5/5 for the bar
3/5 for the restaurant
Bar Review:
Like others, we arrived 45 minutes before the restaurant opened and was allowed to sit down and order a few drinks. The drink menu was in French, but nothing Google Translate couldn't solve. We ended up asking the bartender for a recommendation, and he recommended their local favorite called Pommeau fermier de Normandie - Ferme De La Sapiniere.
It was a sweet alcohol and my boyfriend and I both thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that he let us taste it first; I didn't expect it (I never assume anything when I'm in traveling), but the familiarity of this simple act made the experience feel very close to home. I don't know if this is normal on France, but I certainly appreciate it!
What really made the experience 5 stars was the outside patio. It's close enough to Omaha beach so you're able to feel calm and relaxed from the ocean air. You have the option of sitting out on some nice lounge chairs or regular chairs around a table with large sun umbrellas for shade. On a gorgeous day, who wouldn't want to sit out under the sun with a fancy glass of wine in hand? It sure as heck beats the cramped/loud bar atmosphere in my opinion.
Restaurant Review:
Let's get straight to the point: the food is average and felt overpriced. The only thing that potentially validates the price is the huge portion sizes - however, it was way too much for me personally. In this case I think the mantra "quality over quantity" applies as I've certainly paid more for less food, but I do expect the the quality to match the price point.
Here's what we ordered and my personal opinions:
- Eggs with Mayonnaise: I heard the mayonnaise was homemade, but it wasn't mind blowing. The mayonnaise to egg ratio was also way too unbalanced.
- Mariner's Mussels: There were a ton of mussels. Minimal sand. I'd come back for this one.
- Rib Steak: It fell terribly short of expectations. It wasn't juicy or flavorful. I've definitely had better.
They did have an English menu so that was a plus. They were also super busy the day I came so I just ended up paying at the bar area to skip the wait time for the check. Service was friendly! read more