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On arrival, the team walks you through the day’s suggestion and its variations. We guide you by your appetite and mood, no jargon.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
The dish of the day in Marseille
Every morning, Le Caribou’s blackboard is rewritten to the rhythm of the market. A seasonal suggestion, simmered in-house and plated to order, to enjoy at the counter or on the terrace, in the heart of the Vieux-Port.
The spirit of the house
A blackboard that follows the market
At Le Caribou, the dish of the day is no routine: it mirrors what the market offers us that very morning. Depending on the catch, a fish just landed, a vegetable at its seasonal peak or a slow-cooked meat becomes the suggestion the team dreams up for you.
This short format makes sense: it pushes us to cook fresh, to limit waste and to keep a hand on every plate. Nothing is set in advance — we listen to the produce, then we write the blackboard. That is why the table next to you never eats quite the same thing from one day to the next.
The day’s suggestion
The best of the market, on a single plate
Starter, main, dessert: the dish of the day is built around the finest the house found this morning. A simple, generous read that leaves all the room to the produce and the cook’s craft.
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The dish of the day, made simple
Nothing complicated: a few markers to make the most of the moment’s suggestion, from a weekday lunch to a sunny midday meal.
Fresh and seasonal
Every plate is born from the morning market: fresh produce, cooked to order and carefully plated, like the rest of our home cooking.
Ideal at midday
Generous format and smooth service: the dish of the day is perfect for a lunch break on the Vieux-Port, between two meetings.
Home cooking
A daily dish cooked on site
Behind every suggestion there is a brigade working live: peeling, chopping, seasoning and plating to order. Nothing arrives ready-made — the dish of the day is the best witness to this home cooking, from the base of the sauce to the finishing touch.
It is also the chef’s playground: a chance to try a pairing, to spotlight a supplier, to revisit a Marseille classic. You taste the movement of a living house, never a frozen plate.
The address
The daily lunch, facing the Vieux-Port
The dish of the day tastes different on the terrace. Under the pergola of place Thiars, you sit in the sun, steps from the quays, for a lunch that breathes Marseille. Service stays brisk, the plate generous and the view unbeatable.
On weekday lunchtimes, the day’s suggestion is the choice of both the rushed regulars and the strollers. In the evening it gives way to the full menu and longer cravings — but the spirit stays the same: fresh, honest, in the heart of the city.
Our tips
Make the most of the dish of the day
A few simple markers to fully enjoy a lunch around the moment’s suggestion at Le Caribou.
Come early at midday
The day’s suggestion goes fast on weekdays. Arriving as service opens is the surest way to have the choice and a fine table.
Book the terrace
In fine weather the sunny seats facing the harbour are sought after. A booked table secures the view and lunch without a wait.
Share your cravings
Hungry for sea or land, lighter or more generous: the more you tell us, the better the team steers you to the right plate.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
The menu, the midday deal, the home cooking: carry on around the table on the Vieux-Port.
Good to know
Dish of the day in Marseille: frequently asked questions
What is the dish of the day at Le Caribou?
It is a seasonal suggestion that changes with the market. Every morning the team builds a blackboard from the freshest produce of the moment, cooked in-house and plated to order, in the heart of Marseille’s Vieux-Port.
Is the dish of the day served at lunch and dinner?
The day’s suggestion is designed above all for weekday lunch, when service must be brisk and generous. In the evening the full menu takes over, in the same spirit of fresh, seasonal cooking.
Where can I find Le Caribou’s dish of the day in Marseille?
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on Marseille’s Vieux-Port (13001), steps from the quays, the cours d’Estienne d’Orves and the Canebière. The day’s board is presented to you at the table, at the counter or on the terrace.
Does the dish of the day really change every day?
Yes. The board is rewritten with the catch and the seasons: a fish landed that morning, a vegetable at its peak or a slow-cooked meat. That is what guarantees freshness and variety from one visit to the next.
Do I need to book to enjoy the dish of the day?
At lunch the day’s suggestion goes fast and the harbour-facing terrace fills quickly. Booking remains the surest way to have the choice and a fine table, especially in fine weather.
Do you offer options for every taste?
The day’s suggestion shifts with the market, sea and land alike, and the team will happily steer you to the plate that suits you. Feel free to share your cravings or any dietary needs on arrival.
Fancy the day’s suggestion on place Thiars?
Book your table at Le Caribou, on Marseille’s Vieux-Port — the dish of the day, the home cooking and the sunny terrace are waiting for you.