Very easy directions from crew! We loved our concise directions. We ate at a great location with…read moreplenty of tips for eating that should help others decide.

I was hoping to find some fresh seafood while visiting Marseille. I was looking for something with…read morea view and thought maybe there might be a restaurant on the water among the boats. I saw La Nautique and hoped that they would have an opening for a wandering traveler. I ordered whatever was fresh, caught here in the waters of Marseille - I have never tasted a better whole fish than here. Grilled whole with zucchini and peppers making a delicious ratatouille. Two glasses of rosé, and a beautiful view as the sun set over the port. I never caught the waitresses name, but she was so accommodating and friendly, and made me feel at home while I was alone.

What a terrific spot this was! Scenery is like something from a movie quaint shops people walking…read moreand having this platter with a side of wine absolutely amazing! I can not wait to head back to France and enjoy another service was quick and attentive and vibes were top tier.

Love this place! Keep in mind that it is not your usual tourist trap. Located in eclectic…read moreneighborhood with limited tables and chairs outside in hilly alley/road. Basically, be prepared to somewhat balance on your chair, but well worth it. Made reservation for six of us and we all loved everything about the evening. Owner was incredibly friendly and very attentive to everyone. Loved her sense of humor and willingness to engage. Food wasn't inexpensive, but tower of seafood was incredibly fresh and tasty. Wine recommendations were perfect. Don't miss on the home made gelato. I would say it was most enjoyable meal we had in Marseille, France and it wasn't anywhere near the harbor. Go figure! Our friends were from France and Canada and we just loved how much fun we all had that evening. Make a reservation or very unlikely you'll get a table. Enjoy!

The food was out of this world! We ordered the mussels as a starter (my favorite), and my lady had…read morethe risotto while I had the shrimp pasta. The ambiance was cozy which was great for an intimate setting. Service was fast too.

This place was fantastic. My server was fun and accommodating and had great timing on bringing out…read moremeals. They made dinner into an event. The menu deal was such a steal #buss

Visiting Aix as an American tourist. Friendly staff that spoke English. We ordered the assorted…read moreseafood plate, duck skewers, and sangria. Everything was delicious. They gave us a free aperitif of some Spanish liquor that topped off the night.

I'd been meaning to check out La Cita, a new tapas place, ever since it opened on Valentines day…read more2011, decorating its chalk menu board with kitchy hearts offering special priced couples menus (cue single woman gag reflex). I finally got around to eating here a few days ago with my best friends in town from the U.S. in tow, and it was love at first sight and bite. You'll be charmed by the authentic feel of a cozy Spanish tapas joint, and if the weather agrees you can sit outside at one of the giant wooden barrel 'tables.' Inside, massive legs of jamon hang from the bar, earthy wall tones and Spanish themed décor add to the ambiance. Our server came over with the menu, hand delivered on a chalk board from table to table. It turns out that La Cita is a family affair, our waitress the aunt of the young couple that quit their corporate day jobs to open the joint. The menu was divided into three sections, ascending by price. From column A, we sampled the Pan Tomate (bruschetta), Pan Jambon (ham and bread), Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes in spicy, creamy tomato sauce) and Omelette Espagnole (egg and potato fritatta). All were excellent, and reasonably priced at €2-4 each. From the sea, there were mussels and calamari, and an Iberian cheese plate to finish the meal. The seafood and cheese were slightly more expensive at around €6-8 per plate, but made up for the extra price in quality and larger portion sizes. And what Tapas meal would be complete without a pitcher of Sangria? We ordered a liter of the red stuff, full of juicy alcoholic fruit, not too sweet, and at €8, a steal to get the three of us happily buzzed. When the bill came, we had our attentive server split it in three, and my jaw nearly dropped that the total bill for 8 tapas plates, a liter of booze, and 2 hours of enjoyable dining came out to €15.80 per person, the price one could expect to pay for an entrée at most of the "restos" in Aix. Before leaving out server came by to wish us a great rest of our vacation and a safe return for my visiting friends, sealing in my 5 star review for La Cita, and guaranteeing that I will be visiting again.

We wanted to find a spot that would serve a Fruit de la Mer platter, but for some reason a lot of…read moreplaces were closed on Monday evening, so I found this spot on Google Maps and decided to venture out beyond the Old Port area. Being American, I made us a 7:15pm reservation. When we arrived the restaurant was empty, with only two tables occupied... my wife started to get a bit nervous. But we then remembered that any reservation before 8 is a very American thing to do! Around 8pm the restaurant began filling up with locals; we were at the right spot! Being out of the Old Port area, we didn't pay tourist pricing and probably had the best lobster we've had in a long time. The service staff is very friendly and interacted with us in English. They were having fun and were very attentive to us in explaining the menu. If you're in Marseille, this spot is a "Can't Miss"!

A must for seafood lovers. We came in for lunch just as they opened and already there were two…read morepeople sitting at tables. This restaurant seems to specialize in raw and cold (crab and lobster) seafood, and it is excellent. We ordered oysters, uni, and clams and all were amazingly fresh, clean, and flavorful. There was no mignonette or any sauce and everything was served with butter and bread. The combination was surprisingly good. The oysters and clams were briny and bright, while the uni was pure umami and not oceany like Santa Barbara or Hokkaido varieties often are. They have an English menu, and the wait staff were attentive and spoke English as well. Worth a special detour if you're ever in Marseille. Update since being in Nice: We have yet to find a place in Nice that even compares. We were hopeful that Peixes, with its incredible number for 5 star reviews, would be comparable. While decent, they were not even in the same class.

