The gastronomic restaurant of St-Jean-de-Luz
The gastronomic restaurant of St-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is one of the most beautiful villages of the Basque coast. Its famous Rue Gambetta, with its traditional shops, as well as its spectacular bay, which runs from the Chapel of Saint-Barbe to the Socoa Fort, help to make this one of the favorite destinations of those visiting the Basque Country. In fact, the best restaurant of the city can be found in its bay: L’Océan, part of the Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa.
Magnificently designed by Patrick Ribes, L’Océan calls diners’ attention because of its grand dining room that is decorated with cabochon tiles, Venetian stucco pillars, sandblasted polished doors, and fuchsia, purple, and beige velvet chairs. This elegant interior space combines perfectly with the restaurant’s large terrace, which offers a complete panoramic view of the bay.
In terms of its cuisine, the restaurant’s concept is based on reconciling gourmet cooking with healthy food. ‘Menu du Marché,’ which offers fresh market products, ‘Menu de L’Océan,’ with gourmet dishes, ‘Detox Cuisine,’ organic gourmet cuisine, and ‘Dégustation & Creation Menus,’ for gastronomes, are this acclaimed restaurant’s four proposals; and here are some of their must-haves: Ostra Regal Oysters from Saint-Malo; Duck foie gras with onion, smoked eel, and caramelized apple with Port wine; Pigeon consommé; and Quercy lamb with wild mushrooms.
Its success lies in the restaurant’s top-notch products, obvious finesse in the preparation of those products, the food’s marked flavors, the kitchen’s remarkable consistency in terms of preparing dishes, and the attractive selection of the establishment’s wine list. We at BASQUE LUXURY are sure beyond a doubt that a visit to the Basque Country would not be complete without a visit to L’Océan.
L’Océan
Gran Hôtel Thalasso & Spa
43, Boulevard Thiers, Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Tel.: +33 559 263 536
