Perched on a boulder just outside Nice’s central marina, Le Plongeoir fuses upscale dining with an unrivalled waterfront setting.
On a French Riviera yacht charter, guests will find no shortage of world-class restaurants dotted along the coast; but few manage to merge the same unique situation and fresh approach to gastronomy as Le Plongeoir.
The restaurant is complemented by a Lounge Bar on the beach, sitting enticingly opposite the sparkling sea and serving up an array of superbly-blended cocktails and Mediterranean sharing platters.
While it has an upscale vibe, Le Plongeoir is far from a fussy French restaurant. Its ambience is one of laid-back, unhurried calm, happily offset by attentive staff.
The menu focuses on flavour-forward entrees, seasonal seafood and ingredients sourced at local markets.
The result is a marriage of traditional Provencal and modern Riviera dishes; expect sea bream accompanied by fresh peach quarters and chickpea panisse, and Carnaroli risotto laced with fat prawns and shavings of parmesan.
What’s more, the restaurant caters well to those chartering with children, making it a family-friendly option for those looking to disembark their private charter yacht.
Diners will feel immersed in the panoramic sea vistas, the sound of waves lapping the rocks and a salty sea breeze gently imbuing the tables on the terrace.
You may have stepped on shore, but Le Plongeoir feels like a dining scene set in the midst of the ocean.
Diners will feel immersed in the panoramic sea vistas, the sound of waves lapping the rocks and a salty sea breeze gently imbuing the tables on the terrace.
If you arrive during the day, you can cool off with a refreshing paddle in the sea; while the evenings will see the sky turn delicate lilac and burning orange as the sun sets.
If you are considering incorporating the colourful city of Nice into your South of France luxury yacht charter, make sure you discover the unique allure of Le Plongeoir for yourself.
