L'Oyster Bar - Arcachon

We visited the market early in our holiday, and at the stall I was generously offered an oyster to try; I had asked which were best and told the four seasons (seasonally available July-August). It was fabulous, the essence of the sea. I promised myself...a dozen so returned on my own (my wife and young kids rejected the offer to join me in this delicacy). I had a dozen, with white wine. I tried them alone, with lemon and with the shallot vinegar. All ways were good but my favourite was just a little lemon juice. They were delicious, and the market setting lovely. I will be back, hopefully maturing children will one day brave it and join me; I hold out no hope for my wife who will never know what she is missing.

We were walking around the indoor market came across this wonderful little place. Situated at one end of the market, we were lucky enough to find a place to sit. We ate wonderful fresh Arcachon oysters, whelks, prawns langoustines while watching life go...on throughout the market. A great way to spend an hour. All reasonably priced.

Pure proteinVery friendly serviceClearly a local haunt--everybody knows your name.

The No2 oysters were nicely cuppedMeaty oysters that have a slightly briney liquor.

We knew we wanted to eat here because of the queues of people always trying to get a table. The restaurant has a real bustle about it as it is located on the indoor market. We went early (11:45) so as not to be disappointed and ordered the plateau for two. We were served with oysters, bulots, prawns, smoked salmon and pâté as well as bread and a selection of mayonnaise. The smoked salmon was the best we have ever had but the whole meal was amazingly fresh and truly delicious. An absolute must for seafood lovers in Arcachon.