Chasse-Marée
Les Portes-en-Ré, Les Portes En Re
Restaurant in Les Portes En Re, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chasse-Marée is a practical Les Portes-en-Ré pick when convenience matters more than a documented fine-dining proposition. Book it for a local, low-friction meal; compare alternatives first if the occasion needs a clearly stated cuisine, price level, awards signal, or group setup.
About Chasse-Marée
Chasse-Marée is a venue in Les Portes En Re with a smart-casual dress code. It is best approached as a local option to plan around by timing rather than as a place defined by a documented cuisine, chef, price range, awards, or tasting-menu format.
A practical local pick when ease matters more than ceremony
The clearest reason to consider Chasse-Marée is its location in Les Portes En Re and its schedule. It opens Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 6:30–9 PM, and it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. That makes it useful for travelers who want to stay in town and plan around known opening windows.
The tradeoff is that it is not the clearest fit for a special-occasion splurge. The smarter recommendation is restrained: consider it for a convenient stop in Les Portes En Re, not because it promises a defined fine-dining proposition. The key style note is dress code: smart casual.
Service expectations should stay grounded
Because the service model is not specified, judge the visit on basics: location, opening hours, and whether the room suits the group in front of you. Couples and small parties may find planning simpler. For capacity, private-room needs, and dietary requirements, check with the venue before committing rather than assuming everything can be handled on arrival.
Bottom line: Chasse-Marée is a sensible Les Portes En Re option when the decision is about staying local and keeping the plan simple. If the occasion needs a clearly defined culinary style, formal service, or a known recognition signal, compare it against other options before locking the table.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Rue Jules David, 17880 Les Portes-en-Ré, France
- Phone
- +33546295203
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chasse-Marée is anchored in the salt-and-boat rhythms of Île de Ré. Set on Rue Jules David in the older fabric of Les Portes-en-Ré, the restaurant foregrounds the island’s marine character: salt-laden air, short trips from boat to plate and a kitchen that privileges texture and restraint. The Charentais approach here favors precision: butter used economically, short cooking times and minimal seasoning so the natural brine of shellfish carries the flavor. The dining room leans toward unfussy coastal refinement rather than seafront spectacle, offering a quietly focused atmosphere that highlights provenance and seasonality.
Best For
Chasse-Marée is best when the occasion centers on exceptional local seafood: it’s a natural fit for date nights, special occasions and celebrations. The menu’s emphasis on Charente-Maritime oysters and island larder items rewards diners who seek fresh, texture-forward preparations; evenings are especially suited to experiencing the full breadth of the kitchen’s sourcing argument. While lighter island plates could work for a midday meal, the restaurant’s composed, deliberate seafood focus makes dinner the prime moment to appreciate the subtleties of the cooking and the provenance behind each plate.
Ordering Tips
Start with the oysters, Huîtres N°3, to taste the island’s signature salinity. The Tarama Maison and Truite Gravlax are good early choices to sample the kitchen’s work with cured and raw items, while Noix de Saint-Jacques demonstrates the short cooking times and texture-first technique the restaurant favors. For a contrast to shellfish, the Magret de Canard is listed among signature dishes. Expect restrained seasoning and the use of local fleur de sel; opt for preparations that let freshness and texture lead, rather than heavy sauces or overtly rich accompaniments.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming with pleasant dining rooms; tables are somewhat close together but the atmosphere remains refined and focused on the culinary experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Huîtres N°3
- Noix de Saint-Jacques
- Magret de Canard
- Tarama Maison
- Truite Gravlax
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Rue Jules David, 17880 Les Portes-en-Ré, France
Planning details
Location
1 Rue Jules David, 17880 Les Portes-en-Ré, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If Chasse-Marée is not the right match, try La Cabane du Fier or Aux Frères de la Côte first. They are the cleanest alternatives to check when the goal is to stay within the same local dining set and keep the evening anchored around Les Portes-en-Ré.
For a wider fallback list, add Chez Rémi, Le Balaou, and Auberge paysanne de la mer. Pick based on the slot that fits, then confirm group needs and dietary requests before committing.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Les Portes-en-Ré
Chasse-Marée is the safer choice when the priority is an easy local meal in Les Portes-en-Ré rather than a heavily defined restaurant format. Chez Rémi, La Cabane du Fier, Aux Frères de la Côte, Le Balaou, and Auberge paysanne de la mer all sit in the same local comparison set, but no verified price or awards data separates them cleanly here.
For value, avoid assuming that any one of these is cheaper without seeing the current menu. Chasse-Marée reads as an easier, lower-friction booking option. For ambiance, choose based on the room and location that suit the night rather than expecting a formal service style from the available information.
If the plan needs a dependable backup, cross-shop La Cabane du Fier and Aux Frères de la Côte first, then widen to Chez Rémi, Le Balaou, or Auberge paysanne de la mer if timing or group size becomes the deciding factor.
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Compare Chasse-Marée
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chasse-Marée | Les Portes En Re | No published awards |
| Chez Rémi | Ars En Re | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Cabane du Fier | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| Aux Frères de la Côte | Ars En Re | No published awards |
| Le Balaou | La Couarde Sur Mer | No published awards |
| Auberge paysanne de la mer | Saint-Martin-de-Ré | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Chasse-Marée?
Other options to compare include Chez Rémi, La Cabane du Fier, Aux Frères de la Côte, Le Balaou, and Auberge paysanne de la mer. Use current hours and availability to decide which works best for your plans.
What should a first-timer know about Chasse-Marée?
Use the opening hours as the main guide: Chasse-Marée is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and opens Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 6:30–9 PM. It is in Les Portes En Re, and the dress code is smart casual.
Does Chasse-Marée handle dietary restrictions?
If you have specific requirements, contact the venue before committing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chasse-Marée?
Hours include 10 AM–2 PM and 6:30–9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Chasse-Marée good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key occasion if staying in Les Portes En Re and following the smart-casual dress code are enough for your plans. If the occasion depends on awards, chef detail, price range, or a formal tasting format, compare it with other options before booking.