Maynats Culinary excellence in the heart of Pau, to be enjoyed without moderation!

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:45 pm - 09:30 pm
  • Wednesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:45 pm - 09:30 pm
  • Thursday 07:45 pm - 09:30 pm
  • Friday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:45 pm - 09:30 pm
  • Saturday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:45 pm - 09:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Opens at 12:00 am

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Useful information

  • Gault et Millau
  • Guide Michelin

Location : In town

Other services : 3 toques Gaut & Millau

Province : Pau and its surroundings, the Jurançon and Madiran vineyards

Services

  • Credit card accepted
  • Open all year round
  • Restaurant voucher
  • English
    • Maynats – Gourmet restaurant in Pau

      A friendly address for creative and intuitive cuisine

      Take the legendary Pau funicular and let yourself be seduced by the Maynats gastronomic restaurant, a true culinary gem located a stone's throw from the station.
      Here, the cuisine is generous, festive, and sincere, driven by the passion of chef Gautier Alvarez and his team. Each dish reflects the pleasure of good food, the passing down of traditions, and local creativity.

      Maynats is above all about unpretentious gastronomy : a refined but unpretentious place, where you can savor excellence in a friendly, open and joyful atmosphere.

      An inventive and colorful cuisine

      Prepare yourself for a culinary journey between the terroir of Béarn and inspirations from around the world.
      The colorful and bold dishes combine fresh herbs, spices and local produce to create surprising and balanced meals.
      Each bite is a story to savor, a blend of mystery, provocation, and indulgence.

      To enrich the experience, indulge in the finely selected food and wine pairings — true dialogues between the glass and the plate.

      No menu, but unique suggestions

      At Maynats, there is no traditional menu : the chef offers two unique tasting journeys, in 4 or 6 sequences, depending on the seasons and the inspiration of the moment.
      Each service is a delightful surprise, an experience where trust and curiosity guide your taste buds.

      During the week, at lunchtime ( Tuesday to Friday ), also discover the 3-course market menu, designed for a shorter but equally refined gourmet break.

      Maynats Menus

      “Lo Mercat” menu – 3 courses

      • €45
      • Food and wine pairing : €25

      Available at lunchtime, Tuesday to Friday.

      “Fidença” Menu – 5 courses

      • €79
      • Food and wine pairing : €42

      Available for lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Saturday.

      “Escandeça” Menu – 7 courses

      • €95
      • Food and wine pairing : €48

      Available for lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Saturday.


      The products are local and seasonal : local vegetables, fresh meats and fish, homemade sauces and careful presentation.
      Each dish is a culinary creation presented with elegance, in graphically designed tableware.
      The menus change with the seasons, to guarantee freshness and authenticity on every visit.

      A modern and friendly atmosphere

      The Michelin- starred Maynats restaurant welcomes you in a chic, bright and warm industrial setting, just a stone's throw from the city center of Pau.
      It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner, a meal with friends, or a moment to share with family.

      New — Maynats Gift Vouchers

      Looking to give the gift of an exceptional experience? Maynats offers gift vouchers, valid for its tasting menus. Whether for a birthday, a celebration, or simply to show you care, you're giving much more than just a meal: a unique gastronomic experience in a warm and creative setting.

      Contact the restaurant directly (tel. 05 59 27 68 65) to find out the amounts and terms.


      Here, you can enjoy yourself, relax, and come back again.

  • Français

Traveller Reviews Maynats

4.8 sur 5 655 reviews

  • Alp Kösesoy

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alp Kösesoy on 06/11/2025

    In my opinion, this restaurant richly deserves a Michelin star. Each dish demonstrates refined craftsmanship and great creativity. Nothing could be added to such perfection. The perfectly matched wine pairing harmoniously complemented the entire culinary experience.

  • Alexis Borthiry

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alexis Borthiry on 31/10/2025

    A very pretty and welcoming place where the food is absolutely delicious! A lovely terrace and beautiful interior decor. Arriving right at opening time, and before it was even crowded, the chef invited us into the kitchen to admire a stunning catch from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, freshly arrived at Maynats. The wine pairing was excellent. We will definitely be back.

  • Marjo Cecillon

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Marjo Cecillon on 29/10/2025

    What a wonderful experience!! A gourmet restaurant that deserves a Michelin star: finesse, flavor, service, originality... It has it all! The value for money is excellent. Upon arrival, we were offered two set menus, the details of which weren't revealed beforehand. However, the servers were attentive to our preferences, allergies, etc. The menu could therefore be adapted, but we discovered it gradually as we dined. We were particularly surprised by the way they reinvented cheese—a marvel! Thank you to the chef for this culinary art that he shares so brilliantly! We will definitely be back!

Traveller Reviews Maynats

4.8 sur 5 319 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.9 / 5
  • Atmosphere 4.6 / 5
  • Service 4.8 / 5
  • Value 4.6 / 5
  • "To book immediately"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Charbel S on 17/08/2023

    Excellent food, great view, excellent service, to book for lunch or a dinner without any hesitation

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  • "Excellent special occasion tasting menu restaurant"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by cantravnut (Toronto, Canada) on 16/08/2023

    Superb, creative food in a very relaxed setting (outdoors when weather is fine). Good service. Variable English language skills (one guy was great, others didn't speak any English), but it doesn't...

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  • "Awesome meal in a great spot"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by gemskigem (Jurancon, France) on 16/06/2023

    I don’t want to sound like a foodie eejit, but we’ve eaten at some amazing restaurants and I think today was the best meal we’ve ever tasted. It was fantastic from start to finish, every course was...

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Maynats

Address

24 avenue Gaston Lacoste
64000 Pau

Contacts

Phone : 05 59 27 68 65

GPS coordinates

43° 17'32.3"N, 0° 22'7.46"W

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