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.
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Here are some recommended taverns in Saint-Omer:
The 3 Caves tavern – De Drie Kalders: Located at 18 Place du Maréchal Foch, this establishment is a typical Flemish estaminet in the city centre. It offers authentic cuisine in a vaulted cellar with a warm atmosphere.
The Ducasse: A traditional tavern open from Friday to Sunday and located on Place de la Ghière in Saint-Omer (in the Haut-Pont suburb, on the edge of the marsh).
The tavern “Les Piquinettes” – Estaminet des Faiseurs de Bateaux, where you can eat by the water on a covered terrace surrounded by fields and river. This estaminet is located on the Clairmarais road and 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
The Ch'ti Charivari – Address: City center, rue du Lion d'Or, near the cinema. Cuisine: Savoyard and traditional French.
The Chic Ô Rail – Place du 8 mai 1945, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional cuisine with local specialties.
The Lighthouse Cafe – Traditional and bistro cuisine – 126 Rue de Dunkerque, 62500 Saint-Omer – Telephone: 03 21 38 29 40
The Gardian – 16 bis Rue Louis Martel, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional French with brasserie and pizzeria options.
Audomaroise Brewery – Address: 6 Rue Louis Martel, 62500 Saint-Omer. Cuisine: Traditional French brasserie.
La Terrasse Located in the city center on Place Foch, it offers Audomaroise cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.
Affair – artisanal and local cuisine 1 Rue Henri Dupuis, 62500 Saint-Omer
The Bachelor's Table – Traditional cuisine – 12 Bd de Strasbourg, 62500 Saint-Omer
At the bistro – bistro cuisine – 17 Pl. Pierre Bonhomme, 62500 Saint-Omer
The Bacôve – gourmet cuisine – Aaddress: 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, waterzoï.
At the Good Welcome – 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 family and traditional setting. It is located in the heart of the old town, near the cathedral. It offers à la carte options and lunch menus. You can contact them at 03 21 38 44 55 or 06 83 40 30 98.
Asian Delights: Located at 14 Rue de Dunkerque, this Asian caterer offers home cooking. The dishes are prepared the same day. On the menu, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese cuisine…
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 – Phone: +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, rue Carnot.
The Guardian: In addition to being a grill and brasserie, Le Gardian also offers Italian cuisine, including pizza. 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, avenue du Maréchal Joffre (towards St-Martin-lez-Tatinghem)
Chick'n Five: fast food restaurant 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, etc.
Ökebab: fast food restaurant offering kebabs and other dishes, rue d'Arras in Saint-Omer.
L'Entrepot: A chip shop located in Saint-Omer with a small restaurant. On the menu: burgers, kebabs, fricandelles, sandwiches, American dishes, etc.
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 8th from line to 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!
The Warehouse Chip Shop: Located at 5 Quai du Commerce, this chip shop has a small room for eating under cover.
Amélie Chip Shop: Located on the Grand Place of Saint-Omer.
