Trouville-sur-Mer
Au Sablier

Au Sablier

16 Place Foch, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer, France

Jus • Café • Soupe • Français


"we had recommended au sablier, and the TripAdvisor reviews seemed very positiw, and we were not disappointed. we went twice, on Tuesday 23rd august 2022 and again on Saturday 27th august, which shows that we were happy after our first visit. the Tuesday evening was relatiw calm and we had no problem getting a table. Saturday was significantly more busy and therefore the employees were more busy with others, and although we probably had a table ok, we were glad that we had made a reservation. in the did, as the people would arrive more people on speckle to the available tables, and there was a little turnover of clientel from foot into the . the eating was excellent, and the entire facility was quite relaxed on Tuesday, with only a small staff team. we went for the 35€ fixed price 3 curs menu, and it wasn't until the end of the meal that we discovered the ~26€ fixed price menu that was only slightly from the more expensive menu in my review. we should have done this, and then we searched for this menu price in every restaurant we visited in the next days. note that on the weekend this cheapest fixed price menu does not seem to be available anywhere, nor was it available in au sablier on Saturday. from all restaurants we visited, this is one where we felt the most relaxed. it would be churlish not to give total appreciation, especially if compared to other places we ate. as mentioned above, we give a total excellent rating, with value for money wfm as very good. if we 'd discover the cheapest ~26€/head fixed price menu on Tuesday we gave 'd an excellent total wfm rating. we look forward to returning! merci!"

Le Pavillon Augustine

Le Pavillon Augustine

1, QUAI ALBERT 1ER, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer, France

Pizza • Mexicain • Asiatique • Fruits De Mer


"Well beware! Arrived on a quite wed evening. Showed to table outside (our choice) but still under cover - which was fine as forecast was rain and thunder.As a very minimum french speaker (got a d at gcse 22 yrs ago!) We were fortunate to have Google to hand. We had chosen food when the waiter came over realised we were British scowled at us in what looked like disgust and sent over a very nice young girl who translated that what my mum and dad wanted to order was raw beef. She slightly explained in much better English than my french that the 1st 2 meat dishes on the list were duck and lamb, we gathered they were with roast new potatoes from the menu which in a Michelin restaurant would have come with sub titles. So the order: 1 x large beers (not Heineken ) carafe of white wine, vodka and coke zero. 1 x duck dish 2 x lamb dish.What arrived..... beer, wine and coke. Dirty fork and steak knives.The waiter scowled again when I said the fork was dirty.The dishes that eventually came were literally meat, potatoes and sauces.The duck was ok very fattyThis however was miniscule to the amount of fat on the lamb... so disappointed 3 x erm conker size pieces of lamb with a bone attached (obviously rack of lamb) with loads and loads of fat attached. There was more blood attached to my lamb and bones than I have ever seen before. DISGUSTING! Is all I have to say and this cost us 22€. There was no veg-nor an option to order any on the menu and basically 3 mouthfuls of very blue lamb. The waiter came to collect out plates and when I said I was not happy he looked like I had personally wounded him. Saying it was a very expensive cut of meat in france, (which was impressive from a guy who couldn't speak English 10 mins before!!) All my dad could say was but it was raw.... go dad. The people who eat this dish obviously have never had beautiful trimmed rack of lamb before of the delights of crispy lamb fat as this was frankly.....minging. This experience set us back 109€! I now can't believe we paid, and if I had a better french vocabulary I would have refused but as far I can say I will Never return and beware those non french speaking people to steer well clear!!"