Starters to share
Burrata, seasonal salads, boards and fresh little plates to open dinner gently, to pick at together facing the harbour.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
Dinner on the Vieux-Port
At Le Caribou, the table opens onto one of the finest squares on the harbour. Seasonal home cooking, a warm mood and a terrace facing the quays: the dinner rendez-vous on the Vieux-Port of Marseille.
Place Thiars
A table at the heart of the harbour
Steps from the quays of the Vieux-Port, Le Caribou sits on one of the finest corners of place Thiars. You come in for a quiet dinner and stay for the mood that rises as the city lights up.
Here dinner is not just a meal, it is a moment. We take the time to welcome you, to guide you, to let you settle in. That fuss-free welcome, true to Marseille, is what brings the regulars back night after night.
Whether you want to hold a table for tonight or plan a table for two in a warm setting facing the quays, Le Caribou welcomes you 7 days a week on place Thiars.
In the kitchen
Home cooking, plated to order
Fresh produce, precise cooking, careful plating: our team builds dishes that follow the seasons rather than fixed standards. Every plate has its gesture and its generosity — to enjoy facing the harbour, as evening falls.
Discover the menuThree cravings
What you eat at dinner
From the great bistro classic to the most generous plate, our menu reads like a craving. Three families to build your dinner, one foot on the Vieux-Port.
Home-made mains
Braised meats, market fish, precise cooking and seasonal sides: the heart of the menu, cooked on site every day.
Sweet endings
House desserts and gourmet coffees to linger at the table, as place Thiars comes alive in the evening light.
Which dinner tonight?
One Vieux-Port table, three ways to dine
This page is about dinner, the moment the harbour lights up. To learn everything about our house, its kitchen and its bar, discover our restaurant on the Vieux-Port of Marseille. Here, we simply help you pick the evening that suits you.
Dinner for two
A table in the dining room or under the pergola, starters to share and time to talk: place Thiars lends itself to evenings for two.
Plan a romantic dinnerDinner with friends
Large tables, birthdays, reunions: we shape the evening with the team and share the plates in the middle of the table.
Organise a group mealLate dinner
An outing that runs on, a show that ends late: the kitchen stays open in the evening, and the bar counter then takes over.
Dine late on the Vieux-Port
The craft
A living kitchen, a team that guides you
What sets a good table apart shows on the plate: chosen produce, mastered cooking, and a team that takes the time to talk. At Le Caribou the kitchen is a place of care as much as a place of service.
Tell us what you like — more land or more sea, light or comforting — and we steer you to the right plate. That consistency, plate after plate, is what makes Le Caribou's name on the Vieux-Port.
On the terrace
A dinner facing the Vieux-Port
Under the pergola of place Thiars, Le Caribou's terrace is the best vantage point over the harbour. Sit down for dinner in the cool evening air and watch Marseille go by.
A stone's throw from the Canebière, the cours d'Estienne d'Orves and the quai de Rive Neuve, it is one of the finest spots in the city to dine at sunset.
Sheltered under its bioclimatic pergola all year round, our terrace lets you dine outdoors even in winter without leaving the harbour.
Our tips
Make the most of your dinner by the port
A few simple markers to enjoy the table and terrace fully, from the apéritif to the last sweet bite.
Whether you come early or late, you can arrive late without worry — the kitchen stays open until 2 am, 7 days a week, Sunday opening in Marseille included.
Book in the evening
In fine weather the harbour-facing terrace goes fast. A booked table means the view is yours and dinner starts without a wait.
Share your taste
Land or sea, light or generous, with or without alcohol: the more you tell us, the more the dinner looks like you.
Take your time
The kitchen stays open late: no need to rush, dinner unfolds at the pace of the evening.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
The menu, the restaurant, the venue: carry on around the Vieux-Port.
Good to know
Dinner on the Vieux-Port: frequently asked questions
Where to have dinner on the Vieux-Port of Marseille?
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on the Vieux-Port of Marseille (13001), steps from the quays, the cours d'Estienne d'Orves and the Canebière. The dining room and terrace open onto one of the liveliest squares in the city — an ideal setting for dinner.
How late can you have dinner at Le Caribou?
Service runs late: the kitchen stays open well after the start of the evening to keep dinner going on place Thiars, into the small hours.
Do I need to book to dine on the terrace?
It is strongly advised, especially at weekends and in fine weather: the harbour-facing terrace fills up fast. Book to secure a table with a view of the Vieux-Port.
Is the cooking home-made?
Yes. Our dishes are cooked on site, from fresh seasonal produce, and plated to order by our kitchen team.
Can we come for dinner as a group?
Absolutely. Birthdays, team dinners, reunions or large tables: get in touch with the team and we will tailor your dinner around the table.
How does this page differ from the Vieux-Port restaurant page?
It is the same house, on place Thiars. Our Vieux-Port restaurant page presents Le Caribou as a whole, from lunch to the cocktail bar; this one focuses on dinner: the evening table, the harbour-facing terrace and how to choose your evening, for two, with friends or later on.
Do you offer alcohol-free options?
Of course. Beyond the cellar and the cocktails, our drinks list includes alcohol-free creations made with the same care, to accompany dinner without compromise.
Fancy dinner on the Vieux-Port?
Book your table at Le Caribou, place Thiars — home cooking, a terrace facing the harbour and late evening service.