Fresh fish · Marseille 13008
The best of fish in Marseille, right by the water
At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou brings the sea to the plate: the fresh catch of the day, seafood and grills, served on a terrace facing the Mediterranean. An address made for fish lovers.
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What sets us apart
What makes a truly great fish restaurant?
The best fish restaurant isn't the one with the longest menu, but the one that respects the produce. At l'Estéou, everything starts with freshness: the selection follows the morning's catch landed at the Pointe Rouge port, never frozen, and every fish is cooked just right to reveal its flavour.
Sea bream, sea bass, John Dory, red mullet or octopus: the menu changes with the sea. Grilled on the plancha, as tartare, carpaccio or whole in the oven, the fish is prepared simply, with olive oil and southern herbs as its only companions.
Why l'Estéou
Three reasons to make it your fish table in Marseille
The day's catch
Fish and seafood landed fresh at the Pointe Rouge port: the menu follows the sea, for produce at its very best.
Precise cooking
Plancha, oven, raw or grilled over fire: each fish is cooked with precision to preserve its texture and taste.
The sea view
A terrace facing the Mediterranean at sunset, so the setting matches the plate.
On the menu
From whole fish to seafood, the sea in every form
People come to l'Estéou for a whole fish presented at the table, a seafood platter to share or a fresh tuna tartare plated to order. The menu of the sea shifts with the deliveries: grills, platters, raw preparations — all designed to put the produce first.
To take the journey further, the house adds its Marseille classics — bouillabaisse, fish soup and aïoli — made the traditional way, to enjoy unhurried, a glass of white Cassis in hand.
A Pointe Rouge address
The sea on the plate, the sea before your eyes
Set at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, a few metres from the port, l'Estéou owes its reputation to its setting as much as to its cooking. Here the fish comes from the neighbouring quay and you dine almost with your feet in the water, in the spirit of a Marseille cabanon where the sea and the table are one.
Around the fish
Cuisine of the sea to explore from top to bottom
Craving fish in Marseille? Carry on with the catch of the day, the grilled fish, the seafood, our bouillabaisse or our Mediterranean cuisine. all to the rhythm of the catch and the seasons of the bay, facing the sea.
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Keep exploring our specialities from the sea, the terrace and our Mediterranean menu.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about our fish restaurant
What is the best fish restaurant at Pointe Rouge?
l'Estéou, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge (13008), is a benchmark for fresh fish in Marseille: produce of the day landed at the nearby port, Mediterranean cooking and a terrace facing the sea.
Is the fish fresh and local?
Yes. The menu follows the morning's catch landed at the Pointe Rouge port: fish and seafood are fresh, never frozen, and the selection changes with the sea.
What fish is on the menu?
Depending on the deliveries: sea bream, sea bass, John Dory, red mullet, octopus, along with seafood and classics such as bouillabaisse, fish soup and aïoli. Grilled, raw or whole in the oven, the fish comes in every form.
Do I need to book to dine on the sea-facing terrace?
It's strongly recommended, especially at sunset and at weekends. Book online or call +33 6 02 05 65 46 to secure a table on the terrace.
What are the restaurant's opening hours?
l'Estéou welcomes you from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to midnight. Closed on Monday.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday