Deauville’s restaurants are numerous. The ideal location of this elegant Normandy seaside resort attracts visitors all year round. So we’ve gone out of our way to seek out the good and the beautiful, and in this article we’ve shared what we think are the best places to eat in Deauville.
Our selection criteria were: fresh produce, the chef’s assertive personality and an atmosphere conducive to a fine culinary experience.
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Best starred and gourmet restaurants in Deauville
1. Restaurant L’Essentiel
Located in the center of Deauville, just a few steps from the port, Restaurant L’Essentiel hides its luminous glass roof behind a leafy terrace. We enjoyed tasting the refined recipes meticulously concocted by Frenchman Charles Thuillant and Korean Mi-Ra. The 2 chefs delightfully combine local Normandy produce with Asian influences.
Fresh, local produce is rigorously selected, and the combinations carefully crafted. L’Essentiel, certainly one of Deauville’s finest addresses, is a true masterpiece.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown, port
- Type: gastronomic, fusion, 1 star
- Capacity: 75 place settings
- Price range: menu from €45
- Specialty of Normandy: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations here
2. Restaurant Maximin Hellio
In one of the discreet star-shaped streets leading off from Place Morny, we found chef Maximin Hellio‘s Michelin-starred restaurant. Tables are nestled in padded alcoves designed like train compartments. They take visitors on a journey through the flavours of Normandy, between beaches and pastures.
The cuisine here plays with the flavours of local produce and the lines and colors of the region. It is intended as a delicate and sensitive tribute to the producers. Don’t forget to book if you want to come on board, as the table is very popular.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: gastronomic, 1 star
- Capacity: 40 place settings
- Price range: menu from €45
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations here
3. Restaurant La Belle Époque
Restaurant La Belle Époque is the gastronomic meeting place of theHôtel Le Normandy. We loved the elegant dining room with its magnificent mosaic floors and light-filled veranda, in the hotel’s legendary Anglo-Norman setting.
La Belle Époque is considered one of Deauville’s finest restaurants. Chef Christophe Bezannier offers a traditional cuisine featuring local Normandy produce. The menu is as if concentrated, reduced to the essential: the product.
To cut a long story short, you’ll find tasty, creative cuisine in a hushed, discreetly luxurious atmosphere, all with a hint of Normandy. The names of the Normandy villages scattered across the map bear witness to this: Pré d’Auge, Yvetot, Isigny…
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: above Deauville beach
- Type: gourmet restaurant
- Capacity: 120 place settings
- Price range: around €90 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations here
WHERE TO STAY IN Deauville
Option 1: downtown
For easy access to the beach, beautiful downtown and restaurants… We recommend..:
- Hotel Villa Augeval with its charming manor houses – see prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Le Patio for good value – see prices, photos and availability
- And for luxury, Hôtel Le Normandy is a must – see prices, photos and availability
Option 2: in the countryside
Less than 15 minutes from Deauville, you can enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by greenery. We recommend..:
- Hotel Les Manoirs de Tourgeville – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville – prices, pictures and availability
Option 2: Trouville
On the other side of the harbor is the twin town of Trouville, also with beautiful villas but a more relaxed atmosphere. We recommend..:
- Hotel Le Flaubert, les pieds dans le sable – see prices, pictures and availability
Deauville’s best brasseries
4. Brasserie Marion
Still around Place Morny, in the heart of Deauville, we love the warm, modern decor of Brasserie Marion, named after the lady of the house. Traditional brasserie cuisine with a twist, using fresh seasonal produce.
Special mention for thelush, landscaped terrace, open all year round as it is covered in winter. It’s a real asset for making the most of the friendly atmosphere.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: brewery
- Capacity: 200 covers including 60 on the terrace
- Price range: around €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 81 13 74
5. Brasserie Le Drakkar
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An iconic address in Deauville, Brasserie Le Drakkar ‘s decor reflects the town’s equestrian identity. Above the leather banquettes, paintings and equestrian engravings set the tone. It’s chic and warm, with a touch of England about it. We love it.
