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!

Very nice spot for a meal! I am baffled by the negative reviews. Our food was good. We came at 11…read moream and they let us order from either menu (breakfast or lunch) which was very nice and accommodating, most places don't allow that because it's annoying for the staff. My companion got breakfast (eggs, yogurt and coffee) and I got the goat cheese salad, which was really delicious! Service was perfectly fine. And the location is wonderful.

Seaside casual ......BUT view blocked. Neighbors have the view. Good service, good pizza,…read moresalads, 8Euro wine. Steps from the cruise dock.

Nice casual seaside restaurant. They are a little picky about directing you where to sit (instead…read moreof where I want to sit), but they are friendly and the food is tasty. Our French waiter was polite and friendly, and spoke English well. Second trip -- not a particularly friendly waiter. I don't think this place is French owned. My guess is it's Kazakhstan or some former Soviet republic. Very particular about forcing you to sit as close as possible to the road.

Wonderful service, great food and beautiful scenery!…read more Max was our server and he couldn't have been more enjoyable - prompt, personable and great to talk to! The mozzarella and tomato appetizer, as well as the tuna tartare were fresh and delicious. We also tried the shrimp risotto and the sea bass for two, which were both fantastic! The sea bass for two was really impressive, being prepared and presented in a salt crust. We were also celebrating a birthday and they brought out a delicious strawberry cake with sparklers! It was a great experience and we would all return and recommend this restaurant!

Horrificly high prices for awful food (11 euro for a tomato and a fork of greens). Terribly…read moredisinterested service as well. Oh ... it is in the water with the best view in the freaking world though I am now typing more than I need to to ensure this review gets posted to keep other folks from this horrific experience

I think they actually try to make you hate them. I can't possibly comprehend any of the reviewer's…read moreratings beyond 'horrible' - except bonuspoints for ballsiness maybe... First off, let me say: I'm an Idiot for going in there in the first place... run down, waiters in dirty t-shirts, shabby interior... Literally every other Restaurant has nice looking staff, white tablecloths etc... When I needed a few more seconds to decide on what would be the least of the evils on the menu, the waiter actually said 'ok, I'll come back next week'. Aaaalright. Then there was an amuse-bouche... onion pizza, which wouldn't have looked very appetizing WITHOUT the Bitemarks(photo) - serving as a stern reminder that we shouldn't throw something out just because the last guest/waiter had a little nibble... Yeah, at that point it was damage control, don't get sick... Of course the changed side didn't arrive with the main course of grilled-to-death freeze-dried fish and the Scallops on the Nuked Risotto(ish Substance) were raw and therefore, at least at this fine establishment, less than trustworthy. When I asked for the side he yelled 'you still want that?!' and sure as S+@#! it popped up on our Check at the end... the guy was obviously very used to not giving a shit after people didn't like the food, so I didn't go down that particular road. I couldn't help but admire the sheer joy the staff seemed to feel punking the guests. Try to Avoid being on the receiving end, though. My Tip: Pick one of the places on either side. You'll pay more, but that buys you the entertainment of watching the poor guys suffer on the other side.

100%, 10/10. Service was impeccable, just incredible. And there's no way you can beat the ambiance…read moreof being right on the port next to the harbor with sailboats on end. The magical twinkle of the lights and the fresh, local food, (plus a fun name) earns this place a 5 star review in my book- err, yelp Come here. Un excellent choix.

