15 best restaurants in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël (our 2024 reviews) (2024)

Looking for the best restaurants in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël? These charming Côte d’ Azur towns boast many fine restaurants. We’ve selected the best of them for you.

Whether you prefer bistronomic, traditional or harbour-side establishments, you’re in for a treat! We were won over by the local gastronomy tinged with Provencal flavors.

In our opinion, culinary discovery is an integral part of travel, so take the opportunity to awaken your taste buds!

Best restaurants in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël: our 4 favourites

Before sharing our detailed reviews of the best places to eat in Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus, we wanted to share with you our picks for the best restaurants in town:

• Restaurant Clos Séméria (Saint-Raphaël)

This gourmet restaurant offers elaborate, inventive cuisine based on fresh, local produce, with an à l’ardoise menu that changes with the seasons. The glass roof over the room provides a pleasantly luminous ambience. We enjoyed the varied and tasty amuse-bouches, as well as the original and delicious dishes. The dessert of red berries, white chocolate and lime was the perfect end to the meal. We highly recommend this address.

• Restaurant La Crêperie de Gaëlle (Fréjus)

La Crêperie de Gaëlle offers a magnificent view of Fréjus harbor and home-made, gluten-free and lactose-free crepes. As well as salads, pastas and omelettes. We loved the crêpe La Fréjusienne. We warmly recommend this address overlooking the harbor for crêpe lovers and gourmands alike.

• Restaurant L’Amandier (Saint-Raphaël)

This restaurant, awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide, offers fine cuisine at excellent value for money. Local produce is showcased in a traditional cuisine with a southern accent. We loved the romantic, singular setting of the 16th-century vaulted dining room, which adds an extra dimension to the culinary experience.

• Restaurant Le Mugs (Fréjus)

Restaurant Le Mugs is the ideal place to go if you’re feeling a little hungry or fancy a light meal. We loved its adorable inner courtyard and atypical tearoom atmosphere. We enjoyed our delicious non-alcoholic co*cktail, fresh and surprising. Takeaway or eat-in, we recommend this address for a quick gourmet break.

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Best gastronomic and bistronomic restaurants in St-Raphaël – Fréjus

1. Restaurant Clos Séméria (St-Raphaël)

This gourmet restaurant offers elaborate, inventive cuisine using products from local producers. We enjoyed eating there. You’ll appreciate the luminous ambience provided by the glass roof over the entire room. In this establishment, the menu is à l’ardoise, with fresh, seasonal products. We think this is a very good sign! We enjoyed the appetizers offered as a preamble to the meal, 4 different creations offering us a varied palette of aromas and textures.

For dinner, we chose a mushroom-based starter that we loved for its freshness and lightness. We were surprised by the dish based on poached guinea fowl, seasoned with passion fruit, seaweed and pea shoots. A flawless symphony on the plate.

We have a sweet tooth, so we couldn’t resist the call of the red fruit, white chocolate and lime dessert. It was the perfect end to a delicious meal!
We highly recommend this establishment, where we had a great time.

Practical information:

• Location: in the center of Saint-Raphaël, near Place Gabriel Péri.
• Type: bistronomic.
• Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
• Terrace: no.
• Price range: between €50 and €90 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

2. Restaurant La Table de Guillôme (Fréjus)

We recommend this restaurant located within theHôtel l’Aréna, whose setting is absolutely worth the detour: swimming pool and charming terrace planted with trees, cosy and warm atmosphere.
At La table de Guillôme, our chefs offer creative, authentic Provencal cuisine, with such must-try dishes as Aïoli du vendredi, bourride, zucchini flowers and petit* farcis. Everything is sourced from small producers within a 100 km radius. The wine list displays the same convictions, with bottles from local winemakers, giving pride of place to Provence while occasionally venturing into the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: Fréjus historic center
• Type: bistronomic.
• Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €25 and €50 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: yes.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

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3. Restaurant La Bastide du Clos des Roses (Fréjus)

Immerse yourself in the heart of Provence and treat yourself to a moment of indulgence at La Bastide du Clos des Roses. This is an excellent hotel, located in the heart of a vineyard, just a few minutes’ drive from the center of Fréjus.
The restaurant offers contemporary Provençal cuisine in tune with the seasons.
The chef offers authentic, refined cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal local produce. Sun-drenched fruit, vegetables and herbs from the garden are combined with the jewels of the Mediterranean or a fine piece of meat. All accompanied by a selection of wines from Domaine viticole Le Clos des Roses for a complete taste experience from a (very) short circuit.

