Planches & Gamelles
centre ville, Le Lavandou
Restaurant in Le Lavandou, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Planches & Gamelles is a practical Le Lavandou pick when the priority is an easy harbor meal rather than a destination booking. Choose it for casual lunch or dinner plans near Quai Baptistin Pins; cross-shop L'Arbre au Soleil or Le Mazet if price tier and a clearer cuisine brief matter more.
About Planches & Gamelles
Planches & Gamelles is a Le Lavandou restaurant with lunch and dinner services across several days of the week. Use the current hours and your plans in Le Lavandou to decide whether it fits.
No cuisine label, chef name, tasting-menu format, price tier, or awards profile is listed here. The recommendation therefore stays modest: consider it when the schedule works for you, and check current details directly if menu style, budget, or booking requirements are important.
Choose it for a direct Le Lavandou meal
The hours show lunch and dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; dinner only on Thursday; lunch only on Sunday; and closure on Wednesday. That makes it more useful for planning by day and time than by dining format or cuisine category.
Readers comparing options should use the broader guide rather than overread the sparse profile here. Our full Le Lavandou restaurants guide is the better planning tool if cuisine type, price tier, or a more defined cooking style matters. Other names worth cross-shopping include Chez Lana, Bô, L'Arbre au Soleil, Le Mazet, and Les Cinq Sens.
When to book and who it suits
Use the schedule as the main planning anchor. Planches & Gamelles is open Monday and Tuesday from 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM, closed Wednesday, open Thursday from 7–9:30 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM, and open Sunday from 12–3:30 PM.
Reservations: check directly before planning around a specific time. Dress: smart casual. Budget: no confirmed price tier, so check the current menu before sending a group. Use case: schedule-led dining in Le Lavandou. Skip if: the brief calls for awards, a named chef, or a clearly defined cuisine style.
Planning details
- Location
- 46 Quai Baptistin Pins, 83980 Le Lavandou, France
- Website
- planchesetgamelles.fr
- Phone
- +33986286528
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Planches & Gamelles settles directly on the quay, leaning into Le Lavandou's quietly scenic harbour rather than away from it. The atmosphere reads as relaxed and charming: fishing vessels and the slow rhythm of the port set the scene, while a boards-and-bowls format keeps attention on fresh ingredients rather than theatrical service. The mood favors unforced conviviality—friends gathered to share what the sea and the Maures produce that day—so the setting feels both unpretentious and distinctly tied to place. It’s a scenic, low‑key counterpoint to flashier Riviera dining.
Best For
This is a place built around shared plates and market-driven sourcing, which makes it especially suited to communal afternoons and evenings with others. The restaurant’s strength is its relationship to the sea and the surrounding terroir: small-boat catches (rockfish, sea bream, rascasse, octopus) and produce from Hyères and Bormes-les-Mimosas land on boards and in bowls that invite passing around. That format caters naturally to families, groups of friends, and anyone who values provenance and the ebb and flow of a coastal market calendar for lunch or dinner.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the boards-and-bowls approach: order to share so the freshest arrivals from the morning market and small boats can circulate through the table. Ask about the day's catch—rockfish, sea bream, rascasse and octopus are mentioned as regional staples—and lean on vegetable courses when local market produce is highlighted (courgettes, aubergine, tomatoes). Let the server frame what landed that morning; the restaurant’s editorial emphasis is on ingredient quality, so the smartest strategy is to follow what’s most recently available.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed Provençal atmosphere with terrace seating and sea views, featuring a cozy, rustic setting.
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
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 46 Quai Baptistin Pins, 83980 Le Lavandou, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chez Lana, Notable alternative
- Les Cinq Sens, Notable alternative
- L'Arbre au Soleil, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Bô, Notable alternative
- Le Mazet, Mediterranean Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Le Lavandou
Planches & Gamelles is the easy-booking, central option in this set. Choose it when the plan is casual and location-led. Chez Lana and Bô are better cross-shops if the group wants another Le Lavandou table without committing to a stated €€€ format.
L'Arbre au Soleil has the clearer dining proposition: Modern Cuisine at €€€. That makes it a stronger choice for diners who want a more defined experience and are comfortable spending at that tier. Le Mazet also sits at €€€ with a Mediterranean Cuisine label, so it is the cleaner fit for a more occasion-led meal.
If value for money means avoiding a higher-price commitment, Planches & Gamelles has the edge as the lower-pressure pick, though current menu pricing should still be checked before a group booking. If quality of experience means a clearer culinary identity, L'Arbre au Soleil or Le Mazet are the more useful comparisons.
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Compare Planches & Gamelles
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planches & Gamelles | Le Lavandou | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Lana | Le Lavandou | , | , | No published awards |
| Les Cinq Sens | Le Lavandou | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Arbre au Soleil | Le Lavandou | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | No published awards |
| Bô | Le Lavandou | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Mazet | Le Lavandou | Mediterranean Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Planches & Gamelles good for solo dining?
Can I eat at the bar at Planches & Gamelles?
Is lunch or dinner better at Planches & Gamelles?
That depends on the day. Lunch is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Sunday running from 12–3:30 PM. Dinner is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7–9:30 PM.
How far ahead should I book Planches & Gamelles?
Is Planches & Gamelles good for a special occasion?
It may suit a relaxed plan in Le Lavandou, but check current details directly if the occasion depends on a particular dining experience.
