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.
Que vous souhaitiez bloquer une table pour ce soir ou préparer une table pour deux dans un cadre chaleureux face aux quais, Le Caribou vous accueille 7j/7 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.
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.
Couverte et climatisée toute l’année, notre terrasse pergola vous permet de dîner dehors même en hiver sans quitter le port.
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.
Que vous arriviez tôt ou tardivement, vous pouvez arriver tard sans souci — la cuisine reste ouverte jusqu’à 2 h du matin, 7j/7, restaurant ouvert le dimanche à Marseille compris.
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.
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.