Restaurant Xaya, Basque restaurant in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Restaurant Xaya is a Basque restaurant located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz near the port and the main square. It features contemporary interiors with modern dining spaces and large windows offering views of the surroundings.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz developed as a major Basque port for whale hunting and cod fishing in the Atlantic. The restaurant operates within this longer maritime history of the region.
The restaurant serves regional Basque cuisine that combines ingredients from land and sea, reflecting how local cooking traditions have been shaped by geography and proximity to both mountains and ocean.
The restaurant is open Friday through Tuesday, serving lunch from 12:15 to 13:45 and dinner from 19:30 to 21:30. Hours change during school holidays, so it is best to confirm before visiting.
The chef won the title of World Champion in squid preparation at a festival that started in 2023. This achievement reflects a distinctive mastery of one of the region's signature seafood ingredients.
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