Honfleur, in the Seine estuary, is a tourist destination loved by foodies for its excellent cuisine. Resolutely facing the English Channel, the town is, nonetheless, firmly attached to Normandy soil and serves as a link between land and sea. A connection largely echoed on the menus of its welcoming restaurants.

Here, fishing hauls go hand in hand with the harvests from local farms and orchards. Everything you need to create magnificent fusions. Whether Michelin starred restaurants or those with a friendly atmosphere and simple food, the restaurants of Honfleur are sure to tantalise your taste buds. Discover the 10 must-visit restaurants in Honfleur.

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    SaQuaNa

    Friendly oriental flavours in an understated, chic and refined setting

    SaQuaNa
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    SaQuaNa, once a gourmet restaurant, now prefers to play the card of culinary simplicity and good company. The unmissable dishes of the house remain, although it's their revisited versions which now caress the taste buds.

    The chef counts on simple and instinctive cooking to delight you with the balance of the elegantly presented dishes, the array of sushi and maki and the wide range of sweet and frozen treats. You will receive a discreet and efficient welcome and excellent service throughout your tasting journey, midway between simplicity and sophistication, but always sprinkled with originality.

    Location: 22 place Hamelin, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Open Thursday–Sunday Lunch from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm Dinner from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 40 80

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    Le Bréard

    Refined gourmet dishes against a picturesque backdrop

    Le Bréard
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    • Luxury

    Le Bréard, nestled in a picturesque dwelling in the historic centre of Honfleur a stone's throw from Place Sainte-Catherine, is a charming gourmet restaurant with an interior garden that's as pleasant in winter as it is summer, and two small and understated rooms styled with a few Old Master paintings and sculptures. The passionate and creative chef trusts his instinct, his assertive personality and good quality produce to present you with a great range of flavours.

    Try revisited Norman specialities, always made with seasonal produce, and menus vary in accordance with the regional farmers' harvests. The oysters, cod cooked at a low temperature, Pays d’Auge duck and Baie de la Seine mackerel are usually the favourites.

    Location: 7 rue du Puits, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Lunch Tuesday and Friday–Sunday from 12 pm to 2 pm and dinner Friday–Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 53 40

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    L’Endroit

    Bistronomy in a laid back, original setting

    L’Endroit
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    • Unusual

    L'Endroit, with its audacious decoration, can be found hidden along a delightfully picturesque narrow street in Honfleur at the foot of the district of Saint-Léonard and just next to Vieux Bassin port. Beneath its air of industrial wasteland or docks distinguished by opulent aged leather armchairs, this generous, intimate space with a pleasant mezzanine will plunge you into a world like no other.

    The menu is updated influenced by the chef and the seasons. The cucumber tzatziki-type gazpacho sometimes precedes the coriander squid and octopus stir-fry which may be followed by a semicircle of white cheese and red berries. In short, this is a place off the beaten track that's not to be missed.

    Location: 3 rue P et Charles Bréard, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 12 pm to 2 pm and from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 88 08 43

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    Côté Resto

    Take a table on the terrace or try the fish and seafood platters

    Côté Resto
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    Côté Resto awaits in the heart of the historic centre in Honfleur in the famous square where Saint Catherine's Catholic Church sits. At this restaurant, boasting a friendly and charming atmosphere and an outdoor seating area, you can try delicious seafood platters made up of oysters, langoustines, crab, lobster and dog cockles.

    The menu ranges from foie gras terrines and salads to varied fruit tarts and soups, from grilled rib steaks to great scallops and noodles with vegetables. In short, regardless of whether you're looking for meat, fish or vegetarian cooking, you're sure to find something for you, especially as children's menus are also available.

    Location: 8 place Sainte-Catherine, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Open daily Lunch: from 12 pm to 2.30 pm Dinner: from 7 pm to 9.30 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 31 33

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    L’Écailleur

    Creative cooking with a wonderful view over Vieux Bassin port

    L’Écailleur
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    L'Écailleur immediately says colour. Perfectly located at the heart of the port and hidden behind a pretty frontage, you'll love this restaurant's ingenuity. Everything on the menu can be included on the fixed price menu, with some additional extras. That way, you can fill up on great food and manage your money at the same time.

    The marine pleasures include an excellent value fish curry, sea bream ceviche and cod in an olive oil sauce, while the delicious flavours of the guinea fowl with an accompaniment of quinoa and hummus with dates will caress your taste buds. If you want to finish on a sweet note, try the very fragrant apple, apricot and rosemary crumble.

