The story
Les Sardines à la Plage in Lancieux has operated as a neighborhood bistro since 2014. Owners Adélaïde and Grégory Perissel split their time between this venue and Les Deux Sardines in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer. Adélaïde now runs the open kitchen, directing prep and service from the center of the room. Their consistent quality earned a recent Le Fooding listing, which highlights the straightforward cooking style.
The building started as a lifeguard station on Saint-Sieu beach before becoming a dining room. Wooden tables line the terrace where diners watch the tide roll past. Large windows frame the water while the open kitchen lets guests hear the grill work. Natural light fills the space during summer months, making it easy to settle in for a leisurely meal.
Buckwheat blinis topped with pulled pork and tomme cheese anchor the Breton selections on the board. Cancale oysters arrive raw alongside grilled sardines dressed in a creamy feta sauce. The kitchen also plates a spiced chicken shawarma with preserved lemon and a Thai salad featuring marinated fish and peanuts. Red berry pavlova and homemade granola with watermelon provide sweet endings at this coastal bistro.
Recognition