When it comes to cuisine, at Le Drakkar you’ll find all that’s authentic and delicious about the traditional brasserie, in a version where elegance rhymes with quality. Here, the mayo eggs are with caviar, the pasta with blue lobster, and the baba with calva. All set against a white tablecloth. Brasserie oblige!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown, casino
- Type: brewery
- Capacity: 90 place settings
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations here
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- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Best bistronomic restaurants in Deauville
6. Restaurant Fanfaron
Right next to the market, behind the fish market, we really enjoyed the bistro-style cuisine at Restaurant Fanfaron. It’s simple, generous, and showcases fresh, local Normandy produce. The decor is sober and bright, the atmosphere friendly.
The address is popular and the clientele happy. Many of our customers come here to enjoy our “à l’ardoise” suggestions, either on the terrace or in our wood-panelled dining room. Reservations are recommended.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown, market.
- Type: bistro
- Capacity: 110 covers, 45 on terrace
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations here
7. Restaurant L’Étoile des Mers
L’Étoile des Mers is THE fish restaurant in Deauville. A fishmonger before we opened this tasting room, we particularly appreciated the exceptional freshness of the seafood. Everything happens between the table and the stall, just as chef Olivier Leclerc wanted.
The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, appreciated by tourists and locals alike. The service is efficient and attentive. The menu varies according to availability. So many qualities that invite you to come and savour the maritime flavours of Normandy.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: fish, bistronomic
- Capacity: approx. 40 place settings
- Price range: prices vary according to market costs
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 14 63 10 18
Best restaurants with sea view in Deauville
8. Restaurant L’Étage
Just a stone’s throw from the Casino de Deauville, Restaurant L’Étage delighted us with its panoramic view of the sea and the famous Les Planches de Deauville. Located on the 5th floor of the Novotel, it’s the perfect romantic spot to share a dinner in the warm colors of the setting sun.
The cuisine is bistronomic. You’ll find French specialties like steak tartare and foie gras, as well as influences from elsewhere, such as poke bowls and Indian-style curry and tandoori recipes. All made with quality local produce. In keeping with the Normandy tradition, the house also offers a “trou normand”.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Deauville marinas
- Type: bistronomic
- Capacity: 80 place settings approx.
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations here
9. Mamma Mia Restaurant
With its terrace overlooking the Deauville-Trouville marina, Mamma Mia isn’t just a pizzeria, even if the pizzas are delicious. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, it was above all the Mediterranean dishes that won us over.
The house specialties favor fresh, seasonal products, especially those from the sea, with a wide selection of seafood. In our opinion, this address is a sure bet in Deauville, for a good moment of tasting by the water.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: marina
- Type: Mediterranean
- Capacity: approx. 120 place settings
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 88 32 52
10. Restaurant La Péniche
The establishment is housed on a real barge moored in one of Deauville’s marinas. We loved its exceptional location among the yachts. It offers a breathtaking view of the marina, the beach and the casino’s illuminations.
The dark wood decor is modern, simple, chic and hushed. While the cuisine focuses on seafood products, it also offers fine meats and vegetarian options.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Deauville marinas
- Type: traditional
- Capacity: 80 place settings approx.
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 98 52 75
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Best restaurants for a quick and healthy family lunch in Deauville
11. Restaurant Le Square
Right in the center of Deauville, near the racecourse, Le Square is both a dining bar and a tea room, offering simple, healthy and creative cuisine withAsian influences. It’s good, fresh, local, original and homemade. We loved this friendly, easygoing address where you can come for breakfast or dinner.
The refined, modern cuisine is suitable for all, young and old, omnivores and vegetarians alike. On the courtyard side, a luminous glass roof extends into a cool, quiet terrace. Don’t miss the “pain cube”, a square-shaped croissant/chocolate bread to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown, racetrack
- Type: fusion
- Capacity: approx. 60 place settings
- Price range: around €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 87 99 20
12. Chez Nany restaurant
The frontage announces the color: the creperie Chez Nany is a responsible creperie. It offers fresh, local produce, often organic, to delight taste buds and the planet. The setting is modern and welcoming, and the selection of crêpes and galettes well-stocked.
We particularly liked the concept of daily special s on the slate, applied to the crêpes, for even greater freshness.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: pancake house
- Capacity: 25+ place settings
- Price range: around €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- No reservation
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Best ice cream parlours and tea rooms in Deauville
13. Glacier Gérard Taurin
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If, like us, you’re an ice-cream lover, you can’t miss this Deauville address, run by Gérard Taurin. He devoted 42 years of his life to them, and was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France and World Champion Glacier.