We'd been counting down for two months -- the reservation was tough to get -- but today was finally…read moreour day to eat at the legendary Le Plongeoir in Nice. This isn't just any seaside restaurant. It's perched dramatically on top of a rock at the end of an old diving platform, a relic from the late 19th century when locals and high-society travelers would dive into the sea from a wooden pavilion built right above the water. Back then, this was the place to see and be seen along the Riviera. The elegant "plongeoir" (literally, "the diving board") was restored into the restaurant it is today, keeping that same spirit of Riviera glamour -- just with better food and no one belly-flopping into the sea. We were seated right on the lower terrace -- basically on the rock itself -- for our 1:30 p.m. reservation, ocean spread wide before us. It's a two-hour slot, but it felt timeless. Below, swimmers and snorkelers floated lazily, while sailboats, skulls, and the occasional motorized surfboard skimmed across the glittering blue water. The Mediterranean really does know how to show off. We started with an octopus salad that was tender and smoky, and zucchini flowers so delicate they almost felt like a sin to eat. For the main, fresh sea bass -- perfectly crisped skin, soft flaky center -- and for dessert, a white chocolate mousse and strawberry tart that pretty much ruined all future desserts for me. The service was warm and unpretentious, the kind where you feel like you've been coming there for years. Honestly, it was probably the best meal we've had in Nice -- maybe anywhere. (And that's saying something; my all-time greats include a cowboy ribeye and a swordfish steak, both thanks to dear friends from the Tournament of Roses/Rose Bowl days.) When the bill came -- 221 euros -- it felt like the price of a memory, not a meal. I sat there a little too long, full, happy, and reluctant to leave that perfect spot on the sea. One day, we'll be back.

I really wanted to give them at least 4 stars but there were some things that threw me off…read more For starters, this place is hard to get last minute reservations. We had to be on a waitlist but was lucky we were able to get a 145pm reservations a few days prior. We were a few minutes late but they were able to seat us right away, at the very top. The server we had initially was friendly. He gave great recommendations and made us laugh with his jokes. There was another female that seem to be assisting him. She was the total opposite. We ordered a few drinks and started off with appetizers. We both ended up getting the steak as our main entrees but the food TOOK forever and our steaks didn't get prepared as what we wanted. Regardless, everything was okay at that point until it was time they asked us if we wanted dessert...I think this is the part that was very upsetting. She came by to clear our plates and asked us if we wanted dessert. I said yeah, can I please take a look at the menu. She presented it to us and probably 5 minutes after..hit us with a "I'm so sorry but I checked with the front desk and it seems like the time limit is approaching. So unfortunately we can't do dessert for you." I was actually shocked because this has never happened before. There were parties that were STILL sitting there that had been there before we came. My gf and I looked at each other disappointed because WHAT? You literally just tried to offer us dessert and then denied us of that. I thought it was unacceptable and poor customer service on their end because they couldn't accommodate for a few more minutes for dessert? Also, they close the bottom lounge area at a certain time of the day so if you want to go down and check it out and/or take pics...just know it is blocked off. Honestly, people go here for the vibes. It has a great view with a little bit of history behind it. I think the food was OK, not the greatest. A little bit overpriced but hey, it IS the South of France and everything is pretty pricey. I would recommend as a one time experience.

Good food, high prices, exceptionally personable service…read more Try the happy hour - each tapas comes with a free drink.

Ate there yesterday! It was delicious! The decor is a mix of lot's of things and sometimes…read moremismatched colors, but the service is very nice, the owner is there each day, and the food is great! Do try the specialties, such as the Os à Moëlle, the Aïoli or the Fish Soup!

A very cool restaurant to be inside because of the trees that are growing inside. The ambience is…read moreso nice. The service is excellent. The steak was outstanding. Very lean cooked properly, etc. Pizza perhaps Best somewhere else. We would come back again.

The food was good . But the service was much to be desired. For example, the server brings the…read moredessert display and right in the middle and without excusing decided to take care of another customer and ring them out. Leaving the tray for over 10 mins that another server finally came over to explain the items presented. How do you stop right in the middle and not say or present and then go to ring the other patrons. A big rude if you ask me

Only had a drink, but the service was terrible. Got seated quickly, but the server took 20 mins to…read morecome back and take my order. Then another 15 to get the drink.

If there was a minus review, this place deserved that. We were here to use the private beach and…read moreyou can only do it by renting their bed and umbrella. We were asked to wait for an hour, when sat in the restaurant area, we were shown the lounge where we can wait only by ordering drinks. When 2 out of the party of two wanted to use the beach while we wait for the bed, they were told they can use beach if not in the bed area, so basically I had pay for the drink since I was already Seating and my family had to leave the private area to access the beach from the public side. While all this - the staff was super rude and we were ever ready to pay for the bed when was available... Avoid this place is my only recommendation

Delicious lunch. Filet of sea bass with homemade mash potatoes. White wine carafe of Provençal…read morewine. Basket of bread. Flan with figs, chocolate profiteroles. What a feast.