Crêperie du Port
Vieux Port, Lorient
Restaurant in Lorient, France
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Crêperie du Port is worth choosing when you want an easy, casual Breton-style meal in Lorient rather than a formal dining plan. It suits lunch, relaxed dates, and family meals better than milestone celebrations, with easy booking and compact service windows that make timing the main thing to watch.
About Crêperie du Port
Should you book Crêperie du Port in Lorient right now? Consider it if you want a casual meal in Lorient and the opening times fit your schedule. Crêperie du Port is a casual venue in Lorient, serving lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed.
Use it as a casual Lorient option
The main reason to consider Crêperie du Port is practicality: it has lunch and dinner windows on Tuesday through Saturday, and the dress code is casual. That makes it easier to place into a Lorient dining plan than a venue with more formal expectations, provided the hours match your timing.
For planning, note the closures first: Crêperie du Port is closed on Monday and Sunday. From Tuesday to Saturday, it offers both midday and evening service, with slightly different closing times depending on the day. If your schedule is tight, check the current hours directly before relying on a specific service window.
How to plan the meal without overthinking it
Use the hours as the main planning tool. The listed times are Tuesday 12–2:15 PM and 7–9:30 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 12–1:45 PM and 7–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 12–1:45 PM and 7–9:40 PM. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Dress expectations are casual. For price, reservations, menu, takeaway, delivery, or dietary accommodations, check directly with the venue if any of those details matter for your visit.
Quick reference: choose Crêperie du Port for a casual Lorient meal when its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours fit, and confirm any practical details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 place Polig Monjarret, 17 Rue Poissonnière, 56100 Lorient, France
- Phone
- +33222213899
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Crêperie du Port sits squarely in the port's working rhythm: salt‑aired, unpretentious and deeply local. It reads less like a tourist set‑piece and more like a civic corner where fishermen, dock workers and families converge. The interior and setting favour a humble, rustic sensibility grounded in Breton tradition—the galette de sarrasin is treated as everyday sustenance rather than novelty. The neighbourhood context — a square shaped by maritime associations and commercial fishing traffic — lends the place a lived‑in historic character that feels authentic rather than staged.
Best For
This is an unfussy spot for people seeking an authentic Breton crêperie experience—families, locals finishing a shift and visitors who want regional food without ceremony. It works well for casual daytime meals and relaxed dinners where the emphasis is on straightforward, carefully sourced buckwheat galettes rather than formal dining. The atmosphere encourages shared, communal dining that mirrors the port neighbourhood around it: approachable, convivial and anchored in local habits rather than tourist expectations.
Ordering Tips
Prioritise savoury galettes made from buckwheat; the menu celebrates the earthy, slightly bitter profile of blé noir and treats savoury fillings as canonical. The signature complète and regional mains such as andouille de Guéméné or saucisse confit d'oignons au cidre are true to the house's Breton sourcing logic and are good bets if you want an authentic taste. Keep in mind that the buckwheat galette favors salty, fatty or fermented accompaniments, so choose fillings that lean into those contrasts rather than sweet toppings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Joyful and contagiously good-humored atmosphere with quick, pleasant service.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- complète
- andouille de Guéméné
- saucisse confit d'oignons au cidre
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 place Polig Monjarret, 17 Rue Poissonnière, 56100 Lorient, France
Planning details
Location
3 place Polig Monjarret, 17 Rue Poissonnière, 56100 Lorient, France · Directions
Also consider
If Crêperie du Port is not the right fit
Book Le 26-28 instead if the meal needs to feel more composed and modern. Choose Le Yachtman when seafood is the priority, or Le Tire Bouchon for a traditional €€ restaurant option in Lorient.
Restaurant context
How Crêperie du Port compares in Lorient
Choose Crêperie du Port when ease matters more than polish. Le 26-28 is the stronger fit for modern cuisine at a clear €€ tier, while Le Tire Bouchon is the better call for traditional cooking with a more classic restaurant feel. Crêperie du Port is the simpler choice for a quick lunch, a casual date, or a group that does not want a long meal.
For seafood, Le Yachtman is the more obvious Lorient comparison at €€, especially if the meal should feel tied to the port-city setting. ÉM.BA and Louise are harder to position on price from the available details, so use them as cross-shops when the goal is a fuller restaurant night rather than a crêperie format.
The practical split is simple: Crêperie du Port for the easiest, most casual meal; Le 26-28 for a modern €€ dinner; Le Tire Bouchon for traditional cooking; Le Yachtman when seafood is the priority. For a special occasion, start with the peers. For an uncomplicated Lorient meal, this is the lower-effort pick.
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Compare Crêperie du Port
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crêperie du Port | Lorient | , | , | No published awards |
| Le 26-28 | Lorient | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| ÉM.BA | Lorient | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Tire Bouchon | Lorient | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Le Yachtman | Lorient | Seafood | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Louise | Lorient | , | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #148SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - RestaurantsMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1212024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #96 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Crêperie du Port?
Treat it as a casual venue in Lorient and plan around the hours. It is closed Monday and Sunday, and it offers lunch and dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday.
What should I wear to Crêperie du Port?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Crêperie du Port in Lorient is casual, so formal dining attire is not necessary.
Does Crêperie du Port handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly rather than assume. Check current information before visiting if you have specific dietary needs.
Is Crêperie du Port good for a special occasion?
It is best framed as a casual Lorient option, with casual dress and lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Saturday. If you want to compare it with other dining choices, Le 26-28 or ÉM.BA may be worth considering as separate options.
What are other options to compare with Crêperie du Port?
Other named options to consider include Le 26-28, ÉM.BA, Le Tire Bouchon, Le Yachtman, and Louise. Compare current hours and offerings directly before choosing a venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Crêperie du Port?
Both lunch and dinner are offered from Tuesday through Saturday. The hours are Tuesday 12–2:15 PM and 7–9:30 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 12–1:45 PM and 7–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 12–1:45 PM and 7–9:40 PM.
