In this article, you’ll find our reviews of what we think are the best restaurants to eat at in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
The range of restaurants in this charming seaside town is rich and varied. From gourmet to beach restaurants, there’s something for every taste and budget.
Follow the guide to find your next memorable culinary moment!
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Best starred and gourmet restaurants
1. Restaurant des Rois (1 star, Hôtel La Réserve de Beaulieu)
This Michelin-starred restaurant is truly our favorite. It is set in the exceptional surroundings of the 5-star La Réserve hotel. In fact, we’ve listed it among the best places to stay in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Restaurant des Rois was founded in 1880 by restaurateur Pierre Lottier, originally from Nice. With its exceptional sea views and daring cuisine, the restaurant quickly became a Côte d’Azur staple, welcoming Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra! The main room is very chic and luxurious, in the Belle Époque style. We preferred to dine on the terrace, to make the most of the view!
The graphic, precise cuisine of chef Julien Roucheteau, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2019, trained in Paris (restaurant at the Hôtel Lancaster…), won us over! We really enjoyed the floral, invigorating aspect of our dishes. We also found the desserts succulent. To extend the experience, why not stay at this superb establishment and its impressive wellness center? – see prices, availability, and book!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: gastronomic starred.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: dishes from €85, menu from €215 per person (drinks not included).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes, but revisited.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations highly recommended here.
2. So Met’s Restaurant
We were attracted by the atmosphere of this modern bistronomic restaurant. On the menu: tasty cuisine featuring local, seasonal produce! The menu changes every month, but always features daring creations (lentil emulsions, citrus reduction and saffron bergamot sorbets). That’s why the restaurant has earned a mention in the Michelin guide.
We found the slightly sunny terrace really pleasant. Inside, we appreciated the elegant, contemporary decor. In our opinion, chef Anne-Sophie Sabini has just as much taste for tantalizing our taste buds as she does for creating a warm, refined atmosphere! As you can see, we recommend you try this restaurant, ideally located in the city center, without further ado.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: gastronomic (Michelin rating).
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €20 to €80 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes, but revisited.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
3. Restaurant La Table de la Réserve
Along with the aforementioned Restaurant des Rois, La Table de la Réserve is the second restaurant at Hôtel La Réserve de Beaulieu. However, this one is more “bistronomic” than “gastronomic”. The atmosphere is that of a chic bistro, as evidenced by the bistro chairs and elegant banquettes. Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. Chef Julien Roucheteau, also head of Restaurant des Rois, oversees this charming second establishment.
If you’re not a fan of revisited dishes, we recommend you visit on Fridays and Saturdays. You can then enjoy a typical bouillabaisse in honor of Provence! To extend the experience, why not stay at the hotel, which offers an exceptional vacation setting – see prices, availability and book now!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: gastronomic (Michelin rating).
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €35 to €90 à la carte, menus at €24 or €72 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (children’s menu).
- Reservations highly recommended here.
4. Restaurant Le Circé
Le Circé is a Beaulieu-sur-Mer institution. We couldn’t miss it: its chic façade gives this restaurant a palatial feel, and with good reason! Le Circé is not just a restaurant, it’s also a lounge bar and reception venue. It offers a wide choice of signature cocktails. Its DJ, located in the center of the main room, may well inspire you to venture out onto the dance floor, after enjoying a refined meal.
If you’re not a night owl, you’ll love the Circé! In fact, it offers a Sunday brunch on its large terrace. We recommend it, as few of the best addresses are open on this day.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Plage des Fourmis.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €25 to €80 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations highly recommended here.
WHERE TO STAY IN Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Option 1: Waterfront
Enjoy the charm of the old town and all its restaurants.
We recommend..:
- Hotel La Réserve de Beaulieu – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Royal Riviera – prices, pictures and availability
Option 2: Downtown
The town is not far from the seaside, but the views won’t be the same. We recommend..:
- Hotel Carlton – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Select – see prices, pictures and availability
- Havre Bleu Hotel – prices, pictures and availability
Option 3: Villefranches or Cap-Ferrat
Right next to Beaulieu, around Cap Ferrat, you can also enjoy lively Villefranches, or the peace and quiet on the cape.
We recommend..:
- Hotel Welcome in Villefranches – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel du Cap Ferrat – prices, pictures and availability
Best bistronomic restaurants
5. Restaurant Panao
We were pleasantly surprised by the Panao restaurant! We had a great time on the terrace of this harbor-side establishment. Comfortably seated, we enjoyed a delicious cocktail. We were more indecisive about our meal: we wanted to taste everything!
The Panao menu is well-stocked, offering well-balanced, refined and beautifully prepared dishes. Our exotic dessert, in the form of a trompe-l’oeil containing a mango/passion coulis, shows just that! We also enjoyed our main course, a spice-stuffed lamb fillet with artichoke cream and roasted vegetables. So we highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for an affordable, high-quality dining experience.
