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.

Past streets flanked by high quality graffiti we arrived at this cute little restaurant on a small…read moreside street that is next to a open square. The atmosphere is just perfect. They had a daily special set menu of two courses but we opted to order individual dishes. We had the salmon tartare, grilled bream, octopus in a pot, grilled prawns and the provincial board. Everything was cooked perfectly. The grilled bream was especially good - fresh, well seasoned and to the perfect degree of doneness. We drank a bottle of local rose - nothing extraordinary but tasty and fit the meal perfectly. Service is typical French, which is friendly but not hovering - they come if you need something and call them. Price was very reasonable, about 20 euros per person with drinks. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a place to enjoy some good food on a lazy afternoon.

Small place in the Panier neighborhood...Small portions and expensive but the food is superb. The…read morepeople who own and run the place are very friendly and obviously love food. Definitely Recommended.

If you are looking to dine outdoors near the Marseille harbor but away from the touristy crowds,…read moreVinonéo is a good option. I had a lovely lunch here on the terrace out front. Even though it was 30°C, the breeze and shade from the tall trees made it a perfect spot to enjoy some French fare and people watching. The fresh Burrata Caprese (with pesto sauce!) and Squash Blossom appetizers were very tasty. Probably the the best versions of each I've ever had. I was so full by the time I finished them that I had a bit of trouble making my way through my Lamb Shank entrée. It was lamb roasted with shallots, root vegetables, and a wine sauce, but the meat was a bit over-cooked, salty, and dry. I probably should have chosen a lighter dish. The wine I had was very good though, and it's a beautiful place to dine outdoors!

My wife and I had the most scrumptious dinner here out on the patio this past August. Despite the…read morestifling heat, our seating was cool with a gentle breeze off the nearby harbor. I had swordfish carpaccio with wasabi "ice cream" of which I still dream. The wine list while brief, was excellent, and our server directed me to the perfect pairing. The service was attentive, but unobtrusive. When we are back in Marseille this is definitely a place we will happily return.

I have a foodie bucket list, and on that list was eating bouillabaisse is Marseille. I can now mark…read morethat off my list after the wonderful experience of eating it at Abaco. My daughter and I were on a Mediterranean cruise and the thing we were most looking forward to was the stop in Marseille. We were up and ready early so we caught a taxi at the dock and rode into the main port. I had previously researched all the places to get bouillabaisse and kept coming back to Abaco as the desired destination. Abaco isn't in the main tourist area, it is more a neighborhood hang out spot, so we had a bit of walking in the city. We arrived at Abaco at 11:15 am. We knew it didn't open until 12 so we were prepared to settle down and wait. Shortly after we arrived, I saw a head poke up in the window and the door to the restaurant opened with the cutest owner, Ms. Jeannine, inviting us in. Walking into Abaco is like walking into your grandmother's house. And this grandmother wants everyone fed. Ms Jeannine didn't speak English and we didn't speak French. Her son spoke enough English that I was able to tell him I would like bouillabaisse and my daughter wanted salmon. I had no idea what salmon dish I ordered for her, but I knew she would like that. The salmon dish was house smoked salmon that looked amazing. It was a large plate so she was barely able to make a dent. My bouillabaisse was wonderful as well. The son explained how to eat and I nodded when he asked if I understood. I guess I was doing it wrong because Ms Jeannine came over and explained it to me speaking french and indicating with her hands. For anyone who stops by in the future, you are supposed to take a crostini and top it with a bit of the incredible aioli they serve on the side. You then drop it into the main bowl of soup. Then take some soup from the small bowls and pour it in top and then eat. It is a really wonderful soup. For desert we shared the chocolate mousse which was amazing. She served it with fresh cream. We were on a cruise and one of my favorite things to eat when I cruise are bagels and lox. Since my daughter had half her meal left, i asked to pack it up so I could eat it for a snack later. Alas, when we returned to the ship we were told we couldn't take carry out meals on the ship. In my state of panic of breaking a rule, I threw it away without even getting a bite. I will now live the remainder of my days upset that I didn't even get to try the salmon. One additional thing I noted is that when we were finishing up, a sole diner wearing a cruise card walked in to eat the bouillabaisse. I think this is the place that the foodies who do their research come to try real bouillabaisse.

The bouillabaisse is well done. The best one I have had in my life. Wonderful service, simple and…read morefriendly locals . Highly recommend this restaurant, it deserves all the praise for the efforts they make.

The food was delicious and the service was very helpful. It's a great location with a view of the…read moreharbor.

Had a wonderful experience at Au Doyen. We were looking for a restaurant along the harbor that…read morewasn't touristy and it wasn't looking promising until we came across this one. We sat inside and the servers and everyone were extremely friendly. They explained the menu and were always on the same page with bringing us what we needed. We got the mussels, whole fish, and calamari. Everything was delicious. The mussels came out piping hot and it was a huge portion. They also came out and de-boned the fish for us which was very considerate. It was very cool that they are connected to the souvenir shop next door and so we bought some stuff there and interacted with the owner, who is also very friendly. Dessert was also delicious and we overall had a great experience at a restaurant that had surprisingly good food in a touristy part of town. The outside covered patio was full of people so they were constantly running around attending to them but appreciated how they always made time to ensure we were taken care of and never had to wait.

