To go out for a drink or have lunch...

The TIBIDABO : From spring onwards on the beach at Sainte Marguerite (2 mins by car or bike) :
Young and relaxed atmosphere, situated on the beach - lunch only - 3-4 dishes always freshly cooked - budget more than reasonable - open when the weather is nice, go in the evening for a glass of rosé.

For lunch or dinner at the beach

The Reef :
Very nice place to taste simple dishes in front of the ocean :
The Récif at Bonne Source (5 mins car or bike) : is sublime when the weather is nice and when the wind has dropped – midday and evening - Reservation strongly recommended - a little expensive but very nice !
Address : 112 Avenue de Bonne Source, 44380 Pornichet
Phone : 02 40 61 61 20

For lunch or dinner in the town

If the weather is capricious and you want to have lunch or dinner at a place a short 5min step away from the end of the coastal path and that will be able to prepare excellent Thai dishes for you, then go to Le Centre café at Saint Marc - reservation strongly recommended – midday and evening - 02.40.91.90.22 you cannot see the sea here but the food is excellent !
Rock concerts some Fridays !
http://cafe-concert-le-centre.fr

For something a little more chic at La Baule

La Baule brasserie, good welcoming and efficient service worthy of the biggest brasseries. Decorated with warm colours and has a lounge area. The furniture makes reference to the great designers. A very large terrace faces south. With Outdoor Oyster Bar (terrace) from the beginning of April.
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