FAQ – Eating in Saint-Omer – restaurants
Answers to your questions about the best restaurants in Audomarois, the estaminets and the chip shops
Welcome to our FAQ dedicated to the essential addresses for eating in Saint-Omer. Whether you are a fan of traditional cuisine or curious about new international flavors, the city offers you a varied culinary offer that will satisfy all your gastronomic desires. Because in the region, everyone agrees: Saint-Omer is full of bars and restaurants of all kinds!
Here you will find traditional local restaurants and Flemish estaminets where the friendly atmosphere and authentic recipes will immerse you in the local charm. You will also find more modern options with fast food, snacks and chip shops for a quick meal (local or not!).
World cuisine lovers will not be left out, thanks to Japanese, Chinese, Italian and even Indian or African restaurants. Every corner of Saint-Omer has its share of surprises, for a culinary journey to discover diverse and varied flavors.
Also check out our section on restaurants in St Omer
Here are some recommended taverns in Saint-Omer:
Estaminet Les 3 Caves – De Drie Kalders: Located at 18 Place du Maréchal Foch, this establishment is a typical Flemish estaminet in the city center. It offers authentic cuisine in a vaulted cellar with a warm atmosphere.
La Ducasse: A traditional tavern open from Friday to Sunday and located in Place de la Ghière in Saint-Omer (in the suburb of Haut-Pont, on the edge of the marsh).
The "Les Piquinettes" tavern – a favorite among boat builders – offers a covered terrace overlooking the river, surrounded by fields and fields. Located on the Clairmarais road, it is open from April to October. 06.08.09.94.88 – Les-piquinettes.restaurant
Here is a list of traditional restaurants in Saint-Omer and its surroundings, highlighting local cuisine and regional specialties:
In Saint-Omer
Le Ch'ti Charivari – Address: City center, rue du Lion d'Or, near the cinema. Cuisine: Savoyard and traditional French.
Le Chic Ô Rail – Place du 8 mai 1945, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional cuisine with local specialties.
Le Phare café – Traditional and bistronomic cuisine – 126 Rue de Dunkerque, 62500 Saint-Omer – Telephone: 03 21 38 29 40
Le Gardian – 16 bis Rue Louis Martel, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional French with brasserie and pizzeria options.
Brasserie Audomaroise – Address: 6 Rue Louis Martel, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional French brasserie.
La Terrasse Located in the heart of the city centre on Place Foch, it offers Audomarois cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.
History of – artisanal and local cuisine 1 Rue Henri Dupuis, 62500 Saint-Omer
La Table du Bachelin – Traditional Cuisine – 12 Bd de Strasbourg, 62500 Saint-Omer
Au bistronome – bistronomic cuisine – 17 Pl. Pierre Bonhomme, 62500 Saint-Omer
Le Bacôve – gourmet cuisine – Address : 8 Rue Caventou, 62500 Saint-Omer.
Near Saint-Omer
Estaminet La Baguernette by ISNOR – Address: 3 rue du marais Clairmarais. Specialties: Suckling pig cooked in a wood-fired oven, Flemish carbonnade, waterzooi.
Au Bon Accueil – Address: 15 rue du Rivage Boitel in Salperwick, in the heart of the Audomarois marshes. Cuisine: Flemish and regional in an authentic setting.
Al'cabane – Traditional cuisine, rue du Romelaere in Clairmarais.
Yes, there are several Chinese restaurants, and more broadly Asian restaurants in Saint-Omer and the surrounding area, including:
New China Town : Located at 11 Place Victor Hugo, this restaurant offers Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai specialties in a traditional, family-friendly setting. It's situated in the heart of the old town, near the cathedral. They offer à la carte options and lunch menus. You can contact them at +33 3 21 38 44 55 or +33 6 83 40 30 98.
Asian Delights : Located at 14 Rue de Dunkerque, this Asian caterer offers homemade cuisine. Dishes are prepared fresh daily. The menu includes Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and other dishes.
King Long Longuenesse : Although located in Longuenesse, near Saint-Omer, this Asian restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with Chinese, Japanese specialties and wok dishes.
Osaka , a Japanese restaurant located in the center of Saint-Omer, opposite the Jesuit chapel. Address: 13 Rue du Lycée, 62500 Saint-Omer – Telephone: +33 9 52 58 88 88. The restaurant offers a variety of Japanese dishes such as sushi, sashimi, maki, temaki, yakitori, as well as salads, soups, and other specialties.
Yes, there is an Indian restaurant in Saint-Omer, the Maharaja. It is located at 1 Rue Malixoff,
Cuisine: Indian, with healthy, vegetarian and vegan options.
Services and features: Maharaja also offers take-away.
Yes, there are several Italian restaurants in Saint-Omer. Here are some options:
The Rialto: This restaurant offers Italian cuisine and is located in Saint-Omer, on rue Carnot.
Le Gardian: In addition to being a grill and brasserie, Le Gardian also offers Italian cuisine, including pizzas. It is located at 16 bis Rue Louis Martel.
Yes, there are several fast food options in Saint-Omer and Audomarois:
McDonald’s : There are two McDonald’s restaurants, one in Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem and another in Longuenesse.
Domino's Pizza : Located in Saint-Omer, on Avenue du Maréchal Joffre (towards St-Martin-lez-Tatinghem)
Chick'n Five : fast food specializing in chicken meat located on rue d'Arras in Saint-Omer.
Razia Food : This restaurant offers fast food, with halal and vegetarian options: kebab specialties, burgers…
Ökebab : fast food offering kebabs and other dishes, rue d'Arras in Saint-Omer.
L'Entrepôt : A chip shop located in Saint-Omer with a small dining area. On the menu: burgers, kebabs, fricandelles, sandwiches, American-style sandwiches…
TACOS & Friends , a fast food restaurant specializing in tacos, located on Route des Bruyères in Longuenesse.
Burger King : located in Longuenesse
Subway , located in Longuenesse.
Rem's Burger : located on Rue du 8ème de Ligne in Saint-Omer
Several chip shops in Saint-Omer allow you to taste typical Northern fries, as well as sandwiches, American sandwiches and other burgers. A "on the go" alternative while eating like a true Northerner!
Friterie L'Entrepôt : Located at 5 Quai du Commerce, this chip shop has a small room for eating indoors.
Amélie Chip Shop : Located on the Grand Place in Saint-Omer.