Les plats sont simples et bien exécutés, plats faits maisons avec une grosse touche asiatique…read more Le service : Serveurs aimables et souriants malgré le coup de feu. Ambiance : Terrasse super sympa avec vue sur Notre Dame de la garde, calme. Un endroit à recommander pour un déjeuner simple et agréable.

Oh... my... god... a must if you're in marseille!…read moreSuch a tiny little restaurant, you might not even be able to tell if they're open for business but, there's usually a little boat with a candle lit outside if they're open (pending the wind is calm). They have four tables total, two for two people and two for groups of ~5. The menu is pretty limited. Their specialty is fish and chips but, it is NOT like the American fish and chips. The fish are fresh. The chips are not potatoes. Everything was delicious. My friend ordered the fish soup/stew and fell in love. The waiter is super nice and friendly, he brought out all the different types of fish that they were serving that night. At the end of the meal he serves a shot of captain morgan with lemon covered in cocoa powder and sugar... which is SO good and on the house! Again, the restaurant is super tiny and the bathroom is right next to the kitchen. So that part was interesting. The food is so good and super affordable, the waiter was so nice and warm and speaks English well. Definitely recommend.

Causal laid back atmosphere with amazing food and beautiful presentation. Had the octopus salad and…read morethe salmon tartare. Salmon tartare was not what I was expecting presentation wise, but delicious none the less.

Restaurant situé tout au bout du port. Avec le nouveau parking au Fort Saint-Jean, c'est très…read morerapide!! Plats sympas, poisson frais, nous nous y sommes régalées avec une amie. J'y suis allée avec mes jumeaux de 3 mois, donc avec une poussette XXL pendant le service de midi en semaine, j'ai eu un peu peur du regard qui tue... Mais pas du tout, ils ont été très sympas et mon amie, mes bébés, ma poussette et moi avons passé un très bon moment. Je recommande vivement ce resto.

From the owner: Quand la Bretagne rencontre le sud A la carte de Chez Nous vous trouvez aussi bien des galettes et…read moredes crêpes que des spécialités languedociennes et provençales. Côté Bretagne, les galettes sont à base de sarrazin et sont garnies d'ingrédients variés comme par exemple le foie gras et les crêpes sont au froment. Côté Sud, quelques spécialités sétoises sont proposées comme la daube et le poulpe. D'ailleurs la daube se fait aussi à la provençale. Pour représenter Marseille et sa région, les pieds paquets et la souris d'agneau ne sont pas oubliés. Chez Nous se veut convivial et moderne et vous accueille dans un décor chocolat et anis. Si vous passez devant quand le resto est fermé, vous verrez sur le rideau une fresque graffée représentant des bigoudenes.

The Perfect Pizza Nightcap…read more We wanted a pizza to close out the evening, so we walked right across the street from the burger spot to Bobolivo Pizza... and thank goodness we did. The smell alone sold us fresh dough, bubbling cheese, and real ingredients; we were instantly excited to get it back to our rental. There is something about that crust... thin, light, crispy edges with just the right chew... absolutely delicious! The ingredients tasted fresh and balanced, olive oil was present, no heaviness, just a quality pizza that didn't miss. Sometimes, simple is the flex... and Bobolivo proves that. If you're in Marseille and craving a solid pizza to end your day on a high note... this is the spot.

My husband and I had dinner here on a weeknight while visiting Marseille. We sat outside since it…read morewas a beautiful evening. Also, the restaurant next door also had a patio and had a singer and guitarist out there so we were able to have some entertainment during our meal as well. Service was very friendly but since he didn't speak English and my French is elementary, there was a lot of pointing and repeating things until one of us finally understood the other. He was good about it though and laughed when I told him I don't speak French well in French. Just a heads up, the menu is entirely in French but if, like me, you have at least some grasp on the language and know basic food terms, you can probably figure out at least the main ingredients in each dish. If not, there's always Google translate. We enjoyed a bottle of wine with our meal, and received complimentary olives as a snack before our meal. As for the menu (which I posted a picture of) it's a lot of salads and grilled meats. My husband ordered the duck breast which was served with frites and a salad. The duck was nicely prepared to medium and had a tasty seasoning on it too.The meat was very tender, and the portion was also generous. I ordered the goat cheese salad (salade chevre) which had tomatoes, grilled onions, goat cheese atop small baguettes, fries, and cucumbers. The dressing was a sweet balsamic and was delicious. The salad portion was generous and ingredients were fresh. The location is several blocks back from the Old Port so it's mostly locals I believe that visit here given that we were the only ones speaking English at any of the tables near us. I'd absolutely return here for another meal in the future!