Biarritz Restaurants

Biarritz is typical of a large French city in that it offers a vast selection of eating venues, reflecting the nations relationship with food. Visitors can head for pricey upmarket venues or delve into the back streets for cheaper, more traditionally French, establishments.

Local cuisine

The cuisine in Biarritz is similar to the cuisine thats considered typical of the southwest of France; however, it also includes some significant Basque influences, which are based on its relationship with the sea and locally produced ingredients. Bayonne ham is a popular local delicacy and is produced by a careful six-month drying process, the fundamentals of which date back hundreds of years. The meat is traditionally eaten alongside a good Iroulguy wine.

Meanwhile, local seafood dishes combine eel, cod, hake and squid among other ingredients to make some truly mouth watering creations. Veal stew with chilli and sweet peppers, foie gras and duck magret are also on the list of notable local dishes. Cojones are tasty however not for the squeamish, as they are actually stuffed bull testicles.

Restaurants

Youll find good restaurants all over the city with budget, mid-priced and exclusive establishments all available. The city has no specific restaurant area and dining venues can be found everywhere, but especially within close proximity of popular hotels.