11 Best Restaurants in The French Riviera, France

With soaring ceilings, lush greenery, and eclectic furnishings, Hôtel Amour and its vibey restaurant exude a chic and inviting atmosphere. Here you can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Natural light floods the space during the day, and candlelight makes the ambience intimate in the evenings. In summer, dine on the rooftop by the pool to truly elevate your experience. 

Here, the gluten-free pancakes, brownies, and cheesecake are irresistible. Add in delicious brunches, lunches, and specialty coffees, and you’ve got the perfect place for the whole family to eat.

At this restaurant, beach club, and bar, the highly talented Colombian chef Juan Arbelaez, infuses South American–inspired dishes with Mediterranean flavors. Savor lunch over sharing plates amid the vibrant bougainvillea and the lovely sea views. The cocktails delight, especially the signature Copal Picanté—a spicy mix of Mahani Mezcal, chipotle, St. Germain, lychee, cucumber, and honey. Don't feel like leaving? Rent a sun lounger and spend the day, and, on Saturday, stick around until 8 pm to enjoy "House is ok" music. Don’t miss the spectacular Sunday brunch (€55) with live piano performances.

The Arev hotel collection has breathed new life into this old St-Tropez favorite, where you can escape the tourist crowds and enjoy dishes that celebrate fresh, local ingredients, including daily-caught seafood and herbs from the hotel’s garden. Share the sole, or try truffle ravioli. Pull up a striped stool at the bar, and order the signature Margarita—a spicy blend of Maestro Dobel Diamante Reposado, mezcal, and pineapple liqueur.

Clay is renowned for its Mediterranean-inspired brunch menu, its specialty coffee, and its buzzy atmosphere. Menu favorites like avocado toast, savory pancakes, French toast, and açaí bowls are all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

A cozy, rustic-chic atmosphere makes this a popular spot for coffee, brunch, or lunch, and there's often a line out the door around midday. The delicious vegan carrot cake and cookies are must tries.

La Brouette de Grand'Mère built a following as a charming hole-in-the-wall with a true-blue bistro menu, and although the restaurant has changed its name and location, it has kept its €60 four-course dinner menu that includes a welcome apéritif and wine, as well as surprisingly tasty food. It feels especially right in winter.

For a budget-friendly, home-style taste of the Riviera, head to this charming spot with shaded outdoor dining beside the Jardin Exotique.

When Hell’s Kitchen presenter and chef Arnaud Tabarec left to open Beam! in Toulon, Lori Moreau stepped in at this trendy restaurant occupying the fifth floor of a former post office (now the Five Seas Hotel) with fabulous views over Le Suquet. She shortened the menu, but there is still a good selection of fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as beef and chicken options. There’s also a stellar brunch menu if a lazy Sunday appeals.

Enjoy selections from a Californian-inspired menu, featuring generous, shareable plates at reasonable prices, in a vibrant setting. If you need a sweet pick me up, opt for Les gourmands de Rosana, minidesserts, and an espresso. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, not always easy to find in France, are available here as well.

Since 1887, this café, bar, and restaurant has been a vibrant part of port life. Its famous red terrace offers a front-row seat to the glamorous comings and goings of St-Tropez, enabling you to people-watch while enjoying a coffee and a slice of the famed nougat. Peruse the dinner menu while sipping a St-Tropez spritz, with grapefruit liquor and pureed raspberries. It's open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and big nights out.