Booking a table
Online booking takes just a few clicks, at lunch or in the evening. In fine weather and at weekends, plan ahead: the harbour-facing terrace goes fast.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
Your questions, our answers
Booking, opening hours, terrace, food, groups or access: here is everything worth knowing before you come to Le Caribou, our restaurant on Marseille's Vieux-Port, place Thiars.
Welcome to Le Caribou
A restaurant in the heart of the Vieux-Port
Le Caribou sits on one of the finest corners of place Thiars, steps from the quays of the Vieux-Port. A warm brasserie-style room, a sheltered terrace, seasonal cooking and a cocktail bar: come for a quick lunch or a long, easy dinner.
This page gathers the questions you ask us most. Can't find your answer? The team is happy to help by phone or from the contact page — though the simplest thing is still to book and push the door open.
The essentials
Book, get here, find the address
Three markers to plan your visit smoothly, from choosing your table to reaching place Thiars.
Finding us
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on the Vieux-Port (13001), between the cours d’Estienne d’Orves, the quai de Rive Neuve and the Canebière — in the heart of the pedestrian centre.
Hours & service
Service at lunch and dinner, and a bar that runs late in the evening. Check the day’s hours before coming — they follow the rhythm of the season.
At the table
What you eat at Le Caribou
Our cooking follows the seasons and the market: fresh produce, homemade dishes, fish and meat handled with care, generous salads and a few signatures that come back through the months. You’ll find a business lunch here as easily as a dinner with friends.
An intolerance, a special diet, a wish for something alcohol-free? Say so when booking or on arrival: the team gladly adapts and steers you to the plates that suit you, never cutting corners on pleasure.
The mood
A terrace facing the harbour
Under the pergola of place Thiars, Le Caribou’s terrace is one of the best vantage points over the Vieux-Port. Sit down for an apéro, drink in hand, watch Marseille go by, then stay for dinner as the city lights up.
Inside, the room keeps the same warmth, sheltered from the mistral evenings. Groups, romantic dinners or family meals: every setup finds its place, and the team seats you to suit the occasion.
Before you come
Make your visit easy
A few simple reflexes to enjoy the restaurant and terrace fully, from the first coffee to the last drink.
Book ahead
At weekends and in fine weather, place Thiars fills up fast. A booked table means the view is yours and less waiting.
Flag your needs
Large party, pushchair, allergy, access: let us know when booking and we’ll set up the table best suited to your visit.
Think of the bar
Just fancy a drink before or after dinner? The counter and terrace are made for the apéro too, no table needed.
Go further at Le Caribou
Booking, hours, menu and address: everything to prepare your visit on the Vieux-Port.
Frequently asked
FAQ — Vieux-Port of Marseille restaurant
Where exactly is Le Caribou restaurant?
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. Room and terrace open onto one of the liveliest squares in the city centre.
Do I need to book for lunch or dinner?
Booking is strongly advised, especially at weekends, in the evening and in fine weather when the harbour-facing terrace is in high demand. You can book online in a few clicks, at lunch or in the evening.
What are the restaurant’s opening hours?
Le Caribou serves at lunch and dinner, and the bar runs late in the evening. Hours follow the season: check the hours page for the day’s slots before coming.
Is the terrace open, and does it face the harbour?
Yes, the terrace sits on place Thiars, a few metres from the quays of the Vieux-Port, sheltered under a pergola. It is open at the apéro and for meals, and remains one of the finest views in the city.
Is the restaurant suitable for groups and events?
Absolutely. Family meals, team dinners, birthdays, afterworks or private hire: get in touch with the team ahead of time and we’ll tailor your moment, in the room or on the terrace.
Can I come with children or for a special diet?
Yes, the house gladly welcomes families. For an allergy, an intolerance or an alcohol-free wish, tell us when booking or on arrival: the team adapts and steers you to the plates that suit you.
Ready to sit down?
Book your table at Le Caribou, place Thiars — restaurant, terrace facing the Vieux-Port and cocktail bar, from lunch until late in the evening.