Le Michel's

Recommended by a friend who lives in the region. Place was really popular so had to wait for a table which was a good sign. Staff were really accommodating and found us a table really quickly. Atmosphere was great with a good selection on the menu. We ordered a couple of small plates for the table, the onion soup was really good and could have easily been a main. The mains were very tasty, particularly the pork ribs and duck. Drinks were very reasonable and good quality. Finished off the meal with some desserts to share and lovely smooth coffee. Definitely a place to visit if you’re into your food. If getting the steak and usually order medium rare, probably best to go for medium as some of the group had their steak rarer than expected. Final mention to the lovely staff who were welcoming, accommodating and really helpful with the menu.

We ordered the pork ribs and duck confit and were happy with our choices. It was juicy and tender. Cream brûlée was an additional treat to finish a wonderful dinner! Atmosphere and staff were fantastic! Thank you

We went to Le Michel’s specifically for the onion soup that my mom had tried last year; and it did not disappoint. Incredibly delicious and filling. The other menu items looked good and everything was reasonably priced. Despite the rain, we were able to sit outside under the awning. I will absolutely be returning for that soup on a cold day!

Cozy but popular for a reason. Might be the best onion soup I've had. We went on our first day in Bourdeaux and then made sure it was our last meal before we left. After trying some of my soup the first visit, the husband had the soup as his main for our second. Lovely with a glass of white wine. English menu available. Staff friendly.

One of our favorite places we dined at while in Bordeaux! We had to wait ~20 minutes for a table, but the staff was friendly and got us seated as quickly as possible. The food is classic and really well done, our top two favorites being the onion soup and the croque monsieur! The staff were clearly very busy with taking orders and running food, so we did have to flag down our server to order drinks and get our bill, but it did not take away from our experience whatsoever. Highly recommend giving this place a visit!

Went for a late dinner and couldn t be happier with my choice. It a classic bistro, well decorated and with a menu with that right size (small it s usually better). The staff was very friendly and explained throught the options. I had the beef tartare with fries. It was very well balanced and taste as a good tartare should taste. Heads up for the mustard. It was absolutely perfect. I paired the meal with a glass of a nice red wine suggested by the staff. The only thing that I didn't enjoyed was the desert. It was good, but it really didn t fit the standards of the bistro.

This is such a great place! It starts when you arrive, the outside is beautiful and welcoming. When inside the team is the kindest and the atmosphere is amazing! Highly recommend the onion soup. It is an experience all by itself. We came with our very young baby that was welcomed by the staff as well.

Excellent restaurant! Very nice well decorated place, gently service. The food was really good, big portions and tasty!! I highly recommend it for a French restaurant in the center of Bordeaux

It was our first time visiting France and we were on the hunt for some onion soup, stumbling across Michels. We really enjoyed our experience sitting outside and enjoying our (massive) delicious soups! I found that the giant flaky baked crust covering the soup was a fun unique twist to the dish! Ignore any of the haters who say otherwise in some of these reviews. We will definitely be back whenever we return to beautiful Bordeaux.

So we came here because we were told the French onion soup was the BEST. Umm, that is not French onion soup. That is an onion soup with a huge ass uncooked puff pastry on top. The lovely Gruyère cheese that is usually baked on top was grated and sitting beside the bowl. The broth, which is usually made with a beef broth and a nice vermouth was just lame. And not a lot of onions. And the onions could have used a little more carmelization. All in all, very disappointing. Service was good, the patio was packed. A lot of people eating the French onion soup. Go figure.

Delicious food! Truly a gorgeous restaurant very pretty decor. Service was excellent and the waiter was very nice.

Le Michel's is an adorable little café on a corner in the middle of Bordeaux. We enjoyed French cheeses and cocktails our first day in Bordeaux. Wonderful! The next day we returned to try the beautiful French onion soup. There are only a certain number of French onion soups a day so when we got there, we were told they were all gone. Somehow our server came up with two when we thought there were none, so we were very happy! It was delicious. The bread that covered it was delightful and the broth very flavorful! We also tried the Croque Monsieur and the duck confit. Everyone enjoyed their selection. I would recommend it and I would return to Le Michel's.

