La Marmite du Pêcheur

La Marmite du Pêcheur in Les Mées blends land and sea with a focus on fresh fish and seafood. The current project began in 2019 when chef Vincent Pelaia and Romain Maldonado became associates and took over an establishment that had existed for more than 20 years, and in 2023 Chloé Laury joined as maître d’hôtel. The house specialty is a bouillabaisse presented as a three-service banquet, prepared only with fresh, mostly local products and requiring an advance reservation. The team highlights provenance and responsible local sourcing, naming partner suppliers for meat, vegetables, fruits, flour and organic olive oil. The restaurant holds a Certificate of Excellence and offers tailored festive and corporate meals, take-away specialty orders and wine pairings to accompany menus. The dining room is original and classically decorated with a sober, elegant atmosphere and a terrace ideal for enjoying fine weather. Guests report warm, welcoming service and a refined but accessible setting. The cuisine combines sea and land, centered on fish and seafood with complementary meat and vegetarian options. Dishes are seasonal and homemade, with bread baked in-house and ingredients sourced from local artisans and producers. The menu highlights traditional preparations such as bouillabaisse alongside contemporary plated dishes and market-driven daily offerings. Vincent Pelaia is the chef. Specialties include the three-service bouillabaisse banquet, Soupe de Poissons, Plateau de Fruits de Mer, paella to order for take-away, and whole fish cooked in a salt crust or in puff pastry.