Practical information:

• Area: in the hills above Fréjus, 5 min by car from the center, near Saint-Pons.
• Type: bistronomic.
• Capacity: approx. 40 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €70 and €90 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

4. Restaurant L’Amandier (Fréjus)

We recommend this Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award-winning establishment. It offers fine cuisine at excellent value for money. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious local produce in a cuisine with a southern accent. The cuisine is fairly traditional but perfectly executed, with easy-to-read dishes and pretty flavors. Enjoy a romantic and singular setting in the 16th century vaulted hall of this establishment.

Practical information:

• District: Fréjus, near Saint-Léonce Cathedral.
• Type: bistronomic.
• Capacity: about 20 covers.
• Terrace: no.
• Price range: between €35 and €47 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

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5. Restaurant Le Récif (St-Raphaël – sea view)

Restaurant Le Récif is a veritable jewel nestled atop an iconic 1950s hotel, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Ile d’Or:Hôtel Les Roches Blanches. Headed by chef José Bailly, a Breton at heart but a lover of Provence, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. With two distinct menus, the chef pays tribute to his Breton roots and his passion for Provence. On the one hand, you can enjoy traditional Provencal cuisine revisited with modernity and finesse, featuring freshly caught seafood.

On the other, you’ll be transported to Brittany with dishes inspired by the chef’s childhood memories, from mackerel to salted butter caramel. All presented with care and precision, for a singular gastronomic experience.
Restaurant Le Récif has been awarded a Michelin star in 2019. We recommend that you dine here to discover contemporary, inventive cuisine that respects seafood and garden produce.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: east of Saint-Raphaël, close to Plage du Dramont.
• Type: starry.
• Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €145 and €175 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

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6. Restaurant Le Pescadou (St-Raphaël)

This restaurant on Port Santa Lucia offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Homemade dishes, made with fresh local produce, are punctuated by the arrivals of Saint-Raphaël’s fishermen. We recommend this establishment for its rooftop terrace, which offers a breathtaking view of the port. co*cktail lovers will be delighted by the original creations on offer.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: on Port Santa Lucia in Saint-Rapahël.
• Type: traditional, Mediterranean.
• Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €25 and €35 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

7. Restaurant Le Boeuf sur le Quai (Fréjus)

Although this brand offers a few fish products, the focus here is on meats: Charolais, Limousine, Salers, Aubrac, Angus, Wagyu, Kobé… In this establishment we promise you to discover very good meats. What won us over, beyond the quality of the products, was the fun aspect of your meal. You can cook your meat or fish a la plancha or on a pierrade. All this in a corner of the harbour away from the yachts, in a convivial atmosphere and accompanied by a fine selection of local wines.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: on the Port of Fréjus.
• Type: bistro, meats and grills.
• Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: from €45 to €112 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: this table is not specially designed for children, but they will appreciate the fun aspect of cooking ingredients at the table.
• Reservations recommended here.

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Best restaurants for light meals in Fréjus or St-Raphaël

8. Restaurant Le Mugs ( Saint-Raphaël)

Feeling hungry? Looking for lightness? Need to take your meal to go? Or just a sweet snack? At Restaurant Le Mugs, you’ve come to the right place! We were seduced by the lovely interior courtyard and the tea-room atmosphere of this atypically decorated establishment.

We enjoyed a delicious non-alcoholic co*cktail, very fresh, surprising and refreshing. We served it with a little focaccia with Provencal vegetables. We weren’t very hungry, yet we couldn’t resist trying a pastry, and fell for the Paris-Saint-Raphaël, a Paris-Brest revisited with praline in the spotlight. A delight of lightness!

We recommend this establishment for a quick but delicious meal!

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: a stone’s throw from the Port of Saint-Rapahël.
• Type: brewery.
• Capacity: approx. 35 place settings.
• Terrace: yes, very charming and cosy.
• Price range: between €16 and €30 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly child-friendly: yes, a wide choice of food, including a nice selection of finger foods and flavors generally appreciated by little ones. What’s more, the inner courtyard gives you plenty of room for them to roam.
• Reservations recommended here.

9. Chez Lana restaurant (Fréjus)

This establishment offers Chinese cuisine revisited in a fusion spirit and a unique concept: the egg roll bar! Here you can sample unique creations of savoury and even sweet egg rolls. At Lana’s, everything is homemade with quality and authenticity in mind. We recommend this table for its originality and excellent value for money. What’s more, the restaurant offers takeaway meals, so why not enjoy them on the Plage de Fréjus?

