L’ernest’in - Saint-Jean-de-Monts

We enjoyed an outstanding meal here yesterday evening. It was a set menu with a choice of 3 starters, 5 main courses and 3 desserts or cheeses. The menu on a blackboard was all in French and the waiter was unable to translate the fineries of the dishes, but our fellow diners helped us out which led to a very convivial occasion. The house Sangria which was recommended as an aperitif was superb, containing rum and Cointreau as well as the red wine. That was served with a complimentary rillette with croutes. My starter was cream of endives, with smoked duck breast and Roquefort ice-cream, which was stunningly presented. The flavours and textures contrasted well with one another, making it a delicious dish. My husband ordered the poached egg with cream of cucumber and smoked salmon. That too was tasty, but the flavours so subtle that they did not make the same impact as mine. Our main courses were lamb shanks with garlic and pepper sauce, and pork fillet with chorizo sauce, both were cooked to perfection and served with a gorgeous selection of vegetables. The service was excellent, the ambiance great and the food top notch. Highly recommended!

Everything was fantastic. The service the food and the place itself. How lovely to find such great food at such a reasonable price.

Excellent service, food and price-quality. The server was always happy to help and seemed to have an education in hospitality. The food itself was great as well, large portions which were of high quality, with an open kitchen, so we could see them working. While the open kitchen also added to the charm of the restaurant itself, which was very tastefully decorated. Overall I would say that it's a hidden gem that we were lucky to discover during our final evening in Saint-Jean-de-Monts. Especially considering we hadn't made a reservation ahead of time. It was a fantastic ending to our vacation. If I had to give one thing that could have been better than it'd have to be that the dishes followed eachother up to quickly. But that'd honestly be the only thing I could think of. If we ever return to this city then we'll be sure to return. Greetings from Belgium!

Everything was fantastic. The service the food and the place itself. How lovely to find such great food at such a reasonable price.

Small intimate restaurant offering, in addition to the room, a garden away from the street. limited number of tables, dishes cooked with accuracy and a service available. Here are the ingredients of a tasty meal and a pleasant evening. Quietness to a constraint: anticipate booking. it will only be more tasty