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €25 to €80 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (children’s menu).
- Reservations recommended on +334 93 01 13 23.
6. Restaurant Aristrée
Would you like to enjoy elaborate cuisine combining Mediterranean style and world cuisine? L’Aristrée is for you! Chef Pascal Brizzi and his brigade prepare well-presented dishes that bring refinement to street food specialties. Examples include lamb tacos, burgers and fish and chips with mint pea puree and red wine vinegar. They sit alongside more classic dishes such as roast scallops, fillet of bass or an egg casserole.
And don’t forget to try the “planche à délices” for dessert. A selection of homemade desserts created by pastry chef Nicolas Gouillier. If you like them, you can even buy them in the boutique of the restaurant “Les Délices d’Aristrée”, just a stone’s throw away! Finally, we appreciated the subdued atmosphere with background music inside and the spacious outdoor terrace.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €25 to €70 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Bookings can be made on +336 31 80 61 84.
Best restaurants on the harbor (seafood and fish)
7. Restaurant Salina
Fish lovers? Head for the port to settle in at the recently opened Salina. Facing the marina, it offers fresh seafood and fish, cooked in the Sicilian style. The generous, well-presented portions will seduce even the most discerning taste buds. The uncluttered, elegant and modern main hall will encourage you to concentrate on your colourful plates!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €30 to €80 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Bookings can be made on +334 93 01 32 30.
8. Restaurant Very Valentina
Neighboring the Salina restaurant, the Very Valentina also offers a pleasant terrace facing the harbor. And the similarities don’t stop there: this establishment also serves Italian cuisine! The atmosphere is more convivial, however, with its many plants and wooden chairs. We appreciated the large bay window, giving the impression of being on a terrace even indoors!
The menu features pasta and fresh fish (salmon, sea bream, octopus, etc.). After that, if you’re not satisfied, we suggest you try our favorite Italian dessert, tiramisu! As you can see, Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s marina offers a wealth of good places to visit.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: port.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €25 to €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Bookings can be made on +334 93 80 03 45.
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Best beach restaurants
9. Baia Bella Restaurant
Would you like to eat before or after your swim at one of Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s 2 main beaches? You’ve come to the right place. We recommend the Baia Bella if you fancy a swim at Plage de la Petite Afrique, which we listed in our article on the most beautiful beaches on the Côte d’Azur! We really enjoyed the Baia Bella’s terrace, where you can enjoy your meal with your feet in the sand!
Baia Bella offers light fare. Sandwiches, pizzas, salads and pastas are available. There are also a few plates to share (hummus, stracciatella…) if you just want a snack. If you’re hungry, we recommend the restaurant’s specialities: fish and meat grilled over a wood fire! You can also enjoy a wide choice of drinks and classic desserts (tiramisu, French toast, ice creams…). The establishment features a private beach section. Towels, deckchairs, parasols and mattresses can be rented by the day or half-day.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Plage de la Petite Afrique.
- Type: light catering.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €68 to €98 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialties: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (children’s menu).
- Reservations highly recommended here.
10. Restaurant Anao Plage
Anao Plage is located on Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s other beach, Plage des Fourmis. This large, chic restaurant features a large terrace and a large section of private beach. The menu features a wide range of starters to share (salads, poke bowls, tataki, calamari…). We found the dishes classic but refined. In our opinion, the best part of the menu is the fish and shellfish!
At Anao Plage, you can enjoy gambas, sole, lobster and seafood platters with your feet in the sand! The menu is also well-stocked with desserts and cocktails. You can enjoy the beach by renting deckchairs and mattresses. Valet parking is also available. A water sports equipment rental center is located next door. It could be a good opportunity to try a new sporting experience that will whet your appetite! Please note that Anao Plage is only open during the high season (May to October).
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Plage des Fourmis.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €30 to €100 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on +334 93 54 07 89.
Best restaurants for a cheap and healthy lunch in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
11. Maonas Restaurant
We have chosen to classify this restaurant in this category because it offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes. Offering primarily Italian cuisine based on fresh produce, you’ll find delicious focaccias, pizzas and pastas. For a balanced meal, why not try rigatoni with truffles, artichoke salad with truffles, or homemade pesto pizza?
To keep your budget in check, you’ll love the sharing dishes (chicken crispy, socca…) and the children’s menu (main course, drink, dessert), at just €10! The daily suggestions are also affordable. Last but not least, the restaurant’s dining room is very cosy and pleasant, with comfortable armchairs.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: light catering.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €10 to €30 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (children’s menu).
- Bookings can be made by calling +337 88 27 62 21.
