L'ecluse - Menu

10 minute walk around the harbour from main group of restaurants. Outside seating rather drab but inside very attractive and comfortable. A little disappointed that as a couple we were not allowed to sit at window tables which were set up for 4 people. Food was varied and well presented.

terrible experience. after a good appetizer, the main dish was overcooked and clearly not fresh fish. forget about the service, it takes hours for anything (and we were there quite late, only a few tables were left). the odd one out of paimpol, a wonderful city we enjoyed so much with wonderful restaurants and nice people.

Our host at our holiday accommodation recommended this family run restaurant and booked for us for a Friday evening. Being on the quayside, the menu has a good proportion of fish dishes, although there are alternatives if you want something else. The restaurant is accessible for wheelchair users and the hosts were very accommodating in helping our disabled friend. There were three set menus with various choices in each at very reasonable prices+ al la carte and choices of the day. We had four three course meals, with beers for around €130. The service, like the food, was excellent, although the place was quite quiet for a Friday, but as other reviewers have said, its away from the town centr...

At the far side of Paimpol harbour there is the restaurant L'ecluse-aptly named as it overlooks the canal that allows access to the port. Most people probably won't bother to walk this far so it was fairly quiet on both our visits. The fish soup at €10 was fine. There is also plenty of choice of other seafood. On our first visit we had the bream John Dory respectively. In both dishes the fish was poached served with a cider butter. The fish was very moist tasty accompanied by a medley of veg a very delicious half jacket potato with a dollop of cream with chives. Latterly we tried the pork fillet with a green pepper sauce. I can't remember the last time I have tasted pork so good-a crispy out...

Sadly one of the four of us was ill, which was very disappointing, but the three of us went anyhow, explaining the situation... We were warmly and sympathetically welcomed, and shown to a table by the window. The menu was extensive, with a varied prices, plus there were some 'suggestions for the day '. The service was excellent, our drinks order was taken efficiently and served quickly. One of us chose from the 'specials suggestions ' one had mussels, one had lamb..... Agreed there was a wait, but only confirmed the food was cooked to order and fresh... The bread came with butter.....and was delicious.The dessert menu is very tempting, two had banana splits, and one creme brulee. Two had cof...

Superb location with wonderful view of the boats in the port, and view of the rest of Paimpol. L'Ecluse means the Lock and the restaurant is right next to the lock entering the protected part of the port, so you may have the opportunity to see a boat coming through the lock. Fantastic food and good friendly service. My husband was taught to put ginger in his pepper sauces in future. Good choice of menus at various prices. Plenty of options for both fish lovers and meat lovers. Menus feature seafood, duck, steak. This restaurant gives you the chance to dress up a bit, so different from the rest of Brittany where casual is the norm. It is a restaurant for epicureans rather than fast food lover...