Buvette du Port - St-Blaise

This is one of our most 'tried and tested ' regularly frequented restaurants in Neuchâtel and in my view offers one if the best value menus, in an informal setting with its fabulous lakeside situation and view of the lake and Neuchatel. I was most recently there with work colleagues and friends for a relaxed informal meal on a warm balmy summer 's evening; four of us had pizzas and one had the hamburger and as always the thin crust pizzas were tasty and excellent. We 're back again as a family in a few weeks for an annual tradition of going with friends to La Buvette on the last Sunday evening of the school holiday and before the kids start another school year!

This is a very nice place for a drink or simple but tasty meal on the terrace by the lake. It 's closed during the Winter months. They have daily specials, which I haven 't tried yet, but which seem very popular as the place is usually full at meal times. We usually come with our grand children for pizza, burgers and fries or sandwiches in the afternoon. The Buvette serves nice beers, including BfM (Biere des Franches Montagnes , an excellent artisan beer which comes in several varieties, my favourite being the 'Blanche ' (white beer . The setting is very nice and convenient for families with children, with a terrace by the lake side, adjacent to a children 's playground. Be aware that the place is very popular with visiting boat owners and locals alike and is usually booked up for lunch and evening meals (from 7 p.m. on a nice day, so booking is essential if you are planning to have a meal there. The staff are particularly friendly and attentive, and children are really welcome. Highly recommended for a snack and a beer or a coffee in the sun.

If you have kids, you'll love this place in summer! Facing a big playground, the Buvette is located in the harbour of St-Blaise. Lovely spot, friendly staff, great food.

Had a “chanterelles” and smoked ham pizza. The chanterelles mushrooms were so tiny and few, it was a let down. The deep fried seafood platter wasn’t anything special either. Even the beer from the tap was so so... you come here for the view and children playground in the Summer.

Good food, friendly staff and great surroundings, especially in the summer. Water sport activities nearby and beach.