Aux Frères de la Côte
Ars-en-Re, Ars En Re
Restaurant in Ars En Re, France
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Aux Frères de la Côte is a practical Ars-en-Ré pick when the evening needs an easy, later meal rather than a destination reservation. Choose it for a date, solo dinner, or small celebration where convenience and relaxed atmosphere matter; cross-shop Chez Rémi or La Cabane du Fier if the meal itself needs to carry the whole night.
About Aux Frères de la Côte
For Aux Frères de la Côte in Ars En Re, the practical details are useful: it has a casual dress code and posted hours that run late on the days it opens. The practical question is therefore less about cuisine, chef, price range, or awards record, and more about whether its schedule fits your plan.
Use it as a direct Ars En Re option when timing matters. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens from 7 AM Wednesday to Friday, opens from 8 AM Saturday and Sunday, and runs until 11:30 PM most open nights, with Sunday listed until 12:30 AM. For specific menu style, pricing, seating, bar setup, and culinary format, check directly before building a meal around them.
A practical Ars En Re option when hours matter
For visitors comparing dining plans, the main detail is the opening schedule. Chez Rémi and La Cabane du Fier are useful names to compare if you are building a shortlist, while Aux Frères de la Côte is easiest to assess on its basics: Ars En Re location, casual dress, and late posted closing times on open days.
Dress casual; nothing suggests a formal dress requirement.
How to use it in an Ars En Re itinerary
If this is an important meal in the trip, compare it with other dining options before choosing. For direct planning, keep the comparison focused on Aux Frères de la Côte and other reference points such as Chasse-Marée, Chez Rémi, Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan, La Cabane du Fier, and Le Balaou.
Quick reference: strongest on hours and casual dress in Ars En Re; less defined if you need cuisine, price, menu format, or awards information before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 5793 Rte de la Grange, 17590 Ars-en-Ré, France
- Website
- restaurant-ile-re.fr
- Phone
- +33769972809
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aux Frères de la Côte sits deep in the island’s tidal world, where marshes, oyster beds and the Atlantic set the mood. The writing emphasizes place, salt flats catching the light, a church tower that has guided sailors for centuries, and a village that straddles land and sea, so the restaurant reads as an authentic, sea‑facing fixture of Ars‑en‑Ré. The tone is earthy rather than polished: the kitchen responds to a narrow, hyper‑local larder of oysters, clams, cockles and island sweet potatoes, and the dining room feels like a local harbor stop for visitors who come deliberately for the product.
Best For
This is a destination for people who arrive with purpose: cyclists finishing a morning on coastal paths, families on week‑long island stays, and seasonal Parisians who return year after year. It suits groups that want to share seafood platters and diners seeking straightforward, place‑driven cooking rather than a formal tasting menu. Given the seafood focus and the island setting, the restaurant works well for relaxed lunches after outdoor activity and for unhurried dinners built around fresh shellfish and shared plates.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the island’s strengths: the moules frites and the plateau de fruits de mer are signature items and sensible first choices, especially for sharing. The menu draws on Fier d’Ars oysters and tidal bivalves; ordering oysters, clams or a mixed shellfish plate highlights the hyper-local sourcing. Because the kitchen is shaped by a narrow seasonal larder, expect simple preparations that foreground freshness; plan to share plates so you can sample multiple shellfish and the island’s specialties.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, laidback atmosphere with plastic chairs, perfect for sunset aperitifs and sharing seafood platters.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- moules frites
- plateau de fruits de mer
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5793 Rte de la Grange, 17590 Ars-en-Ré, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If Aux Frères de la Côte is not the right match, start with Chez Rémi for a more meal-led choice or La Cabane du Fier for a stronger sense of place. Those are the cleaner alternatives before expanding to out-of-metro options.
Restaurant context
How Aux Frères de la Côte compares in Ars-en-Ré
Aux Frères de la Côte is the pragmatic choice in this set: easier to slot into a late evening, less dependent on a formal dining brief, and better for diners who want a relaxed meal without turning the night into a reservation project. Chez Rémi is the better cross-shop when the food is the central reason for going, while La Cabane du Fier is the stronger pick when setting and local atmosphere matter more than flexibility.
If value for money is the deciding factor, check current menus before choosing because Aux Frères de la Côte does not publish a clear price tier here. Chasse-Marée and Le Balaou are better treated as alternatives when the group is willing to look beyond the immediate Ars-en-Ré plan, while Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan makes more sense for diners who want the polish and convenience of a hotel restaurant format.
For a small celebration, Aux Frères de la Côte wins on ease. For a meal planned around a specific culinary point of view, start with Chez Rémi or La Cabane du Fier instead.
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Compare Aux Frères de la Côte
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Frères de la Côte | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| Chez Rémi | Ars En Re | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Cabane du Fier | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| Chasse-Marée | Les Portes En Re | No published awards |
| Le Balaou | La Couarde Sur Mer | No published awards |
| Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan | Le Bois Plage En Re | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aux Frères de la Côte good for solo dining?
If you are planning to go alone, check seating arrangements directly. For timing, Aux Frères de la Côte is open Wednesday through Sunday and runs late on those days.
Is Aux Frères de la Côte good for a special occasion?
For awards, a formal dining format, private rooms, or a special-occasion package, check directly before planning around it. It is an Ars En Re option with casual dress and late posted hours.
What are alternatives to Aux Frères de la Côte?
Other names to compare include Chez Rémi, La Cabane du Fier, Chasse-Marée, Le Balaou, and Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan. Aux Frères de la Côte is the practical pick to check when its posted hours fit your schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Aux Frères de la Côte?
The key detail is timing: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens at 7 AM Wednesday to Friday, opens at 8 AM Saturday and Sunday, and is listed until 11:30 PM on Wednesday through Saturday and 12:30 AM on Sunday.
