Le Silex - Hauterive NE

This is an upscale restaurant at the northeast of the lake next to a marina. nearby there are limited parking spaces. there are two seats in the open; a more relaxed and the other somewhat more formal. the tablesets had printed the menu. they had to download the weeping list. we really don't like it! please bring back traditional menus. the service was fast on this busy Sunday evening; our waiter was ok but never asked if we were satisfied with our eating. four of our group ordered steaks; those who ordered medium rare, got medium, but were satisfied, but the two who ordered medium were well made, and noticed that eating the meat was akin to chew on a shoe soul. they decided not to complain to the waiter. the chicken with nuts and pineapple was excellent, like the Crème caramel mousse I think dessert is a must-try. excellent view of the lake and the mountains, especially at sunset.

We went lunching there on one of the hottest days of the year. However, sitting in the patio opening to the Lake Neuchatel was marvellous: boats entering and quitting the harbour, waves on the lake and remote mountains. Excellent food with freshwater fish and delicious...dessert. Fruity and light local red wine (pinot noir). Very friendly staff. We shall definitely return.

The place in front of the harbor is enchanting and particularly enjoyable in the hot season (some mosquitoes but very few). The menu is diverse and quite creative. Local specialties are the tartarre: you can have one specific or a mix and they always prove...a good choice but there is also a good range of pasta, veg and meat. Interesting list of wines and good service and advice.

Nice place to eat in front of the water. Kind of modern place with a large patio, the restaurant is quiet and propose good food with a nice presentation. Staff is friendly but during rush time, service is really really slow ...

Very nice carte with original meals proposed. The St-Jacques were delicious. And excellent desserts too. Just a side note, the starter proposed with watermelon is not a starter.