Where to eat in St Jean Pied de Port

[ADS]

Hi, we will be staying in st Jean d port in May - Any recommendations for places to eat? Thanks

 

[Bradypus]

I like Restaurant Oillarburu. Rue de l'Église. Good local food at a reasonable price.

 

[davejsy]

I can't remember the name, but it's on the main drag, the chef looked like Rasputin and the Iraty trout was too die for

 

[WalkinRon]

Over by the marché couvert, Le Chaudron, for excellent Basque style chops from their wood fired grill.

 

[Sminn]

We had a great lunch at Le Relais de la Nive down by the water which was great. Another option is to buy a baguette and grab some cheese from Crèmerie de Garazi which have an outstanding selection of cheeses.

 

[lt56ny]

I can't remember the name, but it's on the main drag, the chef looked like Rasputin and the Iraty trout was too die for
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Love trout. I even liked the trout that they serve in the muni in Roncesvalles haha. But the CF has become way too crowded so I doubt I will ever walk from SJPP again. But the great memories of SJPP and the CF will always be with me.

 

[daveg6777]

Over by the marché couvert, Le Chaudron, for excellent Basque style chops from their wood fired grill.

I agree completely. He prepares the lambchops in local style!

 

[ptoledo]

One spot I'd definitely recommend checking out is La Petite Table. They serve up some delicious French cuisine and have a great ambiance. Also, don't miss out on Chez Gaston for some amazing seafood dishes.

 

[ADS]

Thanks very much for some great suggestions! I’m now spoilt for choice!!

 

[mattythedog]

I like Restaurant Oillarburu. Rue de l'Église. Good local food at a reasonable price.

I second that. Traditional Basque food. Where Tom (Martin Sheen) met Joost. I eat there every time I stay overnight in St. Jean.

 

[Susan Maria]

I remember a crêperie on the main drag that was lovely. I want with an American pilgrim lady who'd never had French pancakes before and thought them an exotic treat.

 

[Tincatinker]

A great source of food in St Jean is the fridge in the municipal Albergue. At 8:00am, when everyone has left it’s quite nourishing to discover how many have forgotten their packed lunch in their enthusiasm to leave. For an evening meal, and a bit of a treat, Oillaburu suits

 

[mattythedog]

A great source of food in St Jean is the fridge in the municipal Albergue. At 8:00am, when everyone has left it’s quite nourishing to discover how many have forgotten their packed lunch in their enthusiasm to leave. For an evening meal, and a bit of a treat, Oillaburu suits

Love that idea, but presumably you (if a Pilgrim) have also been invited to leave by 0800. Maybe grab and go about 0759...and snag those half full bottles of vino and orujo!