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!

Absolutely wonderful, we arrived shortly before sunset and just for drinks. What an incredible…read moreview, the host relocated us midway through our drinks to allow us to sit outside and enjoy the view. That is what I call, good customer service!

This place is sooo soo good. It is located right by the port so you get amazing views. Plus, it…read moreisn't too crowded because it is located on the second floor of this hotel. This place isn't one of those touristy places where they serve you bad food. They take their food quality really seriously here. You can tell based off of what you get. The wait staff is pretty nice although service is really slow. I suppose it is not the American way where they push you out. Instead, they take your time so you can enjoy your food. For parents of little ones though, I would have appreciated some more expediency. The food was sooooo good. They serve typical Provincal food. We got their seafood platter. The freshly made garlic mayo complimented the food perfectly. I also got the shrimp and rice. This was yummy but not as good as the seafood platter. The next day we got grilled octopus with rice. The octopus was perfectly grilled. For high quality food, the price point isn't too bad. I think it is on the more affordable end.

Fresh seafood, quick service, and reasonable prices? It's hard not to appreciate this spot…read more The good: -Tasty seafood - simple, tasty preparations and quite an offering of raw delights -Great price point - probably the most reasonably priced fresh seafood I found on my trip -Efficient - order at the front, carry your drinks/prepared items to a table of your choosing, and the other items will be brought to you by a server when ready -Convenient location walking distance from the water The could-be-better: -My razor clams were too sandy :( Overall: recommended! My only regret is not getting the sea urchin.

Don't be worried about the line, it moves very fast!…read more You will need to self serve bread, sides, sauces, desserts and beverages on a tray as you wait to get to the cashier. Digital menus with the day's offerings are available in both French and English. You need to order all of your food (no additions w/o getting back in line) We ordered a combo of their imperial prawns, langoustine, oysters, and sea urchin, along with a bucket of steamed mussels and fries. We were given a buzzer after ordering and food was delivered to the table after we found a seat. Everything we ordered was delicious, super fresh, and well priced considering the tourist-y area. The langoustines and prawns were especially good! I would eat here over getting bouillabaisse any day They provide a handy lemon scented wipe, but there are also clean bathrooms down stairs.

Great great service! All the staff is very nice and are willing for us to have a good time in their…read morerestaurant, answering all questions and needs. Great food, fresh and generous in quantity

Our cruise ship docked at Marseille and we wanted to try the famed bouillabaisse to get an idea of…read moreauthentic French food. The bouillabaisse here is pricy: 110 euros for two people. The price quotes is 55 euros per person, with a two person minimum. To be honest, it was incredibly disappointing and not at all delicious. I would not order it again by any means, but I'm glad I can say that I tried it. It tastes like a fish stew with hints of curry. We also ordered the seafood spaghetti where the noodles were cut into short strands. I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence here but I prefer my spaghetti to be longer. The taste was great, it was a tomato based pasta topped with two delicious prawns. We also ordered the grilled octopus salad with garlic olive oil which was tasty. Overall, this meal was too pricey for what we received in return, although the markup comes from its location on the port.

I ordered seafoods spaghetti, I really don't like the sauce with the spaghetti. It has a really…read morestrong of fish soup sauce taste and seafoods are cold. Everything is a frozen meal -pre coz mussels are cold. Only spaghetti is fresh cooked. I don't really recommend this restaurant. Not worth for the price. And not savoured

We were not expecting much given the location of this restaurant in the heart of the tourist area…read moreof old port. We went however on the recommendation of our concierge - and had an absolutely phenomenal meal. The sea bream was out of this world good. Razor clams were perfect. One of the best meals w have had in Marseille.

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.

Quality/Quantity - Walked by them twice and checked out the menu. Sold…read more We are coming back for dinner tonight! They were very busy during lunch, actually all the restaurants on this strip were busy! A main tourist area. Came back for dinner and it was NOT busy at all?!?! I chose the people-watching seats. In hindsight, I should have sat inside as my wife was freezing the later it got. Got the 19 Euro special appetizer - 3 of each different oysters (6 total), 3 mussels and a glass of white wine. Delicious! I was actually worried and about to order more food, even as a light eater until I noticed all the bread that came with this. I left full. My wife got the salmon salad - She enjoyed this also but I think I enjoyed it more. Everything was so fresh. Ambiance - Great tourist attraction. A people watching experience. Indoor and outdoor seating. Half the shop was like a seafood store; see pictures. Or call it an open kitchen?!?! Full bar with clean toilets. Service - Good. Price - 36 Euros, $43 USD; very reasonably priced for what we got and at this amazing location. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

So happy we happened upon this marvellous shellfish restaurant…read more Unexpectedly, they had 2 of my favourite shellfish which I am rarely lucky enough to find: oursin (sea urchin), and violette. The last time I had one of these rarities was 45 years ago in Monaco. It is a truly unique shellfish. Just for this restaurant we plan to make a return trip to Marseilles in the near future. Also great value for the price and excellent fresh quality seafood.

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.

First time in Marseille, I chose this restaurant based on Yelp reviews. This restaurant prides…read moreitself on high-quality, fine French dining. Starting from a tiny teaser, followed by a small appetizer, the main dish is well proportioned. We really enjoyed the quality and novel combinations of tastes. Service is on the slow side -- it took about 2 hours for our dinner but there are really great views of the port and coastline to enjoy. The staff are really helpful; my wife had sprained her ankle earlier in the morning and our waiter gave us a sealed bag of ice! Definitely recommend!

Wow!! The view is incredible! The food is incredible! Everything about this establishment is…read moretop shelf. Went here with friends and business colleagues while In Marseille. Everyone raved how great everything was.

Wonderful food and extremely friendly staff! I ordered the couscous with fish and one of the four…read morewaiters helping me showed me exactly how to eat it. The flavor was great and the fish was cooked perfectly! I asked for a zalabia for dessert (it is my favorite), which made the older gentleman helping me very happy, but much to our dismay they were out! I tried a rolled baklava and mint tea instead which were very good. Then when I was paying the older gentleman brought me a fresh zalabia that he had the kitchen make! It was so sweet! It felt like I was at a family member's house. The restaurant was packed and it seemed the staff knew almost everyone who came through the door. Just FYI, very little English is spoken at the restaurant (and my French is pretty bad), the one younger waiter explained everything to me, which was very nice of him. I was dining by myself and the older gentleman sat with me even though we had a language barrier. I highly recommend this restaurant! Merci beaucoup!

Our favorite restaurant in Marseille, where we have lived for the past 4 months. Great food,…read moreaffordable prices, super nice wait staff (who I say look like Casey Affleck and a young, handsomer James Woods). We will be sad to return to the USA because of places like this. But we'll be back!