We had a great time here for oysters and sliced marinated octopus, as well as sea snails. They are…read moreso accommodating and really wanted us to have a good time. It's a great find and terrific oysters. The octopus was the star for sure!

From the owner: Restaurant fruits de mer, poissons fumés, caviar, bar à huîtres.read more

Mediocre. Not great. They have a restaurant and a bar and they are different. Food I think is the…read moresame.

It's sometimes hard to find a good restaurant in unfamiliar territory. But leave it to the truckers…read morethat pass through Chatearoux to point us towards this gem. During our trip, we've had three meals in this restaurant. For 16 Euros, one can indulge in a three course meal consisting of an appetizer, main course, and dessert of your choice. Most of the dishes are French and according to the locals, are very authentic as well. The staff are pleasant. They don't speak much English, but they'll help you choose what you want.

From the owner: Recettes gastronomiques Situé dans l'enceinte monumentale de l'hôtel des Bourbons, cet…read moreétablissement propose une gastronomie de qualité. Avec quatre salles de restaurant, l'espace est aéré et on y mange en toute tranquillité. Les spécialités bourbonnaises sont naturellement à l'honneur mais on y trouve une carte et des menus variés et copieux. De quoi satisfaire tous les gourmets.

From the owner: Bonne soirée Le Relais Karlsbrau vous accueille sept jour sur sept et assurent un service continu…read morede midi à minuit. Vous apprécierez les choucroutes, les fruits de mer, les flammenküeches, et bien d'autres plats du terroir cuisinés selon les recettes traditionnelles, toujours servis généreusement et accompagnés d'une bière. Le décor est à la hauteur des grandes brasseries de tradition. Le cadre est convivial et feutré. On se retrouve entre amis, entre collaborateurs ou en couples pour partager un moment agréable dans une atmosphère chaleureuse et propice à la décontraction. Anciennement Taverne de Maître Kanter, la Taverne Karlsbräu a changé de nom en novembre 2008, mais a gardé la même équipe et le même concept.

We stopped here for lunch on our visit to the Chateau du Chambord, which you have a beautiful…read moreadjacent view of when seated at the restaurant. Each course was tasty, but the service was not good. We waited 30 minutes for our order to be taken and equally as long for the food to be served.

Tourist hotspots are a dangerous place to be for anyone that appreciates quality food. From the…read moreLouvre to Hollywood Blvd to Big Ben, they are known for pricey, disgusting or even worse, boring meals. Grand Saint-Michel is an oasis in this desert of miserable food experiences. Part I: The Ambiance (4/5) Although the vibe inside is not something to brag about, this is a tablecloth type of joint and the views of the chateau make it worthwhile. There is a general impression of sitting in a little village house, with a chateau right outside the window. In other words, the place where servants would eat while gazing at the king's quarters. And of course, who wouldn't want to feel like a peasant? Part II: The Food (5/5) There is a focus on local, the desire to create from ingredients within kilometers of where guests sit at the delicately adorned tables and enjoy their delicately prepared meals. The local country hen was succulent and prepared with minimal intervention in order preserve the taste of the bird, served beautifully with seasonal vegetables. The cod fish was cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful despite the location being further from the coast. Ah, the wonders of modern freezing! And of course, the local Sauv Blanc from Sancerre made the meal complete with its delicate notes of lemon and crisp acidity. Part III: The People (5/5) Kind, pleasant and friendly are not attributes that tourists visiting Paris would typically attribute to a French persona. Perhaps it's the relaxation of the countryside or carefully picked group of individuals, but the restaurant was welcoming, largely due to the people who work here. Not only kind, but all aspects of service were efficient and executed in a way that is not a frequent encounter in this country.