Finistere has a great choice of restaurants to choose from. The website brittany tourism has some good listings, and here are some of the best local restaurants favoured by our guests. The list is by no way exhaustive (and I will try to keep adding to it) but it can hopefully point you in the right direction.
Cap Sizun Area
L’auberge, 24 rue Guezno, Audierne. Tel. 0298 70 59 58 Only open in the evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Phone ahead to book (speaks English).
This small restaurant down a back street in Audierne is a hidden gem.
Creperie An Teuzar – Audierne le quai a cote de l’hotel de ville Tel. 02 98 70 00 46
Restaurant L’Iroise – Audierne – 8 Quai Camille Pelletan Tél. : 02 98 70 15 80 www.restaurantliroise.com – Gastronomic
Restaurant L’Etrave – Cleden Cap Sizun www.etrave-roma.fr/fran/accueil.html – Lobster specialities in a tradistional setting on the cliffs of the north coast of Cap Sizun
Creperie du Cap – Plogoff Tel. 02 98 70 60 52 – Old fashioned creperie with very good crepes
Boulangerie Ty Forn – Audierne. Walking into this little bakery in Audierne will make you think you have just landed in planet gourmet.
Creperie Au Gouter Breton 36 rue jean jaures, Douarnenez Tel. 02 98 92 02 74 – A long time favourite but you need to get here early or book ahead.
Restaurant L’Insolite in Douarnenez. From the outside the ‘Hotel de France’ on the main street looks like the sort of outdated place from a bygone era, but step inside and be pleasantly surprised. The decor is a mix of modern bright colours mixed with beautiful old breton panels and modern pieces of art. The crisp white table cloths and friendly attentive service make it feel special, and the food is both tasty, creative and beautifully presented. The lunchtime menu is especially good value. www.lafrance-dz.com 4 rue jean jaures Douarnenez. Tel. 0298 92 00 02
Quimper Area
Ty Pin – Plogastel Saint Germain, Very good classic French food, and a favourite with guests to the gatehouse. In an old Manor house on the outskirts of Quimer there is always a very friendly welcome. Tel. 0298 940056
L’Auberge des Glazicks – Plomodiern – For a real gastronomic blow out. One of the best chefs in Brittany Tel. 0298 81 52 32
Cantine de Mer Tara Restaurant. Lesconil. www.cantinedemer.com – Seafood doesn’t get much fresher than this, and with it’s quayside location an authentic atmosphere to boot!
Bar Iode – Bar a huitres – Restaurant – The plat du Jour is the best value dinner of the moment. Halles St Francois – Quimper tel. 0298 740607
Hotel Restaurant – La Plage – Morgat www.laplage-morgat.com Beautiful sea views from the first floor restaurant and a suprisingly good menu du jour.