(Last visited 7/12/2021.) While working in Bordeaux for 2 weeks I get to hangout during the weekends so Bae and I made our way to the city center to check some places out! We did our usual Yelp'ing to find this place and here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in the midst of what feels like a maze of stone walkways is this gem. Le Michel's has a very recognizable red/white striped awning that will shield you from the scattered showers that seem to wash over the city this time of the year. The inside was packed, but like many of the other cafés around Bordeaux, there's only a few tables inside then quite a few outside. Dining outdoors in France is just a MUST-DO. We sat outside at the circular tables made for 2 and got rained on a couple of times, but the staff mashed us together with some other friendly diners and all was well. Lol. Service: Our server was so sweet and made our dining experience wonderful. She catered to us, made sure we stayed dry, got us moved and just did the absolute most for us. We are forever grateful. Food: Of course we had some white wine from Bordeaux, but to start our meal off we got an order of Gravlax Salmon. Gravlax or graved salmon is a Nordic dish consisting of salmon that is cured using a mix of salt and sugar, with either dill or spruce twigs placed on top. On top of it was a white, creamy, cold, cucumber-y-like sauce that reminded my tzatziki sauce. Putting the salmon onto the complimentary bread then applying the sauce on top makes for an absolutely Heavenly experience. The neutral tasting bread helps cut the powerful flavors of the salmon and the sauce down a bit this making them all work together a bit better. For my entrée I went with the Magret De Canard which is the duck breast. OMG. This was INCREDIBLE. First of all, the presentation was amazing. I don't even know how they cooked it, but the outside was crispy, but not crunchy. The inside was cooked to perfection, super juicy, tender and FULL of flavor. My goodness. The mashed potatoes were an excellent complement to the duck breast. Value: Awesome! The Gravlax Salmon as only 9.00€ and our duck breasts were 19€ a piece. EXCELLENT value for the quality of food we had here. In conclusion, this place was amazing and I loved it. Thank you so much to Bae for finding this place and to Le Michel's for dealing with us while we were getting rained on. Lol. Check this place out if you're in the area.

MAD. Arrived at 6:30pm and was seated. Dinner service starts at 7:00pm. Came specifically for French onion soup. At 7:02pm saw three soups come out. We ordered French onion soup at 7:06pm - SOLD OUT. Waitress never said anything about a limited amount. Poor service. Not understanding. Would not explain why after three soups went out, they were sold out. EDITED: 7:20pm magically procured three French onion soups. DELICIOUS. Make sure you ask about soup before committing to sitting down. Soup is a MUST.

Nice spot for a drink and a meal. The waitress saved me from ordering something involving a large intestine, which I had mistaken for sausage (need to work on my French!). Really friendly service.

This was a favorite food and drinks spot in the area for me! Ambiance is incredible (must sit outside)! Fabulous for people watching and enjoying good company. I will say I wasn't crazy for the snails but that's an acquired taste and worth the try! The ratatouille and tuna were by far my favorite, but what made this place stand out was location and energy of the buzzing streets around you!

Delicious bistro/brasserie food. Worth the bit of a wait for a spot outside. Highly recommend the duck and camembert.

Great find with outdoor and indoor seating. Appetizers and entrees were fabulous. Cocktails were perfectly made, large and reasonably priced. Loved the sangria.

Not much was of great quality at this outdoor cafe situated in the heart of Bordeaux. The croque monsieur was a disappointment and the duck confit too (too dry inside and not crispy outside). The mashed potatoes it came with were good if adding a couple of butter pats.

Lovely little restaurant, wonderful server, scrumptious food and a glass of Bordeaux! What can you ask for more!

