Aux Mots Bleus
Located on a quiet backstreet in the city centre, this café/tea room offers a welcome stopping point. Try a slice of savoury "cake" with salad for lunch, and homemade cookies or crumble for afterwards. The books are not just for decoration. Open Tues-Sat, 12-7pm.

Address: 40 Rue Poquelin Moliere | Telephone: 05 5690 0193 |

La Brasserie Bordelaise
With the best that this region of France has to offer, including foie gras, duck, local beef and oysters, it's no wonder locals flock to this busy restaurant. 

Address: 50 Rue St Rémi | Telephone: 05 5787 1191 |

Le Scopitone
Named after a type of juke box, it's hard to beat "Le Scoop" menu at this cinema-themed brasserie for value.

Address: 5 Rue de la Vieille Tour | Telephone: 05 5681 7501 |

Le Comptoir de Sèze
Located in the recently opened four-star Hotel de Seze, chef Jean-Christophe Martinez (formerly of the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz) serves contemporary French cuisine to a background of some of Bordeaux's most famous monuments.

Address: 23 allée de Tourny | Telephone: 05 5614 1616 |

Chez Dupont
Located amongst the antiques shops in the Chartrons district, this attractive bistro is a popular spot with locals. The menu ranges from fresh seafood supplied by the nearby fishmonger, to quality cuts of meat, neither of which disappoint. Make sure that someone at the table chooses the profiteroles for dessert.

Address: 45 Rue Notre Dame | Telephone: 05 56 81 49 59 |