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"At Le Monte à Bord, a simple oyster shack overlooking Arcachon Bay, I spoke to Estelle, a young oyster farmer who explained how difficult it is to stay local — despite some subsidized housing there isn’t nearly enough, so she survives in a spare room — and the shack offers straightforward dining with direct access to the farming life." - Johny Pitts
Was on a boat and had our skipper dropped us off at this place (yes, you can access this #restaurant by boat as well as land).
The owner of this restaurant is also an #oyster farmer like many others who live and work at #capferret so you can expect to have the freshest seafood (oysters particular 😉). It is not a large restaurant by any stretch of imagination but that is what is charming about this place: you can have a seat right at the beach with the view of the ocean and also walk around the back and see how they work the oysters.
Onto the food, we ordered a #seafood platter (oysters and #shrimp) with a bottle of #rosé. We had packed lunch in our boat so just ordered some #appetizers. They were super #fresh as expected and the owner was actually the one who opened our oysters so kudos for the service. The #wine was also impeccable as you can expect since you are in #france.
Totally recommended!
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Timothy L.
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Nice atmosphere by the coast. Very fresh shrimp with tasteful sauce. We accidentally broke a glass of wine and they graciously offered us another glass without extra charge. Thank you for the wonderful experience (:
June T.
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Received a very warm welcome from the staff although I don’t French. Super fresh oysters , nice wine with beautiful view and good price.
Christopher C.
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Maybe one of the best place for Oysters degustation @ Herbe (Bassin d’Arcachon).
Very well priced. Good staff. Good service. Good wine.
Nathalie M.
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Super
Guillaume T.
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Exceptionnel, petit de coin de paradis au bord du bassin, un spot idéal pour une dégustation d’huîtres ultra bonnes, accompagné d’un bon verre de rosé ! (Et pâté pour les enfants si besoin). Gentillesse et bons conseils en prime.
Arnaud V.
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Superbe endroit découvert grâce à un collègue, je diffuse mais pas trop quand même 🤣 de peur de voir beaucoup de monde.
Nous étions un peu hors saison donc parfait pour profiter de la qualité superbe des produits dégustés
anne-joëlle B.
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Nous avons été très bien accueillis par l’ostréiculteur en plus d’avoir dégusté d’excellentes huîtres… si fraîches et iodées… les bulots et les crevettes étaient délicieux aussi… … Tout est un régal…
Nous avons donc passé un très agréable moment sur une superbe terrasse au bord de l’eau.. les derniers soleils de l’été indien… à l’année prochaine ! Ou à Noël !!! Déjà hâte !