Chez Simone
waterfront, Collioure
Restaurant in Collioure, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Chez Simone works for an easy, central Collioure meal when convenience matters more than a destination dining format. Cross-shop La Balette for a higher-spend creative occasion, Le 5ème Péché for modern cuisine, Mamma - Les Roches Brunes for a more polished Mediterranean option.
About Chez Simone
Is Chez Simone worth considering in Collioure? It can be, if the brief is a casual stop and the timing fits its posted hours. The practical details are simple: Chez Simone is in Collioure, the dress code is casual, it is closed on Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 9:30 PM, open Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The safest way to judge Chez Simone is practical rather than culinary: use it when the schedule and casual tone fit. If you are comparing options, you can also look at La Balette, Le 5ème Péché, or other dining in Collioure before deciding where to eat.
A Collioure choice for a relaxed plan, not a fully documented splurge slot
Chez Simone works best as a casual Collioure option with clearly posted hours, rather than as a restaurant defined by a specific cuisine, signature dish, pricing structure, or reservation challenge. That distinction matters: if the meal needs to be chosen around a specific culinary style or special-occasion format, compare it with other options such as Mamma - Les Roches Brunes or La Balette before committing.
For a simple plan, the schedule is the main planning tool. Chez Simone is open through the evening Tuesday to Saturday, has a shorter Sunday schedule, is closed Monday. Dress can stay casual.
Use the hours as the starting point
For questions about booking, what to order, large groups, or menu format, check directly with the restaurant. Plan around the posted hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 9:30 PM; Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM; Monday closed.
First-timers can also scan the Collioure restaurants guide before locking the plan, especially if they are choosing between Chez Simone, La Balette, Le 5ème Péché, and other Collioure dining rooms.
Quick reference: choose Chez Simone when its Collioure location, casual dress code, posted hours fit your plan; compare alternatives if you need a meal defined by cuisine, price, or format.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 rue Mailly, Bd du Boramar, 66190 Collioure, France
- Website
- instagram.com
- Phone
- +33434299347
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Simone reads like a small, place-driven Collioure institution. It leans into the town’s geography—the Mediterranean directly in front, terraced Roussillon vineyards behind and a century-old anchovy trade at its core—so the setting feels authentic rather than staged. Tables sit close to the harbour wall so the light off the water and the rhythm of the bay become integral parts of the service. The result is a charming, quietly intimate spot that balances coastal freshness with the historical textures of a working fishing town.
Best For
This is a waterfront spot that plays well for daylight meals and relaxed evenings alike. Proximity to the morning catch makes it an obvious choice for lunch when the day’s seafood supply is at its freshest, while the harbour-side light and compressed scale of the Boramar create an intimate atmosphere that suits dinner and a date. It’s ideal for visitors who want a scenic, place-forward meal that reads of Collioure’s maritime and viticultural setting rather than a generic Mediterranean outpost.
Ordering Tips
Start with the anchovy-related dishes—the Anchois de la Maison Desclaux is presented as foundational to the kitchen’s identity—then sample a few coastal plates such as the Carpaccio de Poulpe and the Patatas Bravas for contrast. Given the restaurant’s explicit ties to the local fishing and Roussillon wine region, ask about what arrived that morning and pair plates with local Roussillon selections when available. If weather permits, take a table outdoors so the harbour light and close-to-the-water setting become part of the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual bistro atmosphere with terrace seating nearly on the waterfront, lively with friends and regulars.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Patatas Bravas
- Anchois de la Maison Desclaux
- Carpaccio de Poulpe
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le 5ème Péché, Modern Cuisine, €€
- L'Aquarelle, Creative, €€€
- La Balette, Creative, €€€€
- Mamma - Les Roches Brunes, Mediterranean Cuisine, €€€
- Chez Pujol, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Chez Simone compares in Collioure
Chez Simone is the low-friction choice in this set: easier to fit into a Collioure day than La Balette, which is the clear splurge pick at €€€€, and less ambitious than Le 5ème Péché, which is better for diners specifically looking for modern cuisine at €€.
L'Aquarelle and Mamma - Les Roches Brunes sit in the €€€ band, so they make more sense when the setting and meal structure matter more. Mamma is the stronger cross-shop for a Mediterranean-leaning Collioure dinner with a more composed feel; L'Aquarelle is the creative alternative for diners willing to spend more than a casual stop requires.
If the plan is simple, central, flexible, Chez Simone is the practical call. If the meal is the centerpiece, start with La Balette for the higher-budget occasion, Le 5ème Péché for modern cuisine value, or Chez Pujol as another casual comparison when availability matters.
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Compare Chez Simone
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Simone | Collioure | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le 5ème Péché | Collioure | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| L'Aquarelle | Breuillet | Creative | €€€ | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Balette | Collioure | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Mamma - Les Roches Brunes | Collioure | Mediterranean Cuisine | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Chez Pujol | Port-Vendres | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Chez Simone?
Do not plan around a named dish. Treat Chez Simone as a Collioure option to evaluate by timing, casual dress code, the practical fit of its posted hours.
What should a first-timer know about Chez Simone?
Plan around the hours first: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 9:30 PM, open Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The dress code is casual.
How far ahead should I book Chez Simone?
What are alternatives to Chez Simone in Collioure?
Other options to compare include Le 5ème Péché, La Balette, Chez Pujol, L'Aquarelle, Mamma - Les Roches Brunes, along with other dining in Collioure.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chez Simone?
Choose based on the opening hours: Chez Simone is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 9:30 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Is Chez Simone good for a special occasion?
It is safest to consider Chez Simone for a casual Collioure plan and compare other restaurants if the occasion depends on a specific dining experience.
