La Flotte

La Flotte, is a commune on the isle of Ré off the western coast of France, administratively part of the department of Charente-Maritime within the larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Wikipedia.
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1L'Ecailler

4.6
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4.5
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Seafood restaurant
French restaurant
L'Ecailler is a seafood restaurant situated in the historic port of La Flotte, on the enchanting Ile de Re. With its picturesque location and inviting atmosphere, it has become a must-visit for seafood lovers seeking an authentic dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of delicacies including oysters, langoustines, and fish, all prepared with ingredients of unquestionable freshness that bring delicate flavors to every bite.
A welcome return, after nine years, to this gem. A feast of fresh seafood served on an elegant harbourside terrace. The caramel soufflé was a revelation.
Hugh Allen — Google review
Het menu was zalig! Wij genoten van een tonijn tartaar, een trio van witvis en tot slot een souffle en rhum baba. De Menetou-Salon complementeerde het geheel. Top! (Translated by Google) The menu was delicious! We enjoyed a tuna tartare, a trio of white fish and finally a souffle and rhum baba. The Menetou Salon complemented the whole. Top!
Mariska Lowes — Google review
Such a treat. Visiting La Rochelle, crossing the toll bridge to Île de Ré, and ending up here by chance. We went for the menu, 3 courses. An appetiser, salmon toast, olives, and a sorbet, followed by one tasty dish after another. A great fruits de mer platter, another starter with grilled octopus. Next, we went for the selection of fish for mains; a great choice. For desserts, the dessert of the day (CHOCOLATE!) and the 5 times sorbet. Both magnifique. A nice ambiance, friendly service, good wines. Overall, worth a visit.
Brigitte Janssen — Google review
The freshest oysters ever, great food and ambiance. Best service.
Mariam Gimbi — Google review
Best table on île de ré. We've been going for years and not once has it ever disappoint. Booking is mandatory, one week ahead at least, if you want to be sure to get a table.
Charles Dorin — Google review
Been to this fabulous restaurant 3 times. Great each time. Professional but warm service, very good wine list. Food is delicious, they certainly know how to cook fish. Amazing oysters, turbot, langoustines, monkfish etc, expertly cooked and where applicable delicious perfectly judged sauces. It's not inexpensive, but still I think offers very good quality for the price, and we cannot wait to go back!
Noel Young — Google review
Totally amazing restaurant. Exceptional food and first class but friendly service. Thanks for an amazing day
Rob Jennings — Google review
Brilliant albeit slightly pricey spot with the best food on the island.
Rob Bartlett — Google review
After 12 years I went back - I had such good memories then and they delivered again - the classic menu based on local and ultra fresh fish and seafood is absolutely a hammer - better than many stared places I have been - wine list is good but could include a few natural wines
NS (Nick) — Google review
We only had a desert, the flan caramel beurre sale. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!! Service was great, very polite and well dressed. The restaurant is well decorated and situated. Recommend taking a terrasse table.
Miguel Correa — Google review
3 Quai de Sénac, 17630 La Flotte, France+33 5 46 09 56 40

