More like a 3.5 rating, but I'll round up for the experience. Couldn't have stopped by Marseille…read morewithout trying Chez Fonfon, a restaurant we've seen hundreds of reviews online about. The restaurant is located down a set of stairs, by a small area of boats in the water. We had a reservation at noon, so we were able to get seated away. The first floor was packed, and soon the second floor filled up too. The restaurant boasts a lot of natural sunlight. They have a QR code menu with the English translation, and all the servers can speak English too. The portions are quite large (and simultaneously pricey lol), and one entree is required per person. We were served a foie gras to start, along with some bread. The bread was super hard to bite into - I can't lie, felt like I would break a teeth biting into it - I expected better. The oysters were much better, very fresh and briny. The fish was enjoyable as well, with the star being the monkfish -- tasted like lobster! The chefs didn't add much flavoring on top of the fish, preserving their natural taste. Each fish dish also came with a vegetable and cous cous side, which was nice. And lastly for the dish everyone comes for, the bouillabaisse. This stew contains five different types of fish, which they even bring out to show you. While this is supposed to be the star of the show, I have to say I enjoyed the other two fish dishes better. From my experience, the bouillabaisse has a singular flavor profile - slightly tangy tomato. Not to say that the broth is bad, but I do think it gets tiring after eating many spoonfuls of it. I can't say I can name all 5 fish in the dish, but some of the 5 were very tender, whereas others felt more firm and rubbery. I will give bonus points for them giving you "unlimited" stew and refilling the broth - but just not my cup of tea. Overall, still very glad to have tried bouillabaisse - wouldn't have been a trip to Marseille without it! While it wasn't my favorite and was pricey, I can't deny that there is definitely high quality fish here at Chez Fonfon.

I was in marseille and I was told I had to have this. It's traditional, it's expensive lol and they…read moretake Amex so it doesn't matter anyway, I was with my cousins all from Paris and they were down to eat this too. I should have did a YouTube review but I'll just do a yelp. The soup hot is great but remember it was hot outside too. The window was cracked but still hot and only one of their AC worked. So it was hot in the main room. I could barely finish all the fish as there's just a large portion of fish. If you enjoy fish, you can pick or you can try. The service was 4/5 I didn't think it was perfect but I'm American and I don't really care lol for the price this is. I wish I could of used the steam room after to sweat out all the sodium but after you walk around on a hot day you actually feel great trying all these fishes lol If you are here and you're a foodie, then it's worth eating.

If you are an English speaker- I would honestly recommend AVOIDING this restaurant!…read more Kind of shocked at how I was treated. I was planning on dropping $200+ on dinner and wine. It is not a sidewalk cafe... The manager is a walking and honestly outdated steroetype of the arrogant rude French waiter... He rolled his eyes at me and sighed with dramatic body language when I asked for the wine list. It was sitting on the table and I had not seen it. I softly laughed embarrased & said Merci. He Made a rude comment and twirled to walk away when I was attempting to ask a question. I asked someone else for assistance and they were quite nice... however, he was my waiter. One of the women came over to put something down and spoke the fastest French that I have heard... I started to ask her to slow down that I didn't speak much French when she placed the plate - almost threw it in front of me... swirled around and went to the service station... grabbed bread- came back over and slammed it down- still holding onto it in front of me... and barked "Pain!" Still looking directly at me... she said, "bread in French is Pain!" Her body language was angry and aggressive! The manager clearly perpetuated the culture in the restaurant and although I am a native English speaker, I speak AND understand quite a bit of French... definitely enough to know that the manager was mocking an English speaker on the phone as well regarding their attempt to communicate. They were not busy at all. It was early- they were standing around. They could have taken the time to allow me the time and space to order. I felt so incredibly uncomfortable. Other things happened. I really just wanted to leave. The manager was loud and made a scene... involving other people. It was incredibly unprofessional. Not world class or classy at all. They made me pay almost $30 for wine and water that I did not drink. Tacky! This is a touristy area. I have spent the last 6 weeks traveling around France & this was a first! It doesn't matter if the food is good if the atmosphere is toxic. I chatted with my hotel that recommended them... They acknowledged that it wasn't a first... but, the food is good. No thank you. I love France. Not this restaurant. All unnecessary.

Nice, comfortable and friendly resturant across from the bay. Great food and even better people…read morewatching location. Be warned, servings are large and you can't eat it all even though its super fresh and delicious. Menu is in French but they have a English version if requested. Same goes with our server Michael who gave us five star ++ service. We spent 2.5 hours hear enjoying our food a and excellent French wine! Clean and comfortable and five star service!

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.

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.

The bouillabaisse is very good, and Michael and the staff were pleasant. I found myself trying a…read morenew place, and I'm glad I did.

Had a WONDERFUL bouillabaisse dinner here last night! Everything was delicious. And Michel and…read morehis staff were such wonderful and personable hosts!

Oh la la ... the best ambiance! Great spot with colorful fish related decor - delights everywhere…read moreyou look! The waiter was charming and funny and the food delicious! He was able to offer recommendations so that we could sample the best of everything... The seafood is fresh and local the menu changes daily. We read about this in Marcie book and we're very glad we got to try it out... They are only open for lunch and you can make a reservation.

Just excellent!! Authentic!…read moreFresh seafood! Try everything The place the flavors a good place to visit

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.

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.

Very fresh seafood, deliciously prepared…read more Friendly service. Fair prices. Lovely restaurant. The restaurant is very near the bottom of the road to the Old Port. We definitely enjoyed, and would return.

Glad we got to try this restaurant on our last night in Marseille!…read more For starters, we ordered the mussels, fried quid, and octopus salad (not pictured). If I had to choose, I would reorder the octopus salad and would not get the mussels. They flavored the mussels with a parsley sauce which I was not a fan of. The sea bream looks so simple and was so delicious. All it needed was a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon and...voila! Perfection. The fish is served with a platter of vegetables - ranging from green beans, snow peas, carrots, salad... We finished dinner with a lemon tart and chocolate fondue. The desserts were mediocre. I would skip the desserts here and go elsewhere.