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Toinou Les Fruits de Mer

3, Cours Saint-Louis | Canebiere, 13001 Marseille, France
04 91 54 08 79
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Ranked #7 of 948 restaurants in Marseille
Price range: RM30 - RM136
Cuisines: Seafood, Oyster Bar
Good for: Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

we had high expectations of this place as many people told us to go try. So we did. Half of the seafood on the menu was not available- no oyster cap ferret, no crab pince, etc. So we ended up with few shrimps (frozen), we wanted few different types of shrimps but they all looked the same. Service totally poor,... More

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Toronto, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Yes they have no kitchen. The resto looks like it's under renovation, so one eats in a covered sidewalk area. One orders from an uncovered sidewalk stall. It's shellfish--oysters, clams, mussels, little snaily things, razor clams, sea urchins apparently when in season, shrimp, crabs. You buy them by the kg, and grab a table while they prepare them for you... More

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Moscow
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great opportunity to try a variety of fresh seafood. A large dish can gorge on 2 adults (90-110 euros). Keep in mind a few things - not always a place (probably will have to wait 10-20 minutes), schedule (closed for lunch) and the fact that on the menu, except for seafood and desserts almost nothing, so if you are with... More

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Waterloo, ON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Just went here tonight. The food was super fresh! Oysters (they had soooooo Many to choose from) were phenomenal! I also got mussels which were also the best mussels I've ever had however I did get a few more closed mussels here than I normally do when I order mussels... I obviously didn't eat those ones but the rest were... More

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Metz, France
Top Contributor
116 reviews 116 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

There’s a reason why this place ranks well, and is highly popular among tourists and locals alike. Fantastic dining experience, especially for connoisseurs of seafood. The variety of oysters alone boggles the mind, and then one can choose according to size too. For amateurs, the proposed platters offer a balanced assortment, although the wait staff are incredibly patient and willing... More

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Spacious restaurant, nice welcome. There is a large variety of oysters from all regions of France. Some local products as well. The house wine by the pitcher was excellent.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

2 days prior to heading chez toinou, i visited their webpage and salivated over their photos and figured out what i would order on the day of my visit. finding the restaurant was not a problem being just off the high street. the stall outside the restaurant was well presented. we were promptly seated and drinks ordered. the menu was... More

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Toinou13000, Gérant at Toinou Les Fruits de Mer, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear visitor, may we write here some info. As you noticed in your comment all of our products are extra fresh and (a)live. We only provide market "of the day". nothing précooked, nothing frozen, nothing hidden. we are very proud of it. The sea is a temperamental partner and despite the talent and courage of our fishermen, our products are... More

Miami Beach, Florida
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50 reviews 50 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This restaurant has it's own fresh market in front of the restaurant where they go to place your order! I had a fresh seafood platter that included shrimp, oysters, snails, mussels, and langoustine for 27 euro. Great service, value and seafood.

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jakarta
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62 reviews 62 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I am a seafood frantic. Had seafood or sashimi everywhere around the world and i have to say that this is one of the freshest. Bravo. Would come down there again for sure if i'm in town. I gotta say that the service is incredibly slow. They have two waitress for at least a hundred guess in there. Terrible. You... More

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New York City, New York
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163 reviews 163 reviews
101 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The place specializes on shellfish almost exclusively and is reasonably priced Pros: Wide selection of oysters and they were excellent Affordable wine list Cons No reservations Place is very busy and impersonal both in decor and service Our crab and our langoustines were bland Desserts subpar

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