I walked up at opening time with no reservation. They sat me quickly at a nice outdoor table by the…read morewater. The several servers I interacted with were all friendly and efficient. The restaurant started to fill up with big groups as I was on my way out around 8pm. The seafood is fresh, and the views are beautiful. I would come back next time I'm in the area.

Delicious food and attentive service. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner. I had the whole lobster as my…read moreentrée. The waiter brought it to the table and prepared the lobster for me. It was delicious! The restaurant is near the beach and train station but it was very peaceful for dinner. I imagine it is probably busier during lunch hour, but we were incredibly happy for the slower pace in the evening. We will go again.

Four stars for the food and prices. The name means "the happy whale.". This is not your typical…read moreVillefranche restaurant. This is the local's lunch spot and it's packed by 12:30. The food is good and the prices the best in the town. Our local friend told us about it and we were not disappointed. I had the grilled salmon for 13€ and my wife's ham and cheese omelette for 9€ were well priced. My large beer was 5€ and she had 50cl of wine for 7.50€. That's a big pour! The locals ordered a glass of ice and dropped a cube in their rose wine (the local favorite). It's a bit of a walk, maybe 10 minutes, but fun. From the citadel parking lot "Wilson" take the road that hugs around behind the citadel to the old port called Darse. It's at the end of the walkway at the old port. You won't miss it.

OK. Paid 5.10€ for…read moretwo colas. Cozy little spot by the water that only serves food at certain times. Not in a touristy area so if you're looking for life happening around you then go to the other side of the citadale. If you want to sip a coffee and be away from people go here.

An excellent seafood restaurant. I was a bit wary as they charge tourist prices and the restaurant…read morehas a storied reputation. But I had a delicious lunch and I would recommend ordering from one of their prix fixe menus. I had the fish soup which came with a generous portion of a rich aoli that had a nice heat to it. The aoli came with two types of bread, one was a fresh semi-sourdough and the other were slices of toasted baguette. The toasted baguette, surprisingly, turned out to be the best and most delicious option combined with the aoli and the soup. The soup itself was deeply rich and earthy. It had a touch of curry and turmeric in it and it felt restorative... a fisherman's chicken soup. The soup was a meal in itself. For the plat principal I had the fish of the day which was beautifully prepared. The filet sat on a bed of nearly caramelized fennel and the accompanying sauce had rich but light touches of tomatoes and mangos and pine nuts. I have seen this kind of salsa accompaniment fail in so many fish dishes but here it was completely balanced and successful. The dessert I chose was forgettable. The service is completely masculine, it reminded me a bit of the old white table cloth restaurants in New York City where it almost feels like you've stumbled into a private sports club. But these gentlemen were pros and the service was excellent.

The views are fantastic as this restaurant is located right on the water! There is lots of seating…read moreboth indoors and outdoors. Service was fine as well. The food was so-so...the rockfish soup that so many had recommended was honestly my least favorite part - it was way too salty and the mix of spices/flavors just was not for me. The seared white fish was decent. The other dish we ordered was also nothing to write home about. Be careful not to get this restaurant confused with the other restaurant that has the same name in Chateauneuf du Pape.

We stayed in the area for 7 days (5 mins walk) to the restaurant and ate here 2 times…read more We love the cozy ambiance, the great service and the great food! It's in the heart of old town Villefranche-sur-Mer. La Grignotiere is a must try when you're in the area.

Amazing local cuisine with fresh seafood. Service was great even with the language barrier. My…read morebouillabaisse was just right ( they are usually very salty ). Price was reasonable, lunch for three with drinks was €89.

Another Rick Steve's hit. We were the only non-locals and happy to be. I had the cod and my wife…read morehad the vegetable lasagna. Everything fresh and hardy as you would expect from local produce and seafood. We split an apple tart with ice cream for desert.

I love restaurants which have more locals as customers than tourists! Many locals fill the…read morerestaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings when live music begins at 8pm. La Trinquette's owner actively supports local folk and jazz bands and strives to give them wider visibility. And oh yeah, the food. I love their mussels (Moules) and thought I would never order anything else on the menu. During our last visit the server encouraged my wife and I to try their signature dish, the whole fish. Although I could not understand her description in French I could see her enthusiasm for this dish, and enthusiasm does not require a translation! So we both ordered the whole fish. I'm originally from Seattle and now live in San Diego so I've eaten quite a bit of seafood. Honest folks my wife and I rated this as our favorite fish dinner, ever! Lastly, La Trinquette sits quietly, somewhat undiscovered alongside Villefranche marina. The main tourist zone and train station are east of the castle. La Trinquette is just west of the castle. Although easy walking distance most tourists don't venture past the castle. Better for me as I can dine with the locals!

Beautiful host, so friendly and nice great recommendations…read moreof wine. And the food! Delicious. The chicken with morels was so good. Thank you Amy, From your new friends New York City

I think this is the best restaurant in VilleFranche! I have been to most restaurants here and this…read moreis the one that we went back to multiple times. We enjoyed the burrata, food gras, risotto, duck and beef. The food was great and The service was outstanding. Very personable, wait staff, great wine and just a beautiful setting in the heart of the ville.

Great lunch at this sweet lil restaurant! Had delicious burger and some fantastic shrimp risotto…read morewith lemon and artichokes, sooooo good!

Simple and very traditional seafood village restaurant. Very warm and welcoming hosts and a vast…read moremenu. We ordered the Prosciutto salad ( without Prosciutto) along with fish and chips. It took them quite a bit to get the order out. Came out decent and priced a bit high but given by the water and good view they can charge that price. Overall a good experience, one which I would recommend

Picked this place because it had actually been reviewed. Lovely lovely view. Food not so lovely…read more Our waiter was very kind and very unenthusiastic about the Niçoise salad. He was right and I was wrong. The Caesar was fresh but drenched in a sweet Caesar dressing. (Yes sweet). The lemon sorbet was deliciously tart. The bandol rose a good pick. Our two salads, half bottle of rosé and sorbet set us back 85 euros. No wonder we lingered to enjoy the beautiful view.

Wonderful restaurant, we ate there our first night and last night in Villefranch Sur Mer. First…read morenight I had the Sea Bass and my wife had the Turbot with Chanterelle mushrooms and gnocchi. My Sea Bass was cooked to perfection with veggies lasagna. Second time I had the Turbot and wife had the duck breast, again wonderful dishes. Both nights I started dinner with the oysters and loved them. Our waiter was so professional and made the experience of dinning at the waters edge a night to remember.

Love this place, right on the water, great view of the boats in the harbor. Went here several times…read morewhile in Cap Ferrat. Always excellent, great service, great food. Can't wait to return. Merci Beaucoup!

Buonissimo comodissimo ottimo pesce…read moreottimi dolci ottimo cibo ottimo vino location bella

Ambience: great outdoor area, live music, gorgeous lights…read more Service: fast, super nice/helpful waitresses. Brought water/bread refills frequently and also condiments Food: super yummy. Big portions, great salads, meat, pastas etc!! Lasagna, bolognaise, steak frites were all amazing. Has a bathroom too!! Come early if you don't have a reservation.

Quick pizza with crisp crust after a late train. Glass of rose with it. Pizzas have states names so…read moregood for Americans.