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Le Plongeoir

3.9 (95 reviews)
Ultra High-EndMediterranean
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Dee W.

This place was the perfect ending to m Day in Nice ! Stunning views amazing drinks and right by the water what more can you ask for. I was so happy they could get us in without a reservation I was worried at first. Definitely a must try!!

The story
Ben J.

We'd been counting down for two months -- the reservation was tough to get -- but today was finally our 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.

Liannys P.

El lugar es espectacular. Literalmente estás comiendo sobre el mar, con las olas debajo y una vista impresionante de la costa de Niza. Es uno de esos sitios que te dejan sin palabras apenas llegas -- el ambiente, la brisa, la luz al atardecer... todo se siente muy especial y romántico. La comida está buena, especialmente los platos de mariscos y pescados frescos, aunque sinceramente lo que más vale la pena es la experiencia completa. Los precios son altos, pero es parte del encanto del lugar -- más por la vista y el ambiente que por la comida en sí. El servicio fue amable y atento, aunque algo lento cuando el restaurante está lleno. Aun así, todo el equipo es muy educado y tratan de hacerte sentir cómoda. En resumen: si buscas una cena inolvidable frente al mar y una experiencia muy Côte d'Azur, este lugar vale totalmente la pena. Solo hay que ir sabiendo que pagas más por la magia del sitio que por un menú espectacular.

Rigatoni
Salim K.

Hands down one of the most uniquely located restaurants in Nice, perched dramatically above the sea, it offers an absolutely stunning ambiance that sets the tone for a memorable evening. Our meal got off to a slow start both in terms of the starters and the service. We ordered the tuna sashimi and the grilled octopus, and unfortunately, both were underwhelming. The flavors didn't quite deliver, and given the restaurant's reputation, we expected more. Olives in the octopus dish for example made it way more salty and underwhelmed the grilled taste altogether and as well the octopus had a more after taste to it. There was also a noticeable delay in receiving our entrees, which tested our patience a bit. However, when the food finally arrived, it was well worth the wait. The rigatoni was rich and full of flavor, and the sea bass was perfectly cooked along with the other veggies though the olives could have been done away with from the dish, fresh, delicate, and beautifully plated. Lucas, our host, was truly fantastic, friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the evening. His service made a big difference in our overall experience. To finish, we shared a lemon tart, and it was flawless bright, tangy, and a perfect ending to the meal. In summary, despite the slow service and disappointing starters, the incredible setting, excellent mains, delicious dessert, and outstanding service from Lucas made it a night to remember. Worth visiting, just come with a bit of patience and choose your dishes carefully.

Bella A.

Though some may call this a tourist trap, it is such a fun spot that I think is not to miss. The view from the restaurant is so much fun, from all levels. It is slightly pricey but in part you are paying for the vibes and views. A lovely spot in Nice!

Simply breathtaking!
Meri S.

Vibe, location, view. This place has it all. It was one of the few spots I knew I had to visit while planning our trip, so we made a reservation for lunch on the day we arrived. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Not sure why the food gets a bad rap. I had the sashimi tuna and the flavors were delish, and the octopus was great too. What an amazing way to start our vacation!

Dining area
Kiki C.

The food and service were great, but nothing beats the view! Our food, drinks, and excellent service made this a perfect midday meal!

Julie K.

if you're visiting Nice, you definitely need to add this spot to your list -- even if it's just for the views & vibes. TIP: i would recommend making a reservation during the day/closer to summer because the tide gets pretty high so the restaurant puts up plastic screens, which obstructs the view. also you need to secure a reservation way in advance! they seat people in the best seats based on when the reservation was made. what we ordered: - sea bream ceviche with kumquat, roasted almonds and tangy citrus marinade - refreshing, perfect starter because it gets your taste buds going - rigatoni with summer truffles - appreciated the size and amount of truffles. personal favorite! - grilled cod fillet, bouillabaisse jus, braised fennel, fondant potatoes - cod was delicate and really liked the tomatoey bouillabaisse - seasonal dessert - can't remember exactly what this was but it was a berry (raspberry?) & cream dessert with a graham cracker-like base!

Steak with potatoes and grilled shallot
Ray L.

This restaurant is hard to beat! You approach the restaurant and notice that it is amazing how the restaurant is built on top of an isolated bluff with view connected by a small bridge! The staff spoke enough English to help guide us through the menu and we were very grateful for their help! the food itself was fantastic as well, from the fish to the steak. We will definitely be re-visiting this restaurant if in town!

At night
Lauren G.

Make sure you make a reservation far in advance, you will not get a table if you just show up. I made these reservations about 5 months in advance. Le Plongeoir is the most iconic dinner spot in all of Nice for its iconic restaurant views, history, and sitting on top of a rock. Service here was rushed, they want you in and out super fast because of other reservations they have so don't plan on staying long. Once you order, your food comes out immediately. And once you are finished they will ask you to leave and finish any drinks downstairs. I understand they have reservations but I do not like feeling rushed. The food was surprisingly really good. We enjoyed everything we had. I highly recommend getting the chicken and the sea bass. Don't forget to end your night with dessert because it was not only beautiful but delicious as well. Downstairs at the bar you will find a dj playing music. We did end up enjoying sipping on our drinks downstairs to end the night.

Julie D.

