The Biarritz Golf blog
Valentines Day ... Biarritz style
By Keith Sutherland 15 February 2008
A beautiful sunny day, not a cloud in the sky. What would we golfers think is the perfect way to spend the day ? … I know, 18 or 36 holes of golf !! Hey this is Valentines day when even the hardiest, most committed golfer can take time out to enjoy what this day is all about. So I decided that me and the “missus” should enjoy a romantic lunch at one of our favourite restaurants, La Tantina de la Playa, in Bidart, about a five minute taxi ride from the centre of Biarritz. OK, enough about us sitting there looking longingly into each others eyes etc, this is supposed to be a restaurant review.
The location of the restaurant is enough to inspire even the coldest heart, with Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach about 50 feet below, this takes some beating. A fish restaurant that has more fresh fish on display than is sold at Billingsgate each day. Laid back, very friendly and a mouthwatering menu presented on blackboards by attentive staff, sets the scene. As usual, we had a choice of tables, by the window or on bench seats around a long table. The grilled sardines entree washed down with a local rose wine was followed by baked cod served on a bed of rice and tomato puree base .. there was no room for dessert and coffee, although there is always plenty to choose from. The fantastic ambience and consistently high quality of good seafood draws us back time after time and I have never stopped recommending it to our clients. There will be no sharp intake of breath as you are presented with the bill either. As we reluctantly left, the place was buzzing. They were queuing outside .. and the French normally never queue for anything …. romantic lot eh ?