Bar Américain

About Bar Américain

Place du Casino is about as central as Monaco gets, and sitting on that square means the walk in — past the casino frontage and the parked cars that come with it — is part of the evening; valet handles the rest. Doors open at noon and stay open until 1:30am every day of the week, so it works equally as a long lunch, an aperitivo stop or a late table, with live jazz carrying the room through the evening. The kitchen keeps the menu broad rather than tied to one cuisine, service is at table throughout, and private dining is available for groups. Expect a $$$$ bill and a crowd of couples, visiting Europeans and Gulf regulars alongside Monégasque locals, thickest on Friday and Saturday. Smart casual is the floor, and worth taking seriously in this square. The season runs April to October, when Monte Carlo is at full tilt.