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Cannes 2008/2009 – Travelers on a Budget, Reasonably Priced Restaurants

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Côté Jardin – Menu at 23, Carte 29/37
12 Avenue Saint Louis
Tel. 04 93 38 60 28
email: www.cotejardin.com@wanadoo.fr
Opening Hours: Closed 27 October-5 Nov, Sunday and Monday
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Inexpensive-Moderate

This quaint restaurant is located in a residential area and has a friendly staff that are usually quite attentive. Off the main dining room there is a veranda and a small garden surrounded by flowers and green shrubs. A blackboard menu and a four-course set menu at 23€ are reasonably priced.

La Mere Besson – Menu €29/34, Carte €31/48
13 Rue Freres-Pradignac
Tel. 04 93 39 59 24
email: www.lamerebesson@wanadoo.fr
Opening Hours: Dinner Only; Closed Sunday
Credit Cads: All Major
Prices: Moderate

La Mere Besson has become a legend; she first began her restaurant in the 1930’s and certain dishes from her original Provençal menu are in use today by this restaurant named in her honor. It might be a Le Grand Aioli that consists of a plate of fish, vegetables, and aioli (a garlicky sauce) or a farcis niçois. A set menu from 29€-34€  Reservations advisable.

Caveau 30 – Menu €17, Carte €34/64
45 rue Félix-Faure, Cannes
Tel. 04-93-39-06-33
email: lecaveau30@wanadoo.fr
Opening Hours: Brasserie open throughout the day
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Inexpensive-Moderate

Caveau 30 is a brasserie split between two large dining rooms specializing in fresh seafood. Start off with a seafood platter and follow with one of the classic dishes on offer either bouillabaisse, pot-au-feu of seafood or shellfish paella. The 1930s décor along with an accompanying terrace and a set menu at 17€ makes this an interesting dining experience.