Not great. Drinks were not balanced. Tartar under seasoned with a bottle of Tabasco... Chocolate mousse was jello pudding.

Great little place. Food is good. Service s friendly and the waiter speaks some English. Recommended.

This is a wonderful restaurant, with such a wide variety of places to eat in Boudreaux it was difficult to pick. Michel's had a) on line reservations (we were on a cruise ship) b) most of the reviews were 4-5 stars and in French and c) they would take a party of six. Arrived at the restaurant after a wild Uber ride and were seated outside, our first server spoke no English, but we managed with lots of pointing and barely remembered high school French to order wine (excellent wine menu if it is a bit limited, heavy on the local wines but very value priced). Someone else, I think a manager/owner, come over to explain the menu which was all in French. She made it clear the starters were very large and for sharing, so only one couple ordered the Oeuf starter - excellent deviled eggs. Everyone else opted for an entree only. I had the duck burger, which was really a wonderful pulled duck confit packed into a burger shape and served on a brioche bun with some melted Brie a bit of fig in the bun. While at first it looked like it would be dry, it was not and it was a fantastic choice. Others at the table had the duck confit entree, two Mozzarella and tomato starters for entree (they were huge with what looked like a full pound of wonderful fresh mozzarella made in house) and one vergitarian entree which was a beautiful collection of well spiced roasted vegetables (sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini, and a pomegranate salsa) along with six falafels. For dessert, I had a "tiramisu" but it was the French version, it had lots of whipped cream, strawberries, and 1 small lady finger down at the bottom of the mason jar - it was spectacular - didn't even miss the espresso. The location is in the middle of the older part of the city, and easy walk from the water mural and city center. I will be back the next time I'm in Bordeaux and highly recommend this place.

Very pleased with the service and food quality at this restaurant. There wasn't a menu in English, but, our server took time to tell us each menu item. She spoke English very well, and was able to explain the ingredients of the vegetarian plate to me. I was reassured that the dish was vegan, no hidden butter, eggs, etc. The vegetarian plate consisted of falafels, lentils, and vegetables. It was hearty and delicious! My husband enjoyed his non-vegan dish too. If we were in town longer, we would return. Definitely recommend!

First meal in Bordeaux. Excellent service, great food and wine. Highly recommend. We ordered duck leg with mash potatoes and tuna burger with potato patty. We ordered a Saint Emilion and a glass of white. Tres bien!

We (wife, daughter +1) arrived in Bordeaux in the middle of a rain storm and selected this location based on Yelp rating and proximity. While they did not have English menus our waitress translated every item on the menu. We loved the appetizers, main dishes and wine. For starters we had foie gras, Ham and melon and French onion soup. For dinner we had steak, steak tartare and tuna tartare. We were way too satisfied to continue onto dessert. The reservation link through Yelp worked great. All the staff was extremely friendly despite our lack of knowledge of the language. We were in Bordeaux so I will not even comment on our fine wine. We recommend this restaurant!

Very tasty lunch at Michel's. We sat out on the sidewalk on a hot summer's afternoon and enjoyed rillettes de canard and then some salad. My partner had the plat du hour which was a salad of Puy lentils and salmon which he enjoyed. I had the salade niçoise which was copious and tasty. Oddly, it had the best quality tuna out of any niçoise I've had in France. It was good solid chunks that had been packed in oil. The freshly marinated anchovies also made a massive difference. We also had a bottle of white and the entire meal came to about €40. A deal!

My husband and I found this little place in Yelp after having passed it earlier In the day. We weren't sure what to think of the Christmas theme on the outside decor but we had a great night. English was tough here but we managed to order some delicious dishes and the people watching in this area was fantastic. Lots of locals going about their daily life. Wonderful night away from the tourist crowds.

we went there for a small snack and some beers. its a cute small restaurant where you can also sit outside and watch the whats going on on the street. Food: we ordered some salmon which was very good. the rest was average. Service: friendly waitresses and waiters

We found this on Yelp when looking for a nice dinner in downtown Bordeaux. The waiter was very kind and helped explain the menu items in English for us. I got the Entrecote de la Bordelaise which was steak served with potatoes on the side. Be warned, it was served rare which I know some might not be a fan of, however I like my steaks like that so I enjoyed it. Some others in our group were vegetarian and they got a dish of falafel and vegetables and they said it was quite good as well. We washed it down with a nice bottle of local red wine.

