Discover the exquisite menu at Restaurant Les Flots in La Rochelle, where the freshest local seafood meets refined French culinary artistry.
At the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine on the stunning Charente-Maritime coast, Restaurant Les Flots offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients skillfully crafted by Chef Grégory Coutanceau. Its 2025 menu is a celebration of the sea’s bounty and the region’s finest flavors, perfectly paired with a welcoming ambiance and impeccable service.
Starters to awaken your palate
Begin your culinary journey with impeccably fresh oysters, such as the signature Assiette d’huîtres des producteurs featuring nine pieces of delicate Gillardeau and Papin oysters. For a taste of smoky richness, try Le foie gras marinated in aged cognac, adorned with Bellota ham shavings and a hazelnut condiment. The ceviche-style La dorade dazzles with butternut petals, lemongrass, and a tangy mustard pickle, while Le tartare combines Salers beef and oysters with sea flavors and crisp potato wafers. For something truly luxurious, savor the vintage Sturia caviar paired with flame-seared langoustines and a zesty charentaise royale.
Mains that showcase ocean and land
From the sea, delight in Le lieu jaune, delicately infused with bay leaf and served alongside smoked lardons, girolles mushrooms, and celery purée. The scallops are golden-seared and paired with a crunchy seed crumble and kombu-braised leeks, while La sole is expertly cooked meunière style with fine potato mille-feuille and sautéed mushrooms. The rascasse presents a truffle-infused gnocchi dish accented with clams and a shellfish jus emulsion. For meat lovers, Le ris de veau offers roasted sweetbreads with langoustines and earthy porcini purée, complemented by a langoustine bisque. The braised paleron beef is enriched with carrot textures and flavors of ginger and honey, finished with a glossy mirror sauce. Cheese aficionados will appreciate the thoughtfully curated cheese platter from the house affineur.
Desserts that enchant the senses
End your meal with exquisite desserts such as Le chocolat et l’orange, featuring 70% Guanaja chocolate creaminess paired with crunchy cocoa tuile and tangy kalamansi sorbet. L’agrume is a refreshing citrus medley with lemon cream, blood orange, dandelion bavarois, and grapefruit sorbet. La vanille delights with hazelnut biscuit, bergamot gel, vanilla praline, and caramelized puff pastry. For a warmly spiced finish, La poire et la noix combines spiced poached pear, nut nougatine, tonka cream, and zesty pear sorbet. The soufflé passion fruit offers a light, airy finale accented with coconut and white chocolate sauce infused with passion fruit rum.
Drinks and specials to complement your dining
Enhance your meal with a selection of fine wines and refreshing cocktails expertly curated to pair with the flavors of the region. Though Les Flots does not serve breakfast or brunch, its dinner and lunch offerings shine with dishes crafted to perfection. Seasonal specials and tasting menus invite you to explore the best of La Rochelle’s culinary heritage in a stylish, harbor-view setting with attentive, bilingual service.
- Starters : Assiette d’huîtres des producteurs, Le foie gras mariné, La dorade ceviche, Le tartare de Salers, Le haddock fumé, Caviar vintage & langoustines.
- Mains : Le lieu jaune aux girolles, Noix de coquilles Saint-Jacques, Sole meunière, Rascasse truffée, Ris de veau aux langoustines, Bœuf braisé, Plateau de fromages.
- Desserts : Chocolat et orange, L’agrume, Vanille, Poire et noix, Soufflé fruit de la passion.
