Marseille · Prado · Pointe Rouge · 13008
A restaurant in the Prado spirit, right by the sea
Avenue du Prado runs straight down to the southern shore. At its end, at Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou sets its tables facing the water: fish of the day, seafood and wood-fired pizzas, Tuesday to Sunday.
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The Prado, the avenue that carries the city to the sea
Avenue du Prado is one of the great arteries of southern Marseille: it links the Rond-Point du Prado to the beaches and shoreline of the 8th arrondissement. l'Estéou extends that same seafront a little further south, at Pointe Rouge — where the avenue finally meets the Mediterranean.
Looking for a restaurant on the Prado means looking for a table where you eat facing the water, in the seaside mood of the southern beaches. That's exactly the experience l'Estéou offers at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, between an open terrace and cuisine of the sea.
A few minutes from the Prado beaches
From the Prado beaches and Borély park, Pointe Rouge is just a few minutes away along the corniche and the seafront. l'Estéou stays easy to reach for everyone who knows the southern shore, from the Rond-Point du Prado to Escale Borély.
You'll find the same spirit as on Avenue du Prado and its beaches: a room open to the Mediterranean, a terrace at the water's edge and a rhythm that follows the sun, from lunch to sunset. Avenue du Prado.
What you come to the Prado for, at the table
The sea as a backdrop
Just like the Prado beaches, you dine here facing the water. A terrace by the waves, a view over the harbour and evening light: the setting extends the plate and makes all the difference at sunset.
Fish following the catch
The menu follows the arrivals: fish of the day to grill whole, red tuna tartares and carpaccios cut to order, seafood. Simple cooking, with olive oil and citrus, that lets the produce speak.
The southern seaside mood
Between the Prado, Borély and Pointe Rouge, the mood is that of the Marseille beaches: relaxed at noon, softer in the evening, with wood-fired pizzas to keep the table going with friends or family.
From the Rond-Point du Prado to the open sea
Avenue du Prado is only the start of the way down to the sea. Heading south, you skirt some of the most loved spots on the Marseille shore: the Prado beaches, Borély park and its racecourse, then Escale Borély and its waterside promenade.
Further south still, the corniche gives way to the village of Pointe Rouge and its fishing harbour. It is here, at the end of that seafront, that l'Estéou sets its tables facing the water. From Escale Borély to Pointe Rouge, the spirit stays the same: a shoreline where you take your time.
At the end of the avenue
l'Estéou, the table of the southern shore
At 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, in the 8th arrondissement (13008), l'Estéou sets its tables on a terrace, a few metres from the water. The menu follows the catch and the sun dipping over the harbour: whole grilled fish, red tuna tartares, seafood and wood-fired pizzas, Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight.
Choosing your table facing the sea, on the Prado side
Eating facing the sea in the extension of the Prado is as much about the setting as the plate. Here is what makes a real seafront table, and what you'll find at l'Estéou.
The terrace and the light
A table facing the sea is judged first by its terrace. At l'Estéou it is set a few metres from the water, open to the harbour and the horizon; at sunset, the evening light does the rest.
Produce following the catch
A seafront menu follows the arrivals rather than a fixed card. Here the fish of the day is chosen according to the catch, grilled whole or cut into red tuna tartare, with seafood to share.
The rhythm of the southern beaches
Relaxed at noon, calmer in the evening: the mood follows that of the Prado beaches. You lunch with your feet by the water just as you dine with friends or family.
Booking, especially at night
In fine weather, the terrace tables at sunset go fast. Better to book, Tuesday to Sunday, to be sure of your place facing the water.
Fish at Pointe Rouge rather than in the city centre
To eat fish in Marseille, people often think of the Vieux-Port, right in the centre. Pointe Rouge offers another experience: that of a former fishing harbour, further south, turned toward the open sea rather than the bustle of the city. You find the feel of a seaside village, at the end of Avenue du Prado.
At l'Estéou this shows on the plate: the fish of the day grilled whole, seafood and red tuna tartares, but also Marseille classics such as bouillabaisse. All a few metres from the water, away from the downtown crowds.
A table facing the sea, steps from the beaches
Whether you come down from Avenue du Prado, Borély park or the southern districts, l'Estéou welcomes you for lunch by the water or dinner at sunset. Open room, terrace facing the Mediterranean and a view over the Pointe Rouge harbour.
Explore our pages dedicated to the sea, the terrace and the menu to plan your visit.
Explore before you come
The southern shore, around the Prado
From the Prado to Pointe Rouge, discover the districts and tables of the seaside south of Marseille where l'Estéou feels at home.
Frequently asked questions about the Prado restaurant
Where can you find a restaurant on the Prado in Marseille?
Avenue du Prado runs down to the southern shore of the 8th arrondissement. To eat facing the sea in the extension of the Prado, l'Estéou welcomes you at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge (13008), on a waterside terrace, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to midnight.
Is l'Estéou close to the Prado beaches?
Yes. From the Prado beaches and Borély park, Pointe Rouge is just a few minutes away along the seafront. It's the same seaside spirit of southern Marseille, with a table right by the water.
What do you eat at l'Estéou?
Cuisine of the sea: fish of the day grilled whole according to the catch, red tuna tartares and carpaccios, seafood, and wood-fired pizzas. The menu follows the arrivals, cooked simply with olive oil and citrus.
Can you dine facing the sea near the Prado?
Yes. At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou sets its tables on a terrace a few metres from the water, ideal for lunch or dinner at sunset with a view over the harbour.
Do you need to book at l'Estéou?
It's recommended, especially on the terrace at sunset. Book online or call +33 6 02 05 65 46, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille.
Is the restaurant open on Sundays?
Yes. l'Estéou welcomes you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge (13008). Sunday is one of the opening days, both in the dining room and on the terrace facing the sea.
Is it better to eat fish at the Vieux-Port or at Pointe Rouge?
Both have their charm. The Vieux-Port is the lively, historic centre of Marseille; Pointe Rouge, further south in the extension of the Prado, offers the feel of a former fishing harbour facing the open sea. At l'Estéou you eat the fish of the day grilled whole and seafood, on a terrace by the water, away from the downtown crowds.
Can you come as a group or a family on the Prado side?
Yes. l'Estéou welcomes family meals as well as gatherings with friends, with fish of the day, seafood and wood-fired pizzas. For a group, it is best to book ahead on +33 6 02 05 65 46.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday