La Mer
ラ・メール
French in Shima & Minamiise, Mie, 5 min walk from Kashikojima Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Shima & Minamiise
- 54%of high-end restaurants in Mie have a lower dinner budget
- 3 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, La Mer is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Shima & Minamiise and 1st of 10 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 2024 (4 times; one of 4 in Mie in this guide with that run) 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. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥32,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥47,000 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book La Mer
- 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.
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.
Elegance
7 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
What is served (11)
- Amuse Bouche
- Seasonal Hors d'oeuvres
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Seasonal Soup
- Fish Dish
- Abalone Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert or Cheese
- Coffee
- ※ The menu changes every two months.
- ※ Photo is for illustrative purposes.
¥32,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
Cheapest
Tradition
8 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Sea urchin
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
What is served (10)
- Amuse Bouche
- Sea Urchin Bon Femme with Caviar
- Abalone Steak with Beurre Noisette Sauce
- Ise Lobster Cream Soup
- Seafood with Tomato Deconstruction
- Ise Lobster with American Sauce
- Matsusaka Beef Fillet Steak
- Today's Fish Poêlé with Sweet Shrimp and Abalone
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥47,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$310
¥15,000 more than the one above
Dégustation
11 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
What is served (12)
- Amuse Bouche
- Fish Dish
- Vegetable Dish
- Gifts from the Sea
- Gifts from the Earth
- Soup
- Abalone Dish
- Ise Lobster Dish
- Meat Dish
- Avant-Dessert or Cheese
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥47,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$310
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service Charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 88 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc. Dress code: smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Ocean view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Kashikojima Station.
- Leave Kashikojima Station and walk south for 40 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto National Highway Route 167 and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at La Mer.
Look for
ラ・メール
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・メール三重県志摩市阿児町神明731 志摩観光ホテル ザ ベイスイート 5F
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
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | Aichi & Gifu & Mie 2019: one star |
|---|
As stated on en.miyakohotels.ne.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does La Mer cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to La Mer?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to La Mer?
Kashikojima Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m).
Does La Mer have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc. Dress code: smart casual
Does La Mer have a Michelin star?
According to its website, La Mer was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Aichi & Gifu & Mie 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
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.