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Located at 5 Quai Vauban in the coastal town of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, brasserie "LE DETOUR" offers a classic French dining experience rooted in regional flavors. The menu showcases a range of traditional dishes, from fresh seafood like oysters, Saint Jacques scallops, and moules frites Livarot to hearty options such as entrecôte and steak frites maison. Seasonal specialties, including plat du jour options like tacaud with crème fraîche d'Isigny, highlight local produce and culinary heritage. The brasserie's atmosphere reflects its seaside setting and charming small-town surroundings, providing a welcoming and relaxed environment. The dining experience is complemented by attentive service that balances professionalism with warmth. Desserts such as moelleux au chocolat, tarte façon tatin, and café gourmand complete the meal with refined simplicity. Brasserie "LE DETOUR" stands out as a notable local destination that embraces the flavors and traditions of Normandy, making it a natural stop for visitors exploring the region's coastal charm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
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- Breakfast
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- Dinner
- Dessert
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- Bar onsite
- Restroom
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Based on 1,013 reviewsBrasserie "LE DETOUR" consistently receives praise for its charming atmosphere and attentive service, creating a welcoming and personable dining experience. Located in the picturesque town of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, the restaurant is noted for its cozy setting that enhances the overall visit. Guests frequently highlight the quality of the seafood offerings, particularly fresh fish and oysters, as well as the well-executed desserts. The staff’s friendliness and helpfulness, including accommodating non-French speakers and engaging with younger visitors, stand out as a key strength. The combination of delicious dishes, thoughtful service, and a warm, inviting ambiance contribute to a strong positive impression among patrons, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking an authentic brasserie experience in the region.
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The name of the restaurant is rather fitting, right on the edge of beautiful and small town, that truly feels like one has taken a de tour, especially after driving through beautiful tiny streets where each side of the "road" is decorated by cute houses.The restaurant itself is rather lovely, the staff is friendly, personable, and welcoming, with service being on point, attentive but not overbearing which made the whole experience that much better.We went for the set menu, which for 26 gives three courses, very decently sized and filling enough to leave the place festively plump, yet not stuffed so you can go an explore the nearby cannon fodder towers which are part of the towns history.If you can, avoid having well done steak, else you would miss out on the exquisite flavours, tenderness and overall maginifique culinary wonder that I had this evening. The steak, as seen on the pictures, was truly and wonderfuly medium-rare and chef done a stellar job from start to finish, goats cheese salad for starter, steak for main with chips and salad (yes I like my greens) and top it off with delicious creme brule. My friends went for sea food options and oysters and we're raving about their dishes as well so overall, success with every dish.The restaurant is located next to the marina. This evening they accommodated variety of guests from family with a toddler, through two people tucked away in a corner, to small group of three friends and also a large group of people.Personally i found the place rather lovely, easy on the eye with great atmosphere, modern decor, outdoor seating are and positive vibe where one can truly enjoy their meal... Wholeheartedly recommended. This was a wonderful ending to our last evening in France, thank you.
Excellent meal of a beautiful fish and of course oysters. The staff does a great job and were very kind and helpful as I speak virtually no French. The creme brulee was an amazing finish to a wonderful meal!
Very good restaurant.We came by chance and frankly great! Super good dishes!Very nice staff The young waitress was very kind and even showed my grandchildren around the kitchen.! First time seeing this I really recommend this place
Excellent service
Loved it! Seafood was top! Reasonable prices also. Recommend it!
A very nice place for friends and family. The waiters are friendly, the dishes are tasty and the food quality is adequate for the price.
We had a great time thanks to very pleasant service and fresh products. The setting of the restaurant facing the port and with a very modern decoration allows you to have a pleasant time.
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