Ma.Dam
Place de Jaude, Clermont-Ferrand
Restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ma.Dam is a practical Clermont-Ferrand choice for lunch or dinner when ease, centrality, a later service window matter more than a named chef or formal tasting format. For a more defined modern-cuisine splurge, compare it with Apicius; for a lower-key alternative, cross-shop Le Bistrot d'à Côté or Bouillon Clermont.
About Ma.Dam
Ma.Dam is a Clermont-Ferrand restaurant that serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday, the dress code is smart casual. Consider it when those hours and that level of dress fit your plans; compare it with Apicius, Bouillon Clermont, En/Vie, La Régalade, or Le Bistrot d'à Côté if you are still choosing among Clermont-Ferrand dining options.
A practical Clermont-Ferrand option with consistent lunch and dinner hours
The clearest reason to consider Ma.Dam is its schedule: lunch runs from 12 to 2 PM and dinner from 7 to 10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Those hours make it a direct option for either a midday meal or an evening meal in Clermont-Ferrand.
Details like cuisine, menu format, signature dishes, pricing, chef profile, seating, awards are not available. Ma.Dam is a restaurant to check directly before you go. If you are comparing options, Apicius and Le Bistrot d'à Côté are two natural cross-shops within the Clermont-Ferrand restaurant set.
Who should consider it
Consider Ma.Dam if its opening days, lunch hours, dinner hours, smart-casual dress code match the meal you are planning. It is a sensible candidate for diners seeking a Clermont-Ferrand restaurant.
For a broader city scan, use the Clermont-Ferrand restaurants guide. If you need a more specific fit, compare Ma.Dam with other Clermont-Ferrand dining rooms directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Rue Nestor Perret, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Website
- instagram.com
- Phone
- +33473401164
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ma.Dam feels like a quietly stylish, ingredient-forward neighborhood spot. It sits on a residential Rue Nestor Perret, where Clermont-Ferrand’s dark volcanic stone lends the surroundings a warm-but-austere texture; that low-key setting keeps the room focused on the cooking rather than passing tourists. The kitchen treats Auvergne sourcing as central, so the tone of the restaurant is modern and cozy with a trendy, chef-driven edge. Service and production skew toward an intimate, unhurried experience that attracts diners who come specifically for regional produce and careful execution.
Best For
This is a restaurant best experienced at dinner, when the sourcing-driven menu and richer plates — think snails with black garlic and a shareable prime rib for two — feel most at home. Ma.Dam suits a relaxed date night or a casual hangout for diners who appreciate regional specificity: lentils, Salers and Cantal cattle, and time-honored cheeses all inform the cooking. The residential address and deliberate clientele make it a place for people who seek thoughtful, locality-minded French food rather than a tourist-oriented night out.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signature dishes that illustrate the kitchen’s approach. Start with the snails with black garlic to taste a local-savory treatment; the poached egg with Colonnata bacon highlights the restaurant’s attention to cured accents and textures; and if you’re with another diner, the prime rib for two is a clearly framed sharing option. The menu repeatedly emphasizes regional sourcing, so ordering plates that showcase local meats and produce will give the clearest sense of the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary uncluttered setting in natural tones of wood and stone.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- snails with black garlic
- poached egg with Colonnata bacon
- prime rib for two
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Ma.Dam is not the fit
Choose Apicius for a more formal modern-cuisine meal with a higher budget. Choose Le Bistrot d'à Côté when the goal is modern cooking at a lower price tier, especially for a less ceremonial dinner.
Restaurant context
How Ma.Dam compares in Clermont-Ferrand
Ma.Dam is the pragmatic pick in this group: useful for a central lunch or dinner without committing to a high-formality meal. Apicius is the clearer splurge, with Modern Cuisine and a €€€€ positioning, so choose it when the occasion calls for a more structured, higher-budget meal.
Le Bistrot d'à Côté is the value-minded modern-cuisine comparison at €€. It is the better fit when price clarity matters and the group wants a lower-pressure dinner. Bouillon Clermont should be the easier, more casual fallback when speed and budget outrank a quieter room or more composed service style.
En/Vie and La Régalade are worth checking when Ma.Dam does not line up with the preferred time or group size. For a simple decision: Apicius for a splurge, Le Bistrot d'à Côté for modern value, Bouillon Clermont for casual ease, Ma.Dam for flexible central dining.
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Compare Ma.Dam
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma.Dam | Clermont-Ferrand | ; | ; | No published awards |
| En/Vie | Clermont-Ferrand | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Apicius | Clermont-Ferrand | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #21Star Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #752025 Michelin Plate2025 Tabelog Silver2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond |
| La Régalade | Clermont-Ferrand | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bouillon Clermont | Clermont-Ferrand | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Bistrot d'à Côté | Clermont-Ferrand | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Ma.Dam?
Information about a signature dish or menu format is not available. Choose based on the current menu when you arrive or contact the restaurant before you go. Ma.Dam serves lunch from 12 to 2 PM and dinner from 7 to 10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
What are alternatives to Ma.Dam in Clermont-Ferrand?
Consider En/Vie, Le Bistrot d'à Côté, Bouillon Clermont, La Régalade, or Apicius if you are comparing Ma.Dam with other Clermont-Ferrand dining options. Ma.Dam serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, is closed Sunday and Monday, has a smart-casual dress code.
Can Ma.Dam accommodate groups?
Group capacity information is not available. If you are planning for a group, contact Ma.Dam directly before you go. Service times are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 2 PM and 7 to 10 PM.
Does Ma.Dam handle dietary restrictions?
Information on dietary and allergy accommodations is not available. Contact Ma.Dam directly before you go if you have allergies, strict dietary rules, or other requirements.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ma.Dam?
Both are available options. Ma.Dam serves lunch from 12 to 2 PM and dinner from 7 to 10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Choose the service that best fits your schedule.
Is Ma.Dam good for a special occasion?
That depends on what kind of occasion you are planning. Details include its Clermont-Ferrand city location, Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Sunday and Monday closures, smart-casual dress code. For menu, price, seating, or celebration-specific details, check with the restaurant directly.
