La Cabane de Vincent Boniface

Our friends who have a house in the south of France tell us that Boniface is the seafood place to which they always return when they're in Leucate. They say it's the best -- fresh, with excellent prices and good service. They took us there today, and I agree with their assessment. The shrimp I ordered couldn't have been fresher, and those who ordered oysters, mussels, and clams said the same. I also welcomed the opportunity to sit outside and watch fishing boats arrive with new loads of seafood, as well as to be visited by sparrows begging crumbs from diners at the outside tables. I highly recommend La Cabane de Vincent Boniface.

Many delicious mussels are bred here in the Etang near Leucate. Including, of course, oysters. They end up freshly caught in the restaurants in Port de Peche Leucate. One of them was recommended to us. The Boniface. Inside there is room for about 16 people, who can then eat their fill of three kinds of mussels. The prices are very fair and many people stop by and take a few kilos of oysters home. The quality of the mussels is so good that you don't just eat the oysters raw. Only the prawns are cooked but cold. A great experience, especially because the sale of freshly caught fish is the top priority here and less the fine dining in the restaurant. Although we were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and the service.