For a spot right in the middle of a tourist area this place was a charming experience. We were a…read moreparty of 6, 4 adults and 2 kids and just a little before the dinner crowds. The hosts were welcoming and helpful explaining the daily specials in their best if limited English and provided English menus. The restaurant itself is quite striking inside with a high stone arch ceiling and well executed decor. The food leans heavily to seafoods of course. It was high quality and substantial portions. I felt bad about not being able to finish my swordfish and my in laws struggled to finish their plates. The kids loved their selections as well as they chocolate cake. The wine list was very good with quite a few local varieties. All in all this place felt a step above the other spots in the tourist ghetto along the waterfront and I would be happy to go back.

Saw the reviews on a travel website and the restaurant staff were very welcoming. They were…read moreparticular kind and helpful with our young toddler. The staff were always very attentive. The food was excellent: fresh seafood and cooked well. There was an excellent variety and everything we had was delicious. There was also a good wine list with a range of bottles, 2/3 bottles and wine by the glass. We'd highly recommend La Marine.

It was late we want to have a drink and appetizer. This place is situated in front of a water, nice…read moreview. The service was nice. They have a nice drink menu and food.

This restaurant is in the heart of Montpellier. We made a reservation for 4. We waited about 5…read moreminutes before we get our table. The waitress was polite and food was served about 15 minutes. We ordered the local dishes like duck, fish and meats all are very delicious. Be sure to have someone who can speak french with you because not all locals can communicate in English.

High prices. Low quality. Unfriendly staffread more

From the owner: Amateur de viande Créée en 1968, la chaîne de restaurants au décor rouge et métal s'est spécialisée…read moredans la viande grillée. Pantagruélique, non ? L'Hippopotamus est apprécié surtout par les amateurs de viandes : carpaccios, tartares de bœuf, steaks, entrecôtes, onglets sont à déguster à n'importe quelle heure de la journée, au travers d'une dizaine de formules. Poissons, recettes exotiques et plats végétariens sont aussi à la carte, car l'Hippopotamus veut suivre la tendance en matière de goûts actuels, et surfe comme beaucoup sur la mode world-food. Côté déco, le concept mise sur le style contemporain, composé de murs de briques et de lumière tamisée, un décor qui se veut feutré et très classique. Pour les cinéphiles on notera la formule Hippo Ciné qui offre une réduction sur une place de cinéma, c'est un des atouts de la chaîne.

This is probably one of my favorite steakhouses in town. The meals are awesome, they're very tasty…read more It's a classical restaurant not very original, but the prices are really good. They even have a loyalty card program and a -20% off when showing your student id. So if you're a student you can eat a great meal in a nice restaurant without spending a lot! I say you give this place a try!

From the owner: L'autre Hyppopotamus de Montpellier Créée en 1968, la chaîne de restaurants au décor rouge et métal…read mores'est spécialisée dans la viande grillée. Pantagruélique, non ? Hippopotamus est apprécié surtout par les amateurs de viandes : carpaccios, tartares de bœuf, steaks, entrecôtes, onglets sont à déguster à n'importe quelle heure de la journée, au travers d'une dizaine de formules. Poissons, recettes exotiques et plats végétariens sont aussi à la carte, car Hippopotamus veut suivre la tendance en matière de goûts actuels, et surfe comme beaucoup sur la mode world-food. Côté déco, le concept mise sur le style contemporain, composé de murs de briques et de lumière tamisée, un décor qui se veut feutré et très classique. Pour les cinéphiles, on notera la formule Hippo Ciné qui offre une réduction sur une place de cinéma, c'est un des atouts de la chaîne.

I was in the mood for a bavette d'aleyau (a cut you can't get in the USA) on Sunday and we ended up…read morehere. Simple enough: the steaks are great but nothing else was very good.