Finding where to eat in Saint-Tropez is a sport that holidaymakers enjoy. But if you want to avoid the tourist traps in your quest for a bistro or a Michelin-starred restaurant, you need to trust the local connoisseurs! Here are 5 gourmet addresses that will delight your palate during your stay at our campsite in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez! We’ve selected restaurants with a variety of formulas and prices to suit all tastes and budgets. They’re all less than 16 km from your vacation rental.
The express guide to the best restaurants in Saint-Tropez
| Restaurant | Cuisine / Specialities | Main assets |
| L’Auberge des Maures | Provençal (stew, fish, stuffing) | Chic provençal, chef Yves Damond |
| Le Petit Pointu | Mediterranean & tapas | Family friendly, continuous service, near port |
| La Table du Marché | Bistronomy | Authentic atmosphere, affordable prices |
| La Vague d’Or | Starred gastronomy | 3 Michelin stars, luxury & terroir |
| Chez Madeleine | Seafood & oysters | Iodized counter, port atmosphere |
L’Auberge des Maures: the Provencal legend
More historic than the seaside restaurants of Saint-Tropez, L’Auberge des Maures is the embodiment of Provence. Now housed in the prestigious Château de la Messardière, the restaurant has gained in standing while remaining true to its culinary identity.
There’s no cheating here, we eat Provençal! Daube, stuffing, artichokes barigoule, zucchini flower fritters, whole fish and fine meats to share are all on the menu. This reassuring cuisine, rooted in tradition, is orchestrated by chef Yves Damond.
- Budget: full meal at €59 (excellent value for money!). Expect to pay €70 to €90 à la carte for a full meal.
- Our verdict: a table that has successfully transformed itself.
- Address: place Alphonse Celli, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France.
Le Petit Pointu: the soul of old Saint-Tropez
Head for the heart of the historic La Ponche district, to discover another restaurant in Saint-Tropez. Far from the hustle and bustle of the Var‘s noisy clubs, Le Petit Pointu is a restaurant that holds its own. With its decor of weathered wood and nautical knots, it’s the family restaurant par excellence, run by the same family for over 20 years.
Mediterranean cuisine is king. If you don’t know where to eat in Saint-Tropez to taste the local soul, go there! On the menu, you’ll find grilled fish, fried fish and sardines, as well as their famous seafood pastas and tapas of the world (tasty calamari, etc.).
- The style: a confidential, convivial restaurant, a veritable seafood canteen.
- Budget: €35 to €60, depending on suggestions and the catch of the day.
- This restaurant’s little plus: continuous service from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., a rarity in Saint-Tropez, and its location just a stone’s throw from the little Ponche beach and the Port.
- Address: 8 rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France.
La Table du Marché: the authentic, affordable restaurant
Located a stone’s throw from the town hall, this little restaurant is a local curiosity. Far from the bling-bling clichés of this Côte d’Azur town, the establishment offers fast, simple and efficient cuisine. It’s the ideal spot if you’re looking for a place to eat in Saint-Tropez without breaking the bank!
The atmosphere? That of an old-fashioned bistro, or even a friendly “troquet”. The team is warm and attentive, guaranteeing a relaxed atmosphere. The menu is short and to the point. You’ll find classics like hamburger and pineapple chicken, not to mention desserts like caramel pudding.
- Budget: €20 to €30 per person.
- Our verdict: rare value for money in Saint-Tropez, especially for such quality cuisine. Ideal for a morning coffee or a quick lunch before continuing your discovery of Saint-Tropez.
- Address: 11 rue des Commerçants, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France.
La Vague d’Or: table d’excellence at Cheval Blanc
Looking for a place to eat in Saint-Tropez to celebrate a very special occasion? At the Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez hotel, luxury is total!
Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Donckele brings Provence to life behind the stove at La Vague d’Or, with a symphony of flavors inspired by the terroir and the Mediterranean. Each dish is conceived as an emotion. Precise, attentive service accompanies this exceptional gastronomic journey.
- Label: 3 Michelin stars, 5 Gault & Millau toques.
- Experience: tasting menus based on products and artisans from Provence.
- Budget: from €480.
- Address: plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France.
Chez Madeleine: shellfish and crustaceans
No tarte tropézienne à la crème here, but oysters! Chez Madeleine is the iodized counter not to be missed. It’s the spirit of the “harbor restaurants” in its juice. Check out the reviews on the net, they’re unanimous about the authenticity of this oyster bar in Saint-Tropez!
Located just behind the Port (and not far from the Town Hall), this restaurant is a haven for true seafood lovers. Madeleine serves absolutely fresh products. We highly recommend the seafood platter, which can be enjoyed standing up or on a high stool!
- Budget: €25 to €45, depending on oyster selection.
- The atmosphere: fisherman chic and market conviviality.
- Our verdict: perfect for a healthy, iodized break in the heart of the bustling city, a stone’s throw from the fish market.
- Address: 14 place aux Herbes, 83990, Saint-Tropez, France.
Gastronomic restaurant or simple table? Whatever you fancy, now you know where to eat in Saint-Tropez. Set the dates of your stay in the Var and Book your 4-star accommodation at Camping Miremer to enjoy the cuisine of the best addresses in Saint-Tropez.