Bouche en Folie

Another great find in Saint-Malo, the Bouche en Folie is a restaurant that immediately charms anyone who enters with its interior, only to enchant them further with the excellent modern French cuisine served here. Seating is limited, so do make sure to book in advance.

• Address:

  14 Rue du Boyer, Saint-Malo

• Phone:

  +33 6 72 49 08 89

• Opening hours:

  Thu-Mon 12-2pm & 7-10pm

Buffalo Grill

Buffalo Grill is a restaurant chain specializing on open-fire grilled meat and fish. The menu features succulent cuts grilled to perfection. If the weather allows, you can enjoy your food out on the terrace. Open all year however off-season it is closed on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesdays.

• Web:

  www.buffalo-grill.fr

• Address:

  ZAC de la Ville Es Meniers, Pleurtuit

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 13 85

Castor Bellux

For an informal meal on a day out shopping, head for the Castor Bellux, an Italian eatery serving pizzas, pasta and other dishes from Italy. Service is known to be delightfully friendly, serving sizes are large, so it's no surprise the restaurant buzzes with diners nearly every night of the week.

• Web:

  www.castorbellux.com

• Address:

  5 Rue Winston Churchill, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 25 72

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm-2.30pm & 7pm-11pm

• Subway:

  Car or bus to Rue Winston Churchill

Côté Soleil Grill

The efficient and professional personnel at Le Côté Soleil Grill serves scrumptious grilled meat and seafood dishes to their guests, in an often busy but still very welcoming atmosphere. Set menus of different price ranges are available, as well as a daily changing "menu du jour".

• Address:

  2 Place de la République, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 00 01

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12-2pm & 7pm-9.30pm

La Gonelle

The fabled seafood restaurant is partially set on a cliff, with an airy terrace overlooking the bay. Oysters, clams, mussels, lobster, and, of course, catch-of-the-day fish are prepared in a variety of mouthwatering ways in the open kitchen - diners are welcome to take a peek.

• Web:

  www.lagonelle.com

• Address:

  Promenade Clair de Lune, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 40 47

• More info:

  Operates 15 Apr-30 Sept

La Passerelle Du Clair De Lune

Enter through the kitchen and indulge in some excellent fine dining only several minutes away from the center of Dinard. The reputable restaurant serves modern French cuisine with an emphasis on seafood (try the mussels and clams in beurre blanc sauce).

• Web:

  www.la-passerelle-restaurant.com

• Address:

  3 Avenue George V, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 96 37

• Opening hours:

  Thu-Mon 12-2pm & 8-9.30pm

• More info:

  Promenade Clair de Lune

Bar Le Skipper

Bar Le Skipper is a nautical-themed bar located in the centre of Dinard. The place is lively both day and night, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The bar is very popular with locals, and has a very laid-back, unpretentious vibe. Great for lunch.

• Address:

  8 Place de la République, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 84 99

• Subway:

  Car or bus to Place de la République

La Chaumière

The upscale night club offers complimentary shuttle bus service from multiple points in Dinard and Saint-Malo (consult their web page for schedules and pick-up points). Views from here are unbeatable, and the compact dance floor gets packed with elegant party-goers as the night progresses.

• Address:

  1 Pointe du Decolle, Saint-Lunaire

• Phone:

  +33 2 30 30 35 35

La Palm Night

The pleasant bar offers in- and outdoor seating on the airy terrace, regularly hosts live gigs and DJ sets, broadcasts major sporting events, and stays open till as late as 3.30am during the summer months.

• Address:

  6 Rue Yves Verney, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 84 34

La Suite Club

La Suite is a very popular local disco club, one of the few prominent venues on the Dinard nightlife scene. The club has a great vibe and good selection of drinks. One of its biggest perks is the free transfer service to and from Dinard and Saint-Malo. See their web page for themed party schedules.

• Address:

  2 Rue de la Ville Biais, La Richardais

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 46 46

Le 333 Cafe

The cafe offers seating on one of the finest scenic terraces in town, overlooking the bay below. For a snack, try the classic burger or the moules-frites (mussels with potato fries). In the evenings, good cocktails and drinks are served. Pricing is on the upper range.

• Web:

  www.hotelsbarriere.com

• Address:

  46 Avenue George V, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 88 26 26

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am-12am

• More info:

  Le Grand Hôtel

Le Casino Barrière

Much of the nightlife excitement in Dinard revolves around the Casino Barrière, a venue that tends to get especially busy during high season (from roughly May to late October). There are a couple of bars and a restaurant on-site, and the usual casino suspects: roulette, card games, and slot machines.

• Web:

  www.casinosbarriere.com/en/dinard.html

• Address:

  4 Boulevard Du Président-Wilson, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 30 30

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 11am–2am, Fri–Sat 11am–3am

Balthazar – le Bar à Chocolat

If you like chocolate, you have come to the right place. Their speciality is hot chocolate made with cacao beans from South America and Africa. The cafe is known for its quirky chocolate creations, such as funny little figurines and even chocolate lipstick. Offers several flavours of ice cream.

• Web:

  www.balthazar-chocolat.fr

• Address:

  32 Rue Levavasseur, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 90 10 28 14

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 10am–12.30pm, 3–7pm

Bergamote

Bergamote is located in St. Malo, a town in very close proximity to Dinard. This tea room and crêperie also serves salads and other lighter snacks for lunch, together with delicious pastries and cakes. Appealing presentation is at the forefront here - desserts look exceptionally stunning.

• Address:

  3 Place Jean de Chatillon, Saint Malo

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 40 28 14

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–6pm

Crêperie Côté Mer

Côté Mer is an attractive crêperie within easy reach of both the shops and beach, great for informal dining. The galettes are traditionally prepared and cooked on demand. There is an extensive selection of sweet and savoury crepes, as well as a couple grill varieties.

• Web:

  www.creperie-cote-mer.com

• Address:

  29 Boulevard Wilson, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 16 80 30

Crêperie Du Roy

This is a crêperie with a true traditional French atmosphere. They offer a good choice of flavoursome crepes and galettes that come with a side salad. This one is a longstanding local establishment, with fast, attentive service and honest portions.

• Address:

  9 Boulevard Féart, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 10 57

L'amirauté

A crêperie with a view, L'amirauté is located in Saint-Lunaire, to the west of Dinard. Seating is available on the sun terrace overlooking the bay, with full sea view. On the menu, you will find pancakes, desserts, various seafood dishes, salads, and drinks.

• Address:

  1 Boulevard du Décolle, Saint-Lunaire

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 33 38

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10pm

Le Cafe Rouge

Le Cafe Rouge isn't just another hotel restaurant, as it may seem at first glance - the establishment serves excellent seafood, and is one of the good choices for lunch in the area. The "plat du jour" (dish of the day) is often a great choice, but a la carte dining is available as well.

• Address:

  3 Boulevard Feart, Dinard

• Phone:

  +33 2 99 46 70 52