Seafood & oysters — Biarritz & Basque Country

Chez Albert

A fish and seafood restaurant on the quay of the Port des Pêcheurs, with a shaded terrace looking out to the ocean. The kitchen serves fresh fish, shellfish and seafood platters, oysters and plancha dishes; the house names roast Saint-Pierre as its signature dish, and its ice creams are made by Thierry Bamas, Meilleur Ouvrier de France.

Destination: Biarritz & Basque Country
District: Biarritz – Port des Pêcheurs
Cuisine: Seafood & oysters
Seated capacity: 90 pax
Private hire: On request

Indicative budget: Quote on request for a group menu; prices depend on the selection of fish and shellfish.
Address: 51 bis Allée du Port des Pêcheurs, 64200 Biarritz
Access: On the Port des Pêcheurs quay, below the old town of Biarritz; reached on foot from the centre or by taxi.

Corporate use

A relaxed, maritime setting for a team lunch or a seminar dinner, a short walk from the centre of Biarritz. The house welcomes groups for banquets and seminars and gives a capacity of up to 90 guests, indoors or on the terrace; exclusive hire is not announced, so it is requested case by case. Allow for a weekly closing day and confirm it when booking.

Private rooms & private hire

One dining room and a shaded terrace, up to 90 guests in total. No separate private room is described.

The menu

Fish and shellfish platters, oysters, plancha-cooked fish, roast Saint-Pierre and homemade desserts.

Programmes featuring this restaurant

3 days · Biarritz & Basque Country

3-Day Thalasso Seminar in Biarritz

A three-day seminar on the Basque coast for 25 to 50 participants, built around a seafront hotel with thalassotherapy. Work sessions take place in the mornings; afternoons alternate between sea treatments, surf or sailing, and a clifftop dinner. Biarritz is about 4 hours 30 minutes from Paris by TGV, or around 1 hour 30 minutes by air.

From approximately 1,700 € per person excluding VAT

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Chez Albert host?

The house states up to 90 guests, indoors or on the terrace, and welcomes groups for banquets and seminars. Terrace use depends on the weather.

Can the restaurant be fully privatised?

Privatisation is not announced on the official page. We ask the house for exclusive use according to the date and group size.

Location map

Sources

Chez Albert (official)

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