Le Lavandou doesn’t just offer sublime beaches and secret coves. It’s also a foodie destination, where you savour the Mediterranean as much on the plate as in the atmosphere. You’re on holiday, comfortably settled in your SELECT'soHOME rental, and the same question pops up every day… Where are we eating tonight? 

Rest assured: there’s no need to open a guidebook or scroll reviews for hours. Here are (a few) of our favourites—seafront classics, lively terraces, comforting brunches and little gems tucked away in coves…

For families: seaside vibe and total relaxation

Let’s start with La Pinède on Saint-Clair beach. It’s simple: here, you eat with your feet in the sand, overlooking turquoise water with the sound of waves in the background. Kids build sandcastles, parents raise a glass, and the plates are pure Mediterranean—grilled fish, sun-kissed vegetables, homemade desserts. It’s the ultimate laid-back address, especially if your holiday rental is just steps from the beach.

The same gentle, family-friendly atmosphere at Welcome Beach on Anglade beach. Shaded terrace, relaxed service, catch of the day and nicely chilled cocktails: it’s the kind of place you’ll visit more than once during your stay. If you’re staying in central Le Lavandou with SELECT'soHOME, you’ll get there in flip-flops in under ten minutes.

For a night out: cocktails, sunset and a lively vibe

Want to keep the day going after the beach? Head to Sola on the harbour. The mood starts cosy at dusk, then turns gently festive. Soft lighting, thoughtful decor, Mediterranean cuisine with a twist and a playlist that makes you order a second cocktail. It’s chic without being stuffy—perfect for a romantic dinner or a pre-party with friends.

On Cavalière beach, La Voile blends beach club by day with a festive restaurant by night. Dinner facing the sea, live music, subtle DJ sets… you shift from calm to euphoria in style. Good news: several of our villas are less than five minutes away.

For foodies: truffle or tradition?

If you love bold flavours and inspired plates, set course for the Smash Club in Cavalière. Here, truffle reigns - from the cappuccino starter to pigeon en croûte. The setting is elegant, the menu daring, the atmosphere refined. Ideal for special occasions (or simply because you love good food).

More authentic but just as charming, La Farigoulette in La Fossette welcomes you to a Provençal, greenery-filled setting. The chef handles local produce with finesse, the service is discreet, and the shaded terrace invites you to slow down. A little slice of the South—on the plate and in the ambience.

For seafood lovers: the sea on the plate

It’s impossible to talk about Le Lavandou without mentioning Chez Jo on Layet beach. Reached via a discreet path, this stilted restaurant offers an unbeatable view and impeccably fresh seafood. Grilled fish, house bouillabaisse, lobsters of the day… everything breathes iodine, olive oil and wood-fire aromas. If you’re staying nearby, don’t leave without eating here at least once. Booking essential.

For afternoon treats—or a feel-good brunch

Craving a homemade brunch after a lie-in? Chez GusGus, right in the centre of Le Lavandou, is a cosy refuge. Still-warm cookies, avocado toast, fresh juices, frothy lattes… everything is homemade with love. It’s snug, it smells of butter and hot coffee, and it makes you want to stretch out the morning.

And if you’re more into artisanal ice cream, stop by Le Poulpe Atelier Glacé on the harbour. A modern ice-cream workshop, original flavours (and vegan-friendly), homemade waffles and to-die-for fruity sorbets. Open late - perfect for a sweet break after the beach or before an apéritif (no judgement).

In the end, eating well means living your holiday well

Staying in Le Lavandou is an opportunity to taste it all: the gentle pace of life, local produce, sea-fresh recipes and the South’s warm atmosphere. From our rentals, you’re ideally placed to discover everything on foot or by bike. From breakfast to dinner - with apéros, toes in the sand, in between - everything’s within appetite’s reach.

Book your stay - we’ll take care of the rest. And we promise: you’ll go home with as many memories in your head as flavours on your palate.