Memes'tra
Nansouty - Saint Genès, Bordeaux
Restaurant in Bordeaux, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Memes'tra is a practical Bordeaux choice for a date, business meal, or restrained celebration when ease matters more than a headline culinary format. Choose Panaille for clearer modern-cuisine positioning, Kedem for Middle Eastern cooking, or La Zoologie for a more occasion-coded setting.
About Memes'tra
Memes'tra is a Bordeaux venue with a clearly defined weekday schedule and a casual dress code. It is best approached as a practical option to check directly rather than a place to choose on the basis of a published cuisine, chef, tasting format, signature dish, price point, or awards claim.
Book with the schedule in mind: lunch is served Monday through Friday, while dinner is served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
A practical Bordeaux choice when ceremony is not the point
The main reason to consider Memes'tra is direct planning. Panaille and Kedem are other options to compare when you want to weigh different dining choices in Bordeaux. Memes'tra works well when the priority is a casual weekday booking and the group is not relying on a specific cuisine or format.
For readers building a broader Bordeaux plan, keep this in the dining lane rather than treating it as the anchor for a full trip. Pair the meal decision with our full Bordeaux restaurants guide, then use our full Bordeaux hotels guide, our full Bordeaux bars guide, our full Bordeaux wineries guide, and our full Bordeaux experiences guide for the rest of the itinerary.
Who should choose it over the obvious alternatives
Choose Memes'tra if the weekday hours and casual dress code fit your plan. Choose Au Bonheur du Palais, La Zoologie, or Au Bistrot as comparison points if you are still deciding among Bordeaux options and want to check current menus, availability, and setting before booking.
The recommendation is a qualified yes: consider it when the meal needs to fit a weekday lunch or selected weekday dinner slot in Bordeaux. For a major occasion, a client dinner, or a trip-defining choice, compare current details directly with the venue and with other options before locking it in.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM
- Location
- 249 Cr de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- restaurant-memestra.fr
- Phone
- +33556755572
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Memes'tra reads as a quietly confident neighborhood restaurant that places sourcing and seasonality at the center of its identity. The writing situates it squarely in Bordeaux's southern arrondissements, where kitchens cater to locals with an eye for provenance rather than tourist spectacle. That discipline lends the place a sophisticated, low-key charm: menus adapt to what is available from nearby producers and the tone is more culinary stewardship than showmanship. Expect an experience that feels considered and present, the type of venue where ingredient stories matter and the plates reflect regional rhythms more than trends.
Best For
This is a dinner-oriented neighborhood spot that suits date nights and business dinners for diners who appreciate ingredient-led cooking without the riverfront theatrics. A local clientele and menus that respond to actual availability make it a strong pick for visitors and residents seeking a thoughtful evening meal rooted in Aquitaine produce. Because the restaurant operates within a community corridor rather than a tourist strip, it also reads as a reliable place for small, quiet gatherings where conversation and provenance take precedence over flash.
Ordering Tips
Menus here change in response to availability, so the clearest ordering strategy is flexibility: ask the team what’s freshest that day and let the kitchen guide choices. Memes’tra has relationships with specific producers and traceability, so inquire about origins if provenance matters to you. Rather than expect fixed signature plates, be prepared to follow the menu’s rhythm and choose dishes that reflect the day’s best offerings. If you want context, ask staff to explain which local suppliers shaped the menu: that dialogue is part of the experience Memes'tra foregrounds.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pure and warm decoration with a friendly, simple, multi-generational neighborhood atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 249 Cr de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:15–1:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:15–1:30 PM, 7:35–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
249 Cr de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux, France · Directions
Restaurant context
How Memes'tra compares in Bordeaux
Memes'tra is the calmer, less category-led choice in this Bordeaux set. Panaille has the clearer value signal because its modern-cuisine format and €€ positioning make expectations easier to set. Kedem is the sharper pick when the group wants Middle Eastern cooking at a similar casual-price level.
For ambiance, La Zoologie is the better option when the room is part of the occasion. Au Bistrot is the safer cross-shop for a more familiar bistro-style meal, while Au Bonheur du Palais makes more sense when cuisine specificity is the deciding factor.
Book Memes'tra when you want an easy Bordeaux dinner that does not need to carry the whole trip. If price clarity, cuisine category, or a more expressive room matters, one of the peers above will be easier to match to the group.
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Compare Memes'tra
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memes'tra | Bordeaux | No published awards | ||
| La Zoologie | Bordeaux | No published awards | ||
| Au Bistrot | Bordeaux | No published awards | ||
| Au Bonheur du Palais | Bordeaux | No published awards | ||
| Panaille | Bordeaux | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
| Kedem | Bordeaux | Middle Eastern | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
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How Memes'tra Bordeaux compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Memes'tra good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual occasion if the weekday schedule works for you.
What are alternatives to Memes'tra in Bordeaux?
Panaille, Au Bonheur du Palais, La Zoologie, Au Bistrot, and Kedem are worth comparing if timing, availability, and the current details matter to your decision.
Is lunch or dinner better at Memes'tra?
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:15–1:30 PM. Dinner is served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:35–9:30 PM. Wednesday is lunch-only, and Saturday and Sunday are closed.
