Restaurant in Bourg En Bresse, France
Butcher-Counter Burgers
Burger du Boucher is a casual, meat-focused option in Bourg-en-Bresse built around butcher-quality sourcing in a region with strong agricultural credentials. It works best for a relaxed weekday lunch or a low-commitment dinner after heavier Bressane meals elsewhere. Easy to book, practical in format, and worth trying if the sourcing claim holds up on the plate.
Burger du Boucher at 22 Rue du Dr Ebrard in Bourg-en-Bresse is the right call if you want a focused, meat-forward meal in a city better known for its poulet de Bresse than its restaurant density. If you have already eaten your way through the poultry-driven classics and want something more casual and protein-direct, this is a sensible next stop. It also works well for a solo lunch or a low-pressure weekday dinner when you are not in the mood for a full tasting-menu commitment. For a broader look at where to eat in the area, see our full Bourg En Bresse restaurants guide.
The name signals the sourcing logic clearly: this is a boucher-adjacent concept, meaning the menu is built around butcher-quality meat selection rather than broad kitchen ambition. In the Ain department, that matters. The region sits at the intersection of some of France's most credentialed agricultural supply, including the AOC-protected Bresse chicken, Charolais beef from Burgundy to the north, and local charcuterie traditions. A burger restaurant operating in this context has access to raw material that most urban burger spots simply cannot match on provenance. Whether Burger du Boucher fully exploits that supply chain is the key question to answer on your visit. The signal is in the name: if the sourcing claim holds, the product quality should be noticeably above a standard bistro burger. If you are coming for the first time, pay attention to the beef: texture, fat distribution, and cook temperature will tell you quickly whether the butcher sourcing is genuine or just a branding choice.
For context on the region's food culture, the nearby Georges Blanc in Vonnas has built a multi-decade reputation on exactly this kind of hyper-local sourcing logic applied at fine-dining scale. Burger du Boucher operates at a different register entirely, but the underlying principle, that the Ain's raw ingredients are unusually strong, is the same.
A weekday lunch is the optimal window for Burger du Boucher. Bourg-en-Bresse is a working provincial city, not a tourist hub, so weekend evenings can draw local crowds that stretch wait times at smaller dining rooms. Arriving at midday on a Tuesday or Wednesday gives you the most relaxed experience and typically the freshest prep. If you are visiting Bourg-en-Bresse as part of a broader regional circuit, pair a lunch here with an afternoon at the Monastère de Brou before moving on. For accommodation options, consult our full Bourg En Bresse hotels guide.
Booking difficulty is low. Burger du Boucher does not require advance planning on the scale of the region's more formal tables. Walk-in is likely feasible at most sessions, but calling ahead for a weekend evening is sensible given the limited dining capacity typical of this format. No specific booking method, phone number, or hours are confirmed in our current data, so check Google Maps or local platforms for live hours before making the trip. The address is 22 Rue du Dr Ebrard, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse. For bars and drinks before or after, see our full Bourg En Bresse bars guide.
Within Bourg-en-Bresse itself, Au Chalet de Brou is the more traditional alternative if you want a full Bressane dining experience with the poulet de Bresse front and centre. Burger du Boucher occupies a different position: faster, more casual, and built for repeat visits rather than special occasions. If you are deciding between the two, the question is whether you want a regional culinary statement or a quality-sourced everyday meal. For the former, Au Chalet de Brou wins. For the latter, Burger du Boucher is the more practical choice.
If your trip extends into the broader Rhône-Alpes region, Flocons de Sel in Megève and Paul Bocuse in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or represent the leading of the regional fine-dining register, both with Michelin recognition and deep sourcing credentials. Burger du Boucher is not competing in that category, but understanding where it sits in the regional hierarchy helps calibrate expectations correctly.
For a complete picture of what to do in the area, see our full Bourg En Bresse experiences guide and our full Bourg En Bresse wineries guide.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger du Boucher | Easy | ||
| Mirazur | Modern French, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Kei | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| L'Ambroisie | French, Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
How Burger du Boucher stacks up against the competition.
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.