2La Croisette

3.7
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3.5
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affordable
French restaurant
La Croisette is a must-visit establishment, ranking among the top dining destinations on the Ile de Re. Guests can enjoy beautifully presented dishes in a picturesque setting with a sea view. One should not miss the opportunity to try their assiette terre et mer, a delectable seafood salad served on delicious toast topped with goats cheese and spiced pears. The restaurant also offers an impressive cafe gourmand for dessert.
Nice location, good selection of delicious mussels. Nice view on the sea, port and promenade. Came first time in sept 2017. Up-rating to 5 stars in June 2018
Alexandre Werkoff — Google review
We had already queued. We were told to come back in 20 minutes and they told us there would be a table for us. The only words I said when we returned, was “we made a reservation 20 minutes ago with you colleague”. I was polite. I was sarcastically told “I am happy for you” and to get back to the end of the queue. I wasn’t the person with attitude, it was you!
John Heeney — Google review
This La Flotte seaside restaurant has a great location but suffered from poor service and very average food on the evening that we attended. We will not return and cannot recommend. ps location makes it 3 stars. Otherwise it's only 2 stars.
Paul Ashby — Google review
Very rude!!! Told the owner that we had a reservation (which we made in person 20 minutes prior to our arrival). He said “I am happy for you” and told us to get to the back of the queue. Very rude!!!!. (It’s a shame as the man who took our reservation seemed very nice. ) They were very busy because they have a nice view and it is high season,, but obviously feel they can treat any new customer with disrespect. Found a friendly place around the corner.
John Heeney — Google review
Worst meal during a 4 week trip around France. Waiter was nice, and told us the issues were with the kitchen, feel bad for him. The Entrecôte steak was a hanger steak. 30-40 mins for starter and same again to main course. Felt being Irish/English speaking may have been part of the reason for poor experience.
David S — Google review
Superb three course meal here. Stylish food and waiters. Had the three course 35€ set menu and it was fabulous. Pictured is the delicious scallop risotto.
Dan O — Google review
Nice sea view, food at good quality / price with fresh ingredients
Shengye T — Google review
We go here each visit to Ile de Ré (so at least once a year). Food , service, front of house, and atmosphere are always great. Lovely view of the sea from the tables.
Andy M (Max) — Google review
Had a lovely meal. All the food passing our table looked great. We had steak tartar and mussels (when in France). The staff seemed incredibly busy and someone different served our table every time but good service. Quite a queue formed here, if you are a larger group I suggest booking to sit outside or face a wait.
Deedle Dee — Google review
10 Cr Félix Faure, 17630 La Flotte, Francehttp://www.lacroisetterestaurant.fr/+33 5 46 09 06 06

3A La Plancha

4.1
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4.0
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affordable
French restaurant
A La Plancha is a charming spot with a terrace that offers Asian-inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Situated by the water, this restaurant in La Flotte, France provides a spectacular dining experience. The service is excellent, and the staff is accommodating, even translating menu items into English. The menu features nine delectable dishes to choose from. Additionally, A La Plancha offers wheelchair access and accepts credit card payments.
We really enjoyed our meal and the location. Unfortunately, they only had 1 person cooking and 1 person serving. They did a good job but slow because of the number of people. Additionally, there were many things unavailable from the menu.
Mark Melsness — Google review
Nice fish restaurant close to the seaside, but definitely not for stars. Food is good, portions are ok, choice is good but service and place is very basic at least. Bottle freshener almost empty, no wine tasting, waiters overwhelmed, uncomfortable tables. Low cost toilets as cherry on the cake. Reviewers giving five stars should treat themselves better.
Filippo Mazza — Google review
This place was AMAZING, the food was very delicious, the combination of flavors were something I have never experienced before every mouthful was a delight. The presentation of the food was world class and all the staff were friendly and full of smiles. We will be coming back here for sure the next time we are in the area.
Darren Alexander — Google review
This was our first choice for a restaurant in La Flotte and we were not dissapointed. Very good meal and good wine. The waiters were very friendly and observant -- my espresso was taken back before I said anything because it was not hot. Worth a visit
Philip Dowe — Google review
Found this restaurant via Google maps, reserved a table for 4 people based on the photos of the menu. Arrived 10mins before reservation, ordered drinks, looked at the menu which resembled nothing like the photos i'd seen I.e. grilled fish, entrecote etc. Showed the waitress the photos on Google maps and asked if we could look at this menu,,,,only to be told that the pictures referred to the 'old' owner....wait for it, that changed 2 years ago. Compared to restaurants along the same strip of promenade, la plancha was the emptiest, the others were heaving,,,,,speaks volumes
Lorraine Clarke — Google review
Great location, delicious starters, but the mains were disappointing and the service not very attentive.
Mette Marie Feildorf — Google review
Tip top !
paul Zamarenno — Google review
(Translated by Google) Superb restaurant on the seafront. The welcome is warm, the waitress attentive and the cuisine incredible. Great discovery of red tuna seared with foie gras, it was a real treat. (Original) Superbe restaurant en front de mer. L'accueil est chaleureux, la serveuse aux petits soins et la cuisine incroyable. Belle découverte du thon rouge snacké au foie gras, c'était un vrai régal.
Nelly QUERE — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very pleasant restaurant facing the sea with a superb waitress and excellent dishes. We find a menu that demonstrates dishes made on the spot, plus their products are fresh and come from France. I have nothing to say other than thank you for this warm welcome and this delicious dinner that my family and I greatly appreciated. I highly recommend ! (Original) Un restaurant très agréable face à la mer avec une serveuse superbe ainsi que des plats excellents. On retrouve une carte qui témoigne de plats fait sur le moment, de plus leurs produits sont frais et viennent de France. Je n’ai rien à redire à part merci pour cet accueil chaleureux et ce dîner délicieux que ma famille et moi avons fortement apprécié. Je recommande fortement !
Eva Chenet — Google review
12 Cr Félix Faure, 17630 La Flotte, Francehttp://www.alaplancha-iledere.com/+33 5 46 68 10 34

