Le Patio - Mérignac

We opted for this small brasserie in the Ibis hotel simply because we arrived exhausted from our trip and couldn't find another decent option within walking distance. Dinner is a buffet salad/dessert bar with several options for main courses. We don't eat meat, and there was only one fish option -- cod, which is not a favorite. The salad bar included the expected fare, but the desserts were reasonably good. There is nothing to recommend Le Patio other than convenience when staying at the hotel.

This first seemed like a promising restaurant. A beautiful cold buffet, plus a du jour menu, and bright, cheerful decor. My husband and I sat down and waited for a VERY long time before anyone came up to our table. The waiter explained how the buffet and menu worked, we ordered our meals, wine, and a carafe of water. The water took 2 more requests before we got it. The buffet had some tasty items but the seafood was not very fresh. My omelette was cooked on too high of heat but I was given a generous portion of green beans as requested, and no additional charge. The bread was tough, not that fresh. It wasn't a bad meal, just not that good either.

We highly recommend this cute boutique hotel and its restaurant, Le Patio Restaurant if you need a place close to the Boardeaux airport. WE have stayed in the hotel twice. It's modern, and very clean, and has this sweet little restaurant. We ate at the restaurant this month while there and the pizza and pastas were great. Bruno, the restaurant manager, was very helpful too.