John Dory
noun
John Do·ry
ˈjän-ˈdȯr-ē 
plural John Dories
: a widely distributed marine food fish (Zeus faber of the family Zeidae) that is yellow to olive in color with a dark spot on each side and has an oval compressed body and long dorsal spines
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The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.
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Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, mains lean richer: John Dory with sea‑urchin beurre blanc, roast pork loin with pork belly and black pudding, pearl barley risotto, or a whole seabass for two with hazelnut pesto.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Orchestrating the kitchens since 2024, chef Christophe Scheller spins up creative dishes using local products like freshly caught John Dory and foie gras from Les Landes.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The main course consisted of fillet of John Dory with black olive barigoule of artichokes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Dishes like the delicate John Dory, razor clam and quinoa, or the unorthodox crawfish with Korean soup, are an exhilarating celebration of flavor, texture and craftsmanship.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Seasonal specials include the beef Wellington and John Dory and classics like the jumbo king crab legs.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Sure, your mouth may water at a quick shot of a lamb rack dipped in green curry sauce or a John Dory filet cut into the shape of a flower — an exquisite signature touch that underscores the restaurant’s emphasis on natural ingredients.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2023
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Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, mains lean richer: John Dory with sea‑urchin beurre blanc, roast pork loin with pork belly and black pudding, pearl barley risotto, or a whole seabass for two with hazelnut pesto.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Orchestrating the kitchens since 2024, chef Christophe Scheller spins up creative dishes using local products like freshly caught John Dory and foie gras from Les Landes.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The main course consisted of fillet of John Dory with black olive barigoule of artichokes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Dishes like the delicate John Dory, razor clam and quinoa, or the unorthodox crawfish with Korean soup, are an exhilarating celebration of flavor, texture and craftsmanship.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Seasonal specials include the beef Wellington and John Dory and classics like the jumbo king crab legs.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Sure, your mouth may water at a quick shot of a lamb rack dipped in green curry sauce or a John Dory filet cut into the shape of a flower — an exquisite signature touch that underscores the restaurant’s emphasis on natural ingredients.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2023
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“John Dory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Dory. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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