4L'Endroit Du Goinfre

4.5
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4.0
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affordable
Restaurant
L'Endroit Du Goinfre is a relaxed establishment situated by the sea in La Flotte. Renowned for its tasty traditional cuisine and gourmet burgers, this restaurant also offers takeout options, perfect for enjoying a meal on the beach or during a bike ride. The location on the port adds to its appeal. The service is welcoming and friendly, and the prices are affordable. It's highly recommended for meat lovers, as they serve excellent cuts of meat.
Fabulous meal - service attentive and engaged; food second to none and great terrace. We (wife, daughter (10), son (9) and I) had the best burrata with gazpacho and pork belly salad to start followed by kids’ burger (half a main course burger), kids’ chicken, lamb steak & cheeseburger. Wine was excellent (Languedoc) and local beers too. Definitely recommend!
Dave Bull — Google review
Amazing restaurant, wonderful wine, wonderful staff, wonderful food. Highly recommend the mushroom starter- it is out of this world.
Helen McEnery — Google review
Lovely restaurant, one of the best in la Flotte. Excellent service, great menu and interesting too, not the usual fare which many of the restaurants serve. Good wine list, again a little off piste. Tables are mostly outside. there is only one tiny loo inside but that doesn't matter as the rest is great! Highly recommend.
Lydia Merry — Google review
Blue cheese burger 👌👌
alexandra berton — Google review
We enjoyed a wonderfully convivial evening eating excellent steaks (Rossini-style, with foie gras, truffle, and Madeira). I was particularly thrilled by the Basque-style clams entrée. Warm and genial chef, maître d' and waitress.
Hugh Allen — Google review
We just had a lovely dinner this evening at this wonderful restaurant! Surrounded by seafood for a week and craving something different we enjoyed fillet steaks cooked to perfection and preceded by burrata salad and clams a la greque to die for! Would highly recommend and layla was a very patient waitress - our French needs working on! Hope to revisit!
Helen Hamill — Google review
Great place, lunch taken inside due to uncertain weather, the waitress was very supportive even if we were quite uncertain. Nice decoration inside, the cuisine are open window, like the meal, it is nice, very good and tasty, excellent quality of ingredients and transparent. Even if it is complex, you know what you eat like written on the menu. Lunch taken in family with kids, who loved the food too.
Sébastien GIBAULT — Google review
Couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful- working hard to deal with our awful French.. food great. Most importantly they made us feel welcome x
Neville Sidebottom — Google review
Found by chance and what a find. So different from the harbour restaurants it sit near. This is really an absolute gem of a place. The burratta as a starter with the cote du bouef shared between us. I mean it was excellent washed down with a lovely provence rose. It's not stupidly expensive for the quality you get. Will add it to the must go to restaurants on Re.
Damian Stancombe — Google review
Great meal ...beautiful marget de Canard - perfectly done...steak good too and interstingly wine list with good value...excellent service form very friendly staff! - recommended.
Todayfm Text — Google review
1 Rue Jean Henry - Lainé, 17630 La Flotte, Francehttps://www.lendroit-du-goinfre.com/+33 5 46 09 50 01