Our artisanal ice creams are exceptional, with natural, authentic flavors. Their quality is based on an uncompromising choice of raw materials, in particular the milk, which comes from an organic farm in the nearby Perche region.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: glacier
- Capacity: takeaway
- Price range: 1 ball €4.20
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
14. Glacier Maison Florin
For 100% “made in Normandy” artisanal ice creams, we recommend a detour to the Maison Florin boutique. Here, we favor short circuits and local, natural products. We also cultivate the demand for quality and flavors. There’s even talk of Haute Glacerie.
The ice creams are beautifully served with a spatula, in a cone or in a jar. We loved this special feature, which makes the ice creams look like flowers, like roses whose petals exude the many fragrances on offer.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: glacier
- Capacity: takeaway
- Price range: 1 ball approx. 4€ depending on size
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
15. Salon de thé Dupont with tea
This is one of our favourite Deauville addresses! Located right in the center of town, on chic Place Morny, we love the boudoir-style decor, white moldings and celadon-green medallion chairs. You can eat here at any time between breakfast and afternoon tea.
But our favorite part of Dupont with a Tea is the madeleines. Enjoy with coffee, tea or hot chocolate. They come in 4 flavors: plain, raspberry, pistachio or chocolate. The pleasure is melting, in the shadow of Proust.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown
- Type: tea room
- Capacity: + 40 place settings
- Price range: around €10 for 2 madeleines with a hot drink.
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 88 20 79
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Best restaurant on Les Planches de Deauville
16. Ciro’s Restaurant
Opened in 1959, Ciro’s has become one of Deauville’s most famous restaurants, frequented by some of the world’s most famous film stars. It is located on the mythical Les Planches de Deauville, facing the flotsam and jetsam.
Ciro’s underwent a facelift during the winter of 2023, reopening in early summer 2024. At the time of writing, we were not aware of his new card. However, it has already been announced that this institution’s signature dishes, inspired by the finest seafood, will be on the menu.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Les Planches de Deauville
- Type: gastronomic
- Capacity: 85 place settings
- Price range: approx. €75 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations here
Best tables in Trouville
17. Chez Jules Restaurant
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Above the Quai de la Touques, near the Marché aux Poissons, Restaurant Chez Jules is a recently opened, warm and gourmet crêperie serving delicious Breton galettes. We really appreciated the fresh, regional, quality products and the very friendly welcome.
The restaurant’s menu also includes charcuterie and cheese boards to share, and a menu featuring the crepe of the day. Flour, cider and ice cream are allfrom Normandy.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: quai de la Touques
- Type: pancake house
- Capacity: 60 place settings
- Price range: €20 to €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservation + 33 2 31 88 75 81
18. Restaurant La Régence
We’re particularly fond of this iconic Trouville establishment. It was founded in 1853. Inside, some of the original decorative elements have been preserved, such as the magnificent woodwork and mirrors. The restaurant overlooks the quay, with a view of the boats.
The cuisine is Norman, traditional and refined, with an emphasis on seafood. The slate offers the latest arrivals. The dessert menu is classic, and the ice cream sundaes are local: Coupe Normande (apple and calvados sorbet) and Coupe Pays d’Auge (pear and pommeau sorbet).
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: quai de la Touques
- Type: traditional
- Capacity: 70 place settings
- Price range: menus at 45, 65 and 98€.
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 33 2 31 88 10 71
19. Restaurant Les Affiches
In a small alley overlooking the beach, we fell in love with Restaurant Les Affiches, a friendly wine bar on the seafront. The veranda ceiling is lined with posters of local events and places, adding to the relaxed, festive atmosphere.
French cuisine accompanies the wines, notably with charcuterie and cheese boards, or tapas to share with friends. You’ll also find a wide range of fish and seafood dishes. Dishes and wines are displayed on slates. It’s simple, excellent and very popular, especially in summer.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Trouville beach
- Type: wine bar, bistro
- Capacity: + 40 place settings
- Price range: around €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Specialty of Normandy: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone, recommended during the season, on + 33 2 31 98 31 94
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