Sipping on the dock of the bay

Sitting in the evening sun, watching the boats come and go. Hard to beat the calm ambience at Hendaye's Cabane du Pecheur, perhaps our favourite local restaurant over the past 4 weeks.

Add in a nicely chilled glass of Jurancon Sec and some great fish dishes and you'll see what keeps us coming back for more. Good friendly service also helps.

Last night's starter on the slate was quite substantial and very tasty and cost €8.50

Starter: Serrano, Chorizo and saucisson

   

Thon Rouge

 There is always at least one special (a "suggestion du moment"). I thoroughly enjoyed my red tuna (above), served with green peppers and jus de viande. It was cooked to perfection, moist and juicy and with great veg. And much the same could be said about CL's cod (below), served also with peppers and petit pois. Each cost €19.00.

Chabillaud (fresh cod)

The dessert was a repeat: Le Cafe Gourmand, consisting of an expresso, Gateau Basque and macaron. Details here.

Watch out for the next treat, a terrific lunch at Bilbao's Michelin starred Nerua, situated in the famous Guggenheim Museum.