La Cabane du Fier — Restaurant in La Rochelle

Very average restaurant, we ordered mixed seafood starter which was good. However, my wife found a long ‘live’ parasitic worm in her undercooked, almost raw monkfish main. It was quite disgusting wriggling around on her plate. Obviously my wife ate no more, and the dish was left half eaten. The waiter (head waiter/manager) had zero reaction, no apology, apart from taking it away quickly, and not wanting to discuss the matter further. When it came to the bill, I would have assumed some recognition of the issue I.e. remove the monkfish from the bill, but no, the full amount was expected, and begrudgingly paid. Avoid,...

We booked a table for 6 at 9.30pm and only got seated at 10 by a rude waitress who looked like she was just annoyed to be there. One of my friends didn’t get the potatoes that were supposed to be served with his fish although he asked for it twice. The manager clearly didn’t care about all of this. He just raised his shoulders like “why should I care”. Well, I believe it’s part of his job to care, specially in a restaurant where the food is not cheap. The veal was way too salty. Couldn’t eat it. The view is nice, and our other waiter was great although the manager tried to blame him...

A real surprise at every level. The restaurant doesn't look very impressive from the roadside, but it was recommended to us so we decided to make a reservation. We are very glad we did. Inside is a very simple but comfortable dining space and an absolutely amazing view. The food is very good, well cooked and well presented. Service was fast, efficient and friendly, it helps to have a few words of French but it's not essential. La Cabane du Fier was a really pleasant surprise from beginning to end. We recommend it...