Le Bacon Restaurant
Restaurant de Bacon, Boulevard de Bacon, Cap d'Antibes, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06160. +33 4 9361 5002. Panoramic coast on a peninsula. Hypnotic view from the restaurant across the bay to Antibes and the mountains beyond. On a good night you can see all the way to Nice, maybe even to Italy. Closed Monday, closed for lunch on Tuesday, and closed from 1st November to 1st March. email
Le Cesar
Le Cesar Hotel-Restaurant, Avenue Georges Pompidou, 13380 Plan De Cuques, Bouches-du-rhône, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. +33 4 9361 2823.
Coco Beach Restaurant, 2 Avenue Jean Lorrain, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06300. +33 4 9389 3926.
La Reserve de Nice, 60 Boulevard Franck Pilatte, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06300. +33 4 9708 1480. Great waterfront restaurant with a commanding view of the Riviera.
Plage de Passable Restaurant
Plage de Passable Restaurant , Chemin de Passable, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06230. +33 9 6253 7049. email
Clarion Grand Hotel Aston, 12 Avenue Felix Faure, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06000. +33 4 9217 5300. Seven Blue Bar. In the very heart of Nice and housed in an Art Déco building. A terrace-solarium has a summer bar & restaurant boasting a breathtaking panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea and the whole city of Nice.
La Terrace, Four Points Sheraton Elysee Palace, 59 Promenade des Anglais, Nice 06005. +33 4 9397 9090. The hotel's rooftop terrace is open from June to September and offers a pool and panoramic views of city and sea. This informal rooftop bistro is replaced in the cooler months by a ground-floor restaurant.
Le Méridien Nice Terrasse
La Terrasse, Le Méridien Nice, 1 Promenade des Anglais, Nice 06046, France. +33 4 97 03 40 36. Offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the celebrated Baie des Anges from the rooftop restaurant. March to September: 12 Noon to 10pm. October to February: 12 Noon to 4pm. Starwood. email
Clarion Grand Hotel Aston, 12 Avenue Felix Faure, Nice France 06000. +33 4 9217 5300. Seven Blue Bar. Profitez d'une vue exceptionnelle sur le Vieux Nice et la place Masséna from 7 ème étage du Clarion Grand Hôtel Aston.
Baie d'indochine The floor is an aquarium
Coco Beach
Colonial Café at the Méridien
Mélisande Panoramic view of the sea
Parcours LIve Restaurant
Table de Chine
Le Neptune Restaurant Plage, 6 Route du bord de mer, Cagnes sur mer, France 06800. +33 4 9320 1059. Beautiful panoramic view over the Mediteranean sea. (private beach). Between Nice and Antibes.
La Trappa, 7 place du Marche, St-Martin-Vésubie, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06450. +33 4 9303 2150. Killer gorge views. Closed Mon in term-time. +33 4 9303 2181.
Hotel 3.14, 5 rue Francois Einesy, Cannes. +33 49 299 7200.
Royal Bay, Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino, 605 Av du Général de Gaulle, Cannes 06212. Contemporary restaurant with sea views.
Cannes Le Méditerranée, 1 Boulevard Jean-Hibert, Cannes 06400. Rooftop gourmet restaurant with the most beautiful panoramic view on the bay of Cannes, the Croisette and the Esterel mountains.
The Terrace, 1835 White Palm Hotel, Cannes 06407. +33 492 99 7320. Roof restaurant. Sun terrace and bar lounge intermingle and the blue of the sea and the sky become one with the horizon. ph.
The 360° Restaurant, 1835, 2 La Croisette, Boulevard Jean Hibert, Cannes 06400. +33 492 99 7320. Takes its name from its situation on the roof terrace of the hotel with its unique panoramic view of the bay of Cannes, of the hills of the Esterel and the old town.
Intercontinental Carlton Hotel, 58 La Croisette, Cannes, France 06400. +33 4 9306 4006. A sea-view dining terrace open April to October.
La Vignette Haute Restaurant , 370 Route Village, Auribeau-sur-Siagne, (above) Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06810. +33 4 9342 2001.
72 Unique,Au Mal Assis, 15, quai Saint-Pierre, 06400 Cannes, France. +33 4 9339 2509. Daily Afternoon and evenings.
Cannes Beach Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Plage C Beach, Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. +33 4 9338 1459 At the centre of La Croisette, a short walk from the Palais des Festivals. Beach Fee.
Comptoir de la Mer, 54-56 la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. +33 4 9338 2544.
Bijou Beach Restaurant, Blvd de la Croissette, Cannes. +33 4 9343 7055. Near the Port Canto Harbour.
