Panisses, yogurt sauce
The Marseille classic revisited: sesame, cumin, lemon and fresh herbs. Vegetarian, crispy, the perfect opener.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
A tapas bar in the heart of the Vieux-Port
Small plates set down in the middle of the table, a signature cocktail in hand and the place Thiars terrace as a backdrop: at Le Caribou, tapas are shared from aperitif time until late.
The tapas spirit
Nibble, share, make the evening last
The idea is simple: instead of one plate each, you order several small dishes and share them. At Le Caribou, the “Starters & tapas” section of the menu is built for exactly that — bold, homemade bites passed around the table as the conversation flows.
Marseille panisses, chicken karaage, Thai-style pork meatballs or sea bream ceviche: the menu travels between Provence, Asia and Latin America, and changes with the seasons. Enough to build a sharing dinner without ever ordering the same thing twice.
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Tapas & cocktails
The right glass for every bite
Ranked France’s 41st best cocktail bar at the 2025 French Bar Awards, Le Caribou does not pour just anything with its tapas. A bright, tangy cocktail for the ceviche, a rounder creation for the boards: ask at the counter, the bartenders love building the pairing.
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Our must-try tapas
A few plates that land on almost every table. The selection changes with the seasonal menu — the full menu is available online.
Chicken karaage
Chicken thighs marinated in ginger and soy, fried to order and served with a sriracha mayo that wakes up the aperitif.
Sea bream ceviche
Lime, yuzu, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion and wild coriander shoots: the freshness of the seaside.
Crispy pork meatballs
Thai style, lifted with sriracha sauce. The kind of bite where the last one never survives.
Salmon sashimi
Thinly sliced, lifted with miso and yuzu: a light tapa that pairs beautifully with a citrus cocktail.
Egg mayo, Serrano crisps
The bistro egg mayo, twisted with pickles, mustard seeds and Serrano ham crisps.
The boards
Generous boards in the middle of the table
For big tables, nothing beats a board. The cheese board brings together 18-month Comté, bleu du Queyras, picodon and Basque tomme chistera. The Italian charcuterie board lines up Finocchiona PGI, speck and truffled ham.
Round them out with a few bolder bites — prawns with baby spinach and truffle oil, foie gras marinated in port and cognac — for an aperitif that quietly turns into dinner.
The moment
From aperitif to the end of the night
Le Caribou is both a restaurant and a bar: you can drop in just for a few tapas and a drink, on the terrace facing the port or inside, in the dining room with its rattan chairs.
Kitchen 11 am to 11 pm
Tapas can be ordered throughout service, from lunch into the evening.
Bar until 2 am
The counter stays open long after the kitchen to keep the evening going.
Groups welcome
Afterwork, birthday, team dinner: tapas suit every kind of table.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
The bar, the menu, the cocktails: keep exploring around place Thiars.
Good to know
Tapas bar in Marseille: frequently asked questions
Where can I find a tapas bar on Marseille’s Vieux-Port?
Le Caribou is at 38 place Thiars (13001), steps from the Vieux-Port quays, cours d’Estienne d’Orves and the Canebière. Tapas are served on the terrace under the pergola or inside.
Which tapas are served at Le Caribou?
The “Starters & tapas” section includes panisses with yogurt sauce, chicken karaage, Thai-style pork meatballs, sea bream ceviche, salmon sashimi, prawns with truffle oil, plus cheese and Italian charcuterie boards. The selection changes with the seasons.
Can I come just for tapas and a drink?
Yes. Le Caribou is also a cocktail bar: settle at the counter or on the terrace for a few sharing plates and a cocktail, without ordering a main.
Until what time can I order tapas?
The kitchen is open from 11 am to 11 pm. The bar then takes over until 2 am to keep the evening going.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes, for instance the panisses with yogurt sauce, sesame, cumin and lemon, or the cheese board. Feel free to ask the team for advice.
Can I book a tapas aperitif for a group?
Of course. Afterworks, birthdays or team dinners: book a table online or contact the team for a private event around the sharing boards.
A tapas aperitif on place Thiars?
Book your table at Le Caribou, on Marseille’s Vieux-Port — sharing plates, signature cocktails and a sunny terrace.