A much hyped place with (so I've heard) amazing Sunday parties…read more Went with a boat with some friends who frequently eat lunch here. The restaurant is beautiful and romantic in the evenings. Lots of large parties dressed up for the dinner. The service was slow and pretty unattentive. The (very over-prized) menu had some interesting things in it, but they had run out of some of the main courses. The food we did have was okay - the meat dishes were great even. To sum it up: if you want to party with an unlimited budget with friends who like to dress up for a beach restaurant this is your place. For people who like to have a serious meal I would not recommend it.

Horrible service. Went there this evening for a drink while checking out the beach. Ignored for a…read moregood 30 minutes while the wait staff folded napkins and cleaned tables. HORRIBLE service. Steer clear. Expensive, dirty and horrible service.

"Life is a beach, I'm just playing in the sand" are the words of Lil Weezy. And at La Reserve de…read moreLa Mala, life is a beach. One of the coolest beaches/restaurants in the world. Not just for the warm water and beautiful scenery but the people that come to La Mala beach, the music played by the DJ, and the delicious food all combined create an all around perfect beach. Forget St. Tropez, Ipanema, Playa del Carmen, Belize, Florida, and Hawaii. While I do love all those beaches for different reasons, and really if you're hanging at the beach, life is still pretty good no matter which one you choose to chill at, La Mala is a cut above the rest. Definitely geared towards a younger high society crowd, the vibe is still amazing. However one downfall is that there isn't sand. It's rocks. So plan on bringing your water shoes. On to all yelpers most important subject, food. Here's what my table ordered: Mixed Fruit plate: a combination of every fruit I could think of plus some fruits I didn't recognize. The presentation was nice and the fruit was refreshing under the hot sun. Actually this is the only dish I got a pic of. Pizza Magherita: any Yelper from San Francisco is probably an expert in Magherita pizzas by now. The Magherita pizza at La Reserve was the best I've had yet. Chicken Caesar Salad: I didn't try the salad but a couple of my friends did. They said it was really good. There was a lot of food (such as seafood, etc) being served to people around me that all looked Food or Travel Channel worthy. I wish life was as Lil Wayne said, but for me I'd say: "Life is La Mala beach, I'm just playing at La Reserve".

I was looking for a beach club wjth a view outside of monaco for a day trip and stumbled upon…read morepictures of this place. I saw that you may want to make reservations so I called and I was blanking on the word "loungers" when I called and the gentlemen asked me if I knew how to speak english while laughing so I was like okay a little sassy but was still open to trying. If youre coming from the train station its a nice little walk through a neighborhood. When you see steep steps to your left with a small la reserve de la mela business sign that looks like you might be trespassing then youve found one of the entrances! We were sat down at the loungers on the beach. Our server came up and asked if we wanted to start with a bottle of Dom Perignon which we laughed and declined. We ordered the local lager & a Chablis which were both good. We also ordered one of the pizzas which was really good. We continued drinking and enjoying the beach but there wasnt much of an atmosphere, no music :/ we wanted to get a couples massage but they only had one masseuse but I would like to note that she was the nicest person working at that establishment and so she deserves a mention. We ended up spending around $250 and wouldve spent much more if the service and atmosphere were good. At the end of our visit the server said oh theres no pin to your card I can just charge it to $500 yeah and I just laughed nervously because I was uncomfortable. Like we get it your a private beach club but ive been to private beach clubs around the world and this is one of the less desirable ones ive been to. Its tacky to bring up money so much. If there was a good product there then you wouldnt have to awkwardly push a bottle of dom perignon. Next time im in South France I will skip this place :/

I had such a perfect day at the sunbeds on Marinières Plage! The setting is absolutely beautiful --…read moreright on the water in charming Villefranche-sur-Mer -- but what really made it special was the amazing team. Our all-day water-side waiter Nico, his brother who carved our fresh sea bass at lunch (didn't catch his name!), and Jeremy at the check-in desk were all incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This kind of service is rare and truly appreciated. I can't wait to come back tomorrow! J'ai passé une journée parfaite sur les transats de la plage des Marinières ! Le cadre est absolument magnifique -- juste au bord de l'eau dans le charmant village de Villefranche-sur-Mer -- mais ce qui a vraiment rendu l'expérience exceptionnelle, c'est l'équipe sur place. Nico, son frère et Jérémy étaient incroyablement accueillants, attentionnés et chaleureux. Ils se sont assurés que nous ne manquions de rien et ont vraiment rendu notre journée inoubliable. Un service comme celui-ci est rare et précieux. J'ai hâte de revenir demain !

We're so happy we found this little gem before our trip ended. We were looking for a place to eat…read morewith a possible view and we found it! We went for dinner and although the menu was limited, the food was great. We started off with the artichoke salad accompanied with a complimentary basket of bread. The bread was the best we've had in the south of France. Why did every restaurant we go to serve terrible, stale, flavorless bread? This bread seemed fresh and was soo tasty. We then got the mixed seafood platter with jumbo prawns, squid, octopus, seabass, and mixed vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, potato) and wowow. Some restaurants that i visit overseas inspire me to rethink cuisines and this one was one of them. Everything was seasoned so well and they used oregano on their seafood! Who knew! We enjoyed it so much this was the first restaurant i went to that i requested a to-go box for leftovers. I'm not sure if it was super slow and the quality control was more present or maybe they just always have good food but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I recommend!

We took a vacation for two weeks at the end of August to southern France. We were staying at…read moreChevre d'or and made a day trip over to this exclusive peninsula. We rented a cabana for the day ($500) had lunch and swam in the crystal clear waters! if you're going to go to the beach and the Riviera book in advance and prepare to pay for guaranteed spot and experience. For us it was worth it!!

Beautiful place, down by the Anao Beach. Nothing not to like. We just went for a glass of wine and…read moreended up with a fried seafood plate and Caesar's Salad. The view breathtaking, service great and food was delicious. Price range I will say $$$ to $$$$ not a $$ as it shows. Well the place is a $$$$$

Polished beach front restaurant and bar with shaded sun beds on the swank waterfront between St…read more Jean Cap Ferrat and Beaulieu sur Mer. Lovely spot to enjoy a meal and then lounge the day away with drinks delivered bedside! Watersports available 2 min away for paddle boards and parasailing. The food menu was short but fresh and the fruit platter was perfect for beachside snacking. Service was efficient and attentive. Convenient beach showers. Well maintained bathrooms and private changing rooms. Blissful respite along the sheik waterfront!

Such a bad service! The owner is around prioritizing some customers over others. It takes forever…read moreto have the food which is super expensive for nothing!

Okay, hear me out. We spent €500 for 3 people for six hours at Castel Plage and it was totally…read moreworth it. Ben was a fantastic server, bringing us food, cocktails and wine. He moved our umbrellas whenever he saw me curling up on my beach chair to avoid the sun. There's an awesome rock to jump off of. We had a great time.

First and foremost, castle place is massive. It's easy to see why it is one of the most popular…read morebeach clubs in Nice. The food, in general, was delicious. I actually think the straciatella was one of the best things I've ever tasted. That and the halloumi, as well as the ceviche, were our favorite items. The octopus, both in the fritto misto and the grilled octopus, was unfortunately rubbery. Overall, I would definitely recommend Castel Plage for a lunch or dinner. However, I had to dock a few stars for the service quality at the beach club itself. I understand that the venue is large and busy, but there's really no excuse for how inattentive the staff were. We were sat and told to peruse the menu, then didn't see our attendant at all. After about an hour and half later, and multiple unsuccessful attempts to catch the eye of our attendant, another group pointed their attendant in our direction so we could finally order just some water and drinks. Overall, I would highly recommend the food at Castel Plage, but I would suggest looking elsewhere on the beach for a true luxurious beach club experience.

This place is amazing. It has the most amazing and beautiful views of Nice. If you happen to visit…read moreNice, I highly recommend visiting this locations I recommend wearing comfortable shoes, since there are a lot of stairs and going up and down. If you're into instagram, snap chat and TikTok this location is for you. The waterfall in this place is out of world. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I have ever seen. Also, this location has the most gorgeous views of Nice. I highly recommend adding this chateau to your itinerary. It is a spot that you don't want to miss.

Beautiful views of Nice, gorgeous views of the ocean and buildings down below. We learned the hard…read moreway that there was an elevator we can take (we had an umbrella stroller with a baby in it) so we climbed the stairs and held onto her stroller at the same time, going up and down the stairs. Then we learned once we got to the bottom, that there's an elevator!!! Oh well, next time. I'll be back here next month so if we have a chance to stop in again, we'll remember to use the elevator this time around. Come here when the sun is setting, we went earlier in the day and it was pretty hot, even though it was foggy. Just be careful not to stay too late, they close the gates on you without checking.