Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
A restaurant in Marseille, feet facing the sea
At Pointe Rouge, in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille, l'Estéou sets its tables on a terrace by the water. Fresh Mediterranean cuisine, from whole grilled fish to wood-fired pizza.
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The Mediterranean table by the water
Choosing where to eat in Marseille means, first of all, choosing an address faithful to the sea. At 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou turns its whole dining room towards the water: the Mediterranean begins where the terrace ends, between the harbour boats and the deep blue.
Here, the beach sets the pace. The menu follows the catch, the terrace follows the light, and the service takes the time of a genuine southern moment — a stone's throw from the calanques, Tuesday to Sunday, all year round.
The best of the Mediterranean, served with no fuss
Whole grilled fish, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, seafood, pasta and wood-fired pizzas: our kitchen celebrates Mediterranean produce with just the right dose of Marseille generosity and nothing superfluous.
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 choose l'Estéou for your table in Marseille
Terrace facing the sea
An open view over the sand, the harbour and the deep blue, shaded at midday and lit by garlands in the evening.
Fresh produce of the day
Fish according to the catch, seafood, seasonal vegetables and wood-fired pizzas: the market first of all.
Marseille beach spirit
Relaxed service, a chic beach atmosphere and the accent of the south at every table.
The atmosphere
When the sun dips over the sea
The best moment? Late afternoon, when the light gilds the sand and the terrace fills up. The aperitif lingers, a seafood platter is shared, and dinner settles in without anyone noticing the time pass — that's dining in Marseille by the water.
Planning your visit to Pointe Rouge
A restaurant in Marseille is also chosen for its setting, its access and its hours. Here is the essential to plan your lunch or dinner facing the sea, beside the Pointe Rouge beach.
- Address
- 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille — in the 8th arrondissement, beside the Pointe Rouge beach.
- The neighbourhood
- Facing the harbour and the deep blue, a stone's throw from the calanques: the south of Marseille at its seaside best, between beach and boats.
- Days & service
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner, from 10am to midnight, all year round. Closed on Monday — and very much open on Sunday.
- Booking
- Booking recommended on the terrace at weekends and in summer: online or on +33 6 02 05 65 46.
From whole fish to the great Marseille classics
Whole grilled fish remains the signature: 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, to extend the southern spirit, fish soup, grand aïoli and notes of bouillabaisse.
Want to go further? Explore our pages dedicated to the Mediterranean cuisine of Pointe Rouge.
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Also worth discovering before you book
Marseille is lived facing the sea. Explore our other pages — the view, the terrace, the neighbourhood — before booking your table at l'Estéou.
Frequently asked questions
Where is l'Estéou restaurant in Marseille?
l'Estéou is located at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille, in the 8th arrondissement, beside the Pointe Rouge beach, facing the sea.
What are the restaurant's opening hours?
We welcome you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Can you dine on a terrace facing the sea in Marseille?
Yes. Our terrace opens directly onto the sand, the harbour and the sea: it's the ideal spot for a shaded lunch or a dinner at sunset, feet cool by the water.
What kind of cuisine does this restaurant in Marseille serve?
Mediterranean cuisine built around fresh fish, seafood, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, as well as wood-fired pizzas.
Do you serve bouillabaisse and Marseille specialities?
Yes. l'Estéou prepares bouillabaisse, grand aïoli and fish soup in the Marseille tradition, following the catch and seasonal vegetables. As the menu changes through the year, call us on +33 6 02 05 65 46 for the day's dishes — and book the bouillabaisse in advance, as it is prepared for the table.
Is the restaurant open on Sundays in Marseille?
Yes. l'Estéou welcomes you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight, lunch and dinner, all year round. Sunday by the sea suits a terrace lunch as much as a dinner at sunset; only Monday is closed.
Is the restaurant suitable for a family meal?
Absolutely. Between fresh fish, seafood and wood-fired pizzas, everyone finds a dish, and the terrace facing the beach leaves room for the open air. It is best to book ahead at weekends and in summer.
Do you need to book a table at l'Estéou?
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