Le Comptoir is a french restaurant and deli located in Aireys Inlet, Victoria. It was born out of Samuel Roig-Sclafer homage to his home town where he grew up outside of Bordeaux, France. “Le Comptoir” translates to “The Counter”, made prominent by the long serving counter in the shop, full of beautiful artisan cheeses and a unique selection of daily meats and charcuterie. “Do not forget Bordeaux,” says co-owner Sam Roig. Born in France with Catalan heritage Sam grew up surrounded by a culture rich in cheese, charcuterie and wine.

You can buy Cantal cheese from near Sam’s hometown or some locally Long Paddock cheese – made in Castlemaine by a fellow Frenchman. Sam and Asher pay homage to the Spanish side of the family with a selection of serrano and jamon pata negra bellota – acorn feed black foot ham. The menu is compact but gives you a few choices of baguettes, salads and cheese plates to sit down and enjoy a glass or two of fine wine. There is house-made parfait made with the livers of Great Ocean Ducks and rillettes made with Barongarook Pork from near Colac. Breakfast is simple French baguette and confiture, pastries, crumpet or muesli. “Our values are quality and conviviality,” says Sam. “It is simple but very good and delicious.”