Fantastic lunch. I had a salmon salad and my husband, the duck burger. Excellent service. Staff willing to explain the menu. An utterly charming place. Glad to have been here exploring the menu.

Terrible service, unsanitary conditions, incomplete menu. Ordered onion soup was told they were out of stock, ordered Croq Monsuer (ham, bread, cheese), out of stock, Ordered salmon salad, after 45 minutes it was delivered raw. No mention of raw fish on either English or French menu. Ordered steak, Heard it cooking for at least half an hour, but after returning from bathroom decided to leave since the bathroom was incomplete and had no running water we lost our appetites. Perhaps we arrived on a day where they were understaffed and did not have capable chefs. It would have been better for them to be closed or to offer just drinks on that day

Food was good overall , really enjoyed the salmon appetizer and the duck. The fries were also great, I just found the croque monsieur to be disappointing; bread was not crispy, it did not seem fresh, and there was not enough cheese

First time in Bordeaux... we sat down for a late afternoon drink and I wanted to have Aperol-spitz, they didn't have it so i asked for Prosecco they said they didn't have it so gave me a sparkling wine... I've had many similar drinks in my life but this was worse than everything I had. Overlycharged, we didn't stay for dinner. Normally I wouldn't put a review for a regular drink but this was too bad to pass.

Cutest little bistro we went to probably in all of France. The coffee was amazing. The tartar was the best I've ever had anywhere! Highly highly recommend this little spot for every meal! I wish I could go there for a cup of coffee every day!

DELICIOUS! We had a tartare and a tuna burger with a nice bottle of bordeaux. Staff is friendly and kind, ambient is superb. And you need to try millionaire as the dessert. Thanks for the experience!

Super yummy. Had the French onion soup,duck burger and roast beef. All were excellent. Good service and great vibe.

Very lovely cafe with great coffee and food! Staff will take the time to explain the menu to you in English. Recommend the tuna tartar and a great people watching spot! If I could I would have their coffee all day long.

Dinner service doesn't start until 20 hrs.... Le french know how to starve americains.

What an amazing find, we visited here on a weekend break with friends. Incredible service from one of the waitresses & food was incredible. Lovely atmosphere- would highly recommend.

Gorgeous, gorgeous French food. I spent two weeks in Europe and this was one of the best meals I had there. This place was so unassuming but absolutely on point on each dish we had. The service was great and super helpful, and the place itself is adorable. So...what did we order. We'd been wanting a legit croque monsieur, and boy did this spot deliver on that. It was a beautiful sandwich -- just the right amount of all of the ingredients, not overdone/over-the-top like it would have been at most U.S. restaurants. Alongside that we had a magnificent salade Lyonnaise with tons of crispy, delicious bits of pancetta and a perfect poached egg mixed in. So simple but so amazing. And finally (yes, we way over-ordered), was perhaps the best and most unexpected part. It was this awesome dish of salmon (raw) with potatoes and carrots and this fantastic creamy dill dressing. I can't even describe why it was so amazing, but all the flavors were so fresh and went together so beautifully -- I couldn't stop eating it. I would have eaten here every day if we hadn't found it on our last day. Really, really amazing.

I was thete for late lunch (3:30pm) and had scallops for main with a hlass of white and lemon pie for dessert. all are good! The waiter is English friendly and very helpful!

Busy, popular place....great outdoor patio on a nice street!! love their practice of letting you taste a couple of wines before deciding !! The tartare was ok...too corsely cut for my liking though !