Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
A restaurant in the 13008, facing the sea
Marseille's 8th arrondissement runs along the Mediterranean, from the Prado to Pointe Rouge. It's here, a few metres from the water, that l'Estéou sets its tables: fish of the day, seafood and wood-fired pizzas, on a terrace at sunset.
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The 13008, the seafront side of Marseille
The 13008 is Marseille's coastal arrondissement: it gathers the Prado and its beaches, Bonneveine, Roucas Blanc, Périer, Escale Borély and Pointe Rouge. A district where the city breathes facing the open sea, between the seafront promenade, marinas and calanques on the horizon.
Eating in the 13008 means looking for what Marseille does best: a table by the water, simple Mediterranean cooking and a light that dips over the sea at the end of the day. That's exactly the address l'Estéou keeps, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge.
l'Estéou, an address rooted in Pointe Rouge
At the end of Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou holds one of the finest viewpoints in the 13008: the sea on one side, the marina on the other. The indoor room, with its warm banquettes and black-metal bar, extends the terrace whenever the season calls for it.
The location makes it all: minutes from the Prado, Bonneveine and the beaches, easy to reach and served by the seafront, it's a natural meeting point for a lunch by the water as much as a dinner at sunset.
What makes a good table in the 13008
The sea as a backdrop
In the 8th, the best table is the one facing the water. At l'Estéou, the terrace opens a few metres from the Pointe Rouge marina, with the golden evening light on the boats.
A menu that follows the catch
Whole grilled fish, red tuna tartares and carpaccios, seafood platters: the selection changes with the arrivals. Here, freshness leads the menu, not the other way round.
The Mediterranean spirit
Olive oil, citrus, herbs and wood-fired pizzas: southern cooking, clean and generous, to share Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight.
Lunch by the water, dinner at sunset
In the 13008, the same table is lived at two moments. Midday belongs to the bright seafront light; the evening, to the golden hour dropping over the Pointe Rouge marina. l'Estéou welcomes you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight.
Lunch facing the sea
At midday, the terrace opens onto the water and the marina. Fish of the day, seafood platters or wood-fired pizza: a simple Mediterranean lunch, between swimmers and boats, minutes from the Prado and the beaches.
Dinner at sunset
As the sun dips over Pointe Rouge, the string lights come on and the 13008 takes on its end-of-day colours. It's the moment for aperitifs facing the open sea and dinners that linger, late into the evening.
The golden hour
Sunset over Pointe Rouge
As the sun dips over the harbour, l'Estéou's terrace lights up with string lights and the 13008 takes on its end-of-day colours. It's the moment regulars love best: a drink facing the sea, the scent of grilled fish and the sound of the water close by. A Mediterranean pause, minutes from the centre of Marseille.
Fish, seafood and wood fire
The signature remains whole grilled fish — sea bream, sea bass or John Dory depending on the catch — served with a drizzle of olive oil and citrus. Alongside, red tuna tartares and carpaccios, seafood platters and wood-fired pizzas make up a menu built for sharing facing the sea.
Looking for a specific table in the 13008? Explore our pages by neighbourhood, from Pointe Rouge to the Prado, and find the atmosphere that suits you.
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The 13008 is discovered as much as it is tasted. Carry on with our pages about the 8th arrondissement, the sea view and the table facing Pointe Rouge.
Frequently asked questions about restaurants in the 13008
Where can you find a good restaurant in the 13008 in Marseille?
The 13008 runs along the sea, from the Prado to Pointe Rouge. For a table by the water, l'Estéou welcomes you at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, on a terrace, with fish of the day, seafood and wood-fired pizzas, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to midnight.
Which neighbourhoods does the 13008 cover?
The 8th arrondissement gathers the Prado, Bonneveine, Roucas Blanc, Périer, Escale Borély, Mazargues and Pointe Rouge — a large part of the Marseille coastline and its beaches.
Can you eat facing the sea in the 13008?
Yes. At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou sets its tables on a terrace a few metres from the water, ideal for a lunch or dinner at sunset, overlooking the marina.
What cuisine does l'Estéou serve in the 13008?
Mediterranean cooking that follows the catch: whole grilled fish, red tuna tartares and carpaccios, seafood platters and wood-fired pizzas.
Do you need to book at l'Estéou?
It's recommended, especially on the terrace and at sunset. Book online or call +33 6 02 05 65 46, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille.
Is l'Estéou open on Sundays in the 13008?
Yes. l'Estéou welcomes you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge. Sunday remains one of the most popular moments for a lunch or dinner facing the sea, on the terrace.
Can you have both lunch and dinner in the 13008?
Yes. l'Estéou welcomes you from 10am to midnight, Tuesday to Sunday: lunch facing the sea in the midday light, then dinner at sunset over the Pointe Rouge marina.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday