La Vieille Auberge

We stopped by for a quick lunch. We were lured in by the possibility of lunch with a view. WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T FALL FOR THIS TRAP!! The staff is very unfriendly and doesn't know how to do their job. We sat for 20 minutes, waiting to order something to drink and eat. The cappuccino we ordered tasted more like water with some unwanted whipped cream on top, rather than a drink made with roasted beans and boiled water. I expect they added the whipped cream to hide some of the sour taste of the mixture. For lunch we had onion soup, which was most likely prepared with the same mixture as the coffee, however, this time they didn't add whipped cream but some random greens and small branches... The soup mainly tasted like water, with burned toast and undercooked cheese on top. Being in Mont Saint-Michel, we wanted to taste the omelette Mont Saint-Michel as well. The omelette itself was okay, wasn't it for the taste of an overly used pan in which it was prepared. The omelette had an old and burned taste, even though the omelette wasn't burned. Also, for almost 20 euros for an appetizer, I expected more than just some whipped egg... There was no seasoning and no additions like cheese. From Mont Saint-Michel we had over two hours of driving back, during which we both were still very able to "enjoy" the tastes of La Vieille Auberge Mont Saint-Michel... So please, just don't...

So I am not sure where the room in the pic is? That was def not the room we got. The room was adequate for a night's stay. The decor run down, there were stains on the rug. The bathroom had the smallest shower I have ever seen. I am tall with long arms and legs and I constantly bumped into the walls and doors of the shower. If I were a large person as well it would have been a no go. The room reminded me of something a missionary would stay in it was very basic. The upside? If you have shopping you can walk up and drop it in the room. Had few cocktails and don't want to drive just go up to the room. We had to go to the restaurant of the same name and then a lady walked us up the hill to our room was not very far a 5 min walk uphill. If bare and basic is what you are after this covers it but it is also close everything on the mount. Our walk the next morning to meet the tour guide took 5 mins. Here is the biggest perk of all! After everybody else leaves (tourist wise) the mount is yours to explore in peace and quiet without the crush of people.

This place has a terrace overlooking the bay. It was about half full when we sat down for something to eat. There was only a single waiter and he clearly could not cope but also was dismissive to our requests for service. After 20 minutes we left and went to the restaurant next door which had a similar terrace. Two other tables did the same thing within 5 minutes of us leaving so lack of service here seems to be a regular feature. Next door our order was taken immediately. One star for the lack of service but an additional star for the pleasant view whilst we were waiting!

We stood there long waiting to be seated while there was enough space, some waiters would pass us and don't say anything at all. We then were given a nice table for two in the sun. They took our order and brought our food pretty fast. My girlfriend took the pasta with seafood for €15 which was okay but if it matter to you you should know that the langostino was not cleaned up. I took the omelet Mont Saint Michel which was written in red letters suggesting it was a recommendation. It was €18 euros for a plain omelet with nothing at all. Really a disappointment. For that price I expect an omele with cheese, ham a salad etc...

Our family was excited to be seated outdoors at this restaurant during our visit to Mont St. Michele. Then we waited, and waited. In spite of our friendly gestures to the staff, it took about 20 minutes for someone to set our table and provide menus. We watched several other parties arrive after us and have their orders taken. Once our table was set, we again waited patiently for our order to be taken. We observed that customer service appeared to be random: some parties were served immediately, and their food was delivered reasonably promptly; others, like us, were ignored. After about 30 minutes of waiting to place our order, I approached a waitress who was cleaning a table nearby (of a party that came after we arrived) and in a friendly way offered to clean the table for her, in exchange for her taking our order. She promised that someone would come in 5 minutes. About 10 minutes later I saw a man who appeared to be the manager taking orders at a table nearby, and approached him when he had finished the order. In a friendly manner I explained we had been waiting a long time and asked him to take our order. He scolded me and walked away. At that point, a party who had also been waiting quite some time witnessed this response and left. My family followed them out the door. We were promply seated at the terrace restaurant next door and watched the apparently random treatment of diners for the duration of our stay. We could not determine the pattern of serve/not serve, but it was continuous.

If you have an inferiority complex/low self esteem, this is the place for you. We waited about 5 minutes to be seated even when it was half empty. We were shown to our table as if a great privilege was being bestowed upon us, undeserving creatures that we were. There was then a long delay before a waiter came to take our order (two coffees). Just prior to our order being taken, another couple sat at the end of our table, and when the waiter came for our order they tried to order too but were given a dismissive wave! After 10 minutes our coffees had still not arrived so, I am afraid we left. We had observed two other parties give up in the same way. If you think that, as a paying customer, you are entitled to be treated courteously and with efficiency, you might want to go somewhere else!