Le Grill du Lac - Soustons

We (a family of people) booked a table at this restaurant to celebrate our last evening of our holiday. We chose it specifically for its location at the lake and we were looking forward to a great lakeside view. At arrival we got a...table right in front of the kitchen. I had a view of the toilet entrance (and everything that went on there), smelled the kitchen smoke, heard the noise and yelling, and the nervous running around of the staff. This was not he environment I was anticipating to celebrate our last evening. We ordered the red wine, and having had a first taste, the bottle was plonked on the table and we were left to serve ourselves. Very classy waitress! Being served took forever. When we finally got our food my husbands dish was forgotten. We had to start with him looking at us eating. The excuses of the waitress could have been absolved if she had offered him something free. A glass of wine, anything. Finally we were able to order desert. It took forever for the deserts to be served. In the meantime I had the pleasure to watch a couple change their baby's diaper on a table where people had just eaten. The fish and the grilled steaks were good. The frites very average. The portions were very generous. However the exotic ice cream I orderdered especially for the red fruits was a disapointment. I mainly tasted apple and a milimiter size of kiwi that I only recognised because of its coulour. No exotic fruit to be found under the masses of whipped cream. The staff of this restaurant could use some training in stress management. And actually, it would be nice if they would offer tourists the same service as the locals. I, for one, will not go back. The food was ok but terrible service, especially towards tourists.

Was the best dinner by far on our holiday. Had the Roti Bar and it was delicious. The rice was subtly flavoured but really tasty. The waiter was very polite and friendly whilst the scenery was beautiful as we watched the sunset over the food, scenery and staff. Would recommend.

Food does not live up to its high placement on trip advisor. Plastic chairs and tablecloths are not welcoming.

We celebrated a birthday at the restaurant. The food was very good and the service impeccable, we were plus other customers in the restaurant yet they made everything look easy! Very attentive and helpful, the food was served effortlessly and timings were impeccable....We opted for a set menu of fish, which was excellent and fresh, accompanied by vegetables and sauce. Everything was delicious! Thank you very much!

We came here for lunch on a sunday. Luckily we had reserved the day before because the restaurant was full when we arrived, just one table was waiting for us. Initially the waiter needed some time to look after us, but then everything went fine....The grilled tiger prawns were cooked to perfection and the steak was also excellent. The choice of desserts was a bit limited but still ok. The dishes are prepared in the traditional way and there is not much to choose from the menu, but the quality is good, the service friendly and the setting just next to the lake makes it a good choice for a relaxed lunch. Prices for drinks are quite reasonable at for a glass of wine or an aperitive.