Chai Bertrand — Restaurant in Arcachon

A perfect way to spend a brisk and sunny day on the beach. We enjoyed a dozen oysters and a glass of wine overlooking the bay and oyster farms in the distance. Each member of staff was deeply friendly and kind, educating us on the oysters - where they were from, how they were grown and caught, and the differences in tastes between different regions - answering any questions we had, and being perfectly hospitable. The oysters themselves were delicious, with such obvious distinctions in taste between the 3 different parks they were collected.

The restaurant has a lovely patio, as well as chairs sat in the white sand of the beach, which is where we enjoyed our meal. We will look back on this experience as one that made our brief time in Cap Ferret so magical, and for that, they have our...

The atmosphere was immediately welcoming and friendly, making us feel right at home. We indulged in an assortment of delicacies: oysters, of course, along with sea snails, shrimp, and a traditional pâté from the South-West of France. The oysters were tasty and fresh. The sea snail, spiced a bit too much for us(( And the shrimps were also good. The prices were reasonable, offering exceptional value. Only one guy, who served all food for all tables, but he did...

Authentic — perfect without being complicated. No white table cloth needed, there’s just extraordinarily fresh food that speaks for itself. The oysters are straight from the bay and they move when lemon is squeezed on them. Simple menu with six items. Two wines — white and rose —perfectly paired. Views of the bay and boats and specificity interesting at low tide. Beautiful ambience and...