Peixes

Peixes is a small raw-fish and seafood counter at 5 Rue Bonaparte, near Port Lympia in Nice, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The concept centres on light, sharing-style plates of raw and lightly prepared fish, a modern contrast to the heavier traditional cooking of the old town. The kitchen changes its small plates every two months with the market and the season, so the menu is a snapshot of what the fishmongers and producers are supplying. The cuisine is raw fish and seafood, and the recurring formats are ceviche, carpaccio, tartare and tataki, each of which is typically built around a different fish or shellfish with citrus, herbs, olive oil and seasonings that reflect Mediterranean and international influences. The dishes are designed for sharing, and diners usually order several plates in sequence, starting with the lightest. The atmosphere is relaxed and contemporary, with a counter and a small dining area, a casual crowd of locals and visitors and no dress code. The noise level is moderate, and the mood is more modern bar than traditional brasserie. Wine is typically white or rosé from Provence and the wider Mediterranean, chosen to suit raw fish, and cocktails or beers are also available. The price range is mid-level, appropriate for a lunch or light dinner. Service runs Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00 without a break, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday. A second branch, Peixes Opéra, is at 4 Rue Jacques Médecin, with the telephone +33 4 93 85 96 15. The main branch can be reached on +33 4 93 56 30 90, or via the contact form on peixes.fr, since the site does not describe a formal reservation process. Because there is no mid-afternoon closure, it suits visitors who eat outside conventional French meal hours. Its position in the port quarter makes it a natural stop before or after a walk along the quays.