Zoko Moko

When you feel let down, it’s often a sign that your expectations were simply too high—and that’s exactly how I feel about this restaurant. To be fair, the food was very good, and the service was pleasant. That said, we personally found the dishes a bit too salty, and the overall pacing of the meal felt quite slow. It took two full hours from the time we were seated to finish the entire course. Interestingly, the local diners—madames and messieurs around us—seemed perfectly at ease, chatting and enjoying their time without any sign of impatience. So perhaps this relaxed tempo is just the norm here. As travelers on a day trip to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, we would have appreciated being able to make better use of our time. But again, none of this is meant as criticism. It all comes down to the fact that we had let our expectations get a bit too high.

Amazing experience. Michelin star quality for a fantastic value. Went for lunch on a Saturday and had the entree+Plat for 23€ which was honestly the best meal I have ever had at a restaurant for this price point. 100% recommend!!!

The menu for lunch was so good! Although it’s full house, the speed of serving is fast and good service.

I recently had lunch at this restaurant, and it was not a good experience. The food and service were both very disappointing, especially for a "tasting menu". The problems started early. We were given a very small amount of wine, and the bread came with no butter or oil. Olives were served, but then, without asking, they were taken away before we even got to finish them. The food itself was not good. The starter tasted like mushy cookies, which was strange and not tasty. The fish was bland, and the vegetables that came with it were not seasoned or prepared well. The duck dish was also poor. The duck had no seasoning, the cube of rice was dry and had no salt, and the acidic vegetables on the side didn’t match the rest of the dish. There was also a random piece of fried cheese on the plate that didn’t make sense. There was no sauce to bring the dish together, making everything feel like a mix of random ingredients. The service was another big issue. The waiter wore low-rise jeans with the bottom buttons of his shirt open, and we could clearly see his 'healthy stomach' - this is not something I want to see, especially not while eating. The waitress explained the dishes very quickly in French, which makes sense because it is a restaurant in France. But I heard her speaking English to other customers, and she knew I didn’t speak French, so I don’t understand why she didn’t bother explaining the dishes in English to us. She was in such a hurry that she didn’t give us a chance to ask any questions. Also, not once did anyone ask if I wanted more wine or if they could take my empty glass away. Dessert was the final letdown. It was just chocolate on top of more chocolate, and it was far too sweet with no balance in flavour. It just made me nauseous. The lunch took two hours for just four courses, which would be fine if the food and service were great, but they weren’t. Overall, this "tasting menu" was a total waste of money. The food was badly made, and the service was poor. I would rather burn my money, than eat here again.

Wonderful New Year’s Eve dinner!

Great food, wine and very friendly service team, also allowed us to bring our dog - merci! Highly recommend.

Highly recommend! High quality and just delightful food, with fresh seasonal ingredients and beautifully presented. We tried the lunch set for €21 and loved absolutely everything but especially the seafood dishes. Def a must on the list when visiting Saint Jean de Luz!

Wonderful experience. Truly great food and great services from booking to the end. I made a day trip to come here from San Sebastian during my holiday, which was really worthy, Thank you, Zoko Moko. You made my trip to Saint-Jean-de-Luz very special.

Yum! It's in the Michelin guide so expect high quality without the high price. Like most European restaurants you could eat your meal here and take a day. Their price fix menu is crazy good deal. If you're dining here for lunch arrive early to get the best spot outside. The fish is excellent here...the beef was a little over cooked.

Truly outstanding! A wonderful, inspirational restaurant with creative food showcasing the absolute best of the beautiful Basque region. Delicate, pretty presentation, dishes cooked and finished to perfection, all accompanied by an outstanding wine list featuring the best of the region as well as la France, and importantly, excellent, attentive service. We simply went in, sat down, and asked for the chef's choice... a good move!