5Restaurant Les Pieds dans l'Eau

4.2
(870)
4.5
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affordable
French restaurant
On 29/07/2023, guests enjoyed a sophisticated menu at Restaurant Les Pieds dans l'Eau. The dishes were skillfully prepared and justified the higher price point. The service was professional and efficient. A family came based on a recommendation and were not disappointed. The sea view added to the pleasant ambiance. While the food was good, it didn't surpass expectations, but the prices were reasonable.
Fabulous food and great service. Starters, mains and dessert were all faultless. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and time between courses was excellent. Not rushed at all. Well worth a visit.
Mags — Google review
Sea view is very nice. Food was good, nothing extraordinary but price was raisonable. Had tarama has a starter, tagliata of beef and seabass with vegetables and caramel fondant to end. Tagliata of beef was probably the best dish, the balsamic dressing was very good. Seabass was quite simple/olive oil over fish. Caramel fondant was nice but would have hoped for bigger cake.. service was ok, a bit slow and not really attentive regarding water.
Thomas Delevacque — Google review
Warm hospitality with great formule and view! We enjoyed a fabulous lunch here.
Salut GaGa — Google review
It is a very nice location, exactly by the sea, serving fresh fish. I had the octapus and it was a really big portion. My mom had one of the suggeations of the day and she was very pleased as well.
Cristina marin — Google review
Delicious dinner over three courses with excellent local wine recomended by our server. The stunning combined flavours in each course brought delighted comments from us all - superb restaurant from front to back of house - highly recomended - will definitely visit again
Paul Ludford — Google review
Unfriendly for children. Do not go there with small kids. We were the only people sitting inside, because outside was “fully booked”, they claimed. We could not sit at a table next to a window on a hot day in July, because the table was meant for 6 people and our family was only 5 people. And there was not even anyone except us sitting inside. Although we asked the manager to warm a pot of babyfood, we left before before ordering because of the unfriendly and arrogant staff. Too bad, the menu looked great. Sarah Ticot (responsible for the seating in the restaurant) told is that our sweet baby boy of only 15 months (!) old was not well educated! The reason? He had touched the plasticised (!) menus lying on our table with his little hands. I can guarantee that we have never been treated like this before. I hope young families do not have to experience something like we did. A pity, because the restaurant is located nearby a playground. When looking at the people that gave bad ratings to your restaurant, you do not take them serious. In fact, you insult the customers. Nice way of treating people. It reflects their customer management, like we experienced.
Sofie Rooseleer — Google review
Most haughty and arrogant staff ever experienced. Manager is friendly but the waitresses are not. They are talking bad about some customers and laughing with them behind their backs. They select the people who are allowed in under pretext that “the tables are reserved”. We were able to get in and experience this terrible way of treating SOME customers that do not fit in their restaurant
Glenn De Clippel — Google review
Pathetic. Abysmal staff. + (And a response to negative comments that suggests that the owners are more focused on searching social media comments than addressing the basic fact that the kitchen couldn’t provide a meal…
John A M — Google review
Leuk restaurant met aardig personeel. Het zit aan zee dus ook een leuk uitzicht. Het ziet er verzorgd uit. Wij hebben moule-frites gegeten met en glaasje witte wijn, die van goede kwaliteit bleek te zijn. Een aangename verrassing vergeleken met andere restaurants ter plaatse. Als je je bakje mosselen op had vroegen ze of je nog meer wilde, á volonté dus. Het was dus niet voor niets het drukbezochtste restaurant aan de boulevard. Oh en het sanitair was schoon :-) (Translated by Google) Nice restaurant with nice staff. It is located by the sea so it also has a nice view. It looks neat. We ate moule frites with a glass of white wine, which turned out to be of good quality. A pleasant surprise compared to other restaurants locally. When you had finished your bowl of mussels, they asked if you wanted more, so you had your fill. It was therefore not without reason that it was the most visited restaurant on the boulevard. Oh and the sanitary facilities were clean :-)
Jeroen Bakker — Google review
Very good restaurant. So kind servers and so delicious foods.
우와 — Google review

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