Restaurant
POPS
Pornichet · Loire-Atlantique
In Pornichet, Corentin Leverger and Océane Maisonneuve serve contemporary, personal cooking at POPS, shaped by their time with Éric Guérin. Atlantic fish, shellfish and seasonal produce make up ever-changing tasting menus, while their neighbouring bistro, Locco, offers a different experience.
- Suggested time
- 1 hour 30 to 2 hours 30
- Type of place
- Contemporary seafood bistro cooking, fish and shellfish, tasting menus following the catch
- Atmosphere
- A small, modern restaurant a little back from the Pornichet seafront
- Getting there
- 96 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, 44380 Pornichet
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
POPS is not a large terrace facing the ocean: it is on Avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, a little back from the seafront. This location favours a gastronomic experience centred on the chef’s work rather than a view. The contemporary décor and personal welcome suit a dinner for two or a meal with friends, with the beach and the harbour close by for a walk. Corentin Leverger and Océane Maisonneuve both worked with Éric Guérin at La Mare aux Oiseaux. They kept a taste for creativity, produce and free pairings, while POPS expresses their own sensitivity in a human-sized dining room. Scallops, red mullet and monkfish are among the produce linked to the restaurant, with precise cooking and plays on texture. The tourist office describes tasting menus in three, four or five courses, adapted to the season and renewed every month.
What you will see
- Corentin Leverger in the kitchen, Océane Maisonneuve running the house.
- At 96 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle in Pornichet.
- Both trained at Éric Guérin’s La Mare aux Oiseaux.
- Fish, scallops, red mullet and monkfish, depending on the catch.
- Tasting menus in three, four or five courses.
Tips on the spot
- Book ahead for weekends and holidays, and make sure the booking is confirmed.
- Check the exact days and times of service, which can vary with the season.
- Check the current menu and prices: an old photo of a menu is not a guaranteed offer.
- Mention allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when you book, and ask which vegetarian options are really possible.
- For a special occasion, mention it discreetly when booking.
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- Ask about alcohol-free options and say your budget if you want a wine pairing.
- Check cancellation and deposit conditions, if any.
- With reduced mobility, confirm the route, the dining room and the adapted toilets.
- Allow enough time for a menu in several courses, and avoid an appointment straight afterwards.
- Ask whether the whole table must take the same menu.
- When booking, make sure you choose POPS and not the neighbouring bistro Locco.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose POPS?
In Pornichet, Corentin Leverger and Océane Maisonneuve serve contemporary, personal cooking at POPS, shaped by their time with Éric Guérin. Atlantic fish, shellfish and seasonal produce make up ever-changing tasting menus, while their neighbouring bistro, Locco, offers a different experience.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Pornichet, Loire-Atlantique.
What kind of cuisine is served?
Contemporary seafood bistro cooking, fish and shellfish, tasting menus following the catch.
What is the atmosphere like?
A small, modern restaurant a little back from the Pornichet seafront.
Who is the chef?
Corentin Leverger in the kitchen, with Océane Maisonneuve running the house.
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