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.

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.

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.

Wow! We love the little fishing village of Les Goudes , and this is the second restaurant we have…read moretried. It cannot be beat for itslocation and views. Service was impeccable If you want, bouillabaisse you must order in advance If they have the spider crab pasta, I recommend ordering that - a neighboring table enjoyed and it lookedphenomenal. We loved our appetizers as well main course and desserts were fabulous! There is no parking near the restaurant so park as you enter the fishing village and walk over. It's a great little village to take a stroll. Also accessible by public transportation.

I'm not usually compelled to leave reviews, but we were in disbelief at the unprofessional service…read morehere. Our white wine was served warm, with barely any ice in the ice bucket. The tureen of bouillabaisse which we had reserved two days ahead and cost 65 euro per person, was dumped on the table without any explanation, let alone ceremony. Was it supposed to be lukewarm? No idea--the red-haired waiter served us wordlessly, with a contempt that left us baffled. If we hadn't asked another server for the rouille, it might never have come. We also had to ask him for the fish we knew was the second course. When we complained to the manager as we were paying the bill, he nodded and smiled, and as we were leaving we saw him patting the rude red-haired waiter on the back. Indifferent service is one thing, but the lack of respect here, both for diners (who spoke French, btw) and the restaurant's own food, was overwhelming.

We had a scrumptious lunch here yesterday - two plat de jours - duck and fish with appetizers…read more Delicious. Waitress was efficient and pleasant, too. Great prices. What more do you need!

From the owner: Un air de Méditerranée Huummm... pouvoir déguster des crêpes et des glaces tout en respirant l'air…read moreiodé de la Méditerranée. Ce bar restaurant glacier qui fait également crêperie est vraiment agréable! tranquilement installé à l'ombre d'un parasol et face à la mer ! Installé sur l'île du Frioul, l'établissement est ouvert toute l'année.

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.

Excellent location for having food and drinks. The view is…read moreamazing. Parking can be horrible

The Plate of The Fisherman has a wide variety of seafood. Nice atmosphere with a fantastic view of…read moreMarseille across the Bay of Marseille. The waiter was very pleasant and understands and speaks English and French very well.

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.

From the owner: Un panorama unique Le restaurant, bien connu des habitants des Goudes et par l'ensemble des…read moreMarseillais, a été fondé en 1948 par Paul, le grand-père de l'actuel gérant, qui a repris les lieux depuis juillet 2004. La salle du restaurant est agréable, d'une luminosité impressionnante, grâce aux nombreuses fenêtres qui donnent tout droit sur le petit port des Goudes. En cuisine, la maison est très fière de son feu de bois qui sert à cuire les grillades et les pizzas. Le poisson est aussi à l'honneur, selon l'arrivage du jour.