Pointe Rouge · Marseille 13008
A seafront restaurant in Marseille, almost with your feet in the water
At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou seats you facing the Mediterranean for a lunch or dinner set to the rhythm of the morning's catch and sunsets over the bay.
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The sea on your plate
The Mediterranean, from quay to table
Here the seafront isn't just scenery. Every morning the Pointe Rouge fishermen bring in their catch, and it decides the day's menu: sea bream, sea bass, octopus or shellfish, depending on what the bay has given.
Our Mediterranean cooking stays homemade, simple and generous. We let the produce speak — a drizzle of olive oil, a few herbs, freshness as its only signature.
What makes the place
Why people come back to dine by the sea
The morning's catch
The catch of the day comes straight from the Pointe Rouge boats, never frozen.
A south-facing terrace
Open view over the sea and the islands, string lights at night, sea breeze all season long.
The Marseille spirit
Homemade Mediterranean cuisine, wood-fired pizza and a laid-back welcome, right by the water.
The terrace
Facing the sea, from lunch to sunset
Our terrace opens wide onto the Mediterranean. Lunch in the sun, dinner as the bay turns orange, a glass of chilled wine in hand.
It's the place for long, lingering meals: with friends, family or your loved one, facing the water, time slows and the service follows your pace.
Choosing well
How to spot a genuine seafront restaurant in Marseille
Along the Marseille coast, not every table billed as seafront is alike. Here are the markers we hold ourselves to, and that you can check anywhere else before booking.
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You see the sea from your seat
A genuine seafront doesn't make you stand up to catch sight of the water. Our south-facing terrace opens onto the bay and the islands, with nothing between it and the Mediterranean.
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The menu follows the catch, not the calendar
A short menu that changes with the landings remains the best sign of freshness. An identical card all year round says the opposite.
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The fish comes whole
A whole fish you can see before cooking and have filleted at the table leaves no doubt about where it came from or how fresh it is.
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The boats are in the neighbourhood
At Pointe Rouge the fishermen land their catch at the local harbour and bring it up to us the same morning: the trip from boat to kitchen stays within the neighbourhood.
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The terrace lives all day long
Shade at lunch, a breeze in the afternoon, string lights at night: a terrace built to be used from midday to sunset, not just photographed.
The Marseille coastline
From one shore to the next: where to dine by the sea in Marseille
Marseille has always eaten facing the water: from the Vieux-Port to the calanques, the city grew used to serving whatever the sea gave it that very morning. Each shore has its own character, though, and that choice changes the whole meal.
To the south, Pointe Rouge has stayed a harbour and beach neighbourhood: fishing boats are moored there, the sand begins where the terrace ends, and the horizon opens onto the bay and the islands. That is the seafront we serve, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille.
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What the seafront puts on your plate
Lunch or dinner facing the sea in Marseille means, first of all, eating what the sea gives. Our three ways of bringing it to the table, depending on the morning's landing.
Whole grilled fish
Sea bream, sea bass or the day's piece, grilled whole and served with a drizzle of olive oil and citrus: the plainest cooking for a fish with nothing to hide.
Tartares and sashimi
Bluefin tuna served raw, hand-cut and plated to order: a briny starter that says everything about the quality of what arrived that morning.
Seafood to share
Shellfish and crustaceans in season, set in the middle of the table: the dish that stretches a terrace lunch into the middle of the afternoon.
The l'Estéou experience
The seafront, like a Mediterranean pause
Between Pointe Rouge beach and the horizon of the calanques, you come to l'Estéou to switch off for the length of a meal. The lapping water, the southern light and a plate from the sea: that's all the charm of Marseille.
Getting here
A seafront restaurant within easy reach of southern Marseille
Set on Pointe Rouge beach, in the 8th arrondissement, in 13008, near the Prado, at Roucas Blanc, at Le Périer, at Mazargues, at Bonneveine or by Escale Borély, our seafront restaurant is easy to reach for lunch or dinner facing the water.
The cluster
Discover more
Keep exploring: the view, the terrace, the day's catch and our Mediterranean menu.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is your seafront restaurant in Marseille?
L'Estéou is at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille (13008), right by the sea, a few steps from Pointe Rouge beach.
Do you really have a sea view from the terrace?
Yes. Our south-facing terrace opens onto the Mediterranean and the bay of Marseille, with an open view that is especially beautiful at sunset.
Is the fish fresh and seasonal?
The catch of the day arrives each morning from the Pointe Rouge fishermen. The menu changes with the catch: a guarantee of fresh produce, never frozen.
Do I need to book to dine facing the sea?
Booking is strongly recommended, especially for the terrace and in high season. You can book online or call +33 6 02 05 65 46.
What are your opening hours?
We welcome you from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Can you dine by the sea in Marseille on a Sunday?
Yes. L'Estéou is open on Sunday, from lunch through to dinner, just as from Tuesday to Saturday. Only Monday is closed. Sunday on the terrace is in high demand, so booking ahead is best.
What is the difference between eating fish at the Vieux-Port and at Pointe Rouge?
Both shores are Marseille, but the feel is not the same. Pointe Rouge is a harbour and beach neighbourhood in the south of the city: fishing boats are moored there, the terrace opens straight onto the sand, and the horizon takes in the bay and the islands. You eat with your feet by the water rather than in the middle of the city-centre bustle.
What do you eat at a seafront restaurant like l'Estéou?
The menu follows the morning catch: whole grilled fish, bluefin tuna tartares and sashimi, seafood platters in season, and Marseille classics such as bouillabaisse, fish soup and homemade aioli. Pasta and wood-fired pizza round out the card.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday