Restaurant on the port of Cassis
Restaurant Near the Calanques of Cassis
Just steps from the calanques departure point, treat yourself to a break facing the sea: fresh fish and Mediterranean cuisine on our harbour terrace.
The Perfect Restaurant After the Calanques
On the port, back from the calanques
Our restaurant sits on the port of Cassis, the departure and return point for trips to the calanques. Sit down as soon as you step off the boat or the trail.
Fresh fish and southern cuisine
After the effort, it's time for Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish. The whole fish is presented and then filleted right at your table.
Sea and harbour view terrace
The largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open onto the harbour and the sea: the ideal place to recharge facing the scenery of the calanques.
A Restaurant Perfectly Placed on Your Return from the Calanques
The calanques of Cassis can be reached on foot along the trails, by kayak or on a boat tour, and all these excursions share one thing in common: they leave from and return to the harbour. That is precisely where Le Bistrot de Ninot stands, on the Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, in the heart of the village. After a morning at Port-Miou, Port-Pin or En-Vau, you only have a few steps to take before sitting down to eat, without getting back in the car or moving away from the sea. This position on the port makes our restaurant a natural stop to extend your day in the calanques over a good meal.
Fresh Fish and Mediterranean Cuisine After the Walk
A day in the calanques builds an appetite, and it's the ideal moment to discover our Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish. True to the seaside tradition, the whole fish is presented and then filleted in front of you, right at the table, for a moment as convivial as it is generous. Between the flavours of the South and the freshness of the seafood, every dish is a reminder that Cassis is as much a gourmet destination as a backdrop of cliffs and turquoise water. It's a simple way to make the pleasure last after the effort of the trails or a swim.
The Largest Terrace in Cassis Facing the Harbour
To savour this return from the calanques, nothing beats a table on the terrace. Le Bistrot de Ninot has the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open onto the harbour and the sea, with 80 to 100 covers. You settle in the front row of the spectacle: fishing boats, comings and goings on the quay and cliffs closing off the bay. In summer and on fine days alike, it's the perfect place to cool off in the shade after a morning in full sun. Pets are welcome on the terrace, which is handy if you have hiked with your dog.
An Institution of Cassis Since 1962
Choosing where to eat after the calanques also means choosing a trusted address. Le Bistrot de Ninot has been a local institution since 1962, passed down through three generations, and today gathers more than 1,100 Google reviews left by its guests. This anchoring on the port of Cassis makes it a landmark for passing visitors and regulars alike. And if you wish to extend your stay as close as possible to the calanques, the Maison de Nino offers accommodation right above the restaurant, ideally located to set off again the next day to explore the coves.
Planning Your Meal Back from the Calanques
To organise your visit after a day in the calanques, find everything you need to know about our menu, our terrace and your stay in Cassis.
Your Questions About the Restaurant Near the Calanques
Where to eat after visiting the calanques of Cassis?
The port of Cassis is the ideal place for a meal on your return from the calanques. Le Bistrot de Ninot is right there, on the Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, just steps from the departure and return point of the trips. You sit down to eat without getting back in the car or moving away from the sea.
Is the restaurant close to the calanques departure point?
Yes. Our restaurant is located on the port of Cassis, from where the trails, kayaks and boat tours set off towards Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau. It's a natural meeting point before or after exploring the calanques.
Can I come with my dog after a hike in the calanques?
Yes, pets are welcome on the terrace. If you have hiked in the calanques with your dog, you can settle at our table facing the harbour without any concern.
What does the restaurant offer after a day in the calanques?
We serve Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish, with the whole fish presented and then filleted in front of you at the table. It's all enjoyed on the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open onto the harbour and the sea.
Do I need to book to have lunch after the calanques?
In season, the port of Cassis is very busy, especially on the return from the calanques around midday. We recommend booking your table in advance to be sure of enjoying the sea-view terrace.
Book Your Table After the Calanques
Planning a day in the calanques of Cassis? Write to us to book a table on our sea-view terrace or ask any questions. We reply quickly.