Food Hall€€bacalanTue-Sat 08:00-23:00, Sun 08:00-17:00
Les Halles de Bacalan in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the polished food hall beside Cite du Vin with around twenty vendors covering oysters, charcuterie.
Signature: Arcachon oysters, Wine flights, Cannele de Bordeaux
Tip: Apero hour starts at 17:00 and tables are first-come; the oyster vendor at the back has the freshest Arcachons.
Spanish tapas€€saint-pierreMon-Sat 12:00-14:30, 19:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-14:30
Casa Gaia in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the leafy Mediterranean tapas spot near the Grosse Cloche, with organic Aquitaine produce, vegetarian-friendly small.
Signature: Vegetarian tapas, Mediterranean salads, Natural wines
Tip: Sit in the courtyard at lunch; the kitchen does a €18 tapas selection that pairs well with the orange wines.
French fine dining€€saint-pierreMon-Wed 19:00-22:30, Thu 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:30, 19:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30
Berthus in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is Chef Vincent's bistronomic dining room on Rue des Bahutiers, with a single €28 three-course formula at lunch and dinner.
Signature: Three-course seasonal menu, Pluma iberique, Tarte au chocolat noir
Tip: Book a week ahead for dinner; the lunch formula at €28 holds across both services and is the easiest reservation to get.
French Brasserie€€golden-triangleMon 07:00-21:00, Tue-Sat 07:00-23:00, Sun 07:00-21:00
Cafe des Quatre Soeurs in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the 1830s brasserie on Cours du 30 Juillet where Richard Wagner is said to have stayed.
Signature: Plateau de fruits de mer, Magret aux cepes, Cassoulet
Tip: The terrace looks straight at the Allees de Tourny; lunch service is slower than dinner but the kitchen is on form earlier in the day.
Japanese Ramen€€saint-pierreMon 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00, Tue 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00, Thu 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30, Fri 12:00-14:30, 18:30-22:30, Sat 12:00-14:30, 18:30-22:30, Sun 12:00-14:30, 18:30-22:30
Yoshi in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the no-frills ramen counter on Rue Pas Saint-Georges with a daily-changing shoyu broth, gyoza by the half-dozen.
Signature: Shoyu ramen, Miso ramen, Gyoza
Tip: Lunch lines start at 12:15; takeaway is faster than the indoor counter on weekdays.
French Brasserie€€golden-triangleMon-Thu 12:00-14:00, 19:30-22:30, Fri 12:00-14:00, 19:30-23:00, Sat 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:30-22:30
Le Comptoir Cuisine in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the all-day brasserie under the InterContinental's portico on Place de la Comedie, with a working.
Signature: Plateau de fruits de mer, Sole meuniere, Cote de boeuf
Tip: The portico terrace gives the best people-watching seat in the centre; service runs from 11:00-23:30 daily.