The Cote Bleue stretches from l'Estaque (Marseille) to Carro (Martigues), passing through Niolon, Ensues-la-Redonne, Carry-le-Rouet and Sausset-les-Pins. This preserved coastline is a true paradise for Mediterranean food lovers. Here is our complete guide to the best tables.

Sausset-les-Pins: the gastronomic heart of the Cote Bleue

Sausset-les-Pins has become an essential gastronomic destination. Its harbour hosts several quality restaurants, from convivial brasseries to seafood specialists. Le Spot stands out for its versatility: open from 8am to 11pm, it offers brunches in the morning and plancha-grilled fish in the evening.

Carry-le-Rouet: tradition and charm

Carry-le-Rouet is famous for its small harbour, calanques and gastronomic tradition. The harbour restaurants offer authentic sea cuisine, with specialities like bouillabaisse and sea urchins in season. A few minutes away, in the neighbouring town of Sausset-les-Pins, Le Spot is the ideal restaurant near Carry-le-Rouet for a lunch facing the sea, between seafood, plancha and cocktails on the terrace.

Cote Bleue culinary specialities

Cote Bleue cuisine is defined by its seafood: garlic-sauteed tellines, plancha-grilled octopus, saffron fish soup, Mediterranean oysters and rock fish. Spritz and cocktails facing the sunset are also an essential local tradition.

To discover the activities and natural sites of the region, check our article What to do in Sausset-les-Pins. If you are coming from Martigues, our guide to seaside restaurants near Martigues covers addresses reachable in 15 minutes, and Le Spot welcomes you as a seaside restaurant near Martigues facing the open sea. Looking for a table on the Cote Bleue? Our seaside table in Sausset-les-Pins welcomes you from breakfast to dinner, facing the Mediterranean.