Restaurant la Pinède , 10 Avenue Raymond Gramaglia, Cap-d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06320. +33 4 9378 3710. Cap d'Ail France, just west of Monaco. This place is tucked away in a residential area and generally only known to locals.
Le Cabanon Beach Restaurant, Avenue Douaniers, Cap-d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06320. +33 4 9378 0194. At the very end off the parking lot.
Restaurant La Réserve de la Mala, Plage de la Mala, Cap-d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06320. +33 4 9378 2156.
Cap Marquet, Plage Marquet, Cap-d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06320. +33 4 9210 1017.
Le Lamparo, Plage Marquet, Cap d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06320. +33 4 9210 7075. Fantastic location right on La Marquet beach.
Le Grill Rooftop Restaurant, 8th floor, Hôtel de Paris, 1 Place du Casino, Monaco 98000 . +377 9806 8888. Overlooking the Monaco harbor. In summer, the roof slides back to reveal the sky, and the most beautiful view of the French Riviera. Lunch 12 Noon - 2pm. Diner 8pm - 10pm.
Zelo's, 10 av Princesse-Grace, Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo. +33 9999 2550. Stuffy top floor bar of the Grimaldi Forum that is redeemed by the stunning views of the ocean. Panoramic views from the top floor of the Grimaldi Forum where the outdoor seating area offers the perfect spot to see yachts cruising into the harbor.
Buddah Bar, Casino de Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Avenue 31, 31 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo 98000. + 377 9770 3131. email
Black Legend, Quai Albert 1er, Route de la Piscine, Monaco. +377 9330 0909.
Saphir 24
Saphir 24 Lounge & Bar, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sunday Jazz Brunch every Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
Le Grill
Le Grill, Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco. +377 9806 8888. $$$$ In summer, the roof slides back to reveal the sky, and the most beautiful view of the French Riviera. Overlooking the Monaco harbor.
Le Côté Jardin
Le Côté Jardin and its terrace, Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. +377 9806 3939. Breakfast buffet: 7.30am till 11am. Lunch: 12 Noon till 3pm. Closed for dinner.
La Salle Empire and its terrace, Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. +377 9806 8989. In July and August, dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Place du Casino. Closed lunchtime. Dinner: 8pm to 10.30pm Evening dress.
St. Benoit Restaurant, 10 Ter Avenue De La Costa, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. +377 9325 0234. Daily 12 Noon till 2pm. 7.30pm till 10.30pm. In the heart of Monte Carlo, overhanging the Port, and offering an exceptional view on the Rock of the Grimaldi. Easy access to the entrance of the Restaurant (on the roof of "La Costa") and accessible by car. Has a great Terrace and is a great place to watch the Grand Prix. emailRestaurant La Rose des Vents, Plage du Larvotto, Monaco 98000. +377 9770 4696. Located on the Larvotto beach, close to the Grimaldi Forum and opposite the Monte Carlo Sporting Club.
La Condamine (Port of Monaco)
Waterfront, 28 quai Jean-Charles Rey, Monaco 98000. +377 9777 3311.
Mandarine, 6th floor, Park Palace Hotel, 7 av. J.F. Kennedy MC, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. +377 9797 9000. On the sixth floor of the hotel is this panoramic, contemporary dining room whose bay windows and large terrace overlook the port. Closed 1 Nov-13 Dec.
Le Rocher/Monaco-Ville Districts
Castelroc , Place du Palais, Monaco 98000. +377 9330 3668. Weekdays 12 Noon - 3pm. 7pm - 10pm. Sat 12 Noon - 3pm. Sun 7pm - 10pm.
Fontvielle District
Beef Bar, 42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey, Monte Carlo, Monaco. +377 9777 0929.
La Vigie Restaurant , Monte Carlo Beach Hotel, St Roman, Roquebrune, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06190. +33 4 9328 6666.
Les deux frères Restaurant, 1 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, Roquebrune Cap Martin, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06190. +33 4 9328 9900. Best view onto Monaco possible. Terrace perched above the waters.
Hôtel Les Terrasses d'Eze , 1138 Route La Turbie, Èze, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06360. +33 4 9241 5555.
Château de La Chèvre d'Or Restaurant, Rue du Château, Eze, Alpes-Maritimes , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06360. +33 4 9210 6666. Part of Relais & Chateaux. La Chèvre d’Or, Eze, France. High above the Mediterranean in the medieval hilltop village of Eze, the restaurant of the hotel offers one of the most spectacular views along the Cote d’Azur. Diners look down over tiled rooftops onto St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s luxury villas and yachts bobbing on the mottled blue sea.
