2 Best Restaurants in St-Jean-de-Luz, The Basque Country, Gascony, and Hautes-Pyrenees

The catch of the day determines the offerings here. Plaster walls, benches, and long tables covered with red-and-white tablecloths give off a casual vibe, but the dishes are often excellent.

The name is Basque for "skiff" or "small boat," and you feel like you're in one here, with yachts and fishing vessels going about their business in the bay just a few yards away. The mixed seafood platter is legendary, and daily nonstop service from noon to midnight makes it a hard meal to miss.