Eating out in Bordeaux: our top restaurants

Tradition revisited at Le Bouchon Bordelais

A gourmet destination par excellence, Bordeaux is packed with renowned restaurants. Here are our favourites. They’re not far from two Mercure hotels in the city centre.

Surprise menus at Le MILES Order with your eyes shut – you’ll never be disappointed! Set menus with 3 or 5 courses always delight diners with their products of the terroir transformed using varied spices and condiments.

This friendly bistro’s menu has a distinctly inventive streak. Try some Coquilles Saint-Jacques scallops with chanterelle mushrooms or perhaps some roasted foie gras with turnips. And don’t forget to sample Bordeaux-style escargots.Where can you enjoy other regional specialities? At Le K’fé Lounge, the Mercure Bordeaux Centre hotel’s restaurant.

Le Croc-Loup, for those gourmet moments

Where can you get a taste of the ocean’s finest in Bordeaux? At Le Cabanon Marin

An ode to gastronomy at Jean Ramet

Give in to the call of the wild sea and ask for a good bowl of Bordeaux bouillabaisse! Unless you would prefer a seafood platter? Your mouth will start watering at the mere sight of the décor, which is inspired by fishermen’s cabins.

Let yourself be tempted with rare dishes like stuffed pigeon or subtle specialities such as spiced fish tagine. Wash it all down with a great wine, but don’t forget to leave room for dessert: the delicate candied ginger mousse is particularly worth a try.No meal is complete in Bordeaux without its own specially paired vintage. Get some wine tips from Le 20, the Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre Ville’s restaurant and wine bar. A sommelier will be on hand to guide you.