We always try to sail to France on the Pont Aven, as Le Flora restaurant, perched aft at the top of the ship, is so elegant and relaxing. We ate off the buffet menu, so for starters we could choose from an enormous range of salads, meats, fish, langoustines, prawns, crab, rice, taboule, humus which makes choosing very hard. It's also hard to avoid over doing the starters and thus ruining one's appetite. We did though manage the mains, duck and lamb, generous portions and both excellent. We then had just enough room for a selection of cheeses. We drank a half bottle of Muscadet, a bottle of Crozes Hermitage, and bottled water. Ninety euros all in great value for a super meal in such wonderful...
As the restaurant on board the Pont Aven ferry on a sailing that took in 3 meal times, we were a little scepical about the restaurant at first. After all, passengers are pretty much a captive audience, although, of course, there are other restaurants on board. Our scepticism was misplaced however everything about this restaurant was excellent. Superb food, efficient service from exceptionally hard working waiting staff and elegant decor all contributed to a delightful evening. The meal came to less that we expected too certainly less than one would expect to pay for similar quality in either Spain or Britain. Bravo, Le Flora!
This is the second time I have eaten in this restaurant and I have to say its fab. This time we booked on the gourmet break. On the whole I do not like buffets but this one stands head a shoulders above any I have been to. The starters section has a great selection of seafood, salads, charcuterie, its so good you just want to keep eating it. The main course is served and if you choose well is very nice. There is a huge range of lovely desserts and a good selection of cheese. Good wine list and friendly service but a bit slow, cannot wait to return.
We are great fans of Brittany Ferries but we especially like the fine dining with waiter service on board the ferry Pont Aven. This trip was no exception I always go for just the starters and desserts, no main course. This means you can feast on a large plate of sea food and then enjoy a lovely cheese board and really tasty desserts all for £18.50. You can go back for a top up if you so desire. The wine list is excellent also and with the current euro status its even better value. I had a half bottle of a 2009 claret for £10.90.
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If you are taking the ferry to Santander it's worth juggling your dates just to make sure you are on the Pont Aven to experience this restaurant An excellent buffet of the best seafood pate cheese and desserts at a reasonable price and an excellent wine list with some fine wines at fair prices Hot tip : Pay in sterling as Brittany Ferries have not adjusted their exchange rate post Brexit This also means serious bargains in the tax free shop
When travelling to France we invariably now choose to go with Britany Ferries. Part of what makes this a no brainer, is the opportunity to dine in La Flora restaurant on the Pont- Aven . The service and the quality and huge array of food choices make this restaurant stand out. There is no sense of them thinking that because they have a captive audience, that they could relax their effort.
Having dinner at Le Flora will be a highlight of the Channel crossing. We went to the restaurant with kids, back from Ireland. Though it is not cheap, you will definitely experience typical French cuisine, with lots of choice, sea food, meat, salads, cheese like you've never tasted before, all sorts of cakes... as well as a very nice staff.
Always a nice start to a holiday to eat here. I have been lucky enough to get out of my car, up in the lift and pop us right alongside Le Flora. The buffet is far too tempting to eat too much so make sure you leave enough room for you main course and the desserts and cheeses. Very filling and very good.
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Wonderful food and Excellant service nice atmosphere I had smoked salmon starter although there was lots to choose from. .beef for main deseet and cheese and French wine of course wonderful for a dining experience on the ferry
Excellent choices for French sea fare! Would definitely recommend it to anyone for any reason! Would eat there again!
