Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Your Guide to the Best Food & Drink Spots
So, you’re headed to Beaulieu-sur-Mer? Lucky you! This little slice of heaven on the French Riviera isn’t just about beautiful views; it’s got some absolutely terrific spots to grab a bite and quench your thirst. It’s almost like every corner turned reveals a new aroma, a tempting menu, or the happy chatter of folks enjoying good times. Let’s take a look at where your taste buds ought to take you.
Le Restaurant des Rois: Dining Like Royalty
Is that a craving for something utterly fabulous hitting you? The fancy Le Restaurant des Rois, which you’ll find inside the Hotel Royal Riviera, very possibly is what you need. We’re talking serious white-tablecloth action here, yet it is certainly still welcoming. That décor? Oh my, expect opulence oozing from every gilded corner, a bit like stepping into a film set where someone shouts “action” at any minute. So, that’s really something, isn’t it?
The food tends to be classical French cooking done just right, very right that. That wine list too; good grief it seems never-ending! So, imagine feasting on delicate seafood as you gaze out at the Mediterranean; that, right there, is the life! That tasting menu is almost certainly worth the splurge, too, giving you, like your own little culinary adventure.
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La Pêcherie: Fresh Seafood with a View
Fancy something a tad more laid-back? Perhaps, just perhaps, the spot for you is La Pêcherie; right on the port! So, imagine watching the boats bobbing on the water as you tuck into some seriously amazing seafood, very very magical. That vibe is buzzy and friendly, actually, great for people-watching too.
They clearly know their fish, that’s certain. That menu is often dictated by what the fishermen brought in that day. So, think grilled sea bass so fresh it practically jumps off the plate, platters piled high with shellfish and the best bouillabaisse this side of Marseilles, like seriously! A chilled bottle of local rosé? Almost certainly goes down very very well.
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African Queen: Pizza and More in a Trendy Setting
Feeling more like pizza, or maybe something just a little different? Then the African Queen is what you might require! So, don’t be fooled by that name; this spot has it all. Sure, their wood-fired pizzas are incredibly famous, especially in the local area, but they also do steak, pasta, and very fancy salads. Almost certainly something for everyone then!
That atmosphere is lively and somewhat upbeat, as it tends to be rather busy. A bit like it’s really a see-and-be-seen place. So, grab a table on the terrace, order an Aperol spritz and very much soak it all in. Then after your meal? You probably should go for a walk along the promenade. It’s virtually compulsory after a hearty meal.
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Restaurant Bayview: Elegant Dining with Panoramic Views
Is that a wish for a spot that is incredibly special? Try the Restaurant Bayview; on the top floor of the Hotel Métropole. This is somewhat a place that pulls out all of the stops, yet actually still is not scary.
You can expect jaw-dropping panoramic views alongside inventive, incredibly gorgeous plates of food, really gorgeous. This actually is where you go to really wow someone; almost certainly date night material! So, you really should try and book a table at sunset; what is more romantic than that? A somewhat different sunset every single day, too, like magic!
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Le Petit Navire: Casual Bites by the Sea
Want a low-key spot just ideal for a quick lunch or snack? This might well be what is just the thing for you, almost certainly, it’s what you need! Le Petit Navire on the beach is very, very relaxed.
A tad like sandwiches, salads, that sort of thing, really just spot on if all that you need is a bite so you may enjoy your afternoon at the beach, which after all is kind of a great idea if you are at the beach. So, you can feel okay in your swimming costume or flip flops; actually, virtually no one bats an eye! An ice cream sundae after your sandwich, too; tends to be utterly compulsory!
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