Fine Dining in Honfleur
For the town of Honfleur, the most tourist-attracting spot is the area around The Vieux Bassin, or the old harbor. With the beautiful scenery of the harbor surrounded by ancient buildings from the 16th to 18th centuries, this area is home to numerous restaurants. However, when it comes to quality and taste compared to price, these establishments are quite touristy (meaning they tend to be overpriced and not very delicious). Therefore, for those who are serious about food but still don't want to venture far from the tourist areas, just walk past The Vieux Bassin a little further. On Rue de la Ville, just one block away, there is a collection of restaurants that are a notch more serious. Among them is Grain de Sel.
****-Location / Atmosphere-****
The restaurant is located on Rue de la Ville at the corner intersecting with Cours des Fosses. It's not hard to find on the map. The restaurant is divided into an indoor area and an outdoor section where you can sit and enjoy watching people. The outdoor area is covered with a roof and glass walls to protect against sun, rain, and cold, making it a chill place to sit in any season.
****-Ordered Menu-****
The menu here depends on the ingredients available each day, so they write it on a blackboard. We decided to try the following:
➡️ Paving of Swordfish with Pesto and Ratatouille – A large piece of swordfish with moderately crispy skin, fresh and firm flesh without any fishy smell, served with Ratatouille made from fresh and crunchy cauliflower and broccoli. We think the taste is a bit mild, but overall it's okay.
➡️ Pavé de selle d'agneau – Lamb meat with a rich gravy sauce, served with potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers sautéed with fragrant garlic. They go together quite well. The lamb meat is not very tender as it is a rather thick and lean cut from the hip, but it has no off-putting smell and is quite delicious. We prefer this dish over the previous one.