10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Honfleur

SaQuaNa, once a gourmet restaurant, now prefers to play the card of culinary simplicity and good company. The unmissable dishes of the house remain, although it's their revisited versions which now caress the taste buds.

The chef counts on simple and instinctive cooking to delight you with the balance of the elegantly presented dishes, the array of sushi and maki and the wide range of sweet and frozen treats. You will receive a discreet and efficient welcome and excellent service throughout your tasting journey, midway between simplicity and sophistication, but always sprinkled with originality.

Le Bréard, nestled in a picturesque dwelling in the historic centre of Honfleur a stone's throw from Place Sainte-Catherine, is a charming gourmet restaurant with an interior garden that's as pleasant in winter as it is summer, and two small and understated rooms styled with a few Old Master paintings and sculptures. The passionate and creative chef trusts his instinct, his assertive personality and good quality produce to present you with a great range of flavours.

Try revisited Norman specialities, always made with seasonal produce, and menus vary in accordance with the regional farmers' harvests. The oysters, cod cooked at a low temperature, Pays d’Auge duck and Baie de la Seine mackerel are usually the favourites.

L'Endroit, with its audacious decoration, can be found hidden along a delightfully picturesque narrow street in Honfleur at the foot of the district of Saint-Léonard and just next to Vieux Bassin port. Beneath its air of industrial wasteland or docks distinguished by opulent aged leather armchairs, this generous, intimate space with a pleasant mezzanine will plunge you into a world like no other.

The menu is updated influenced by the chef and the seasons. The cucumber tzatziki-type gazpacho sometimes precedes the coriander squid and octopus stir-fry which may be followed by a semicircle of white cheese and red berries. In short, this is a place off the beaten track that's not to be missed.

Côté Resto awaits in the heart of the historic centre in Honfleur in the famous square where Saint Catherine's Catholic Church sits. At this restaurant, boasting a friendly and charming atmosphere and an outdoor seating area, you can try delicious seafood platters made up of oysters, langoustines, crab, lobster and dog cockles.

The menu ranges from foie gras terrines and salads to varied fruit tarts and soups, from grilled rib steaks to great scallops and noodles with vegetables. In short, regardless of whether you're looking for meat, fish or vegetarian cooking, you're sure to find something for you, especially as children's menus are also available.

L'Écailleur immediately says colour. Perfectly located at the heart of the port and hidden behind a pretty frontage, you'll love this restaurant's ingenuity. Everything on the menu can be included on the fixed price menu, with some additional extras. That way, you can fill up on great food and manage your money at the same time.

The marine pleasures include an excellent value fish curry, sea bream ceviche and cod in an olive oil sauce, while the delicious flavours of the guinea fowl with an accompaniment of quinoa and hummus with dates will caress your taste buds. If you want to finish on a sweet note, try the very fragrant apple, apricot and rosemary crumble.

Chez D.D can be described by an endless list of positive adjectives: authentic, friendly, warm and welcoming.This easy going restaurant has become an expert in the art of entertaining. This wine bar naturally offers a large selection of nectars whose flavours pair wonderfully with the sweet and savoury specialities of the house, including cold meats, terrines, patés, cheesecake and chocolate mousse.

The regulars know the best recipes at Chez D.D. by heart and never grow tired of the caustic wit of the owners which can even be seen in the meal names. A couple of the best are the "B.B. salad with carrots, ginger and Basque cheese to help you get into your bikini" and the "Nameless salad" with Thai-style rice, smoked salmon, grapefruit and guacamole.

Le Bistrot à Crêpes sweet and savoury specialities, prepared with fresh and quality produce, are loved by all. Given the large choice of toppings and drinks to accompany them, you're guaranteed a delightful moment in good company and excellent value. The delicious cider pairs wonderfully with the generously filled galettes (savoury buckwheat crepes) and side salad.

The fine selection of quality teas makes an ideal accompaniment to the gourmet desserts such as apple and caramel crepes. Melting raclette cheese, Savoie fondue and Burgundy fondue complete the variety of delights offered at Le Bistrot à Crêpes.

Le Bistrot des Artistes is where home-style cooking reaches new heights. Quality produce is favoured in this restaurant which is just as full of tourists as it is locals and everything is homemade, even down to the bread. Enjoy the sometimes surprising decoration and beautiful view over the Vieux Bassin port.

You'll find both meat and seafood featured on your plate, including skate in mustard sauce, Norman-style veal chop and chicken liver paté, among many others, all elegantly and generously plated. Le Bistrot des Artistes will definitely leave a lasting impression.