
Restaurante Chez Bernard
Salvador's oldest French restaurant, offering classic fine dining with stunning bay views and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Restaurante Chez Bernard

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Must-see attractions
Salvador's oldest French restaurant, offering classic fine dining with stunning bay views and a welcoming atmosphere.
Lunch with a View
Make a lunch reservation to enjoy the exquisite food and breathtaking bay views.
Authentic French Classics
Try signature dishes like foie gras, quiche, soufflé, or coq au vin for a true taste of France.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
French
Price
$$$
Phone
+55 71 3328-1566
Address
R. Gamboa de Cima, 11 - Centro, Salvador - BA, 40060-008, Brazil
Website
chezbernard.com.br/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Breathtaking Bay Views
Savor classic French cuisine with panoramic views of the Bay of All Saints, especially stunning during lunch.

Classic French Fine Dining
Experience traditional French dishes curated by experienced chefs in an elegant setting since 1963.

Impeccable Service
Enjoy a welcoming and homely atmosphere with attentive service that makes you feel right at home.
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Lunch with a View
Make a lunch reservation to enjoy the exquisite food and breathtaking bay views.
Authentic French Classics
Try signature dishes like foie gras, quiche, soufflé, or coq au vin for a true taste of France.
Wine Pairings
Elevate your meal by pairing your dishes with wines recommended by the sommelier.
Atmosphere Choice
Visit on weekdays for a quieter experience or weekends for a more lively atmosphere.
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from all over the internet
Lunch with a View
Make a lunch reservation to enjoy the exquisite food and breathtaking bay views.
Authentic French Classics
Try signature dishes like foie gras, quiche, soufflé, or coq au vin for a true taste of France.
Wine Pairings
Elevate your meal by pairing your dishes with wines recommended by the sommelier.
Atmosphere Choice
Visit on weekdays for a quieter experience or weekends for a more lively atmosphere.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners praise Chez Bernard for its classic French fine dining, impeccable service, and stunning bay views, making it a beloved institution since 1963. While the food and ambiance are frequently lauded, some guests have experienced issues with service inclusivity, and the price point is noted as being on the higher side.
"This restaurant is the definition of classic French fine dining, from the menu to the décor. Opened in 1963 by Chef Bernard Goethals, this is the oldest restaurant offering French cuisine in Salvador. The current chef is Laurent Rezette, a Belgian who has lived in Salvador for over 20 years and has worked in many upscale restaurants.
The restaurant's decoration compares favorably with the best restaurants I have visited, but the place feels like a casual setting, as you are treated as if you have arrived home. Our waiter Nelson was excellent.
The menu is the most classic you are going to come across, which I enjoyed, because you will usually find one or 2 items on a menu, but not an entire menu. Foie gras, quiche, soufflé, coq au vin and crêpes Suzette are just some of the items they have to offer.
The restaurant has a beautiful view of the Bay of All Saints (“Bahia de Todos os Santos”), which was discovered by Amerigo Vespucci in 1501. They are open for lunch and dinner, and I am sure that whenever you eat here, you will have a wonderful meal and experience, but if you have to choose, I recommend making a lunch reservation, so you can enjoy the view too."
Edward Delfino
"The food is excellent, great service and the place is classy. The views from the restaurant are superb! The only down point was there is no accessible toilets, so it was a bit annoying for my friend who can't go down the stairs with ease."
Cinthia Arena
"Amazing food! Intimate setting with a very fine selection of high end french cousins. The view of the bay is amazing and complements the view of the delicacies being served.
It is expensive but well worth it!"
Filipe Leahy-Dios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many recommend making a lunch reservation to fully appreciate the stunning bay views. Weekdays offer a quieter ambiance, while weekends are livelier.
Yes, the menu includes options such as mushroom risotto, which is suitable for vegetarians.
Popular choices include classic French items like foie gras, quiche, soufflé, coq au vin, and steak tartar.
Yes, the intimate setting, fine French cuisine, and amazing views make it a perfect spot for a romantic outing.
The restaurant is considered expensive but well worth the cost for the quality of food and experience.
While not explicitly stated, the elegant atmosphere suggests smart casual or more formal attire.
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O restaurante francês mais antigo da cidade, fundado em 1963, passou por muitas mudanças, trocou de dono algumas vezes, mas não perdeu sua essência, com destaque para seus clássicos pratos franceses e toque contemporâneo. Para completar, paredes envidraçadas deixam o salão com uma vista privilegiada da Baía de Todos-os-Santos, uma paisagem de tirar o fôlego.Dentre as opções do cardápio, estão os clássicos filés com a escolha dos molhos bèarnaise, ou bordelaise, ou poivre; o linguine de frutos do mar; e o couscous marroquino de cordeiro. O risoto de cogumelos é opção para os vegetarianos.
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Conhecido por sua tradição, o Chez Bernard serve a Salvador receitas francesas clássicas desde 1963. Com vista para as águas da Baía de Todos os Santos, os pratos franceses encontram eco nas mesas dos dois andares do restaurante, que foi repaginado em 2018. Da cozinha, chefiada por Laurent Rezette, temos entre as opções steak tartar, ostras e escargot, assim como linguini com frutos do mar, filé ao molho bordelaise acompanhado de sonhos de batata e magret de pato regado ao molho de laranja e acompanhado de batatas rústicas.
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In a house with the same stunning bay views, the white-tablecloth Chez Bernard is an institution that has been known as the finest French restaurant in town since Chef Bernard Goethals founded it in 1963. Today, Chef Laurent Rezette’s steak au poivre and grilled bacalhau are popular, while dishes such as a fig salad with goat cheese, almonds and honey from the uruçu bee all use local ingredients. The Belgian-born Chef Rezette even makes his own chocolates.
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With almost 60 years of existence, the Chez Bernard restaurant is a perfect experience of the French flavor in Salvador. The complete menu (starter, main course and dessert) can harmonize with the wines of the selected menu, as well as the sommelier service for consultation on the labels. Among the menu options are the classic steaks with the choice of bèarnaise, bordelaise or poivre sauces, seafood linguine and Moroccan lamb couscous.
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Consagrado restaurante de culinária francesa com vista para a Baía de Todos os Santos, o Chez Bernard deu uma repaginada no cardápio e está muito bom, embora seja caro. Adoramos o steak tartare, o ovo trufado e clássicos como o steak au poivre. Saiba mais no post: Chez Bernard restaurante em Salvador.
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