Le Comptoir du Malt

Externally more appealing than a Buffalo Grill but essentially similar. A large chain and this restauarnt was popular - probably exopleined by the dearth of decent independent or family run restaurants in Lievin. Ordered a flammekeuche as a starter. Men did not state how big this was - really a sharing dish for two, but it was absolutely delicious. Ordered a steak for main course - asked for it rare - but it was definitely blue when served - no problem I like blue steak, but anyone ordering should be aware. Chipos with which it was served were not good. They were served in individual "chip pan baskets" and from the number I could see that were going back hardly touched, others obviously thou...

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Le Comptoir du Malt in many ways resembles any other American ( or inspired by them ) chain restaurant, but the menu clearly shows that the concept is targetted a local audience in the north of France. Our food was OK - nothing special - however uplifted by some very good local beers. The service and ambience was as you'd expect from a family restaurant, and at least, a visit to this kind of establishment gives you a pretty good ( I think ) picture of the what the local population looks like. Besides, it is, as far as we could see, the only "real" restaurant in town, unless you count Buffalo Grill, McDonalds and Burger King as restaurants. I don't...

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We ended eating at this location twice during a three day weekend in the area. Both times, the meals were excellent. The fact that this restaurant is open late made it a great choice while staying there. The food and the beer is quite unique and flavourful and represents the cuisine of the area. The "house" amber ale? Delicious. The fact that we were English in a French establishment was NOT an ISSUE. We were welcomed and between our broken French and their more than adequate English, we got along just fine.The food was great! The atmosphere? Great. Truly a great place to eat while in Lievin.

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There seemed to be nothing but fast food restaurants in this town. We were told about this place and decided to eat there. The food was good but not great. It was busy and the service managed to keep things moving although not really engaging in any service but just keeping the food on the table. Vegetarians beware...despite the extensive menu, we could only find one item that was vegetarian...cheese pizza.

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A trendy restaurant with a variety of food choices. The night we went the place was busy but the service was quick and the food delicious. There were a number of locally produced beers and we tried a few of them. Overall a good place to eat with decent prices.

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