and wife operation. The dinning room is chic, the service is charming and the menu is classic and seasonal. And customers get to feel all warm a fuzzy for supporting a local family business in the center of Auxerre.

Good place to enjoy some food and drinks…read more We stayed in a nearby village on our way to Paris. For a quick snack we headed to Auxerre for a bit of sight-seeing. It was a sunday and the town was pretty much dead. This place here looked good and offered outdoor-seating with some shade and allowed dogs outside. Since it was so hot, we weren't overly hungry. First we ordered some Ricard with Ice, which was very refreshing. Our dog got a bowl of cold water, which the nice waiter brought. Then we shared a salad: Rustique XL. And that was surprisingly good. Greens, potatoes, tomatoes, bacon, cheese and poached eggs and bread. Really enough for us to share. It's more like a meal than a salad, in a good way! The price was fair, given the location and the nice outdoor space. A nice visit! Also one of the few places that were open for a meal on this sunday.

Too bad the reviews aren't higher for this place- I suspect it's because it feels more corporate…read morethan quaint for the area it's in. However, on a Sunday evening, when the only other options open were take-out food and bars- it was the best open option in the middle of the old city with an easy parking lot nearby for travelers just stopping through. Food quality was great for the price. The Tour du Jour at 15€ was a great deal for salad, and meat and veggie dish, and a fruit cup dessert. Service was friendly and efficient, and I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Title: Extremely disappointing - found shotgun pellet in wild duck dish, restaurant refused to take…read moreresponsibility We had the 100€ tasting menu per person. While eating the wild duck course, I bit into a metal shotgun pellet. I immediately informed the server. Their explanation was that this pellet was already inside the wild duck when it was hunted, and the chef could not spot it during food preparation, so the restaurant would not take responsibility. I believe this is merely a sophism. Even for game meat, it is the restaurant's obligation to check and remove pellets before serving guests. Neither the chef nor the management was willing to admit any fault.I did not wish to prolong the argument and ruin the rest of my dinner, so I paid the full price.A restaurant, from chef to management, that refuses to admit mistakes is not trustworthy.

Nice food but such cold, rude and disorganised service the whole meal was ruined.read more

From the owner: Les flammes du Saint Pèlerin Discrètement, ce restaurant a imposé sa renommée dans la ville. Son…read morecadre rustique, sa cheminée centrale et sa carte tout en bois donnent le ton. La cuisine se veut traditionnelle et respectueuse des goûts régionaux, avec des grillades au feu de bois, ou des plats en sauce dont un jambon à la chablisienne. Très agréable le soir quand les flammes crépitent dans l'âtre, Le Saint Pèlerin a alors beaucoup d'amateurs,

A classic small (seats 23) French restaurant. No tourists, only locals eating lunch. Highly…read morerecommended. Domain Chevalier Chablis €29. Crisp. Amuse - spec, bread, tapenade. Perfect. Egg - in red wine sauce with mushrooms, lardons, bread. Tasty, acidic broth. A classic dish. Bouef Bourgognone - the classic. Tender beef, potatoes. Hearty, rich. Cannellini - filled with pigeon sausage, cream sauce.Very rich and filling. Sorbet - 3 flavors Coffee Calvados + Service - French and in French. Minimal English. + French menu only + Flatware - Harmonie , hefty + Music - jazz very low volume + Atmosphere - cozy, quiet, simple - paper napkins €114 for lunch for 2

From the owner: Moderne mais convivial Dans un cadre lumineux et chaleureux, au restaurant au GrandGousier, vous…read moreêtes accueillis par un large buffet qui donne une petite idée du repas qui va suivre : spécialités bourguignonnes en apéritif -ratafia par exemple-, comme en entrée ou en plat de résistance. Le savoir manger est ici un art, pour le plus grand plaisir de tous.

Great place by the river for a drink and food. We had a cheese plate and drinks and it was the…read moreperfect outside setting for a quick pick me up. Friendly service.

The food is fine, it's typical French bistro food, nothing offensive, nothing particularly…read morethrilling. Service is fine, it's typical. The location in the oldest part of Auxerre with a eyes on the River Yonne and the Abbey is absolutely lovely. Their is a abundant outdoor summer seating and it's one of the few spots open and hustling on a Sunday. Great for a beer or a casual meal.