A restaurant in Marseille with real character
A Vieux-Port institution, Le Caribou brings together 100% homemade seasonal cooking, a competition-level cocktail bar and a lively terrace, right in the heart of Marseille.
The address
The place to be on the Vieux-Port
Just steps from the quays, Le Caribou is one of those Marseille spots you come to for lunch and stay at for a drink. A brasserie-style room, warm banquettes and staff who know their regulars: the spirit of a true neighbourhood restaurant, on the scale of the Vieux-Port.
From noon until the small hours, the whole city passes through — Sunday families, tables of colleagues, couples and night owls out for the bar. An open house, fuss-free, true to Marseille.
In the kitchen
Cooking that is 100% homemade
It all starts with fresh produce worked on site, in tune with the seasons. The chef and his team sign a generous menu where homemade is not a slogan but a given.
Seasonal, every week
The menu shifts with the market: vegetables, fish and meat chosen as close as possible.
The homemade touch
Sauces, plating and à-la-minute cooking — nothing outsourced, everything on the plate.
Generous and made to share
Plates designed for the table, to pick at or savour facing the sea.
At the table
What to eat at Le Caribou?
The full menu, the daily specials board or the lunch set menu: three ways to taste Le Caribou's homemade cooking, in the heart of Marseille's Vieux-Port.
After the plate
A cocktail bar built to compete
When the kitchen hands over, the counter takes the lead. Signature creations, revisited classics and seasonal colours: Le Caribou's bar is one of the most alive cocktail addresses on the Vieux-Port.
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The terrace, at the heart of the city
Under the pergola, Le Caribou's terrace is an invitation to slow down. Sit in the sun for a lunch that stretches on, and come back in the evening for the atmosphere and the harbour lights.
Place Thiars, a stone's throw from the Canebière and the quai de Rive Neuve, is one of the finest spots to take the pulse of Marseille, drink in hand.
Choosing well
A good restaurant in Marseille, the essentials in six points
Among Marseille's restaurants, people usually look for the same things: real cooking, an easy table and a place where everyone feels at home. Here is what awaits you at Le Caribou, on place Thiars.
100% homemade cooking
Bread, sauces and desserts are made here and the menu follows the market: nothing comes out of a box.
Vegetarian every day
A vegetarian dish of the day, crafted with the same care as the rest of the menu.
Open seven days a week
Non-stop service from lunch to dinner, Sundays included, before the bar takes over.
A covered terrace
Air-conditioned and sheltered on place Thiars: sit outside in the cool, facing Vieux-Port life.
Families and dogs welcome
A kids menu on the card, and your four-legged friends are welcome.
Made for big tables
A large room, team meals, birthdays or private hire: the team organises your moment.
To each their mood
For every moment, a table
Business lunch, dinner for two, a table with friends or an afterwork drink: among the Vieux-Port restaurants, Le Caribou fits every occasion, from noon until late.
Business lunch
Host a client or gather the team over lunch, in a calm setting steps from the Vieux-Port offices.
Dinner for two
Soft lighting, a table for two and the Vieux-Port as a backdrop, to take your time together.
Group meal
Birthday, family gathering or dinner with friends: a large brasserie room and food made to share.
Afterwork
Straight from the office, signature cocktails and sharing boards on the terrace facing the quays.
Around us
Le Caribou, district by district
From the Vieux-Port to Le Panier, explore the restaurant's addresses and surroundings across Marseille.
Choosing your district
Vieux-Port or cours Julien: where to dine in Marseille?
Two moods, two ways to spend an evening in Marseille. Good news: from place Thiars, the cours Julien is only a few minutes away on foot. No need to pick one for the whole night.
The Vieux-Port, to dine by the water
Terraces facing the quays and harbour lights at nightfall: the right choice for a dinner that stretches on, from the aperitif to the last cocktail.
The cours Julien, for a bohemian vibe
A more alternative district, known for its colourful façades and organic market: ideal for a stroll before or after your meal.
The best of both, on place Thiars
100% homemade cooking on the Vieux-Port terrace, then a walk to the cours Julien or the Canebière, a few minutes away. Or the other way round: the bar stays open until 2 a.m.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
More districts and destinations around the restaurant.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is Le Caribou restaurant located in Marseille?
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on the Vieux-Port of Marseille (13001), steps from the quays, the Canebière and the cours d'Estienne d'Orves.
What are the restaurant's opening hours?
Le Caribou welcomes you every day, non-stop, from lunch until late — kitchen service at lunch and dinner, and a cocktail bar open until 2 a.m.
What can you eat at Le Caribou in Marseille?
Homemade seasonal cooking prepared on site: the full menu, a dish of the day whose board changes every morning with the market, and a lunch set menu offering the same cooking as in the evening.
Does Le Caribou serve vegetarian dishes?
Yes. Every day the kitchen prepares a vegetarian dish, with market vegetables and the same care as the rest of the menu.
Can I come with my family or my dog?
Of course. The menu includes a kids menu, and dogs are welcome here: you quickly feel at home.
Vieux-Port or cours Julien: where to dine in Marseille?
The Vieux-Port is made for dining by the water, on a terrace facing the quays; the cours Julien, a more alternative district with colourful façades, for a stroll before or after the meal. Le Caribou, on place Thiars, lets you enjoy both: the cours Julien and the Canebière are a few minutes on foot from the restaurant.
Does Le Caribou also have a cocktail bar?
Yes. Beyond the restaurant, Le Caribou is a genuine competition-level cocktail bar, with signature creations and a menu that follows the seasons.
Is there a terrace?
Yes, a large terrace on place Thiars, sheltered under a pergola, open for lunch and in the evening facing the Vieux-Port.
Can I book for a group or privatise the venue?
Absolutely. Birthdays, seminars, team meals or full private hire: get in touch with the team and we'll tailor your moment.
How do I book a table at Le Caribou?
Book online in seconds via the “Book” button, or by phone with the restaurant team.