2 Best Restaurants in Bordeaux and the Wine Country, France

Café du Port

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A local favorite (the town pool club meets here), this casual café-brasserie's friendly, laid-back atmosphere belies a more sophisticated fare that includes a good selection of salads, local specialties, grilled meats and frites, and a copious fresh seafood plate all served with the local wines. The two or three-course prix-fixe lunch menus are a true bargain. Live music on weekends makes it one of the town's few lively night spots.

Café Français

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Situated on a grande place in the Vieille Ville, with cathedral views and a traditional menu of solid sustenance, this venerable bistro attracts those looking for an all-day mixture of café and restaurant. It's the quintessential spot for people-watching over a coffee or meal. Try for a table on the terrace. The view over Place Pey-Berland is never less than diverting; however, some say you end up paying for the place more than the plate.

Casual Lunch Dinner Brasserie $$$
5–6 pl. Pey-Berland, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33000, France
05–56–52–96–69
le-cafe-francais.com
Known For
  • central location beside the cathedral
  • gorgeous views over Place Pey-Berland
  • terrace tables for people watching