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.

From the owner: Vue sur mer et poisson frais Le Calypso est une des meilleures adresses de poissons à Marseille…read more Située au-dessus de la plage des Catalans, elle offre une vue imprenable sur la baie de Marseille et le large. Restaurant de standing aussi bien que familial, l'accueil est sympathique et l'établissement a conservé son authenticité. Une bonne adresse pour déguster poissons frais, bourride ou bouillabaisse.

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!

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

I would have to say that after tonight I must say that this is the 1st true bouillabaisse I have…read moreeaten. Epic. 7 types of fish.. cooked to order... add the croutons with either garlic aioli or peppers and let them float You can order some fish grilled but you can do that anywhere ... order the bouillabaisse an enjoy life

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.

Cuisine excellent, the place is on a beautiful little port of marseille and the service was good .read more

Came here with a large group and 3 kids. The waiter and staff is very friendly and accommodating…read more They tried to explain everything in English when we could not understand the menu. The restaurant is small but elegant with white table cloths. The food is good here for about 20-40 euros per person for a 2-3 course meals. There are some outstanding dishes here that features local ingredients.

From the owner: Du poisson sauvage C'est à la rue Caisserie que ce restaurant de poisson a largué les amarres pour…read moreoffrir une cuisine créative. Le chef écossais ne cuisine que du poisson sauvage et peut l'agrémenter de whisky ou d'un jus de roquette. Laissez-vous surprendre par ces associations de saveurs marquantes. La déco est aussi raffinée que les assiettes.

Excellent restaurant and destination! If you're looking for a great place to go by boat, try going…read moreto "Le Frioul" island and more specifically to this great restaurant where you'll be welcomed by the charming "Isa" with her great recommendations and amazing sense of south of France hospitality. I recommend taking the Aioli which is amazing (you can never have enough of that garlic delight)

From the owner: Spécialités arméniennes au Frioul Dans la journée, vous pouvez venir boire un verre ou déguster une…read moreglace. Au moment des repas, vous vous régalerez de grillades, de poissons, ou de spécialités arméniennes. La Grillade est ouvert tous les jours. Ses horaires dépendent des horaires des navettes.

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.

What a delight! Great vibe! Great service! Fantastic food…read more Had local whiskey, local wine, local beer and nearby fish. Out that all together with a chef and staff that know what they are doing and you have a most beautiful time! Bouillabaisse was amazing. Real good. Something not to miss! What fun! Not to miss!

We had Marseille's must have, the bouillabaisse. Very tasty broth, come with 6 different kinds of…read morefish, and cooked just right. We also had the lunch set meal for the day. Three courses. People are very friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant is close to the old port and the Panier district, both are worth visiting. Very french ambiance with red settings and arts on the wall.