La Chataigneraie - Névez

A dining place doesn't have to be fancy or cutting edge to be memorable and delightful. It must have a warm and genuine welcome-check. It helps if the setting is beautiful-check. It is essential that the cooking must be deft-check. One should leave hoping you can come back-check. This handsome old stone house on a lovely knoll over a small beach and harbor, and with a cheerful patio is a fine place for a memorable, relaxing and unpretentious meal. Much of the clientele are regulars. But first timers are greeted with grace. Pay attention to the blackboard specials. A sushi grade red tuna steak on a bed of spinach and artichokes, with a raspberry sauce was outstanding. Much of the dessert menu is basic and built around artisanal ice cream. For a small venue, the wine list is decent, including good selections by the glass. There is not much seating inside. The patio is fine, weather permitting. Now that we know how good they are, booking ahead would be quite appropriate. Touting a start date of 1937, they should be around for many more decades.

Visited early afternoon. Perhaps the chef was off but the worst galettes we have had on our holiday. And we have been to over a dozen creperies. Granted the view was nice

Wow we came across this fabulous restaurant early afternoon and this was the highlight of our two week holiday in France. What a gastronomic treat and beautiful place! We had fish dish of the day which was delicious plus a mixed grill superb quality and fusion! Plus ice creams for desserts. The restaurant service was exemplary and prompt, and the toilets were nice and clean too! We hope to revisit in September. Thank you!

Probably our best lunch over a fortnight. Outstanding location overlooking the beach with a lovely shaded terrace. The egg parfait with butternut veloute and cepes was outstanding. Also a massive serving of mackerel and tuna rillettes to start. Two excellend fish mains and just enough room to share a cafe gourmand. All excellent. Serivce friendly and efficient. Best to book as it was deservedly busy on a warm lunchtime.

I visited this place with my family. We have been served by a gentleman who was really friendly. The food was delicious and at a reasonable price. We will visit again when we are back next summer.