Pluviôse

Pluviôse is a small contemporary restaurant in Saint-Jean-de-Luz selected in the Michelin Guide. The kitchen is led by an Australian chef formerly of Antre in Bidart who practices an instinctive, in-the-moment style of cooking. Opening hours are variable and reservations are mandatory. The dining room is intimate and compact, centered on a very small kitchen. A single operator serves front and back, which gives the setting a personal, focused atmosphere. The tiny kitchen is equipped essentially with a single wood-fired oven, lending a rustic, concentrated cooking presence. The cuisine is modern and instinct-led, with a moment-focused menu philosophy. Everything is made in-house and preparations emphasize fresh seafood and direct techniques such as light searing and unilateral cooking. Luke Dolphin (Chef). Specialties include lightly seared red tuna, grouper cooked unilaterally, house-made bread, house-made ice cream and wood-fired oven dishes.