Restaurant in Antibes, France
Classic French on the water — book it.
Maison de Bacon is Antibes' most consistent classic French table, holding Michelin Plates in both 2024 and 2025 under chef Denis Fétisson. At €€€€ it is the serious choice for classical cuisine on Cap d'Antibes — formal in feel, strong on seafood, and easier to book than most of its Côte d'Azur competitors. Best suited to celebratory or business dinners where the food and conversation both matter.
If you are weighing where to spend serious money on a classic French meal along the Côte d'Azur, Maison de Bacon is a reliable choice — not a gamble. Under chef Denis Fétisson, it holds two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and a Michelin Remarkable designation, which places it in a narrow tier of consistently recognised dining on this stretch of coastline. At the €€€€ price level, you are paying for a kitchen that executes classic cuisine with documented precision, in a setting that has become as much a part of Cap d'Antibes as the sea itself. Book it if classic French technique matters more to you than trend-chasing modernism. If you want innovation-led cooking at a similar price, consider Louroc at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc instead.
Maison de Bacon sits on the Boulevard de Bacon, positioned directly on the water on the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. Its address alone tells you something: this is not a restaurant that appeared to capitalise on a passing trend. It occupies a specific, almost geographical role in the identity of Antibes — the kind of place that draws regulars from Monaco and Nice as reliably as it draws first-time visitors. That consistency is confirmed by its Google rating of 4.3 across 803 reviews, a figure that reflects sustained quality rather than a single memorable season.
The atmosphere at Maison de Bacon is formal without being cold. The energy in the room is calm and deliberate , conversation-first, not scene-first. Noise levels stay controlled enough that you can hear your table clearly, which makes it a strong choice for a business dinner or a celebratory meal where the discussion matters as much as the food. If you want a louder, more social buzz, this is not where you will find it. The room reads as a place where people come to eat seriously and talk properly, and the service rhythm reflects that intention.
Chef Denis Fétisson's approach is rooted in classic cuisine , which, on the French Riviera, means an emphasis on the quality of primary ingredients, precise classical technique, and a menu that does not need novelty to justify itself. The Michelin Remarkable designation and back-to-back Plates in 2024 and 2025 confirm that the kitchen is operating at a level that the country's most demanding guide considers worth noting. For context, Michelin Remarkable is a category distinction indicating consistent quality within a recognised tier , not a star, but a meaningful signal that the kitchen is not coasting.
For the food and travel enthusiast who seeks depth rather than spectacle, Maison de Bacon offers something increasingly rare on the Côte d'Azur: a restaurant that has not reinvented itself to chase a newer audience, and is better for it. Its longevity on this peninsula gives it a contextual weight that newer openings , however technically accomplished , cannot replicate. If you are building an itinerary around serious French dining, this is the kind of anchor that earns its place alongside a stay in Antibes rather than being an afterthought to one.
As a point of comparison within the broader French classic cuisine category, Maison de Bacon sits in a different register from destination-pilgrimage restaurants like Arpège in Paris or Troisgros in Ouches, but it shares their commitment to the fundamentals of classical French cooking. For Riviera visitors who cannot easily access a Mirazur in Menton reservation, Maison de Bacon is a credible and geographically convenient alternative at the high end of Antibes dining.
The neighbourhood context matters here. Cap d'Antibes is a peninsula of villas, embassies, and serious money , an area where restaurants either serve the local wealthy population or survive on tourism. Maison de Bacon does both, and the fact that it maintains a 4.3 rating across more than 800 Google reviews suggests it is not simply coasting on its address. Its position on the Boulevard de Bacon, looking out toward the water, gives it an ambient setting that few competitors in the area can match without the hotel infrastructure of a property like Cap-Eden-Roc.
For those building a wider Antibes itinerary, Pearl's guides to Antibes restaurants, hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences are worth consulting to build the surrounding programme. Maison de Bacon works leading as the centrepiece of an evening in Cap d'Antibes rather than a quick stop , factor in time before and after.
Booking at Maison de Bacon is categorised as easy relative to the leading end of Côte d'Azur dining. You do not need to plan months ahead, but reserving a week or two in advance is sensible for weekend evenings, particularly in the summer season when Cap d'Antibes sees the highest visitor concentration. Phone and direct contact details are not published in this record , check the restaurant's website or contact via standard reservation platforms.
At the €€€€ tier in Antibes, Maison de Bacon competes directly with Les Pêcheurs (Mediterranean Cuisine, €€€€) and Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit (Regional Cuisine, €€€€). Maison de Bacon's classical approach distinguishes it from both. If Mediterranean-focused cooking with a lighter, produce-driven style is your preference, Les Pêcheurs is a stronger fit. If you want to explore the cooking of a chef more rooted in Provençal and regional tradition, Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit is the better call. For budget-conscious visitors who still want quality modern cooking in Antibes, L'Arazur at €€€ and Nananère at €€ are both worth considering.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison de Bacon | Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Easy |
| Les Pêcheurs | Mediterranean Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit | Regional Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Louroc - Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| L'Arazur | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Unknown |
| Nananère | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Reserve at least two to three weeks ahead for a standard visit, more if you want a waterfront table in peak summer (July–August). Booking is categorised as accessible relative to the harder-to-secure Côte d'Azur competitors, so you have more flexibility here than at, say, Louroc at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Contact directly via the address at 664 Boulevard de Bacon — no phone or online booking tool is listed publicly.
Maison de Bacon holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025), signalling consistent kitchen execution rather than experimental ambition — this is a house built on classic French technique under chef Denis Fétisson. Focus on the fish and seafood preparations, which align with the restaurant's long-standing waterfront identity on the Cap d'Antibes. Specific current menu items are not confirmed in available data, so ask the team on booking what's leading the menu that season.
At the same €€€€ tier, Les Pêcheurs offers a Mediterranean-focused alternative with comparable coastal positioning. Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit leans into regional Provençal cuisine and suits guests who want a more land-rooted French experience. If budget is flexible upward, Louroc at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc is the area's most prestigious address, though it is harder to book and priced accordingly.
Groups are feasible at Maison de Bacon, but confirm capacity and private dining options directly when booking — no specific group policy is documented. For larger parties at the €€€€ level on the Côte d'Azur, lead time matters more than at most venues; contact the restaurant as early as possible. Parties of 6+ should ask explicitly about room configuration to avoid splitting across the main dining room.
Maison de Bacon's Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) confirms consistent quality, and at the €€€€ price range a tasting menu format is the way to get full value from chef Denis Fétisson's classic French approach. If you prefer à la carte control over your spend, that option likely exists, but the tasting format is the better fit for a special occasion meal at this level. Specific menu pricing is not publicly confirmed — ask when booking to calibrate your budget.
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