The Verdict
Vive, Maison Mer is the seafood restaurant of David and Stéphanie Le Quellec at 62 Avenue des Ternes, in the 17th arrondissement. It opened on 1 October 2022 in the address that once held Rech, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide. Stéphanie Le Quellec holds two Michelin stars at her other restaurant, La Scène; here the couple run a relaxed maison built around fish.
The kitchen leans on an on-site dry-ageing cellar for fish, and the signature is a sea-bream ceviche with coconut milk, lime and coriander, alongside flame-grilled fish and shellfish. The bill runs across a €50 to €160 range with an average near €60, which makes it a comfortable seafood dinner for a date or a solo meal rather than a formal tasting occasion.
The Kitchen
David and Stéphanie Le Quellec run Vive as a seafood maison; Stéphanie holds two Michelin stars at her separate restaurant La Scène. The kitchen is built around an on-site dry-ageing cellar for fish, with a signature sea-bream ceviche in coconut milk, lime and coriander, plus flame-grilled fish, stuffed clams and octopus. The average bill sits near €60.
The Room
Vive sits at 62 Avenue des Ternes in the 17th, the address that previously held Rech, reworked into a brighter, marine-themed room. It is relaxed and contemporary rather than grand, suited to a comfortable seafood dinner, a solo meal at the counter, or an easy date without the formality of a starred dining room.
Best for a Relaxed Date
For a relaxed date or a solo dinner, Vive offers serious seafood without ceremony: dry-aged fish, the sea-bream ceviche and an average bill near €60. Book online ahead of a weekend, sit at the counter or a table, and order across the raw and grilled fish rather than committing to a long set menu.
Not For
Vive, Maison Mer is not for a formal tasting-menu evening or a meat-focused meal. It is a relaxed seafood room that centres on fish and shellfish, so it does not suit a guest after a grand multi-course occasion, a steak-led dinner, or the hushed pacing of a starred dining room.
Reservations
Vive, Maison Mer takes reservations online and they are recommended for weekend tables at 62 Avenue des Ternes. The bill runs across a €50 to €160 range with an average near €60, before wine. It is a seafood restaurant open for lunch and dinner from the Le Quellec team; smart-casual dress suits the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vive, Maison Mer worth it?
Vive is worth it for serious seafood in a relaxed setting from the Le Quellec team, whose other restaurant, La Scène, holds two Michelin stars. The dry-aged fish and the sea-bream ceviche stand out, and the average bill near €60 is fair for the quality. It is not for a formal tasting-menu occasion.
Does Vive, Maison Mer have a Michelin star?
Vive, Maison Mer is listed in the Michelin Guide but is not itself a starred restaurant. Stéphanie Le Quellec holds two Michelin stars at her separate restaurant, La Scène. Vive is a relaxed seafood maison at 62 Avenue des Ternes in the 17th. For starred Paris tables, see our Paris dining guide.
How much does Vive, Maison Mer cost?
The bill at Vive runs across roughly €50 to €160 depending on what you order, with an average near €60 for a couple of courses before drinks. Pricing reflects market fish and shellfish, so a meal built around the raw bar and grilled fish can sit comfortably mid-range, while larger seafood platters push the total higher.
What should I order at Vive, Maison Mer?
Start with the signature sea-bream ceviche in coconut milk, lime and coriander, then move to the dry-aged or flame-grilled fish, which is the kitchen's calling card. Shellfish such as the stuffed clams and the octopus are also strong. Build the meal across the raw and grilled fish rather than a single large plate.
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