La Coquerie - Sète

Small cosy restaurant with superb delicious seafood and service. Only one service at 20:00 hrs and a fixed menu at 65 euros, but worth every cent. Fresh local food prepared by the owner -Anne. Absolutely need a reservation. A top restaurant in Sete

This is the only Michelin one star restaurant in Sete, so it was not surprising that it was tough to get a table. There’s no menu. Everyone gets the same courses for €65. On arrival we were given a couple of nice nibbles. Very subtle and they had a nice after taste about 20 seconds after it goes down. Always a good sign. We were warned that everything would be fish, although I think the self taught chef does use meat judging from some TripAdvisor reviews. Next came a piece of raw hake circling an oyster. There was also an oyster shell with a nutty foam (or ‘cloud’ as Chef called it she really gets involved with her guests, always with a smile! . It was only as we got through most of the cloud that we realised there was some nice jelly at the bottom. The fish element had a very nice vinaigrette that had tiny pieces of onion and ham. Very clever. My wife reckons the big strength of this chef is these little touches and sauces, and I tend to agree. Next came the tuna, briefly seared and gorgeous. My wife said it’s the best piece she’s had for years and, again, I tend to agree. We can’t remember what came with it (the tuna dominated! although we do remember a parmesan ice cream with some crumb underneath. The third course was the rouget. My wife loves this fish and it was perfectly cooked. Fourth, and I assume the main dish, was the sea bream with the skin separated and cooked in something that made it nice and crispy. The fish came in a lovely broth and some very delicately prepared broad beans and peas. All very good. There was then cheese and a gorgeous desert – toasted brioche with caramel ice cream and poached peach. Really nice. I had a coffee for €5, probably not required. We had a kir to start and a bottle of local white for €31 (cheapest was €28 and so it came to €179 overall, less than £80 a head. Very reasonable for a meal of this quality. We've been in Sete for six weeks now and have had many good meals out, but this place is in a different league. Make sure you visit during your stay in Sete.

I felt welcome from the first moment I stepped in. Inventive, delicious dishes in a chic, relaxed atmosphere. Wine choices that stood out. View of the sea until after sunset when the dark blue water and sky slowly blend into each other. Reserve ahead of time, sit back, and enjoy!

A little gem located by the Cimetière Marin with a stunning view over the sea. An small intimate place with open kitchen. The food is innovative and delicious with a focus on local products. A good price for the quality, a great gastronomic experience.

Good setting, nice ambience, great tasting menu (no choices but caters for food allergies) locally sourced, well prepared presented, outstanding service. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening; comes highly recommend by us!