Came to Dunkirk to see the beaches which saved the British Empire in WWII but had to have some…read moremussels while I was there. I was in town at the end of November so most restaurants on the beach were closed and the town quite deserted. Thankfully this place was open. Excellent service by waiter whose English was far better than he thought. He apologized but his English was quite good. Mussels and fries came with vegetable soup and delicious French bread to soak up the wine with pepper sauce in which the mussels were served. I love spicy food so was happy for the pepper. Order them another way if you don't. There was enough food for two. I was starving after traveling all day and couldn't finish. For 19.50 Euros (about $22 at today's exchange rate) this feast was quite the bargain.

Pub-like place. Food is ok and reasonably priced but not brilliant. I took the coquille starter,…read morewhich was nice. Then the brochette, which was a little overcooked and just slightly burned, which was a pity. Overall a good experience though.

Downstairs, you have what the French would call a typically English pub - think darts and red…read morevelvet seats ! Outside you have a terrace overlooking the town hall, which is heated when it gets a bit too cool. And upstairs you have a nice little restaurants serving, amongst other things, the prize-winning potjevleesch - a selection of cold pressed meats in jelly, served with chips. Sounds disgusting but it's actually nice ! The menu is fully translated into English too, which is useful.

From the owner: Coin Gourmand Installé à Dunkerque, Le Malouin est le rendez-vous incontournable des amoureux de…read moregourmandise : copieuses glaces, gaufres, crêpes ou encore formule déjeuner, chacun y trouve de quoi satisfaire ses papilles. Le plus : la jolie terrasse ensoleillée face à la mer.

From the owner: Pour ne pas faire comme tout le monde Au Dklé, la cuisine ne pouvait pas être traditionnelle. Ce…read morerestaurant propose donc des recettes "contemporaines", voire originales, et des tapas à déguster en apéritif ou en entrée : Nems de canard, Croustilles de mozarella, Tartines gratinées à la fourme d'Ambert et aux noix... Si vous vous laissez tenter, arrivez donc de bonne heure, la terrasse est prise d'assaut l'été !

From the owner: Le roi de la cervoise belge Ici tout est dédié à la bière et on s'y sent flamand. Environ 25 sortes…read morey sont servies, 7 à la pression dont la bière maison, la Bommel. Le diabolo flamand au genièvre de Wambrechies soutient la maxime inscrite au comptoir : " Rien ne sert de courir, ça ne sert à rien ". Les accrocs repartiront avec le "patchabière" (timbre à tremper dans la bière) offert par Claudine pour tenir jusqu'au lendemain sans éprouver de sensation de manque.