Les Flambeaux - Sainte-Maxime

We visited the restaurant in July 2010, and since we returned to Ste Maxime this summer we thought we would give it a new try. The greeting is not very friendly, nor is the service. When it comes to the food, everything is more or...less at it was 9 yeas ago. The overall assessment is that if the owner and the staff was more welcoming and service minded we would go again.

The best of French rustic food in and amongst all the great restaurants in st maxime. The only place We went back to here twice in our 2 week stay. The foie gras just melted in the mouth. And they have a spit roaster to cook the baby chicks just perfect. Welcoming knowledgeable staff one of which spoke excellent English. Great wine menu too.

Super easy to find and lovely restaurant behind "la tour carrée" which is font of the Sainte-Maxime port. We were warmly welcomed and well served (French tradition). They have a great menu with fresh fish and also local meats with all sorts of local specialities. Prices are more than decent for the location and the quality of food. Nothing else to say than go for it in avoiding the touristic places.

This is a small restaurant located behind the church and well worth a visit.There are two set menus, one for 26 euros and one for 36 euros as well as the al'carte menu. The menu is in English as well as French which makes it easier to order if you don't speak much French.We ate here on two evenings. The first time we ordered off the 26 euro menu, which was good. The second time we ordered off the 36 euro menu, this was fantastic food. The gambas (large shrimps) and the steak were superb. The rose wine was good.Very friendly staff.I can recommend this restaurant.

Here in the old quarter of Sainte Maxime, just behind the church, we found this, from the outside almost invisible, tiny French bistrot. Inside here is quite authentic. Low ceiling and close between the tables. Open out to the tiny kitchen where le Chef reigns. Here smells wonderful spices and cooking good food. The menu is not large, contains two menus in different price range and a number of à la carte dishes that are the same from the menus. Honestly and fair. The typical choice is the starter, main course and dessert, followed by an espresso. The food is extremely well cooked, tastes heavenly and there are plenty of it. The wine list is manageable and you stand by choosing le Chefs recommendation. Remember to book a table. It's the locals' favorite eatery.