Chateau Eza Restaurant , Rue du Château, Eze, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06360. +33 4 9341 1224. Sliding roof, magnificent view.
La Table du Cap-Estel at Hotel Cap-Estel, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, Èze sur Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06360. +33 4 9376 2929.
Restaurant Cala Azzurra, 48 Avenue Sir Winston Churchill, Cap-Martin, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06190. +33 4 9335 6307. no website
Le Roquebrune, 100 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Cap-Martin, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06190. +33 4 9335 0016.
Mirazur Restaurant, 30 Avenue Aristide Briand, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06500. +33 4 9241 8686. Open March to Oct. Closed Mon, Tues, and for lunch July - August except weekends. email
Hotel Napolean Restaurant, 29 Porte de France, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06500. +33 4 9335 8950.
Le Jacks Sab Victoria, promenade du Soleil, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. +33 4 9357 9122. Beachfront views.
L'Albatros, 31 quai Bonaparte, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06500. +33 4 9335 9464. On the 2nd floor with old harbour and bay views.
Restaurant Le Righi, 1 place du fort, Sainte-Agnès, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 06500. +33 4 92 10 90 88. Best views in town are from Le Righi. Sainte Agnes, is 10km north of Menton. near the French-Italian border. map
Rocamadour, 1 Victoria Square, Menton. Rocamadour is a French and Provencal restaurant overlooking the port.
La Calanque, Victoria Sq, Menton. +33 4 9335 8315. Seaside view.
Hostellerie Berard, Avenue Gabriel Peri, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 83740. +33 4 9490 1143. Fine vineyards view.
Restaurant Christian Etienne, 10 rue de Mons, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 84000. +33 4 9086 1650. The rooftop restaurant overlooks the Palais des Papes.
Le Chandelier, 7th floor, Immeuble La Coupole, 267 rue Léon Blum, Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 34000, +33 4 6715 3438. Sweeping views plus terrace.
Amerik Club, Promenade du Maréchal Leclerc, Sète, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 34200, +33 4 6753 0237. Seaside wining & dining.
La Reserve Rimbaud, 820 avenue de St-Maur, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 34000. +33 4 6772 5253. Riverside and views. 3kms from Montpellier.
Le Phare
Brasserie le Phare Revolving Restaurant , 1 Place de la Méditerranée, Palavas-les-Flots, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 34250. +33 4 6768 6116. On the coast 12 klms south of Montpellier. View the golfe du Lion, the Pic st Loup, the Cathédral of Maguelone and the Cévennes from 60 meters up. 365 days a year. email
Le Kiosk, avenue Victor Hugo, Aveyron, Midi- Pyrénées, France 12000. +33 5 6568 5621. In the middle of the public gardens.
Le Salamandre, rue du Barriou, St.-André-de-Najac, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées, France 12270. +33 5 6529 7409. The terrace has amazing views of the castle and surrounding countryside. Wonderful panoramic views. email
Côte Mer Côte Gers, 3bis rue Jules Pams, Port Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 66660. +33 4 6898 0088. Terrace with panoramic view on the port.
LES JARDINS DU CÈDRE, 29 route de Banyuls, Port Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 66660. +33 4 6882 0105
L'Atalaya , Rte Departmentale 33, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 66800. +33 4 6804 7004. Fine countryside views.
Le Pont de l'Ouysse, Le Ponr de l'Ouyssem, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France 46200. +33 5 6537 8704. Lovely riverside setting.
Relais Chantovent, 17 Grand Rue, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 34210. +33 4 6891 1418. Terrace with breathtaking views.
Chez Aldo, Seafood on the waterfront.
La Caravelle, 34 Quai du Port, Le Vieux Port, Marseilles. Jazz by the sea.
Escale,
L'Epuisette, A dream setting.
Le Catalan, 52 Bd. Général Leclerc, Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Le Catalan has three separate dining rooms, plus a terrace that overlooks the sea.
Ristorante Il Borgo, 2 Via San Sebastiano, 18035 Dolceacqua, Liguria. +39 0184 20 6972. On the market square with a view onto the castle.
Ristorante Balzi Rossi, 11 Piazzale De Gasperi, 18039 Ventimiglia, Imperia, Italy. +39 0184 3 8132.
Ristorante Baia Beniamin , 63 Corso Europa in Frazione Grimaldi, 18039 Ventimiglia, Imperia, Italy. +39 0184 3 8002.
Restaurant Panoramic , 71 La Riserva Località Peidaigo, 18039 Ventimiglia, Imperia, Italy. +39 0184 229 533.