Went there for lunch with my wife and daughter, and we ordered a bunch of different seafood items…read moreand a tuna salad. Everything was spectacularly fresh, tasty, sooo good. Their wine selection was simple, focused on local wineries - which are a perfect fit. The owner was also super friendly and chatted with us, which was very nice. We will definitely return. Even if we live in Palo Alto ;-).

Oh my God so amazing. Go here. The seafood is some of the freshest I've ever had! We tried 4 kinds…read moreof oysters, plus mussels, clams, and prawns (shrimp) and split half a crab. Incredibly kind and good waitstaff and owner (plus they spoke some English!). Can't recommend enough.

Went on a rainy day, luckily we had a seat inside. There was some commotion with moving everyone…read moreinside, but the service was still fast. The Loup à la Provençal was so delicious! I would go back just for that.

While our cruise ship was docked at Marseilles, France, we took a very special private excursion to…read moreAix en Provence and to Cassis. In Cassis, we had lunch at a water-side restaurant, Le Grand Bleu, located on the harbor-front in Cassis, recommended by our tour guide. It was a comfortable and welcoming restaurant, but also elegant with white tablecloths. We had an exceptional lunch, and our group of four received excellent service from the attentive staff. We had a local wine and ordered the catch of the day, which was Sea Bass. It was accompanied by fresh vegetables. The Sea Bass was ample and cooked to perfection with Provencal herbs. We also shared an order of fresh pasta. The freshness and flavor of the Sea Bass was superb! We enjoyed dining at this restaurant so much! This lovely meal was followed by an absolutely gorgeous boat ride through the Calanques National Park of Cassis, France.

Delicious seafood and excellent service! Came for oysters- they were very fresh. A lot of locals at…read morethis seafood store and restaurant a 10 minute drive outside of Aix.

In addition to dining at the restaurant, you can also buy to take home, eat at benches there, or…read morehave a picnic in the small garden. The seafood is very fresh and priced reasonably. The fish soup is quite mediocre, served lukewarm, so should best be avoided. Frites are a bit soggy but the small moules are quite succulent. We waited an incredibly long 45 minutes for our plateau, but the service staff are friendly and pro-active.

A new concept that makes a lot of sense: a local seafood market that becomes a sort of "fish house"…read moreand cooks up some of its products on limited occasions, namely Friday evenings. We were a group (works really well for groups!) and we had shrimp and oysters to start, along with a simple wine that was perfectly matched to the food. Everything was really fresh. Next, a choice of either local grilled sea bass or daurade (in French, bream in English?), a good size fish, perfectly cooked and with a side of homemade fries TO DIE FOR. They kept offering me more but I tried to stay reasonable... Chez Claire is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while, just a combination of good things: came out feeling good and not stuffed, having eaten excellent fresh seafood, being treated well by nice people, and all at a very reasonable price, probably not even half of what restaurants on the port would charge for a lesser meal. The style of cooking was simple but good which really enhanced the fish. The hosts were really nice and friendly, and dynamic. The only thing I can think of that was missing was explanation about the seafood as they clearly know a lot about their field, and I think its enjoyable and interesting to learn, but that's just me, and I admit I didn't think to actually ask them on the spot. The other remarkable aspect is the neighborhood. Belle de Mai neighborhood It is not a place known for evenings, restaurants or tourism, and you have to find it, so it is definitely off the beaten track for many people including both Marseillais and tourists. But it's near the Friche Belle de Mai, and it's also an authentic neighborhood that is pretty cool to walk through (like for an afternoon) once you've seen the more mainstream sights.

I came here solely on the strength of a couple of Yelp reviews. These are not always reliable - but…read morein this case appear to be spot on! I came for an early lunch in a sunny for me Saturday and walked in soon after noon - and was the first lunch customer. The waiter / owner spoke just enough English and I just enough French for me to choose a smoked duck cake for my starter. I had that with a glass of white wine. Both to die for. I ordered a casserole with Strasbourg sausage and mushrooms for my main course and asked the waiter to recommend an appropriate glass of wine. He brought a glass from the same winery - again sensational. The owner told me he loves running a small place where he can make people happy because he can ensure every meal is excellent. It works for me!

Le Petit Flore serves a good lunch with passion and warmth. Here there is a completely…read moredown-to-earth atmosphere and a no-nonsense attitude to the food, wine and service. It was certainly difficult not to feel welcome here with the enthusiasm and the witty treatment we got. The menu changes constantly and there is therefore only options you'll see on the board, if you can decipher it. With a limited knowledge of French and not the best ability to decipher swirly French handwriting on a blackboard, I was happy that we got the short version explained in English. We had starters and cannelloni for our main course and a glass of white wine. The portion of cannelloni was rather big (by our lunch standards), so we had to give up at some point, but it was not for the lack of trying our best. The food was good, but could have done well with a bit more oomph in the taste, though I was very satisfied with my wine.