Le Miramar

Le Miramar is a Vieux-Port institution at 12 Quai du Port in Marseille's 2nd arrondissement, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, and is described as a founding member of the Bouillabaisse Charter, the local agreement that defines how the dish should be prepared. The restaurant's cuisine is Provençal seafood, and bouillabaisse is the dish for which it is known. Le Miramar lists bouillabaisse from EUR 80 (about $92) per person à la carte for 2026, and the traditional service presents the broth first, followed by the fish. Bourride and the fresh fish of the day complete the core of the menu. A children's menu is offered at EUR 25 (about $29), which makes the room workable for families despite the premium price level, and both cards and cash are accepted. The dining room faces the quay of the old harbour, so the setting combines the bustle of the Vieux-Port with a formal, white-tablecloth style of service. The atmosphere is that of a long-established address: dress is smart-casual, noise is moderate, and the clientele includes local regulars, business lunches and visitors who come specifically for the charter bouillabaisse. Wines are largely regional, with Provençal rosé, Cassis and Bandol white well represented, which suits the saffron-rich broth. A regional tourism listing, flagged as unconfirmed, gives service Tuesday to Sunday for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:30, with Monday closed, so phoning before a visit is sensible. Reservation is advised at least a day ahead and longer for weekends, because bouillabaisse depends on the day's catch and is prepared for the booking. The telephone number is +33 4 91 91 10 40 and the website is lemiramar.fr. The restaurant is within walking distance of the Hôtel de Ville, the Fort Saint-Jean and the ferry landing for the Frioul islands, making it a convenient option for a lunch before or after sightseeing around the old harbour. The quayside location also means that table placement affects the view, so requesting a window or terrace table at booking is worthwhile.