Truly, a magical place. The Nice leg of our European tour kicked off here. Day 1 was brunch here. We walked from our airbnb despite the heat since it was about a 15 min commute by foot which never seems like anything at all when you're on vacation. We were walking an average of 10 miles a day in Paris for 4 days so 3/4 of a mile seemed like nothing first thing in the day. Despite us making haste we were a couple minutes late for our reservation. We were seated right away whilst we oooowed and aaahhhhhhd at the surrounding. This place is perfectly located, overlooking the Mediterranean. The decor around the property is truly picturesque and out of this world. I'm not sure if it's because we made a reservation far in advance, but we always got lucky with our seat placement. They put us at a corner spot with a perfect ocean view. We ate family style, per usual. We shared the octopus, fish (sea bass, I believe), steak and a fried app. We also each got a cocktail. We purposely didn't get a dessert since we knew we were walking back home. We figured we'd scoop up something on the way. The food was great. The drinks even more so. And by gosh, such excellent service. It doesn't hurt thaf the views are breathtaking from every angle. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were spotted eating and drinking the same stuff we had just recently.

Kim R.

This place is in such a great location. Located over the sea, the sound of the waves crashing in the background for an amazing dining vibe. Food was great & the wine that was recommended was amazing!

Burratina, Truffle Rigatoni
Michelle S.

Definitely touristy but not bad for lunch with beautiful views! We had an early lunch reservation and between us ordered 2 cocktails, 1 starter, 1 entree. We ordered the burrata which was fine but nothing to write home about. The pine nuts and lemon really didn't add much to the dish. The focaccia seemed a little stale. However the main dish we ordered, the truffle rigatoni was phenomenal. There are a lot of truffle pastas in nice but this one was one of my favorites. Perfect balance of flavors. Overall I'd say the menu was rather limited, you go here for the views. Because it's right on the water and it's covered there is no direct sun while eating and it was windy! So glad we weren't here after dark. I'd probably still recommend people go here for a lunch reservation if they could get one.

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The crab appetizer was to die for. Views are great. Server was very very good. It loved it up the hype in my opinion.

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Amazing views and the food is really good! Worth the experience but literally booked it 4 months in advance so book early

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Restaurant Les Garçons

4.4(41 reviews)
1.3 km
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Lovely restaurant, Cosy atmosphere. We ordered many drinks and plates and everything was great. The…read morewaitress was very attentive and brought everything out with a smile.

We had a nice dinner here - the quality of the food and the presentation was nice, and the prices…read morewere reasonably despite being in a touristy part in town. Make reservations ahead of time (it's easy to do online) because this place will fill up for dinner. They have 4 appetizers to choose from, about 5-6 entrees and about 7-8 desserts to choose from, and the prices are reasonable for dinner: 24€ for plat + entree or plat + dessert, and 29€ for the 3 courses. Entrées: - Velouté de topinambour / Jerusalem artichoke soup - This soup was super, super creamy and buttery. I don't want to know how much cream and/or they put in here - it was good, but very rich. There was a piece or two of bacon, and the soup was tasty. - Trilogie de betteraves / Beets cooked three ways - I was looking for something healthier to eat, and was happy this was on the menu. I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, other than it was beets cooked three ways. There was one little dish of beet salad with green onions or scallions, a small beet poached or roasted, and a beet purée that went well with the bread. I would recommend this appetizer if you want something on the lighter/healthier side and different. Plats: - Risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - My husband ordered this and it was good but not outstanding. He added the 2 pieces of seared foie gras for 5€ which made the dish better; I think it would have been a bit bland without the foie. The asparagus was very fresh and the risotto was on the lighter side which was nice. - Salmon with Cajun seasoning and leeks - This was different than what you'd normally find in a French restaurant since I've never seen Cajun spiced things before. The salmon was a little on the small side, but it was still good and the caramelized leeks on the side were a really perfect compliment. This dish was tasty and really good, but just a bit on the smaller side compared to all the other main dishes that were meat-based (from what I saw other diners getting) We were full so we skipped dessert, but it looked pretty good - they had things like a chocolate lava cake, a praline crème brûlée, spéculos tiramisu, and financier with a passion fruit center. Overall, a good meal that won't break the bank and that has a good selection of things on the menu. More heavier " comfort food " than lighter fare, and slightly less traditional French. The ambiance was very casual - it almost felt like you were eating in a graffiti park with dim lighting and metal walls, but overall, we had a decent meal at a reasonable price. The waiters here all spoke English well and it seemed most of the clientele were tourists.

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L'Octopussy - Love the entrees and local wine! Amazing

L'Octopussy

4.1(33 reviews)
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Excellent service and food here. We made reservations ahead of time because of the reviews and were…read morevery happy we stopped by. Service was very friendly and helpful. We ordered the octopus salad and it was a very generous portion with an incredibly fresh tasting grilled octopus. It was a perfect size to share or you could have it as a light entree. Menu is small but what they do, they do very well. They have both indoor and patio seating. Aside from the tasty food the most memorable thing here was the wonderful service. We were seated right away and had a nice bread bowl with oil and balsamic vinegar to start as well as drink orders placed. This is not the place to order drinks but they do have quite a few non alcoholic drink options -juices, soda, etc. Overall I'd highly recommend checking this place out for lunch or dinner.

We dined at L'Octopussy on our first night in Nice. The staff here all speak wonderful English,…read moreand provided excellent, very friendly service throughout our meal :-) On the whole, the food was very good as well. I ordered the sole, which was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. My friend had what they described as a clam linguini (which was actually more of a spaghetti). I tried some, and we both agreed that the dish came up short because it was missing something - maybe garlic? Despite the lack of favor in my friend's dish, but entrées portions were very generous, and our server recommended a very nice bottle of local red wine which we both very much enjoyed. We also shared a plate of specialty ham, which unfortunately was way too salty for either of us to have more than a few bites. Bottom line: Exceptional service and great prices. We enjoyed our visit enough that we might give them another try the next time we find ourselves in Nice.

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Le Plongeoir - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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