Château de Locguénolé - Kervignac

This place is very upmarket and quite expensive. We went for my birthday with high hopes and expectations. The setitng and welcome was exemplary. We walked round the grounds which were lovely, then went to the restaurant. That is when things began to be disappointing....We had looked at the menu online which was good and interesting. The Michelin starred restaurant had a 7 course menu, a 2, 3 or 4 course menu and a la carte. We chose the 3 courses for €48. It all began with the wine our chosen bottle of rose was warm but in an ice bucket. It took 3 goes to get out of them that they had sold all the cooled wine that afternoon, so they were quite content to let us have warm wine. Eventually after insisting, we were brought some alternative wine from the same region which was fine. The meal 3 courses entree average, plat completely stunning the duck was to die for and wonderfully cooked, pudding average. Ambiance great setting, but the waiters were uncoordinated, flapped about each other and generally needed a leader. When it came to pay the bill they got the wine price wrong! After all that fuss!!! Would we go back? Maybe, but it was not quite the treat we hoped for.

We stayed at the Chateau Locguenole when we visited Carnac and Quiberon in Brittany. Seldom have we had such a wonderful hotel and restaurant experience. This is a Chateaux Relais property, therefore very expensive and very elegant. The service was, as expected, professional and...efficient. But to our great delight, the staff couldn 't have been friendlier and more welcoming. We were offered a choice among four reception rooms around the Chateau to have our pre-dinner drinks. We chose one with wood paneling, long French windows and doors, decorated with family portraits. We tried the 'cocktail du main ' which was champagne with cherry brandy. Too sweet for my taste, but my husband happily finished mine. The dining room was downstairs in what had been the Chateau 's kitchen. So it was full of French charm in a rustic way. We had a lovely table by the window, looking out over the lawns. It turned out we were the only ones dining. I don 't know if the superb service we received was due to that, but superb it was. Our young waiter was friendly and open to our conversational overtures (turns out his cousin has a restaurant in Montreal). Friendly but not intrusive. He practised his English and we practised our French. He was helpful with suggestions. When he brought my duck entree he told me it was cooked very rare, but the chef had instructed him to tell me that if I preferred it more well done, he would be pleased to comply. I deferred to the chef 's expertise, ate it rare and it was melt in the mouth tender. My husband had his usual steak, cooked perfectly to his medium rare specification and served hot. I don 't remember what the sides, appetizers, amuse bouches and desserts were, but I do remember they were fantastically good, as was the recommended wine. We took our time and spent several hours over dinner. Although we were the only clients, we were not rushed and never received the impression they were willing us to hurry and go so they could go home. Flawless cooking, presentation and service. Eat here if you ever get the chance. It is worth every penny.

Excellent food, utilizes the best of breton ingredients including the local seafoodHospitality from the staff and owner (Bruno) is always great.

Excellent Valentines meal, service surpassed all expectations. The quality of the food was sublime and highly recommended we can not wait to return.

We thought the fish was amongst the best we have ever eaten . Very imaginative and not too complex sauces. We also enjoyed the local wine and cheeses. The staff was excellent, attentive, but not hovering. The stone interior room is intimate with a warm ambience.