LE BAR BASQUE SAINT JEAN DE LUZ, Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

French, Bar, European, Basque

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

506 reviews

Excellent

172

Very good

183

Average

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Poor

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Matthew S

West Byfleet340 contributions

Wouldn't serve us...

Dec 2016 • family

We were out walking and wanted to stop for a hot drink (it was January). This is clearly a bar, where people were having drinks. However, we arrived just as they were setting the tables for lunch and we were refused drinks as a result. I might understand if they were preparing for a lunchtime onslaught but the place was almost empty. The funny thing is that we probably would have returned for lunch 45 minutes later if they had not been so rude. Instead we went elsewhere.

Written April 3, 2017

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KNT182

Brockenhurst25 contributions

Unpretentious, fabulous, centrally located restaurant/bar

Mar 2017 • couples

Deciding where to eat in Saint Jean de Luz is not easy as there is so much choice. Were so pleased to drive past Le Bar Basque and decide to give it a go just because there was a parking space outside and it looked pleasant enough. It turned out to be wonderful. The waiter was witty (we are English but do speak fluent French) and cheekily spoke to us in both as he served up truly delicious Sangria. Not the best ever but still delicious. We ate tapas as a starter. Very simple bits on bread but a meal in itself (one long plate between two). We then both at the pork in a delicious Basque pepper sauce (actually tasted sweet). The menu looked great but we live in La Rochelle and therefore didn't fancy any more fish so the pork was an easy choice. The Bar Basque is traditional and very cosy. Cool in summer and I would think warm in the winter. It really was lovely. The price was not an issue as we were going to eat in our extraordinarily expensive hotel restaurant but preferred something simple. Four glasses of Sangria and two courses each were 54 euros. A really pleasant experience. Will definitely go again despite the huge choice in Saint Jean de Luz

Written April 1, 2017

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RCA_London

20 contributions

Very good and nice service

Dec 2016 • family

The choice is not very large but the food is very good and fresh. Children menu is perfect: home made fries and home made chicken nuggets! We really enjoyed the place and the very kind service.

Written December 28, 2016

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Salsamoo

Urrugne8 contributions

Rude service - slow service

Aug 2016 • family

I have been here before and found the food to be fairly average. I stopped with family and friends and my kids today to have a coffee and look into the lunch menu. We we were left waiting so long we went somewhere else. The owner seemed so uninterested.. that when the kitchen opened he sat to have a lunch with his friend rather than come to take our order. As a resident in this town I will never come to this place again.

Written August 6, 2016

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Carles C

Barcelona158 contributions

Not enjoyed

Jul 2016 • family

The staff only spoke french, the toilet area was creepy and not very clean. The food was fairly good and they served it fast though. Expect about 25€ per person

Written July 2, 2016

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ClareofTralee

426 contributions

Evening snack

Jul 2016 • family

Recommended by a local we had a very enjoyable evening eating the local Iberico ham and various other delicious morsels as well as a variety of tasty desserts. Waiter lovely and so helpful and full of life and banter.

Written July 1, 2016

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Angela K

Cornelius1249 contributions

Sweet server

Jun 2016 • family

We were walking along the streets of Saint-Jean-De-Luz during the afternoon hours, and just wanted a drink and something light to eat. We also preferred outdoor seating as the weather was beautiful. However, many places were already closed. Luckily we found this place. We had a couple of glasses of wine and something light to eat out on the terrace. The best part of the experience was our young server. He was very patient and sweet, especially that we don't speak French nor Basque.

Written June 29, 2016

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PAUL E

Reading776 contributions

Nice place; friendly service

Mar 2016 • friends

Charming (at least) bilingual service, excellent creme brulee, followed slightly small/simple boeuf straganoff - a few bits of meat of varying degrees of tenderness and 3 boiled potatoes. Beautiful to sit outside in the sun, albeit sharing crowded pavement with pedestrians and their dogs.

Written March 25, 2016

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TwinkleBC

Mezin21 contributions

Exceptional food and service

Mar 2016 • couples

First visit to saint de Luz. We stopped for tapas here first which was excellent and great value, then came back for dinner as the ambience was perfect for us - a relaxed bar/restaurant. The gambas with garlic and whisky was amazing - soooo tasty (whisky and cream gave a taste almost like mild curry with a kick) and gambas so fresh and well cooked -well done to the chef. And the front of house guys were amazing in their speed of service and attention to detail. We watched as they meticulously cleaned down the Iberian ham slicer at the end of service - these guys really care. Go visit, you won't be disappointed.

Written March 24, 2016

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IanSimpson

Christchurch277 contributions

Really good restaurant

Jan 2016 • couples

Very nice friendly restaurant recommended by our host. Many places close on a chilly January night. Fairly basic inside and not too warm, but with a glass of wine inside it began to feel better. Good menu choices of meat and fish - I had delicious duck and my wife had salmon. Wine by the glass or bottle. They do a special at €39 for two (3 courses and a bottle of wine) which is excellent value and the beef looked really nice. Very happy with food and two waiting staff were very pleasant and efficient on quite a busy night. Recommended.

Written February 7, 2016

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Robert W

25 contributions

Tasty lunch

Sep 2015 • couples

We had a light lunch at the Bar Basque. Delicious tapas and a dessert. Both excellent, but the highlight was our waiter ,the charming Thierry. We only speak a little French, and Thierry's English isn't fluent ( although a lot better than our French! ) But he tried really hard to describe the items on the menu. We had great fun and will return next year to have dinner. Hope Thierry will still be there!

Written October 11, 2015

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Creekinwa

27 contributions

Best Meal Ever, Anywhere!

Aug 2015 • couples

The salmon was the best we've ever had - slightly charred on one side, perfectly moist. Amazing! And the side dish of squash with a Parmesan topping was superb. The wait staff is super friendly and spoke some English. Try their MACCA'B cocktail - secret recipe. A wonderful experience we will never forget.

Written August 7, 2015

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VariD

London115 contributions

Excellent food , friendly service and convivial atmosphere

Jul 2015 • couples

Attracted by the constant busyness of the pavement tables and interesting looking tapas every time we walked past , we went for an evening meal here and we were not disappointed . Diverse and interesting assiette de tapas followed by a shared delicious merluz ( hake) cooked in a spanish style - straight from the oven . Cooked to perfection . Excellent local rose wine as recommended but then we were too full to try the desserts which looked very mouth watering. Waiters were prompt , attentive and able to speak English when our French gave up. Very reasonably priced as on a street with other local restaurants but back from the busiest main resort eating streets. Many tables were reserved - an indication of local quality and value for money we felt .

Written July 26, 2015

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Maureen Chilvers

Hale99 contributions

Good food and portions

Jun 2015 • couples

As usual, I had the Kir Royale aperitif and G had 50cl Rose. We shared entrees - the plat du tapas (7 items) and the Serrano ham - both good. Main courses I had the brochette of lamb with red peppers and Espagnol red sauce and frites - good. G had the 5 large gambas a l'Ail served with rice. No desserts and the total bill was E72 +tip. A reasonable meal.

Written July 13, 2015

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Ben J

Valencia159 contributions

Delicious

Mar 2015 • family

On a flying visit to the town this place was recommended by the proprieter of the hotel we were staying in. It was quiet when we arrived but we had been on the road all day and were eating a little early. Waiters very attentive and made some ood recommendations which we went along with and were not disappointed. Would defo return and eat here again.

Written April 8, 2015

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