brasserie "LE DETOUR" — Restaurant in Cherbourg

The name of the restaurant is rather fitting, right on the edge of beautiful and small town, that truly feels like one has taken a de tour, especially after driving through beautiful tiny streets where each side of the "road" is decorated by cute houses.

The restaurant itself is rather lovely, the staff is friendly, personable, and welcoming, with service being on point, attentive but not overbearing which made the whole experience that much better.

We went for the set menu, which for €26 gives three courses, very decently sized and filling enough to leave the place festively plump, yet not stuffed so you can go an explore the nearby cannon fodder towers which are part of the towns history.

If you can, avoid having well done steak, else you would miss out on the exquisite flavours, tenderness and overall maginifique culinary wonder that I had this evening. The steak, as seen on the pictures, was truly and wonderfuly medium-rare and chef done a stellar job from start to finish, goats cheese salad for starter, steak for main with chips and salad (yes I like my greens) and top it off with delicious creme brule. My friends went for sea food options and oysters and we're raving about their dishes as well so overall, success with every dish.

The restaurant is located next to the marina. This evening they accommodated variety of guests from family with a toddler, through two people tucked away in a corner, to small group of three friends and also a large group of people.

Personally i found the place rather lovely, easy on the eye with great atmosphere, modern decor, outdoor seating are and positive vibe where one can truly enjoy their meal... Wholeheartedly recommended. This was a wonderful ending to our last evening in...

We were quickly welcomed in on a quiet Sunday night, where we enjoyed a fresh & tasty seafood meal. We began with delicious oysters & a generous cold seafood platter as starters; then onto mains of sea scallops & fresh fish in various (Normandy!) cream sauces. All the fish choices & the vegetable sides were freshly prepared & delicately seasoned. A generous serving of warm chocolate cake & ice cream topped off the evening. Attentive...

Rien à dire pour le service, le repas était correct, mais l'accueil du patron très désagréable, ce n'était pas sa journée visiblement ! 5 minutes de retard, la table était réservée à 12h30, il a fallu attendre pendant 5 minutes devant le comptoir pour qu'il précise au clients devant nous qu'il fallait réserver, puis arrive notre tour, à 12h35... Nous avons essuyé une remarque très désagréable pour ses 5 minutes !!! De plus il ne fallait pas polémiquer à table ! Bon. Alors attention à ne pas heurter susceptibilité du patron qui malgré nos explications juge normal de malmener verbalement ta clientèle ! Nous avons pris sur nous, c'est comme cela que l'on se fait une réputation, nous ne sommes pas des employés, nous sommes ses hôtes. Une formation serai nécessaire pour l'accueil. Bravo en tout cas à ses employés qui ont su nous accueillir. C'est un peu dommage d'attirer l'attention de ce côté. Je suis sûr qu'il fera mieux la prochaine fois ! J'ai pour habitude d'être factuelle sur mes découvertes. Je me suis relu ! Merci mais ça ne change rien à ce qu'il c'est passé ! Je maintiens malheureusement mon avis! PS: pour information... Moi aussi je le remerci... M'avoir ouvert les yeux sur l'influence du Vendredi de toute cette malheureuse polémique pénible! En image👍 merci pour m'avoir...