Went two meals in a row. The seafood platter looked too tempting we had to come back. We ordered the 35€ seafood platter with about 10 whelks (the best we have had anywhere including ones from the same restaurant row) and one huge crab and 4-6 oysters and some shrimps among other little seafood things. Totally worth it for the freshest seafood we have had! We also had the menu for 14€ (entree + plat) and 16€ (entree + plat + dessert) and got the local grilled fish which was great. The appetizers we had were the seafood soup and the 6 oysters. Good but nothing to write home about. Dessert of chocolate mousse was very enjoyable. Great value and fresh seafood. Would highly recommend and worth the 45 min drive from St...
Read moreWe had an amazing lunch at A Contre Courant in Cancale. Even though we hadn’t booked and the restaurant was packed, the staff went out of their way to find us a table. Their friendliness and attentiveness throughout the meal truly went above and beyond. We ordered the spider crab and lobster, and everything was delicious. When our waitress tied cloths around our necks, we laughed, but soon realized it was for a good reason. She also noticed our curiosity about whelks and brought us a taste, showing us exactly how to enjoy them. Another team member helped us with the crab, guiding us patiently as it was our first time. The staff made the whole experience unforgettable, and we can’t recommend this...
Read moreA gem of a place in one of the most beautiful locations. We visited twice for dinner and sat beside the Loire watching magnificent sunsets and listening to the frog chorus from the reeds. The website for A Contre Courrant is modest and it would be easy to let it fly under the radar. But their food and hospitality is really worth a stop. The menu changes regularly to match what’s available in the market. It reflects excellent French cooking, Loire specialities and a delightful influence from the Caribbean. We loved all aspects of our two evenings there especially the warmth and character of our two...
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