    Location: 1 rue de la République, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Open Friday–Tuesday Lunch: from 12 pm to 2 pm Dinner: from 7 pm to 9 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 93 34

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    Chez D.D.

    A wine bar where snacking's good

    Chez D.D.
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    Chez D.D can be described by an endless list of positive adjectives: authentic, friendly, warm and welcoming.This easy going restaurant has become an expert in the art of entertaining. This wine bar naturally offers a large selection of nectars whose flavours pair wonderfully with the sweet and savoury specialities of the house, including cold meats, terrines, patés, cheesecake and chocolate mousse.

    The regulars know the best recipes at Chez D.D. by heart and never grow tired of the caustic wit of the owners which can even be seen in the meal names. A couple of the best are the "B.B. salad with carrots, ginger and Basque cheese to help you get into your bikini" and the "Nameless salad" with Thai-style rice, smoked salmon, grapefruit and guacamole.

    Location: 28 rue Cachin, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Open daily Lunch: from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm Dinner: from 5.30 pm to 11 pm Wednesday from 6 pm to 11 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 87 17 86

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    Le Bistrot à Crêpes

    Delicious savoury and sweet crepes in a warm and cosy atmosphere

    Le Bistrot à Crêpes
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    Le Bistrot à Crêpes sweet and savoury specialities, prepared with fresh and quality produce, are loved by all. Given the large choice of toppings and drinks to accompany them, you're guaranteed a delightful moment in good company and excellent value. The delicious cider pairs wonderfully with the generously filled galettes (savoury buckwheat crepes) and side salad.

    The fine selection of quality teas makes an ideal accompaniment to the gourmet desserts such as apple and caramel crepes. Melting raclette cheese, Savoie fondue and Burgundy fondue complete the variety of delights offered at Le Bistrot à Crêpes.

    Location: 4 quai des passagers, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Daily from 12 pm to 10.30 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 74 96

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    Le Bistrot des Artistes

    A gourmet spot for locals and tourists alike

    Le Bistrot des Artistes
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    Le Bistrot des Artistes is where home-style cooking reaches new heights. Quality produce is favoured in this restaurant which is just as full of tourists as it is locals and everything is homemade, even down to the bread. Enjoy the sometimes surprising decoration and beautiful view over the Vieux Bassin port.

    You'll find both meat and seafood featured on your plate, including skate in mustard sauce, Norman-style veal chop and chicken liver paté, among many others, all elegantly and generously plated. Le Bistrot des Artistes will definitely leave a lasting impression.

    Location: 30 place Pierre Berthelot, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Closed in January Low season: open Friday–Monday High season: open daily Around-the-clock service

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 89 95 90

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    L’Envie

    A passion for French cooking and service to cater to your every need

    • Couples
    • Food

    L'Envie is brought to life by tradition and passion and undoubtedly figures as one of the best restaurants in Honfleur. Share a moment together as carefully designed dishes and original creations, such as fillet of duckling, veal rib, rump steak, andouillette (French sausage) from Vire, œuf brioché (breaded egg) with foie gras, cod loin with chorizo cream and king prawns with angel hair pasta, arrive at your table.

    Soak up the rays of summer sunshine from the pretty terrace looking out onto Les Moulières fountain as you enjoy a delicious dinner before a pleasant after-dinner walk along the Vieux Bassin port and through the narrow streets of the historic centre.

    Location: 14 place de la Porte de Rouen, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Thursday–Tuesday Lunch: from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm Dinner: from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 14 63 13 64

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    Au P’tit Mareyeur

    A lovely Norman restaurant giving pride of place to seafood

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    Au P’tit Mareyeur is a delightful restaurant on Rue Haute welcomes guests into a warm and authentic environment and brings together the best of two worlds with fish and seafood on one hand and meat from the best farms in the region on the other. Whether you go for savoury or sweet, your meal will be presented with unusual elegance - a real feast for the eyes.

    Let yourself be won over by the whelks and prawns, Honfleur matelote (fish stew) complete with farmhouse cream, crispy chicken drenched in garlic cream or mackerel fillets in mustard. This lunchtime only menu is full of variety and unbeatable value for money.

    Location: 4 rue Haute, 14600 Honfleur, France

    Open: Thursday–Monday Closed in January Lunch: from 12 pm to 2 pm Dinner: from 7 pm to 10 pm

    Phone: +33 (0)2 31 98 84 23

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