Our trendy addresses: the best restaurants in Lège Cap Ferret

Follow our guide for a tour of the best-loved addresses on the Lège Cap Ferret peninsula.
Our trendy addresses: the best restaurants in Lège Cap Ferret

Beloved meeting place of the Bordelais, prized holiday destination of the Parisians, the peninsula of Lège Cap Ferret’s reputation is firmly rooted in the hearts of hedonists and nature lovers, and it attracts many visitors each year.

Here, you can enjoy lunch or dinner by the water, glass of wine in hand, surrounded by friends and family. There are many locations for savouring the sun or the gulf sea spray. Come and uncover the trendiest addresses with us among the best restaurants Cap Ferret has to offer.

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Insider tips for lunch

Lège Cap Ferret is covered in villages rich in restaurants of all kinds. Inland or on the shore, there is something for everyone. But when lunchtime comes around, the sea’s appeal is the strongest. It’s the perfect moment for contemplating Lège Cap Ferret’s exceptional panoramas.

At midday, we hurry to the peninsula’s iconic restaurants to sit and taste the local cuisine, mingle with the regulars, and even meet some famous people. Come with us and uncover the best restaurants on the Cap Ferret peninsula, one of our most stunning destinations.

La Cabane d’Hortense

This is the unmissable spot for feasting on oysters from the Basin during Cap Ferret holidays. For four generations, the Lescarret family has farmed and refined oysters locally in the Mimbeau and Banc d’Arguin parks. At mid-day, we enter into this warm and calm atmosphere. On the pergola covered terrace, peaceful by the water, or inside a wooden cabin typical of the region, we discover the best oysters of the Basin, with a breathtaking view on the waters and the Conch of Mimbeau.

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Address: Rue des Tamaris, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 03 26 74

Chez Boulan

An institution of the peninsula since 1958, this family of passionate oyster farmers will welcome you in a charming cabin by the water. A variety of dishes made from local fishing produce will delight your palate, but here the oyster is king. Come and sample several (award-winning) species under the sun.

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Address: 2 Rue des Palmiers, 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 60 77 32

Chez Hortense

Chez Hortense is a highly coveted picturesque restaurant in Cap Ferret. In this seaside fisherman’s cabin, it is not uncommon to cross paths with big names of the French stage that come here to eat.

The setting is bucolic, the service friendly and warm. The dishes exude simplicity while also being beautifully prepared. From perfectly cooked local fish, to the famously secret mussels and ham family recipe, this restaurant is a pleasure for the eyes and senses.

Details
Address: 26 Avenue du Sémaphore, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 60 62 56

Trendy dinner

Come the southwestern sunset, it is time to get together and share a drink or a meal, in a trendy setting on the peninsula of Lege Cap Ferret. When night falls, the scene is transformed and becomes a festive hotspot.

Chez Pierrette Canon

Let us make our way to the terrace of Pierrette au Canon. In a guinguette-like atmosphere, this Baserri has had a makeover to accommodate your evening cocktails. On comfy sofas in the midst of soft lighting, enjoy wonderful tapas and sip delicious drinks. This is a meeting place for regulars and visitors who, after 11pm, come together on the dance floor throughout the night.

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Details
Address: 6 Allée des Cupressus, 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 6 67 92 60 11

Sailfish

After a long day on a Cap Ferret beach, we get together with friends in one of the most popular locations of Lege Cap Ferret, the Sailfish. Devised by the architect Joanne de Lepinay, this surfer’s-hut looking restaurant compels you to munch on tapas and have a drink to finish the evening with the best summer tracks.

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Address: Rue des Bernaches, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 60 44 84

Pinasse Café

On the coast of Cap Ferret, Pinasse Café is a modern institution where we savour refined dishes made from seasonal produce. Meat, seafood or fish, the recipes are creative and delicious. This restaurant is open all year round. During low season, in a peaceful atmosphere, seabirds dance to entertain and make the place theirs. When the sun returns, however, this becomes a festive spot where you will want to be noticed. Expect to fall in love with the view of the parks and sunset.

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Details
Address: 2 bis Avenue de l'Océan Cap Ferret, 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 03 77 87

White Garden

In Port de la Vigne, this fancy restaurant boasts a magical decor, all in pearl white. Come here to have dinner with friends or family during luxury holidays in France, and enjoy Asian flavours on the seasonal menu, as well as an impressive selection of wines. After dinner, move on to the garden for a more lively mood. The calm of one of the best restaurants in Cap Ferret will give way to a wild night, to the beat of the DJ who takes over the premises.

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Details
Address: 5 Rue du Teinturin, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Phone: 00 33 5 56 03 68 09

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