Le Bar Jean — Restaurant in Bayonne

This was our first Pinxtos experience in Biarritz from a google search saying "best pinxtos near me" we were NOT dissapointed but wish we understood the process at the start, which we learned as we stood and ate watching everyone around us. Live and learn. When we arrived, on the early side of 7-8 p.m there were large picnic tables on one side of the street open, we should have sat to not only order pinxtos from the bar, but some tapas as well. We were asked if we wanted just pinxtos and we said yes, not realizing tables were reserved for people ordering food. Pinxtos are a fast snack, drink, and move along to the next bar kind of experience. But we have no regrets, we just didn't know and now we do so i can pass that along to you. Our experience was amazing, authentic and everything was fresh and delicious. We had to keep going back for more! I would return, but sit next time to get pinxtos more as an appetizer and order tapas which looked amazing! For more photos and videos from Le Bar Jean and our experience follow me on Instagram...

We went in because the place had a Spanish feel and the kitchen was open at 4pm. We ordered croquettas with ham (4 pieces) and St Jaques, 1 tinto de verano and a small bottle of water. After we ordered we read the review about the cocroach, so it made us already feel a little uneasy but we wanted to give it a chance. Then the waiter spilt the food on the floor while serving. So I caught some nice fat stains on my new pants. Never mind… The waiter who made the mess dissapeared and never apologized. Someone else with more experience took over. I got a coffee for free and the bill the waiter showed me was around 54,xx. I paid with the credit card and didn’t pay too much attention and didn’t ask for the receipt. All I thought was that they were getting away cheap for the mess they made on my pants. Later when I saw my credit card balance the payment showed up as 59 EUR. I was quite upset but I decided not to walk back all the way to have a discussion and ruin our day. In my opinion the place is totally overpriced for what you get and for the...

A very familiar restaurant that is busy year round and especially on weekends and holidays. Depending on the time/day you could wait a fair while for a table/food. We went on a Saturday night and had a short wait. Took 10 mins for the menus to arrive and another 10 for our order to be taken. Then a 40 min wait for the food. I had the scallops, the daily special, according to the waiter. I didn’t see any blackboard or price and was shocked when the bill came they were €40! Food and wine were good though it’s a little overpriced. It’s a hugely popular place with locals and tourists (national and international). I was with French speakers and the wait staff can speak some English and Spanish (depending on waiter) Menu has English translation. On a busy weekend there are over 200 meals being prepared at once so that’s something to keep in mind. It’s quit a hectic place with waiters constantly rushing by. Don’t expect them to stop and attend to you as you walk in. The waiters don’t manage the tables or...