Bar Brasserie de L'Hyppocampe

Oh dear ... our first visit was fine, any shortcomings in pricing and service overlooked cos of sunshine and view. We were aware that things were a bit difficult ... staff shortages etc. Had really nice salads just the ticket. We went back for...drinks, overpriced but ... Then (we thought they needed support went back for dinner oh dear, oh dear Mussels were a disaster. Should have checked reviews ...

We ordered a draft beer but it was finished We asked toothpick but They don't have it! Quality of food not so bad but not very good. Wine list very short and quite expensive. It's up to you!!

We had nice, friendly service. I had mussels which were ok, but the accompanying fries/chips were terrible. The bread served with the meal was a disgrace to France! The pasta was overcooked and a terrible sauce. Often, even cheap food is good in France; this...wasn't cheap, nor good. Explore other places along the beach if you want to enjoy the coastal weather.

Shocking experience.... Sorbet de fraise marked as sorbet was in fact ice cream which is a problem for my year-old who is lactose intolerant. She had eaten half of it before I noticed so I went quickly to ask the waiter who sent me...to the manager . I am fluent in French and explained the problem . He insisted that there is no such thing as strawberry icecream it is always sorbet . This is not true of course I explained this and the discussion continued . We got the tub out and it said creme glacier (icecream) and listed milk amongst ingredients but he insisted that his literature from the company told him it was sorbet he even looked it up but then could not find the reference . Then he told me that I should take care if she has allergies ! Thankfully is not a true allergy or we could have been in real trouble . Toilets were disgusting also with diluted soap (practically water). I have reported him to the local food hygiene and safety authorities hopefully they will respond . It is rare to come across such stubborn ignorance .

Bag galettes .moules low-end frozen.. frozen quilts served for st jacque shells.. for 12 euros, fries handle , chicken pieces returned in a pan 8 euros. all decorated with a desire to vomit 2 hours later. Just sell lemonades.