An express lunch of mussel chowder, grilled catch of the day, salad and a glass of wine is $14.50.

At dinner, abundant primi are served family-style with about a pound of pasta for two, and diners valiantly struggle to leave room for the grilled catch of the day and the obligatory tiramisu.

The lighting and decor are plain, but the food, particularly the freshly fried and grilled catch of the day and calamari, is reliable and the service hassle-free.

With red mullet and spinach cannelloni, grilled catch of the day and sensational desserts, all accompanied by some very fine wines, dining at l'Oumède is a once-in-a-lifetime treat.

Bâton Rouge is a Canadian restaurant chain, famous for their baby back ribs, Sterling Silver steaks, and grilled catch of the day.