Le Bistrot du Port — Restaurant in Nice

The restaurant was not busy. We opted to sit inside, having been given the choice by the waiter. As the dining room was totally empty, we asked to sit at a round table laid for 4 by the window. This request was refused and so my 6'6" son and I were directed to a small table for 2, one with view of the port and the other with view of the toilet door. When I pulled over an extra chair for my coat, hat and handbag, the waiter placed a wine bucket stand beside us and told me to put it all in/on that. At this point, I was ready to get up and walk out, but, as it was getting late and we were hungry, I swallowed my irritation. We ordered two courses each. Our request to either order desert after our main course or, if we did order it in advance, and didn't have the room to consume it, whether we could take a warm chocolate cake home, was denied.

The Chef/owner was polite and very friendly. The menu was pricey and the food was acceptable; but after the behaviour of the wait-staff, we would be reluctant to go...

Came here with my elderly mother and brother back in June. Before being seated we mentioned that we were only there for a quick drink for a chance to look at the menu before returning for dining later that same evening. No problem, as we was guided to our table. Drinks and menu was quickly arranged and delivered by first waiter. A few minutes later, Waitress comes to take our order but we explained our intentions without any issues. However, when the third waiter came to try and take our order it was almost like we insulted him about not ordering any food and began lecturing us on how this area is (red zone?) for dining and that we must leave the restaurant immediately! Sad really as we were enjoying the time only for the experience to be ruined.

First impressions are lasting and it's safe to say we didn't return, to which we found some where else...

This was our best meal so far in our 2 weeks vacation in France. It’s not cheap (about 30+€ for a main course and about 16€ for an appetizer) but it was totally worth it. Their smoked salmon was the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had, made in-house by the chef, with a warm smoky flavor but not over salted. It came with leeks that were deliciously prepared. My husband and I shared the appetizer and they served it already shared. We definitely wanted more afterwards! I got the French scallops, which were extremely fresh, sweet and juicy, and my husband got the best bouillabaise he has ever had, which came with crunchy bread slices, a garlic sauce and cheese which you’re supposed to assemble and put into your bouillabaise soup. This is a gem that I’d...