Le Bistrot du Cachalot — Restaurant in Bordeaux

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If you’re ever in Bordeaux and you don’t visit Le Bistrot du Cachalot, just know you are committing a serious crime... against your own taste buds.

I had every intention of being a responsible diner — you know, the kind who documents every angle of every plate for posterity (and Instagram glory). But the second the mussels marinier and Roquefort arrived, my brain short-circuited. The sight, the smell, the promise of flavor was so overwhelming that my phone remained forgotten, abandoned somewhere between the bread basket and my wide-eyed gaze. No pictures. Zero evidence. Just pure, unadulterated eating bliss.

And honestly, they were so delicious it would’ve been disrespectful to interrupt them with a photo shoot. Some moments are sacred.

Everything else we ordered — from appetizers to dessert — was flawless, each dish making me fall a little more in love with this cozy, bustling spot. The warm, welcoming staff treated us like old friends coming over for a long-overdue meal.

Le Bistrot du Cachalot isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a life experience. One you absolutely should not miss when in Bordeaux... and one where it’s totally acceptable (and practically expected) to forget your phone and just live in the moment — one glorious...

A very good value oyster/ mussels bistro! The quality of the food might not be the best but with the price we are paying, it definitely worth every single penny! The fish is served with generous portions and it tasted amazing. Oyster was a bit smaller than I would like, it’s a no.3, I personally prefer a no. 2/1. Same for the mussels, majority of them are quite small despite they still taste fresh and good! I prefer the classic flavour instead of the Thai one as the Thai seasoning is overwhelming. Service is a bit hit and miss. The staff forgot to give us spare bowl for the mussels shell. Anyway, can’t complain too much in France. Overall, if you want a high value spot for oyster/mussel. This is the one...

Stunning food - absolutely no frills. The way each item was cooked beautifully highlighted how fresh the produce was here. We’ve never had calamari cooked so perfect, a gentle sear on the outside and incredibly tender on the inside. Mussels were fresh, sauce it was cooked in was flavourful and didn’t overpower the main protein.

Would 100% come back and recommend to anyone in Bordeaux looking for a fresh & simple meal. Staff was also incredibly nice and attentive. Do try and make a reservation and come before 9:30pm because they do sell out - and you can’t blame them! It is...