12. Coffee Gourmand Tearoom
Just feel like a snack? In this case, we recommend Coffee Gourmand, ideally located in Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s hypercentre. This tearoom offers sandwiches, salads and delicious home-made pastries, on a formula or à la carte basis. Hot drinks are also available.
Products are available to take away or on site. We found the terrace pleasant, sheltered from the sun and with plenty of space. For a town like Beaulieu-sur-Mer, it’s great value for money!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: light catering.
- Capacity: less than 25 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €7 to €20 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- No reservation required.
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Best restaurants to eat out with your children in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
13. Neighbors
Are you with your family? Here are our suggestions for delighting your taste buds and those of your children. First of all, we recommend the restaurant Les Voisins. With its location on the edge of Plage des Fourmis, it’s the ideal place to enjoy a good meal after an afternoon of swimming! Enjoy tasty, well-presented cuisine.
Casino restaurant, the atmosphere is chic yet warm and friendly. Whether you sit in the main dining room or on the terrace, you’ll enjoy a superb sea view. We were attracted by the menu, which focuses on Mediterranean cuisine with many seafood specialties (bouillabaisse, gambas, octopus…). Your children will be delighted with a menu including a choice of fish or meat and ice cream. If you’re vegetarian, don’t hesitate to go to this restaurant, which has options especially for you!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Plage des Fourmis.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €20 to €70 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (children’s menu).
- Reservations highly recommended here.
14. Bistrot Le Café des Saveurs
Let’s return to Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s hypercentre to discover the charming Café des Saveurs. We were immediately attracted by its plant-covered facade. In our opinion, this bistro has the most beautiful decor of all the establishments we have listed. We particularly liked the rattan furniture, which went particularly well with the very dark blue color that dominated the interior.
The cuisine is also very tasty, served with fresh, homemade products. That’s why the map is so short. However, you’ll find plates to share (roast camembert, crispy goat’s cheese, roast beef…), as well as generous dishes that will delight meat lovers. One example is the beef burger with truffled brie! A special dish is dedicated to children, and we’re sure they’ll appreciate the desserts (chocolate mousse, chocolate/hazelnut cookie…). We’re sure you’ll have a great time with the whole family!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistro cuisine.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: €25 to €65 per person (excluding drinks).
- Mediterranean specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Other restaurants in and around Beaulieu-sur-Mer
They didn’t make it into our top 14, but these restaurants are also good places to try out during your stay in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Other restaurants: le Pointu…
Other restaurants in Beaulieu-sur-Mer may be worth a visit, especially with family or friends. Here are 3 more suggestions if you’re traveling with us:
- Restaurant Le Pointu: this harbor-side restaurant is ideal for families. The plates are generous and the menu extensive. A children’s menu and a wide selection of ice creams will delight the little ones!
- Restaurant Le Tempo: we highly recommend this restaurant if you’re with friends. Musicians perform live in this friendly establishment!
- African Queen Restaurant: this legendary address on the harborfront offers a unique setting with exotic decor.
Other world cuisine restaurants
Looking for something different? Here are our recommendations for lovers of world cuisine!
- Restaurant Le Petit Darkoum: this Moroccan restaurant offers generous, well-prepared cuisine and excellent value for money!
- Restaurant Le Shoga: the ideal place for lovers of refined, varied and generous Japanese cuisine.
Other Michelin-starred and gourmet restaurants
The Beaulieu-sur-Mer area is full of gourmet restaurants, especially Michelin-starred ones. If you have a car, we highly recommend the following addresses:
- Restaurant Château Eza (1 star, Èze): in the heart of the hotel of the same name, you’ll enjoy refined cuisine with a breathtaking view. To extend your experience, discover this 5-star establishment 25min from Beaulieu-sur-Mer: see prices, availability and book!
- Restaurant La Chèvre d’Or (2 stars, Èze): this chic address, offering exceptional views over the Mediterranean, serves precise, delicate cuisine. It’s a real asset to the sublime 5-star hotel where it’s located: see prices, photos and availability.
- Restaurant Le Cap (1 star, Saint Jean Cap-Ferrat): this restaurant is part of the Grand Hôtel Cap-Ferrat, which we’ve listed among the best hotels to stay at in and around Beaulieu-sur-Mer here. It’s the ideal place if you’re looking for precise cuisine in a mythical setting, just 10 minutes from the center of Beaulieu-sur-Mer!
- Restaurant Jan (1 star, Nice): we were delighted with our experience at this establishment. We were able to sample some very fine dishes as well as a wide variety of cheeses. It’s a favorite address that we listed in our article on the best restaurants in Nice, which you can find here.
PLAN YOUR STAY IN Beaulieu-sur-Mer
- Things to do in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
- Where to stay in Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Best hotels
- Best restaurants
- Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s most beautiful beaches (coming soon)
- Villa Kerylos
- Villa Eprhussi
- Things to do in Villefranche-sur-Mer
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