Les Flots Bleus - Gouville sur Mer

I possibly had overly high expectations of this restaurant , based on some of the previous reviews. The decor was bright and modern, but given this, and the lack of other patrons, there was a sterile atmosphere ( actually there were loads of people upstairs, but they chose to put us downstairs). We went for the 20 euro menu, and the food was ok, but not any better. They were clearly trying hard to impress, with good presentation, but the food fell down on substance. The starters we had included the mussel soup and type of cheese on toast. I had a white fish main course, but it wasn't a well balanced course, being served with a set of puréed vegetables - ie nothing with any texture to counterbalance the fish. The desserts were the high point, including some delicious creme brûlée.

Touring the beaches and coastline we came across this restaurant at the end of a road adjacent to the beach and extensive sand dunes. From the French only menu I selected hot oysters as a starter, a first, followed by a fillet of bass, all cooked perfectly. The "gourmand" I had as a sweet was the best I have ever eaten in France. A smattering of the French language would make life easier and due to its position and exclusivity I could see it being very busy in season. Well worth seeking out if you are in the area though and the long sandy beach and dune landscape will give you an opportunity to work up an appetite before or walk it off afterwards. Worth a visit, just have the phrase book handy...

We visited this restaurant on a lunchtime during the week. We had 4 adults and 2 children under 7. To star we ordered a plate of Oysters, they were so fresh and served with an amazing vinigarettem. I then ordered Moules Royale and this was fantastic, well presented and very tasty. My wife had the smoked salmon and this was of the same quality. We were able to have some of Normandy's fantastic Cider and the children had the hand made burger which also looked tasty. Whilst the deserts were straight forward I had the Calvados Ice Cream which was perfect to cool me down after running up and down the beech just opposite prior to dinner. I would go again and maybe try the evening menu. The staff were plesant however it was a bonus to have some French speaking people with us to decipher the menu!!

Right on the entry to the beach and the parking this is nice for lunch or dinner if you don't expect the world. Not much above the typical french supermarket fair but this means that the food is reasonable and fairly priced. Preferably go for the plat du jour or the lunch menu on weekdays. The english speaking waitress was the best part of our sunday lunch.

I went here out of season and on a Tuesday evening to celebrate husband's birthday. We were one of 3 tables occupied, and so the service was very good. Although they did not speak English, my husband's French was decent enough to communicate, and once he told them it was his birthday a French family on the other table wished him a happy birthday and toasted him, so very friendly all round. I chose smoked fish as a starter and it was smoked salmon and smoked sword fish on a bed of apple coleslaw and was delicious. Followed by a beef kebab which was cooked over a flame, nicely red inside and tasted delicious, with a mashed pumpkin side and saute potatoes. Followed by a camembert tartlet and finished off with creme brulee and rasperberries. All very good

I love having this Second Cup located in the same building where I work! Not only is the food delicious (try a warmed-up Ham & Cheddar Croissant -

I can't resist a tea and muffin in the morning Their chai tea lattes are excellent and always made to perfection.

Staff are always friendly and prompt in serviceThey make you feel truly welcome in their establishmentThe lattes are alright and the tea is lovely.