MAISON DE BACON

Cap d’Antibes — where the Mediterranean sparkles below you and the air smells faintly of salt, citrus, and quiet money. The panoramic view over the Bay of Nice is nothing short of astonishing, the kind of view that makes you pause mid-sentence just to breathe it in. We were the only “normals” among a sea of millionaires and billionaires, yet we were treated with the same respect, grace, and discreet charm. In simple terms: whatever the heart of a billion-dollar wallet desires, you can find here. But let’s be honest — neither the food nor the view entirely justifies the steep price tags… until you take that first bite of the paddlefish. Superb doesn’t quite cover it. Price-wise, it’s at least half of what you’d pay in Monaco — and with a view that’s arguably even better. For a romantic walk-in to impress someone, this place delivers in spades. That said, €500 for two people (no starter, a few easy drinks) feels right on the edge of superb and overpriced. From my personal perspective, this is a true 4.5-star experience. Don’t expect to see any locals dining here — unless they’re working discreetly as part of the staff. Dress code and valet parking are not suggestions; they’re part of the experience. And compared to other elite destinations I’ve seen, this is still worth a try at least once in a lifetime.

Excellent dishes, tasty cocktails & nice service. We went there for an occasion and loved the place, including the valet service at the entrance of the restaurant. Would 100% recommend this place, don’t hesitate to taste one of their signature cocktails. Even their bread & dip sauce was marvelous!

Bad experience, mediocre food (for the price). Would not recommend, especially when there are other restaurants within a 5 minute walk which are fantastic and similarly priced. 1) The food *looked* beautiful but was fairly bland. The way it is priced, it should be much better. -€40 ravioli dish with maybe 5 or 6 ravioli in it, so at €7-8 per ravioli, is priced highly. And it was quite bland. -steak was expensive, DRY without the sauce, and overcooked. We asked for medium rare and it was clearly not (see photo) -some of the dishes lack creativity, for example they re-use the same green horseradish sorbet in three dishes 2) The service was disorganized, with poor communication. -We waited 45 minutes between the appetizer arriving and the main course arriving. We had to ask them when our food was coming. And we asked them for additionally bread and they did not bring any. -Many times when they brought out food you could see the waiters arguing amongst themselves about where it went and what table it was for. -They paraded our fish in front of us and then gave it to another table who had ordered AFTER us. I read Google reviews and apparently we are not the only ones this happened to. If you are going to make a big show of presenting the fish at least do it right! -once the main courses arrived, they kept taking the plates without asking if we were finished, even though we weren’t finished, we had to essentially argue with the server to keep the plate -they were a bit snippy. The next time they came to take our plate she asked “are you sure?” Generally, I’d summarize as not worth the expensive price tag; there are too many other fantastic restaurants nearby to go to instead. They have clearly become complacent because of the beautiful location. I apologize if this is overly harsh, I just think for the price tag it should be a positive experience. And reading the other reviews, I am clearly not alone.

Food is fantastic. One of the best seafood restaurants in the world. I’ve been many many times but this time around they didn’t give our table much attention which was quite frustrating, especially at the price point.

Disappointed — Expected so much more from an institution. I was genuinely excited to visit Bacon in Antibes for the first time, as it’s known as a long-standing local institution. Unfortunately, the experience turned out to be quite disappointing. Welcoming From the moment we sat down, we felt rushed. I hadn’t even had time to put my purse down before being handed the menu — I would have appreciated a moment to settle in. For a place of this reputation, a more graceful start would make a big difference. Service At this level, I expect both professionalism and warmth. We weren’t asked if it was our first time dining there, and overall, the staff didn’t seem trained to the high standard you’d anticipate from a fine dining establishment. Midway through my meal, several staff members stood behind me joking loudly, shouting “soup” multiple times — it completely broke the atmosphere. Food The risotto was sadly underwhelming — perhaps my palate isn’t as refined, but it lacked flavor and was overly al dente. The fish was fresh, but nothing remarkable — something you could easily find in a simpler local restaurant in the old town, at a fraction of the price. Maybe my expectations were too high, but after reading other reviews, I see I’m not alone. Bacon may have a strong name and history, but it no longer seems to live up to its reputation.

A little late review, but want to do it as the experience was so good. We visited Maison de Bacon last July. We had a wonderful lunch out on the terrace. Food, service, the restaurant and the location were perfect. We hope to return on a later occasion. Then we will try the famous Bouillabaisse.

Maison de Bacon in Antibes was such a delightful experience! The seafood was incredibly fresh, and the John Dory was the best I've had. Pairing it with the beautiful sea views made it even more special. The staff was welcoming and attentive, making the whole evening feel relaxed and memorable. Highly recommend for a taste of the Riviera!

Beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view of the sea. The service was very good, everyone was friendly, and the interior was pleasant. Unfortunately, the risotto was absolutely tasteless. I still feel indigestion and bloating from it. I even wonder if there are customers who like this dish... The waiter offered to replace the dish, treated me to coffee and dessert. He showed concern for the fact that I didn't like the food. But I had already eaten delicious bread and tasty champagne, so there was no time to change the dish as I was pressed for time. I hope I just made an unlucky choice with the dish.