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    La Sapiniere

    4.2 (10 reviews)

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    Bess Z.

    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!

    Sole meunière 23 euro, two whole soles. Fresh local. Best fries. Good cider too
    T Y.

    Wonderful outdoor luncheon during tour of Omaha Beach. 8 of us had a variety of seafood dishes and drank rose, and featured cider

    Original art dipicting a specialty - fish.

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    It's close enough to Omaha beach so you're able to feel calm and relaxed from the ocean air.

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    La Râpière - La Crème brûlée Vanille Tonka

    La Râpière

    4.8(62 reviews)
    15.7 km
    €€€€

    Not the cheapest option in Bayeaux, but arguably the best. Nice setting, in a lovely building, well…read moreappointed. Creative food, great cocktails, good wine list. Worked well with gluten-free. This is a great spot for a nice dinner in Bayeux,

    As the trip planner for our group, I wanted to mark the occasion with something special, so I…read morebooked our first ever Michelin star dining experience. After a full day touring the D-Day sites, we were ready for a memorable dinner. The location was easy to find and the exterior was inviting. Staff were attentive, fluent in English, and great at walking us through the menu. On that note, so was every other guest in the restaurant. Literally every table appeared to be American, including a fairly boisterous group seated right next to us. It was a jarring contrast to the quieter, more intimate French restaurants we'd visited earlier in the trip. The food was a mixed bag. The turbot fillet was outstanding, easily among the best fish I've ever had, and the mango and passion fruit rice pudding was a wonderful finish. The rest of the meal, though, didn't leave much of an impression for the price. Speaking of price, come prepared for a steep bill. And if the Michelin star draws you in hoping for an authentic French atmosphere, you may leave a little underwhelmed. On our walk home we passed a charming local spot and all quietly wished we'd eaten there instead.

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    La Râpière - Exterior

    Exterior

    La Râpière - Fish soup (note the cracker shaped like a fish)

    Fish soup (note the cracker shaped like a fish)

    La Râpière - Choux Pastry / Coco & Vanilla Rice pudding / Mango Tartare / Passion fruit Sorbet

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    Choux Pastry / Coco & Vanilla Rice pudding / Mango Tartare / Passion fruit Sorbet

    Le Petit Normand - Exterior

    Le Petit Normand

    4.4(20 reviews)
    15.6 km
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    Welcome to this modern restaurant gussied up in an old building. Fancy wallpaper mimics aged…read moreplaster. There are lot's of windows which give this place a perennial sense of good cheer. Downstairs, you will find a pocket sized dining room overlooking diners outside at several additional tables in the shadow of the Cathedral. The second floor is accessible only by a ship's ladder and is compact without feeling cramped or crowded. (Think Chez L'Ami Jean in Paris and Cha Ca in Hanoi for that claustrophobic dining experience. Those are places where you all have to lift a fork and then chew in unison otherwise it won't work.) The Staff: Parlez only 5 words in French, even butchered French, and they will glow and shine with pride that you tried. Yes, both waitresses are harried going up and down those steep stairs all night like mad hamsters, but sit back and sip your Vin du pays (tonight, Merlot) and let the time tick. Wine and Aperitifs: There is ubiquitous selection of Kir this and that. A Cider or too (we're in apple country), and a tight wine list. In the USA "house wine" comes in a waxed box with someone's missing Step-dad pictured on the side. It usually has a shelf life equal to Uranium. In France the house wine is often the chef's favorite and an excellent choice. The French, bless them, do not abide poor wine. Here, the Merlot was as soft and dry as a toweled off baby after a tour in the tub. It was fit for Royalty, a royal wine snob, or anyone who simply likes things simple and good. The Vibe: Who goes there? Tourists who were underwhelmed with Le Pommier and thought they could do better. And we all did that here. So can you. The Food: There are Prix Fixe choices. All are beyond very reasonable and all different. Then there is a 4th menu offering you a choice of anything from the previous three menus in case you can't decide and finally there is an ala carte option. The Prix Fixe alternatives make the most sense and are the best value, so don't be that person. In the USA often the Blue Plate Special is usually a walk-in clean out. This is fairly priced fare in a country that isn't bashful about overcharging for chow. The Camembert Tart with Roasted Apples set on Puff Pastry positively oozed gooey cheese, melting like a suitor's heart. It was sweet, tart, and salty which are all fine attributes in a tarte, a tart and a significant other. It is accompanied by a perky simple fresh garden salad splashed with a light Vinaigrette. The Pork Pate masqueraded as Pate, but take off it's mask and you will find a wonderful Head Cheese. It had all the requisite piggy parts in gelatin. Blue Collar Pate it was and perfect for me. The pig doesn't grow it or own it that I won't eat it and like it. The key is to get the pig to stop wiggling while the chef helps himself to things the pig didn't want any more. Good for me. Then came the Skate Wing (how often do you see those?) My Wing was buried in butter and garlic and served with Sweet Potatoes piped into swirls, a pile-o-baby Vegetables all cooked al dente crisp along with a Spinach Timbale. Beautiful as a fashion show with each taste treat struttin' their stuff on the plate. The Chicken Fricasse with Frites, Baby Artichokes elevated Chicken to regal status. Braised in white wine it was stellar from it's thighs to yours. And in summation, there was a Apple Tarte with delicious house made Vanilla Ice Cream. (Good Vanilla Ice Cream is evidence that there is God. This Ice Cream made me a believer.) Both Ben and Jerry would commit crimes against nature in public to learn how to make this. The fresh Apples were cooked off until they were soft and then neatly arranged on a Puff Pastry tray that crisp and buttery. My evening began and ended with a tarte, so to speak, but I was happy to do my part. I ate it all and asked the four people at the next table if they were going to eat everything they ordered.

    Fantastique Poulet, pâte, et soupe a l'oignon gratinée! Trea…read morebon service et thé pate foie gras. Merveilleux !!!

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    Le Petit Normand - Exterior view

    Exterior view

    Le Petit Normand - Crepe with apple filling

    Crepe with apple filling

    Le Petit Normand - Interior

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    La Sapiniere - french - Updated July 2026

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