Biarritz is influenced by (at least) three different cultures, French, Basque and Spanish. The good news for visitors is that this is also reflected in the cuisine on offer at restaurants in Biarritz. So on top of beach food and restaurants offering world food from Japan, China and Italy there are places offering the best in French cuisine, tapas and other Spanish specialities, plus Basque cooking too.

As you’d expect there are places to eat which have great views situated just behind the main Quai de la Grande Plage on the seafront. This is certainly a good place to start to look for places to eat. But don’t restrict yourself to the seafront. Some of the best restaurants in Biarritz are to be found scattered throughout the town. Try, for example, rue du Port Vieux, rue Gardères, avenue Édouard VII (yes, that Edward!), the part of avenue de la Marne nearest the seafront and the rue des Halles.

Here is French Atlantic’s list of favourite restaurants in Biarritz. But remember, that this is just a small selection of places that we know have a good reputation. There are lots of others.

Restaurants in Biarritz

Crampotte 30
Port des Pecheurs, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 35 46 91 22

A lively little tapas bar in the fishing harbour where you can enjoy bocadillos and Basque cider. Featured by the local tourist authority for its views and ‘authentic identity’. Modest prices: around €12

Txango
5 Avenue de la gare, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: + 33 5 59 51 24 98

Lunch menu around €16, dinner menu €32. Contemporary French cuisine in small and friendly restaurant.

Beach Garden
31 Boulevard du General de Gaulle, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 59 47 24 62

Good place for light, healthy snack and sandwich lunches including vegetarian food. Not much seating but you can always take the food elsewhere. Around €12.

Puig et Daro
Rue Gambetta, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 59 23 30 45

A popular tapas bar and restaurant that also has some surprises … such as environmentally-friendly caviar to buy to take away! Please note they don’t take reservations …

Tikia
1 Place Ste Eugenie 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 59 24 71 66

Good location not far from the sea, highly rated for inventive modern French cuisine. Small, so reservations advised.

Pizzeria de l’Ocean
3 Esplanade du Port Vieux, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 59 26 04 02
Despite the name also does other dishes including mussels and chips. Very popular and great location.

Milwaukee Cafe
2 rue du Helder, 64200 Biarritz
Tel: +33 5 59 54 17 04

American restaurant (burgers for example) and coffee shop (great cakes). €3 to €16. Good for breakfast too!

El Callejon
15 pl Georges Clemenceau, 64200 Biarritz, France
Tel: +33 5 59 24 99 15

Basque and Spanish food with real Spanish ambiance. A place to make a night of it…
Menus from €29 to €60.

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