Shellona - St Tropez

Honestly, the food was below average, definitely not worth it. The waiters were good at first, but once they realized we weren’t ordering the €900 Wagyu dish, their attitude shifted completely. The vibe turned cold, like we were no longer the kind of guests they wanted to serve. Toward the end, they started hinting at a tip as if the tip was mandatory, not a gesture of appreciation. The whole experience felt more like a show than genuine hospitality.

We made a 130pm reservation (which is their last lunch reservation). First the negative - they cancelled our reservation at 1250pm and when we called them and asked they said we never confirmed if we were coming even though we got no call from them. Anyways then they said we can come for 130pm reservation. When we got there, there was already a line and they told us they gave away our table to someone else and that we have to sit on a couch by the entrance instead. Anyways once the shit show was over we got our food which wasn’t bad. If you have a lunch reservation you get to stay for the Dj and atmosphere, The DJ starts about 4pm. Alex Wann was playing that evening and he came on at 6pm. The music and crowd was definitely a lot of fun and

Shellona was a blast. We came for lunch and ended up staying for the party. Both were unforgettable in their own ways. Lunch was good, not great. The food and drinks were solid, but service was slow to get going. Despite being told we would lose our table if we were more than 15 minutes late for our noon reservation, we were not seated until 12:20 and did not get a drink in our hands until 12:30. We were also one of the first groups there, so the delay was a bit strange. We were a group of six and shared food, ordered lots of wine, and had several rounds of drinks. It was a proper afternoon. The food was fine, not mind-blowing, but the setting and vibe made it all worthwhile. In fairness to the staff, they let us keep the table until around 3 p.m., well beyond the standard 12 to 2 booking, which we appreciated. Prices are exactly what you would expect at a beach club like this. They are extremely high. You need to be fully on board with spending a lot of money to enjoy yourself here. We spent somewhere between 2500 and 3000 euros during lunch, and we knew what we were signing up for. After a quick break, we came back around 6 p.m. and stayed until 8:30, diving into the early evening party. The music was great, the energy was high, and the place was packed. Somehow they got us a table again. We are pretty sure the staff saw we were about to spend another 2000 euros on drinks and maybe took pity on a crew of guys riding the coattails of their much better-looking wives. All in all, Shellona is exactly what it promises to be. It is a glamorous, high-energy, high-spend beach day with great music and a beautiful setting. If you are ready to lean in and enjoy the ride, it is well worth it.

We were really looking forward to our visit to Shellona, and while the setting and party vibes were beautiful — great music, dancing, and energy — the overall experience left us very disappointed. The food was genuinely good, especially the king crab pasta, but shortly after eating it, my sister became violently ill. It was very clear the crab was the cause. For a restaurant of this caliber, a food safety issue like that is unacceptable. What made things worse was the service. The staff were incredibly pushy from the start, pressuring us to change our order to include more expensive items, particularly the crab. They insisted we order 1/2 a kilo minimum of crab for just three people, which felt excessive and unnecessary, especially when we told her we weren’t THAT hungry. It’s very obvious that the staff expect you to go for the €900 wagyu or the priciest options on the menu, even when that’s not what you want. And when you don’t follow their suggestions, their attitude changes; it felt like we were no longer guests they actually wanted to serve because they weren’t going to get a €200 tip. Sadly, this behavior seems consistent with other reviews as well. To top it off, when the bill came, our waitress directly asked if we wanted to give a 10% tip and then entered a higher amount into the card machine without even waiting for a response. It was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and not at all the kind of service you expect at a high-end venue like Shellona. I’m not sure if this is common in these types of establishments in st tropez, but we definitely found it strange that the waitress directly asked for a tip. If I feel that the service is excellent, I’ll decide whether to give a tip and how much. However, I found this request quite rude. Shellona has potential — the food, music, and environment are promising — but the aggressive upselling, poor service attitude, and serious food hygiene issues made this a very disappointing experience.

Very good place if you are going to party, food is exquisite and the music is perfect. Book with 1 month of anticipation minimum

I’ve been visiting Saint-Tropez for many years, but Shellona was by far one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve ever had. The food was completely tasteless — the pasta and Caesar salad were some of the worst I’ve had in France. The service was impersonal and cold, with waiters who seemed totally disconnected and uninterested. We paid €330 for a light lunch during the first seating — no wine, just pasta, salad, and some drinks — and were practically kicked out of our table as soon as we finished. Later, we tried to return to enjoy the atmosphere and spend more, but were rudely denied entry by a bouncer who insisted we leave our 18-year-old son at the hotel… despite the fact we’ve stayed in a private house in Saint-Tropez for years. Yes, there’s music and some well-known DJs, but the entire place is just about money no soul, no class. Save your time and money and go to Le Club 55 instead. It’s a place with real quality, great food, and excellent service. Shellona is just overpriced hype.

We visited this beach club and while the food was delicious, everything was extremely expensive a bottle of water for the table was €14, which felt excessive. The atmosphere was lively and turns into a big party after lunch, which was fun. However, the service left much to be desired. Once the party started, the waiters were focused on bottle service and barely checked on our table. Despite spending over €300 on our meal, we felt neglected. Our server took our wine bottle and, after we asked to have it at the table so we could pour ourselves, he left us waiting for 30 minutes. For the high prices, I expected attentive service to match the great vibe. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t justify the cost.

Shellona is a whole vibe. We booked a 3:30 PM lunch for two that turned into a full-blown dance party until 7 PM—on a Monday. The service was unhurried; you’re meant to ease into the rhythm and enjoy the journey, music and all. Pro tip: have a light breakfast beforehand so you’re not hangry when you arrive. The food? Absolutely delicious. Once we placed our order, everything came out quickly, and we loved every dish. Best part? No one rushed us. We lingered, danced to our hearts’ content, and the staff even joined in—they were amazing. And the DJ? The sound system? Pure cherry on top. Shellona, thanks for the unforgettable time.