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Le Crabe Marteau

The guide was updated: 2024-09-11

At the waterfront Le Crabe Marteau it's all about the crab — order a whole or half crab and some boiled potatoes to go along, or opt for a classier, yet still rather affordable option of fresh oysters or simply go for some good seafood. Seating inside and outside with harbor view available.

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Address: 8 Quai de la Douane, Brest
Opening hours: Mon–Sat noon–2pm / 7:30pm–10:30pm
Website: crabemarteau.fr
Phone: +33 2 98 33 38 57
Email: brest@crabemarteau.fr

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Amour de Pomme de Terre

Amour de Pomme de Terre

It's all about the humble potato at this tellingly named restaurant — the root vegetable comes in many delicious varieties, all within the course of the same meal. Potatoes are certainly the star of the show in the restaurant with a classy, yet very homely feel.

Le Nautilus

Le Nautilus

Le Nautilus is an elegant restaurant at the Oceania hotel. It offers a menu with flavours from around the world, dishes are varied with an emphasis on meat and seafood. The kitchen makes good use of locally-sourced ingredients and a fine wine list is available to guests.

Le Ruffé

Le Ruffé

Lovers of fish and seafood will be spoilt for choice at the well-regarded Le Ruffé. The menu is concise, yet packs a punch with the interesting selection. To try several exquisite dishes, sample the "formule" menu consisting of elegantly presented meat and seafood creations.

Le Tour du Monde

Le Tour du Monde

Visitors should not leave Brest without tasting the local mussels, and the waterfront Tour du Monde is a good restaurant to give the local specialty a try. Mussels are the signature dish of the house, but the spot is perfect for trying some excellent fish and chips as well.

Les Gens de Mer

Les Gens de Mer

Les Gens de Mer is a welcoming restaurant on the quayside serving what must be the freshest fish imaginable. The menu is concise, with a heavy emphasis on seafood. Conveniently located in the heart of the harbour, adjacent to a pleasant waterfront hotel.

Restaurant Bar Atlantide

Restaurant Bar Atlantide

L’Atlantide is a cosy and attractive, nautical restaurant conveniently situated in the centre of Brest at the Hotel Center. They specialise in fish and seafood. Fixed lunch and dinner menus are available, as well as an a la carte selection of dishes.

La Scala

La Scala

La Scala offers a menu with a distinctly Italian flavour — lots of pasta and risotto dishes, antipasti, pizzas, fresh spaghetti, and ice cream from Italy. Pre-set menus and a la carte service available.

L'Atelier Gourmand

L'Atelier Gourmand

L'Atelier Gourmand is a cosy, quintessentially French bistro with a lively atmosphere of a busy eatery, especially during lunch hours. Set menus are offered along with a la carte dining. Special emphasis is laid on dish presentation, which completes the dining experience.

Le M

Le M

Le M serves great European (with an emphasis on French) food, beautifully presented and full of flavour, as might be expected from a Michelin-starred establishment. The restaurant occupies an authentic old house. The prices are high and reservations essential.

Ristorante del Arte

Ristorante del Arte

If you are really craving a pizza or any other Italian food, you have come to the right place. Ristorante del Arte serves delicious Italian cuisine and is the right place to go to for both lunch and dinner. Pizza is the specialty, but other Italian classics such as risotto and pasta are offered here, too.

Le Crabe Marteau

Le Crabe Marteau

At the waterfront Le Crabe Marteau it's all about the crab — order a whole or half crab and some boiled potatoes to go along, or opt for a classier, yet still rather affordable option of fresh oysters or simply go for some good seafood. Seating inside and outside with harbor view available.

Thai Phuket

Thai Phuket

The excellent Asian restaurant provides a pleasant, fresh flavour alternative to the ubiquitous fish and seafood dishes found on every corner of nautical Brest. Thai Phuket serves some beloved Thai classics in a pleasant atmosphere. The staff speak good English.

Le Mont Liban

Le Mont Liban

Diners are welcomed with true Lebanese hospitality at Mont Liban, an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Brest. For those who enjoy trying different flavours, the restaurant is a true find — meals are made up of multiple small dishes called "meze". These are predominantly vegetarian.

La Maison de l'Ocean

La Maison de l'Ocean

To indulge in excellent fresh seafood the region is known for, try the La Maison de l'Ocean — a waterside restaurant where it all revolves around seafood and its classic preparation. There are multiple set menus available through a broad price range, as well as a la carte dining.

Le Khyber

Le Khyber

Do not let the ever-so-slightly tacky interior divert you from choosing the restaurant as a spot for lunch or dinner — food served here is rumoured to be of superb quality. The chefs manage to showcase authentic Indian and Pakistani flavours through the dishes on the elaborate menu.

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