Restaurant La Ponche

We had a wonderful and delicious Christmas Cheese Fondue at La Ponche. The terrace got converted into a chalet for the season, very romantic :)

The portions are ridiculously small. We ordered zucchini flowers for 20€ and got one zucchini flower (see photo). The main dish was also relatively small though not ridiculous. They provide plenty of carbs such as bread and rice to fill you as the food is a joke. Avoid like the plague! The flavors are really quite good but nothing that you will remember.

Really good food! And loved the atmosphere and not crazy price. Try the fish soup and tuna with watermelon

Generally disappointed with dinner. Staying at the hotel with one other person and was excited to eat dinner here. Ordered the beef tenderloin medium rare amongst other starters and main courses. Starters and the risotto were good. Beef tenderloin was raw on the inside and seared on the outside. I am generally ok with my beef more on the rare side of medium rare but there was no denying it was completely raw on the inside. I ate the pieces I could and had some of the other main course. I informed the wait staff and to their credit they asked several times if I wanted it to be put back on the grill. I declined because when paying €64 for beef I would assume it would be properly cooked. I did not complain and simply asked for the bill. No adjustments were made and I paid full price. I was thanked for my service and left. I wasn’t expecting a comped meal as I ate most of it and refused to have it put back on the grill but overall was disappointed in the service and the outcome as it detracted from an otherwise decent meal and experience. **EDIT** I would like to add that after this review one of the restaurant managers spoke with me in person as I was leaving the hotel. She apologized for the error and offered compensation. I appreciate the attentiveness from the staff.

During one of the busiest weeks of the year in St Tropez, La Ponche truly impressed us. We’d booked dinner for 8 pm but I misremembered the time — the hostess called to check, graciously rescheduled us, and later found us a perfect front-row terrace table overlooking the bay. When on our subsequent approach, we struggled to find parking anywhere in town, she immediately offered the hotel’s valet service, saving the evening. Superb, friendly service (rare in mid-August here) and excellent food and drinks. Highly recommended!

I’ve been coming here since I was a child and it has always been a family tradition to return every year. Compared to many other restaurants in St. Tropez, this place still holds a special charm for me it carries an authentic, non-commercial touch. That said, the service unfortunately falls short of what it should be. The staff tend to treat guests as if they are just passing tourists who won’t return, rather than valued customers. There is no real explanation of the dishes, no one checking in to ask how the food is, and no attention to whether the wine or water needs refilling. It’s such a pity, because with better service the experience could truly match the beauty and authenticity of the setting. You could do so much better if you truly care about this place. It deserves to shine again, in the spirit of Madame Duckstein.

What a lovely place to enjoy a sunset in St Tropez! The staff was lovely and the food was delicious. I especially enjoyed my oysters and the catch of the day (yellowtail).

Great place away from crowds. Excellent service. Beautiful outside seating. Food was good, portion size good, pricey but not for saint tropes