Where To Dine Waterfront In The Mediterranean This Summer

This article has been updated in May 2025.

Tucked away on Marseille’s Cap Croisette, La Baie des Singes has stunning views of the Île de Maïre. Known for its Provençal bouillabaisse, a family-recipe crustacean trilogy, and impeccably fresh seafood often chosen directly by diners from the day’s catch, La Baie des Singes captures the essence of Mediterranean dining.

Stay at Tuba Club. Book their largest room, No. 3, the only one with a private balcony.

Read more about Marseille here.

The place to eat, drink and swim off the rocks (French designer Simon Port Jacquemus is a fan) as well as try and bag one of the five stylish cabanes. You’ll be perfectly placed for exploring Marseille and the area’s feted calanques, limestone cliffs that tower above the glittering sea.

Stay in one of their five stylish cabanes.

Read more about Marseille here.

La Bouillabaisse Plage, a reimagined beach club and restaurant redesigned by Agence Mews, is a Saint-Tropez essential this summer. Situated at the town's entrance, it boasts a private sandy beach, cozy loungers, and a menu spotlighting freshly grilled fish sourced daily.

Stay at the super stylish La Ponche (designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi) in the heart of the old port of Saint-Tropez.

Estélo, the seaside restaurant at Hôtel Les Roches Rouges in Saint-Raphaël, offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience. Under the guidance of Chef Alexandre Baule, the restaurant serves vibrant Provençal and Mediterranean dishes, featuring freshly grilled fish from the local market and seasonal produce, all enjoyed on a terrace with panoramic sea views.

Stay at one of the 67 rooms at Hôtel Les Roches Rouges, we love the spacious Junior Suites, some of them face the sea.

Right below the iconic Faraglioni, Da Luigi is one of the liveliest beach clubs on the island of Capri and serves excellent seafood and is a feast for the eyes.

Stay at Il Capri Hotel, a neo-gothic style pink palazzo, a few minutes walk from the famous Piazzetta.

Read more about the island in our Capri Local Guide.

Some people say Da Adolfo has the best food on the entire Coast, and we fully agree. Just a short 5-minute complimentary boat ride from Positano, the restaurant is located on a tiny pebbled beach.

Stay at Casa Privata, a unique seafront property in Praiano, only a short boat ride from Adolfo.

Read more about Positano here.

Tucked away in the picturesque fishing village of Marina Grande this restaurant offers the freshest locally sourced food. From the sea to the table. The food is beautifully prepared by award-winning renowned chef Tommaso De Turris.

Stay at the wonderful Maison La Minervetta, perched on a cliff overlooking the bay. You can walk down the stairs to Marina Grande. But be prepared for the climb back to the hotel.

Gilda, a timeless icon in Forte dei Marmi, captures the elegance of the Versilian coast with its refined ambiance and sunlit terrace. Just steps from the sea, you can expect Mediterranean classics like langoustine tagliolini and Catalana shellfish.

Stay at Pensione America, an iconic villa with a touch of retro charm, artisanal luxury, reopened last month.

Langosteria, set right on the stunning bay of Paraggi, with breathtaking views of the Ligurian Sea. Be sure to try their signature Pansoti Portofino pasta with scampi and indulge in their fresh raw seafood selections.

Stay at Grand Hotel Miramare, which was one of the first Grand Hotels on the coast and is still one of the best. Classic interiors, a great bar, and a lovely poolside.

Perched high above the shimmering turquoise waters of Caló de la Reina, Cap Rocat’s Sea Club is pure effortless cool on Mallorca’s southern shore. Housed in a beautifully restored fortress, its breezy open-air terraces—decked out in crisp navy and white.

Stay at Cap Rocat. For sea views, book rooms starting with a 2 or 3.

Read more about Palma de Mallorca in our Palma Insider Guide.

Isabella's Llafranc, the restaurant at Isabella’s, is a standout destination on the Costa Brava, where Italian and Spanish flavors come together in vibrant, beautifully crafted dishes served on a sun-soaked terrace with sweeping views of the Mediterranean.

Stay at Isabella's. Just steps from Llafranc’s wide sandy beach, the hotel itself offers 26 rooms designed with a calming, modern nautical palette—many featuring stunning sea views—making it the perfect seaside escape to complement the exceptional dining experience.

Read more about the Costa Brava here.

Four Seasons, not to be confused with the luxury hotel chain, this super delicious taverna is the perfect setting for an idyllic lunch on the island of Hydra. Order the Four Seasons salad and the marinated shrimp.

Four Seasons is also a small hotel, offering sea-view rooms.

Read more in our Guide to Hydra.

Located right on Platis Gialos Beach, Omega 3 is a casual bar-style joint that specialises in fish small plates and Greek wines — a winning combination. Expect delights such as cacio e pepe calamari.

Stay at Verina Astra, which is set on a steep hillside overlooking Panagia Poulati and offers private pool suites.

Find out more about Sifnos in our Insider Guide.

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