La Mer The Classic
ラ・メール ザ クラシック
French in Shima & Minamiise, Mie, 6 min walk from Kashikojima Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 French restaurants in Mie
- 54%of high-end restaurants in Mie have a lower dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, La Mer The Classic is 2nd of the 10 French restaurants in Mie. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 54% of the high-end restaurants in Mie in this guide, and higher than that of 50% of its French restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (8 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 10 French restaurants in Mie can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,300, 51% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥21,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥10,300 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Ise, Shima & Toba with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Mie | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mer | #1 | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kashikojima | — |
| La Mer The Classic | #2 | ¥21,000 | ¥10,300 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kashikojima | — |
| Bon Vivant | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Ujiyamada | Mon, Tue |
| Sea Horse | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,620 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 18 min, Toba | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Allergy information |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book La Mer The Classic
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0599-43-1211 (+81-599-43-1211 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Mie.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Bienvenue 2026
Lunch · 5 dishes
¥10,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch: Blessings of the Sea and Earth 2026
Lunch · 6 dishes
- Lobster
- Wagyu
¥19,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥9,200 more than the one above
Dinner Uruwashi ~ 2026
Dinner · 6 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Amuse Bouche
- Seafood Salad
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Pan-Seared Ise Madai with Tomato-Flavored Beurre Blanc Sauce
- Wagyu Beef Fillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥1,500 more than the one above
Seafood Lunch - Abalone Steak 2026
Lunch · 5 dishes
- Abalone
- Beef
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner San ~ san ~ 2026
Dinner · 6 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Amuse Bouche
- Ise Lobster Salad
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Abalone Steak with Two Types of Herb Butter Sauce
- Wagyu Beef Fillet Steak with Bordelaise Sauce
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥32,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥10,000 more than the one above
Dinner Aoi ~ 2026
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
- Champagne
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Amuse-Bouche
- Abalone Terrine with Salad
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Roasted Ise Lobster with Port Sauce
- Abalone Steak with Champagne Sauce
- Matsusaka Beef Fillet Steak with Périgueux Sauce
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥37,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
¥5,000 more than the one above
Elegant Dinner 2026
Dinner · 8 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Sea urchin
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Amuse Bouche
- Sea Urchin Bon Femme with Caviar
- Abalone Steak with Beurre Noisette Sauce
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Ise Lobster Jelly with Shrimp, Abalone, and Caviar
- Ise Lobster with American Sauce
- Matsusaka Beef Fillet Steak with Périgueux Sauce
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥47,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$310
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 196 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | *Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, beach sandals, etc. during dinner time. Dress code: smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Ocean view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Kashikojima Station.
Also near: Shima-Shimmei: 23 min
- Leave Kashikojima Station and walk east for 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left onto Hamajima Ago Line and walk 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 220 m.
You arrive at La Mer The Classic.
Look for
ラ・メール ザ クラシック
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・メール ザ クラシック三重県志摩市阿児町神明731 志摩観光ホテル ザ クラシック 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 731 Agocho Shinmei Shima, Mie 517-0502 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Limited Express "Kashijima" Station, 2 minutes by shuttle bus. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does La Mer The Classic cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to La Mer The Classic?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to La Mer The Classic?
Kashikojima Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Shima-Shimmei Station is about 22 minutes away.
Does La Mer The Classic have a dress code?
*Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, beach sandals, etc. during dinner time. Dress code: smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.