Rouge - Martillac

We are in love in this charming place and the restaurant. The food really impressed us. We took Duck foie gras terrine, wild boar, pig shoulder with polenta, onion soup and “Black forest” for the desert. Food was delicious! The service was fine! Great place...to remember and return some day!

Pleasant staff and attractive setting... but don't order the steak!!! I've never had a steak as tough as this. After giving it a couple of tries, I needed a screwdriver to remove the bits stuck in my teeth. The waitress acknowledge my complaint....and Invited me...to a free tea/coffee. Whoopee!!!

Knowing of our interest in art, friends we were staying with in Arcachon arranged a “vineyard and sculpture” tour of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte – rounding off with a delightful lunch in the associated bistro-style restaurant. As indicated by its name, it is located in...the former laundry which has been creatively designed to achieve an informal and welcoming environment. Between the four of us, some enjoyed the daily menu while some of us were tempted by dishes on the relatively short but outstanding full carte. Accompanied by a bottle of Les Hauts de Smith of course. Service, the menu and the cooking reflect all the high qualities one would expect from La Table’s associated fine hotel and starred restaurant.

We visited La Table du Lavoir after completing a wine tasting at the vineyard. It was an incredible meal and a cozy, French countryside atmosphere! Most of our family got the pre-set “meal of the day” and everyone was impressed. Prudence was our waitress, and...she was wonderful, kind, and funny! A great meal in a lovely setting!

The food and ambience here are simply excellent. It's a beautiful old place with lots of charm and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It's more than worth a visit, especially combined with a wine tasting or spa expetience.