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About This Place

Welcome to Restaurant Le Rive Gauche, a delightful French culinary haven nestled in the heart of picturesque Doelan at 5 Quai de Kernabat, 29360 Clohars-Carnoët, France. With its stunning views overlooking the harbor, this charming restaurant offers patrons a unique dining experience marked by exceptional service and a beautifully curated menu.

The ambiance here is nothing short of enchanting. Imagine enjoying your meal on a scenic terrace while the tantalizing aroma of fresh, locally sourced ingredients wafts through the air. Many guests have remarked on the restaurant's beautiful setting, with one customer noting a "lovely family meal" enhanced by fresh, delicious food and stunning presentations. With a limited yet focused menu, each dish is crafted with care, ensuring a quality dining experience that celebrates French culinary traditions.

The menu delights with innovative offerings like the croustillant de chevre—roasted goat cheese paired with a mix of lettuce, honey, and bacon—and fresh local oysters that have earned high praise from visitors. Complementing these exquisite dishes is an ever-evolving selection of specials, like the lightly spiced monkfish served with seasonal vegetables. The standout local dessert, kouign amman, promises a sweet conclusion to a memorable meal.

Feedback from satisfied diners like Marita Keremezo highlights the attentive, fast service provided by the pleasant staff, creating an inviting atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. Enthusiastic reviews speak to the restaurant's ability to transform an overcast day into a delightful culinary adventure, making it well worth a visit when exploring the region.

Whether you're indulging in a hearty lunch or enjoying a romantic dinner, Restaurant Le Rive Gauche truly showcases the essence of French cuisine amidst a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. With friendly owners fully engaged in delivering an extraordinary experience, it stands as a hidden gem you're sure to cherish on your culinary journey through France. Don’t miss out on this exceptional eatery—call ahead at +33 2 98 71 56 50 and prepare for a delightful experience!

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Accessibility
  • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Serves dine-in
  • No delivery
  • No takeaway
Highlights
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
Popular for
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Offerings
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves organic dishes
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Dining options
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
Amenities
  • Has bar on site
  • Has toilet
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
Crowd
  • Family friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Planning
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Accepts cheques
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside

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What Guests Are Saying (673)

Had a lovely family meal. Beautiful setting. The menu is small but everything tasted exceptionally fresh, was beautify presented and delicious.

Excellent location in a picturesque spot, right on the water. Limited menu but excellent, with incredibly fast service and pleasant staff. Well worth it.

Very enjoyable, with good French service, an interesting panorama, quality cuisine. All bound by an overcast day. I will visit again asap ????????

A hidden gem of a restaurant. Delicious food, gorgeous location, and the owners are fabulous. I highly recommend! ETA: We returned for a second meal (with different friends) and found this place to be just as fabulous. It's our absolute favorite restaurant in the area.

Great restaurant in scenic Doelan Le Rive Gauche is located in the center of Doelan, overlooking the harbor. There is a nice dining room and a very scenic terrace across the street with a pleasant view of the harbor. The current owners bought the place 3 years ago. The food is quite good with fresh local products and some bold innovations (beet ice cream). There were 4 of us for lunch; we sat outside. The meal was excellent. After cocktails (the americano is good0, two of us ordered croustillant de chevre (goat cheese roasted with lettuce and honey and bacon), the other 2, local (Merrien) oysters served on the half shell. These were followed with the special of the day, cod or pollack filets served with a delicate sauce and vegetables and lightly spiced monkfish with rice and vegetables. We finished with kouign amman, a local pastry made with butter, more butter and sugar. We had a bottle of Riesling. The total check for 4 people came out to 210 Euros, reasonable in light of the quality of the meal and the location. Service was also good. The owner seems very engaged. The season has now started; they are open every day except Wednesday. We will go back.

A nice place at the border of the harbor with excellent food. I took a "choucroute de la mer" which was full of taste. The mix of the choucroute with the different fishes showed the hand of a chef who masters cooking. My partner dish could only confirm that impression. This kind of food makes me happy.

A wonderful surprise to find such a good restaurant in this lovely port. Great view of the ria.

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