3 Best Restaurants in Blaye, Bordeaux and the Wine Country

Dine smack dab in Blaye's historic center in the 17th-century citadel's officer's mess hall, where a warm welcome and a pleasantly unpretentious setting await you. A tantalizing menu of French classic dishes made with whatever is fresh and in season includes favorites like housemade foie gras, copious salads, entrecôte de boeuf with crispy fries, and an ample wine list featuring the local favorites. Three-course prix-fixe menus at lunch and dinner, including wine, are some of the best deals in town.

A laid back atmosphere prevails in this tapas-bar-cum-art-gallery, where locals gather to share small dishes or more conventional fare—cheeseburgers, steaks, and enormous salads—over a bottle of Côtes de Bourg. Evening wine tastings feature local vitners and can be a lot of fun. The terrace is a great place to take advantage of Blaye's abundant sunshine.

This warm, intimate dining room is Blaye's answer to a gastronomic restaurant without the fuss and expense. Expect beautifully presented dishes, like suprême de pintade (a delectable slow-roasted chicken), smoked duck-breast salad with Osso-iraty cheese, beef carpaccio, or roasted salmon with baby vegetables all served with just the right local wine from an extensive list. Prices are almost too reasonable to be believed.