ECLUSE 52 Restaurant — Restaurant in Langon

For those who are not aware Ecluse means a lock for boats to pass from 1 level of canal, either up or down to another level. Normally one would expect a canal side restaurant to serve a basic, easily forgotten menu. On arrival we were able to moor our cruiser right alongside the quay just a few steps from the restaurant, we chose from the menu and were pleasantly surprised by the very attentive and efficient service everyone received. Imagine our delight when our well presented meal arrived was served on hot plates. People eat with their eyes first, just look at the attached photo for proof, we had just called in as we passed, nothing special had been arranged. The cod we chose was a generous portion of fresh, not frozen, or pre-packed and cooked to perfection served on a bed of delicious creamy rice. I can wholeheartedly recommend Ecluse 52 restaurant to anyone visiting this region with every confidence. Even if your on a diet go and be good to yourself and have a real treat you...

This restaurant has everything, the stunning and peace-inducing setting with the tallest trees I have ever seen and a shaded terrace that allows you to eat surrounded by this natural beauty, the boats along the river with, sometimes, British children and parents, the staff's curtesy, the varied menu, the mouth-watering presentation of the dishes, the food's delicious taste. The perfect restaurant ! We go every year. Last year, we were surprised when the red meats were more cooked than we asked, but this year we ordered fish and chicken, for which the degree of cooking is always the same and we fully...

Travelling down through France and into northern Spain, reviewing restaurants. L’Ecluse was recommended as a must by locals so booked there for lunch today. Overall disappointing - the food was nice, the house Bordeaux delicious, but everything was marred by the waitress who rushed us to order and couldn’t have been less friendly or accommodating. Not a welcoming atmosphere, disappointing service, definitely not somewhere to rush to. Such a shame when tired and miserable waiting staff spoil a...