Restaurant La Ponche — Restaurant in Draguignan

Generally disappointed with dinner. Staying at the hotel with one other person and was excited to eat dinner here. Ordered the beef tenderloin medium rare amongst other starters and main courses. Starters and the risotto were good. Beef tenderloin was raw on the inside and seared on the outside. I am generally ok with my beef more on the rare side of medium rare but there was no denying it was completely raw on the inside. I ate the pieces I could and had some of the other main course. I informed the wait staff and to their credit they asked several times if I wanted it to be put back on the grill. I declined because when paying €64 for beef I would assume it would be properly cooked. I did not complain and simply asked for the bill. No adjustments were made and I paid full price. I was thanked for my service and left. I wasn’t expecting a comped meal as I ate most of it and refused to have it put back on the grill but overall was disappointed in the service and the outcome as it detracted from an otherwise decent meal and experience.

EDIT I would like to add that after this review one of the restaurant managers spoke with me in person as I was leaving the hotel. She apologized for the error and offered compensation. I appreciate the attentiveness...

I’ve been coming here since I was a child and it has always been a family tradition to return every year. Compared to many other restaurants in St. Tropez, this place still holds a special charm for me it carries an authentic, non-commercial touch.

That said, the service unfortunately falls short of what it should be. The staff tend to treat guests as if they are just passing tourists who won’t return, rather than valued customers. There is no real explanation of the dishes, no one checking in to ask how the food is, and no attention to whether the wine or water needs refilling. It’s such a pity, because with better service the experience could truly match the beauty and authenticity of the setting. You could do so much better if you truly care about this place. It deserves to shine again, in the spirit of...

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