Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
A terrace open onto the sea, in Marseille
At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou spreads its terrace right by the water: almost with your feet in the sand, the harbour as a backdrop and the evening light on the Mediterranean. The perfect setting to take your time, from a sunny lunch to a lingering dinner.
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A table right by the water
Finding a terrace in Marseille is easy enough. Finding one set right on the harbour, away from the traffic and turned towards the open sea, is rarer. At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou lays its tables facing the sea, where the city fades behind the horizon.
Here, the terrace is no mere add-on to the dining room: it's the heart of the house. You lunch in the sun, dine as the light fades, and linger into the evening with a glass in hand, lulled by the coming and going of the boats.
What makes our terrace unique
- A south-facing terrace looking over the Pointe Rouge harbour, open to the sea and away from the city noise.
- The sunset over the Mediterranean, garlands lit, as the finest moment of the day.
- Mediterranean cuisine served in the open air: grilled fish, seafood, tartares and wood-fired pizzas.
- Easy access, minutes from central Marseille, with the calm of the seafront as a bonus.
- 80
- Terrace seats
- 9,6/10
- Google rating
- Due south
- Aspect
From midday to sunset
Lunch in the sun
At midday, the terrace opens onto the shimmering sea. A grilled fish, a Mediterranean salad, a glass of chilled white: lunch takes on a holiday feel.
Aperitif facing the harbour
In late afternoon, you settle in for a drink and a platter to share, the boats come home, the light gilds the quay. It's the gentle hour, before the evening sets in.
Dinner at sunset
As the sun goes down over the Mediterranean, the garlands come on and the terrace works its full magic. A dinner facing the sea, unhurried, well into the evening.
The big tables
Birthday, family meal, dinner with friends: the terrace welcomes large tables. You bring everyone together facing the water and let the evening write itself.
Sunset hour
When the terrace becomes the best spot in Marseille
At the end of the day, the light slides across the harbour, the garlands come on one by one and the sea turns to orange hues. It's the perfect hour to sit out on the terrace: you share, you toast, the evening settles in gently, almost with your feet in the sand.
The Mediterranean on the plate, the sea before your eyes
On the terrace, the menu follows the sea: whole grilled fish, seafood platters, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, pasta and wood-fired pizzas. You build your meal as you like, from a single dish to a full menu facing the water.
Vegetarian wishes, special diets, a table of children: the house adapts. Tell us your preferences when booking, and we'll make sure everyone gets the most out of the terrace.
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Going further
Discover the other ways to enjoy l'Estéou at Pointe Rouge, from the sea-facing terrace to a table right by the water.
Dining on the terrace at l'Estéou
Does the terrace face the sea?
Yes. The terrace at l'Estéou looks straight out over the Pointe Rouge harbour and opens onto the sea. It's one of the rare spots in Marseille where you dine almost with your feet in the sand.
Do you need to book to get a table on the terrace?
Booking is strongly advised, especially in fine weather, at weekends and at sunset. Book online or call us on +33 6 02 05 65 46 to be well seated facing the sea.
When is the best time to enjoy the terrace?
Lunch in the sun and above all sunset, when the light gilds the harbour and the garlands come on. It's the most sought-after moment: better to book ahead.
What can you eat on the terrace?
The whole Mediterranean menu at l'Estéou: grilled fish, seafood, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, pasta and wood-fired pizzas. You build your meal freely, from a light lunch to a full dinner.
Where is the restaurant and what are the opening hours?
l'Estéou is at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille, facing the sea. We welcome you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight (closed on Monday).
Can the terrace host large tables?
Yes, the terrace lends itself well to birthdays, family meals and dinners with friends. Let us know the number of guests when booking so we can prepare your table facing the harbour.
A restaurant with a terrace in Marseille, facing the sea
Choosing your terrace in Marseille means looking for the right balance: an open view of the sea, a setting away from the city, cuisine worthy of the decor and the urge to linger. At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou brings these together almost with your feet in the sand, minutes from the city centre.
From a sunny lunch to dinner at sunset, the house makes its terrace the finest balcony over the Mediterranean.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday