The Saint-Malo bay area boasts a large selection of bars and restaurants. Our favorites:
Le Cancalais: A stone throw away from the studio, this friendly neighbourhood café is a locals' favorite. Sun-drenched terrace with a view of the Solidor harbour | 1 Quai Solidor, 35400 Saint-Malo
Le Bar de l'Univers: This bar is one of the preferred spots of sailing boat enthusiasts of the Atlantic. Take a seat close to the counter inside the main building of the hotel | Place Chateaubriand, 35400 Saint-Malo
La Caravelle: This late-night cocktail bar is located at the end of Rochebonne embankment. At the highest tides, the waves crash against its windows | 95 Digue de Rochebonne, 35400 Saint-Malo
La crêperie du Port: A few meters away from the Tal Ar Mor studio. Laurent and his team offer authentic and addictive buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes. Exceptionally fine galettes, both soft and crispy around the edges and filled with the very best ingredients. Book in advance | 15 quai Sébastopol, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tél. +33 2 99 81 78 63
Le Vomb: A warm and relaxed Franco-Swedish bistro close to the studio. Come for a drink and let yourself be seduced by the menu prepared by Lars and his team | 3 Rue de la Cité, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tel. +33 2 99 82 47 81
Le Globe Trotter: Matthias and his team invite you to discover a cuisine from the four corners of the world. Casual | 9 Rue du Dick, 35400 Saint-Malo |Tel. +33 2 99 81 05 65
Bello mio: Superb italian cuisine. Very nice patio where you can eat al fresco | 3 Place du Poncel, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tél +33 2 99 19 57 26
Crêperie Grain noir: A nice crêperie in the walled city with local and organic products . Locally brewed cider | 16 Rue de la Herse, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tel. +33 2 23 17 56 79
Otonali: Our favorite address! Chef Yasu Hayashi offers popular Japanese cuisine based on Breton products according to the seasons. Dishes to share in a friendly atmosphere | | 53 Quai Duguay-Trouin, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tel. +33 2 99 88 69 88
Les Charmettes: Restaurant in Les Charmettes hotel. Simple dishes to enjoy on the terrace overlooking the dike and the Sillon beach| 64 Boulevard Hébert, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tel. +33 2 99 56 07 31
Fish And Chips: Delicious fish & chips to take away and enjoy on the beach of Rochebonne. Takeaway only. Order in advance by phone | 83 Boulevard de Rochebonne, 35400 Saint-Malo | Tel. +33 2 99 40 42 24
By sea taxi from Solidor slipway, you can get to Dinard in 10 minutes:
Le Printania: Printania hotel restaurant with an irresistible quaint charm, facing the sea. Typical Breton decor, service in regional costume. Local and traditional cuisine. Excellent fish and seafood | 5 Avenue George V, 35801 Dinard | Tel. +33 2 99 46 13 07
Le Pourquoi Pas: Gourmet restaurant in the Castelbrac hotel. Housed in a 19th century villa that became a research station of the National Museum of Natural History in 1934. A fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant | 17 Avenue George V, 35800 Dinard | Tel. +33 2 99 80 30 00
A little further, near Cancale, the Château Richeux will take you even further with its restautant Le Coquillage. Simply the most beautiful table on the Emerald Coast, awarded in 2019 with two Michelin stars | Le Buot, 35350 Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes | Tel. +33 2 99 89 64 76.