Fodor's Expert Review Le Lido de Toulon

Set right on the Mourillon beach—one of the nicest in Toulon—diners can sit at tables on the spacious wooden deck or directly on the sand, with pretty views of the bay and the old fort. This is Toulon's answer to the classic brasserie, serving copious platters of fresh seafood, an excellent fish soup, and the local catch of the day, along with more hefty French classics (Charolais beef, truffle risotto, foie gras).