Chez Rémi
Ars-en-Ré, Ars En Re
Restaurant in Ars En Re, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chez Rémi is worth considering for an easy Ars-en-Ré harbor meal, especially when lunch and location matter more than a chef-led or award-backed dining plan. Book it for a relaxed date, small celebration, or flexible island day; compare nearby options first if price clarity or a more defined restaurant identity is important.
About Chez Rémi
Chez Rémi in Ars En Re is a practical choice for diners who want a restaurant with a clear service pattern and a smart-casual dress code. It opens for lunch Wednesday through Sunday and adds dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
A practical Ars En Re option with limited detail
Ars En Re dining plans often depend on timing, group needs, and how much certainty diners want before committing. For Chez Rémi, lunch is the broadest window: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is more limited, running Thursday through Saturday from 7:15–9:30 PM, while Monday and Tuesday are closed.
The main planning points are the opening days, meal periods, and smart-casual dress code. Diners who need clarity on cuisine style, spend, menu structure, or a named culinary angle should check the venue's current channels before making it the centerpiece of a trip. The honest expectation is a restaurant decision based on schedule and fit.
Use the hours to decide whether it fits your Ars En Re plan
Chez Rémi is easiest to place in an itinerary when the timing lines up with its service hours. For a tighter shortlist, compare it with Aux Frères de la Côte and La Cabane du Fier, alongside other dining options, before settling on a table.
The practical recommendation is simple. Consider lunch when you want the widest set of available days, and consider dinner only on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday when the evening window fits cleanly. For wider planning, use our full Ars En Re restaurants guide, then pair the meal with our full Ars En Re hotels guide, our full Ars En Re bars guide, our full Ars En Re wineries guide, or our full Ars En Re experiences guide if the day needs more structure.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Quai de la Criée, 17590 Ars-en-Ré, France
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +33546294026
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Rémi sits literally on the quay at 1 Quai de la Criée, so the restaurant’s character is inseparable from the estuary and the Atlantic shelf beyond. The writing evokes a small salt‑marsh village, white‑shuttered houses, a landmark spire and a compact dining scene, and the kitchen reflects that local geography. The result is a quietly scenic and classic coastal spot that leans into regional registers (Marennes‑Oléron oysters, Bay of Biscay sole) rather than flash. Service and atmosphere aim for unforced charm and a relaxed, village‑pace dining experience where the sea feels very near.
Best For
Chez Rémi is best for diners seeking fresh, regionally driven seafood in a small‑village setting. Its quayside location and weekly rhythm cater to seasonal visitors, returning second‑home owners and locals who come for straightforward, high‑quality shellfish and fish preparations. The restaurant works equally well for a leisurely lunch after exploring Ars‑en‑Ré and for a focused dinner centered on the day’s catch. The emphasis is on provenance, the coastal context and mindful seafood cooking.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the local seafood: the house highlights include soupe de poisson, homard and oysters: all anchored in the Charente‑Maritime tradition. Ask about the day’s catch and provenance (clams and cockles from the Fier d'Ars, sole from the Bay of Biscay) since freshness is a defining feature. Note the regional flavors, pineau des Charentes and Charentais butter influence preparations, and consider starting with oysters from Marennes‑Oléron and a bowl of soupe de poisson to taste the local register before choosing a larger fish or homard.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy interior with terrace overlooking the port, creating a convivial and scenic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- soupe de poisson
- homard
- huitre
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Quai de la Criée, 17590 Ars-en-Ré, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Aux Frères de la Côte, Notable alternative
- La Cabane du Fier, Notable alternative
- Chasse-Marée, Notable alternative
- Le Balaou, Notable alternative
- Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Chez Rémi is the easy-booking, harbor-first choice in this Ars-en-Ré set. Pick it when convenience and setting carry the decision. If the group is choosing mainly on ambience, compare it first with Aux Frères de la Côte and La Cabane du Fier, since both sit in the same local decision set and may be better fits when the room or setting matters more than speed.
For a broader meal plan, Chasse-Marée and Le Balaou are the alternatives to check when Chez Rémi does not match the timing or group mood. Without clear price or menu detail across the set, the useful split is practical: choose Chez Rémi for an easier, quai-centered meal; cross-shop the others when the occasion needs a more deliberate comparison.
Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan is the one to consider when a hotel-restaurant format is more convenient for the day, especially if the meal is tied to lodging or a longer itinerary. Chez Rémi remains the simpler pick for a standalone Ars-en-Ré lunch, while the hotel option makes more sense when the dining decision is part of a larger stay.
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Compare Chez Rémi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chez Rémi | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| Aux Frères de la Côte | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| 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 |
How Chez Rémi Ars En Re compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chez Rémi good for solo dining?
If you are planning to go alone, use the published hours to choose a suitable time: lunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 12–2 PM, and dinner runs Thursday through Saturday from 7:15–9:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Chez Rémi in Ars En Re?
Use Aux Frères de la Côte, La Cabane du Fier, Chasse-Marée, Le Balaou, or Hôtel Restaurant l'Océan as natural comparison options when planning a meal in or around Ars En Re. The main decision is less about cuisine style and more about which place matches your timing and current availability.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chez Rémi?
Lunch has the broader schedule: Wednesday through Sunday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is available Thursday through Saturday from 7:15–9:30 PM. Choose based on which service best fits your Ars En Re plans.
