Eat · La Condamine (harbour & market)
Les Perles de Monte-Carlo
An oyster and seafood bar on the harbour front at Port Hercule: a light lunch or an early evening drink with the yachts; oysters and shellfish are priced per piece, so ask the total before you order.
- Oysters at the harbour
- Ask the price per piece
- Shade in summer
- Order: Oysters and seafood
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–13:30
- Queue risk: 18:00–19:30
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Streets between the harbour, the Rock and Monte-Carlo are…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- Monaco ↗Monaco is not in the EU but is inside the Schengen area in practice through France: the French entry rules for your passport apply, and there are no border checks from France.
- Monaco ↗The Monte-Carlo Casino gaming rooms admit adults only with a passport or ID; Monaco citizens may not gamble there, and dress rules apply in the evening.
- Monaco ↗Do not walk around the town bare-chested or in swimwear away from the beach: local rules forbid it.
- Monte-Carlo ↗Plan every leg along the coast by regional train or bus; avoid the Grand Prix days when trains and roads are full.
- Monaco city ↗Streets between the harbour, the Rock and Monte-Carlo are steep: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk between districts.
- Monaco city ↗During Grand Prix week (late May or early June) streets close for the circuit and hotels on the whole coast fill; plan another date or a base in Nice with an early train.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch to evening; hours vary by season
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–13:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
€40–100 (≈ US$50–120)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Walk in before 13:00; book for evenings.
- Ask the price per piece for oysters and shellfish.
- Pick a table in the shade in summer.
- Round up the service.
Tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Salads and sides; the menu is seafood-led.
- NoVegan · Very limited.
- AskHalal · Seafood suits some diets; alcohol is served (check).
- AskGluten-free · Raw shellfish is naturally gluten-free.
- AskNut allergy · Ask about sauces.
Paying
Cards taken
- Cards accepted.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Walk in before 13:00; book for evenings.Walk in before 1:00 PM; book for evenings.
- 2Ask the price per piece for oysters and shellfish.
- 3Pick a table in the shade in summer.
- 4Round up the service.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ? | kom-BYAN sah KOOT |
| The bill, please | L'addition, s'il vous plaît | lah-dee-SYON, seel voo PLEH |
| Hello | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| Thank you | Merci | mehr-SEE |
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Cards accepted.
- Tipping: Service is included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
At the table
- Ask the price of fish by weight before ordering.
- Read the cover and service charges on terrace menus.
- Lunch menus are cheaper than dinner; Monaco lunch is the value meal.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €40–100 (≈ US$50–120) per person (2026 estimate); shellfish extra
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Useful for small bills.
Accepted at most tables.
No transit card here.
Phone payments at some places.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Salads and sides; the menu is seafood-led.
- Veganno
Very limited.
- Halalask
Seafood suits some diets; alcohol is served (check).
- Gluten-freeask
Raw shellfish is naturally gluten-free.
- Nut allergyask
Ask about sauces.
What is in the dishes
- Oysters, half-dozenHuîtresshellfish
- Seafood platter for twoPlateau de fruits de merdairy
- Fish of the dayPoisson du jourfish
- Glass of white wineVin blancshellfish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No bookings needed.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None; smart-casual is fine.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weekdays | check before you go | Some terraces close or shorten hours. |
| Grand Prix week | check before you go | Reservations needed. |
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00heavyexpect a line
- 13:00packedexpect a long lineShade fills
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 18:00busya short wait is possible
- 20:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate on an ordinary weekday; weekends run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: ok · Limited children's dishes
- Access
- step-free: yes · Flat harbour-front terrace
Hygiene
- Choose busy places with fast turnover.
- Carry hand wipes; wash points are not always available.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest
- Getting there
- Quai Antoine 1er, Port Hercule · ~3 min walk
Cons
- Shellfish prices add up quickly.
- Summer terraces fill by 13:00; the sun is strong.Summer terraces fill by 1:00 PM; the sun is strong.
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes for older kids who eat fish; add simple sides.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
How much are oysters?
Priced per piece; ask before you order and expect about €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) each (2026 estimate).
Is it good for a light meal?
Yes, oysters and a glass of white wine.
Do I need to book?
Not for lunch on a weekday.
Is there shade?
Some tables; ask.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Condamine Market10 min walkA cheaper lunch at the market.
- Stars'n'Bars4 min walkA casual bar on the same harbour.
- Quai des Artistes1 min walkA French brasserie across from the port: a classic dinner or a seated lunch with fish and grills, in a room with a bar and a terrace; book for weekend and race-week evenings.
- Rampoldi11 min walkA long-running Italian restaurant a few minutes from the casino: pasta and grills at prices lower than the square's terraces but still high; book for dinner and in Grand Prix week.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Used as a seated rest node in Monaco city in 4 days.
Sources
- officialVisit Monaco
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Source: Opening hours
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
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