Practical information:

• District: Fréjus, near Saint-Léonce Cathedral.
• Type: bistronomic.
• Capacity: about 20 covers.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €18 and €30 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly kid-friendly: yes, kids will love sweet and savoury egg rolls.
• Reservations recommended on (+33) 04 83 09 91 29.

10. Restaurant La Crêperie de Gaëlle (Port de Fréjus)

We loved eating at La Crêperie de Gaëlle with a view of Fréjus harbor. The crepes are gluten-free and lactose-free, but above all delicious at this home-made establishment. For those who don’t like pancakes, Geëlle also offers salads, pasta and omelettes. But also waffles and ice creams, ideal for snacking.

We tasted the La Fréjusienne crêpe and found it very good and tasty. For dessert we allowed ourselves a little butter-sugar pancake, as we also like simple things. We recommend this establishment, which offers good value for money.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: on the Port of Fréjus
• Type: crêperie.
• Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €10 and €30 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: yes, kids love pancakes in general.
• Reservations recommended on (+33) 04 83 09 91 29.

Best restaurants and wine bars in St-Raphaël and Fréjus

11. Restaurant La Rapugue (Saint-Raphaël)

La Rapugue is an establishment with a strong Provencal identity. In this wine bistro, discover an impressive selection of over 150 wines: Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée, Indication Géographique Protégée, Vin De France, biodynamic wines, natural wines… Whether you’re an enthusiast or a wine lover, at La Rapugue there’s a wine for everyone.
In the kitchen, you can enjoy simple dishes concocted with love and meticulous care, using carefully selected produce from local markets.
We recommend this establishment if you are a wine lover or for an evening out with friends, for example!

Practical information:

• Area: downtown St-Raphaël near the archaeological museum.
• Type: bistro, wine bar.
• Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €25 and €35 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

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12. Restaurant Chez Gaston (Saint-Raphaël)

We recommend Chez Gaston if you like generous, gourmet cuisine served in an authentic, old-fashioned bistro atmosphere. Here, everything is homemade from fresh produce: tournedos, roast camembert, wolf fillet… Go for the warm, friendly atmosphere, the good food and the wine. Indeed, if you’re a wine lover, don’t miss out on this establishment and its wide selection of French wines.

Practical information:

• Area: downtown St-Raphaël near the archaeological museum.
• Type: bistro, traditional.
• Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €25 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended on (+33) 04 94 53 93 35.

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13. Restaurant L’Épuisette (St-Raphaël)

L’épuisette is a beach restaurant where you can enjoy your meal with your feet in the sand. If you go for the breathtaking view over the Mediterranean, you’ll also be tempted by the cuisine offering salads, meats, fish, tapas and sweet treats. A typical Côte d’Azur vacation atmosphere reigns at l’épuisette. We also recommend a stopover for the highly original and sophisticated co*cktail menu.

Practical information:

• Neighborhood: east of Saint-Raphaël, not far from the Port de Boulouris.
• Type: classic.
• Capacity: approx. 45 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €20 and €35 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended here.

14. Restaurant Le Jardin de Sebastien (St-Raphaël)

We recommend a stopover at Jardin de Sébastien for a cool meal in the magnificent tree-lined garden of a charming villa with the feel of a family home. This traditional Mediterranean restaurant offers refined, tasty and well-executed dishes. It’s the ideal place to relax after a round of golf, or simply to enjoy a delicious meal in an enchanting setting. You can accompany your meal with a fine wine from the well-stocked cellar.

Practical information:

• Location: in the Valescure district of Saint-Raphaël, just a stone’s throw from the Golf Hôtel & Spa Valescure.
• Type: classic, traditional.
• Capacity: about 20 covers.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €45 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: no.
• Particularly suitable for children: this establishment is not particularly suitable for children, but as a family you can let your children wander around the enclosed garden in complete safety.
• Reservations recommended here.

15. Restaurant Le Bouchon Provençal (Saint-Raphaël)

We recommend Le Bouchon Provençal if you want to soak up the spirit and flavors of the region. This Provençal-style Bouchon Lyonnais offers diners traditional cuisine prepared with finesse and mastery using local produce. This establishment, with its pleasant shaded terrace, is famous for its “bouillabaisse du bouchon”, a small bouillabaisse of 5 locally caught fish served on Wednesdays.

Practical information:

• Area: downtown St-Raphaël near the archaeological museum.
• Type: bistro.
• Capacity: approx. 35 place settings.
• Terrace: yes.
• Price range: between €25 and €50 per person (excluding drinks).
• Provencal specialities: yes.
• Particularly suitable for children: no.
• Reservations recommended on (+33) 04 94 53 89 18.

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