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MiramarvsRestaurant Michel
Both Le Miramar and Restaurant Chez Michel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Miramar is preferred by most professionals compared to Restaurant Chez Michel. Le Miramar has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Concierge and Fodor's.
Miramar
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
12 Quai du Port, Marseille
From $52/night
"Beyond soup, the kitchen also excels at preparing fresh, catch-of-the-day bounty from the gulf, grilled simply or in a salt crust, as well as local langoustines (giant prawns) and homard (lobster)."
"Bouillabaisse aficionados flock to this classic quayside restaurant, a founding member of the Marseille bouillabaisse charter that specifies exactly what goes into this often debased dish." Full review
"Dine on expensive seafood or bouillabaisse, beneath glowing burgundy wall-mounted lamps in the dining rooms." Full review
"A Marseille institution, this restaurant is justifiably famous for its bouillabaisse, and is one of the best places to sample the city's fabled dish." Full review
Restaurant Michel
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
6 r Catalans, 13007 Marseille
From $67/night
"Chez Michel is not the most attractive restaurant, thanks to a cheesy, seafood-inspired decorating scheme, but it does offer delicious and authentic Marseillaise cuisine."
"The nautical-themed exterior may seem touristy, but the cuisine is considered the most authentic in the city." Full review
"Before dining, the fish are paraded by your table then ceremoniously filleted before being served with all the classic accompaniments: a spicy rouille, buttery croutons." Full review
"The dishes to try? Hands-down the bouillabaisse, the traditional Marseillais fish stew served with toast and rouille (a garlic mayonnaise), and its Provencal counterpart, bourride." Full review
Michelin Plate
"Here they take their bouillabaisse very seriously...and it tastes phenomenal! As you would expect, the menu proposes an exceptionally fresh catch of the day" Full review