Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
The Pointe Rouge restaurant, facing the sea in Marseille
In the heart of Pointe Rouge, in Marseille (13008), l'Estéou seats you on a seafront terrace for fresh Mediterranean cuisine — from whole grilled fish to wood-fired pizza.
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The Mediterranean meeting point of Pointe Rouge
Set at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou is the neighbourhood restaurant turned towards the sea: the Mediterranean begins where the terrace ends. You come for lunch by the boats, linger over an aperitif and dine as the sun dips into the sea.
Here, the beach sets the pace. The menu follows the catch, the terrace follows the light, and the service takes its time — the time of a genuine southern moment, in Marseille, Tuesday to Sunday, all year round.
The best of the Mediterranean, served with cool feet
Whole grilled fish, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, seafood, pasta and wood-fired pizzas: our kitchen celebrates Mediterranean produce with no fuss and just the right dose of Marseille generosity.
The fish of the day changes with the catch, the aïoli stays homemade and the desserts are made to share. Honest, simple cooking, meant to be enjoyed with a glass of rosé in hand, facing the beach.
Why Pointe Rouge chooses l'Estéou for its table
Terrace facing the beach
An open view over the sand, the harbour and the deep blue, shaded at noon and lit with garlands at night.
Fresh produce daily
Fish from the day's catch, seafood, seasonal vegetables and wood-fired pizzas: the market comes first.
Marseille beach spirit
Relaxed service, a chic beach atmosphere and the southern accent at every table.
The great Marseille classics, a step from the beach
Eating at Pointe Rouge also means finding the dishes that built the Marseille table. At l'Estéou they follow the morning catch and the seasonal vegetables: the menu changes through the year, and the larger dishes are best booked ahead.
Bouillabaisse
Rockfish simmered in a broth of saffron, fennel and orange peel, served in two courses with the house rouille.
The grand aïoli
Garlic crushed in a mortar and olive oil whisked by hand, poached fish, seasonal vegetables and egg: the Provencal sharing dish.
Fish soup
Small rockfish slowly simmered then passed through the mill, served with garlic-rubbed croutons, rouille and grated gruyere.
The atmosphere
When the sun sets over Pointe Rouge beach
The best moment? Late afternoon, when the light gilds the sand and the terrace fills up. You stretch out the aperitif, share a seafood platter, and dinner settles in without you ever noticing the time pass.
A restaurant within easy reach of all southern Marseille
l'Estéou sits in Marseille's 8th arrondissement, in the 13008, right by the water at Pointe Rouge. The neighbourhood is easy to reach from the whole southern coast, by car or by bus.
From the Prado, Escale Borély, Bonneveine, Mazargues, Périer or Roucas Blanc, it takes just a few minutes to reach the beach, park the car and set your eyes on the sea.
Neighbouring districts
Also worth discovering at Pointe Rouge
Pointe Rouge is more than its beach: it's a genuine neighbourhood turned towards the sea. Explore our other pages before booking your table.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the l'Estéou restaurant in Pointe Rouge?
l'Estéou is located at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille, in the 8th arrondissement, right by the old-port beach of Pointe Rouge.
What are the restaurant's opening hours at Pointe Rouge?
We welcome you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Can you eat on the terrace facing the beach and the sea?
Yes. Our terrace opens directly onto the sand, the harbour and the sea: it's the ideal spot for a shaded lunch or a sunset dinner, with your feet cool by the water.
What kind of cuisine does this restaurant serve?
Mediterranean cuisine built around fresh fish, seafood, tuna tartares and sashimi, as well as pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven.
Do you serve bouillabaisse and the Marseille specialities at Pointe Rouge?
Yes. l'Estéou prepares bouillabaisse, the grand aïoli and fish soup in the Marseille tradition, following the catch and the seasonal vegetables. As the menu changes through the year, call us on +33 6 02 05 65 46 for the dishes of the day — and book the bouillabaisse ahead, as it is prepared for the whole table.
Do I need to book a table at Pointe Rouge?
Booking is strongly recommended, especially on the terrace at weekends and in summer. Book online or call us on +33 6 02 05 65 46.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday