Top Restaurants and Bars on the French Riviera - summer 2019

The French Riviera is lined with some of the most amazing restaurants and bars to try while on your yacht charter. People come from all over the world to sample the impressive culinary delights the coastline has to offer, not forgetting some great cocktail and wine bars to enjoy a local Provence wine or tasty drink after dinner or lunch.  

Monaco

Hotel de Paris - surrounded by the Monaco Grand Prix racetrack, near the Monte Carlo Casino and close to the superb Port Hercules, it certainly is hard to rival the location of the this restaurant; it highlights the glamorous lifestyle of the French Riviera, as once you step foot into the hotel you are reassured that your experience is going to be memorable. From the aperitif to the after-dinner chocolate, guests have quoted that you will ‘feel like Louis XV himself’ illustrating the exceptional journey the impeccable staff and world-class cuisine provide.

Hotel Negresco - the Hotel Negresco is an iconic building, which you can’t miss due to the pink dome prominently staring out at the bay. Boasting two Michelin stars and gastronomy ‘inspired by the Provence’, it is clear why this restaurant attracts the elite clientele and is the most desirable hotel and restaurant in the city. The meals are inventive and articulate, showing true French style and class and the cuisine respects the traditions of the country. 

 

Antibes

 

Cap Eden Roc - it is easy to admit this is the most luxurious hotel around Antibes, proven by the marvellous guest book where celebrities’ signatures overlap each other on the pages. With views of the Lérins Islands and overlooking the pool which sparkles in the Mediterranean sunshine, you will find this an idyllic spot for lunch or dinner. The hotel stands proud and noticeable near the beach and you can hear the waves gently crashing against the rocks, reminding you that you are on the French Riviera. This restaurant oozes expertise in every area from the fantastic sommelier whose enthusiasm about wine impresses many, to the expert confectioners who conjure up the hotel’s own branded chocolate.

Bacon - Bacon is actually a predominantly seafood restaurant. Increasingly regarded as the best fish on the Cote d’Azur, which, as you can imagine, is an incredible title as seafood along the French Riviera is as plentiful as it is wonderful. With 60 years of experience, the Sordello family look forward to tantalising your taste buds! The location is superb, the food presentation is second to none and the guest book is to be marvelled at. Many important celebrities are repeat customers; there is certainly something special about Bacon. We recommend the bouillabaisse, which is often described as ‘perfection’ and is certainly the speciality 

St Tropez

Senequier - you can't miss le Senequier, as its bright red exterior is eye-catching and inviting. Located directly in the port of St Tropez, overlooking the stunning yachts in the harbour, the restaurant boasts a lovely atmosphere and a favourite of locals.

Banh Hoi - this Indo-China restaurant serves incredible dishes of Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes in an intimate setting, with an interior decorated with ornaments of the Far East. Their outdoor terrace is a lovely space to enjoy dishes of gyoza, dumplings, noodles and other dishes freshly prepared in the Michelin starred restaurant.

Cannes

Palme D'Or - the place to dine in Cannes is La Palme d’Or as it is the city’s only two-starred Michelin restaurant; stop by for a memorable culinary experience in one of the leading luxury hotels. Everything about this hotel reflects class, elegance and superiority, it requires all your senses to admire and absorb the décor, service and cuisine. The food is a work of art, guests recommend a ‘movement’ of five small plates to get the perfect combination of savoury and sweet. It is difficult to find the superlative to describe the standard of gastronomy in the Martinez Hotel!

Le 360 at the Radisson Hotel- this hotel boasts a distinctive rooftop bar where you truly get 360-degree views of the bay, the old town and the Esterel hills, which is unheard of! The bar is exclusive and has a classy atmosphere, the drinks menu is varied and impressive and if you are feeling peckish there are culinary delights so you can indulge. It is easy to find yourself spending hours on this terrace as the vibe is inviting and relaxing, you will not want to leave the view behind!

Carlton Hotel - for an unparalleled view over the bay of Cannes, the Carlton Hotel is the perfect spot! For evening drinks you can gaze over the Croisette and watch the street come to life in the evening as it lights up as the atmosphere begins to thrive. From the furniture to the service and to the exotic drinks, everything exceeds expectations, as the accommodation to the world’s rich and famous, the experience is inevitably spectacular. And you can’t leave Cannes without having tried a Carlton champagne cocktail

Combine these fantastic bars and restaurants, with sun, sand and sea and you have got yourself the perfect yachting holiday. What more could you want?

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Key South of France Yacht Charter Destinations: St. Tropez | Antibes | Nice | Cannes | Monaco | St Jean Cap Ferrat | Corsica