Easily the best Bar/eatery on the island. Unlike most places on Ile de Re, 'Marin' is primarily a…read morebar which does food rather than a restaurant. It is closest to an informal Gastropub that you get in these parts. The food comes in two categories; the essentials which are always available and are great informal picky bar food, such as cold meats and cheeses, and the day menus which are hot and change. The food quality is always good, and sometimes very good. The beer is fairly standard and the range of wine is extensive, but a touch on the expensive side. So why the 5 stars? Because the atmosphere is lively and welcoming and the staff are fantastic. They are friendly, efficient, convivial and just good fun. Locals and visitors rub along shoulder to shoulder as the place gets packed with well judged music and the hum of animated conversation.

STAY AWAY from this overpriced tourist trap. The owners/managers/servers are rude. They'd like…read moretaunting all the people waiting. We figured it was good because it was crowded but there's actually not a lot of options on that side of the marina. One of the men lunged at me with an arm full of plates to intimidate me from waiting in the front. They don't honor any line system, no waiting list and people just walk up and cut the "line". I.e. a table for four came up and they went through the crowd looking for a party of four rather than take the people at the front of the line. Total waste of time for an 18 euro whole fish that was about 7 inches long and once I took the bones out, it had maybe 3 ounces of meat AND it came out cold. AND they played favorites with locals, and the crowd was strange. They let people smoke near the front and the covered tent filled with smoke. We sat toward the back and I suffered in the stinky trapped air. Just an all-around lousy experience with awful service and terrible food. This place is garbage.

We found this place by accident. What a delicious surprise. Interesting menu that is a few steps…read moreabove the tourist traps that surround it. Thierry is a delightful server. Highly recommend

Had a delicious dinner here. Frederic is the owner and a delightful host. Ended up bringing two…read moreother tables together and drinking pineau until past midnight

Had dinner there. The food was not really correct, not cooked enough and the fish was not as fresh…read moread we expected. However the staff is attentive, and apologizes for the inconvenience. I do not recommend this place that is too expensive for the value offered

Busy at lunch, but very nice service. Good kids' special. Excellent oysters. Very good prix fixe…read more Dorade filet plat principal, excellent. Scallops in cream and leek sauce appetizer, excellent. Nice server. He practiced his Englush and we practiced our French. Lovely terrace atmosphere. Short wine list, nice. Well priced.

Un des établissements les mieux placés sur le port. Carte variée mais les plats ne sont pas assez…read moreraffinés. On y trouve quand même quelques valeurs sures comme les fruits de mer et le petit déjeuner le matin en terrasse.

Superb food in a wonderful setting. A warm welcome and very…read moreprofessional service. Imaginative and very well cooked meal at a reasonable price for such quality. The view back over the port is so pretty.