Fred l'Ecailler · Restaurant · Cannes
Seafood cooked to order on a terrace beside the petanque games at Place de l'Etang in Cannes.
Fred l'Ecailler sits at 7 Place de l'Etang, a stone's throw from Palm Beach on the Croisette. Its sheltered terrace faces a lively square where games of petanque carry on beside the tables, and the mood through lunch and dinner is relaxed, warm and Mediterranean, with the clatter of boules and plenty of laughter.
The cooking is all about the sea. Fred, a fishing enthusiast, built the restaurant on freshness, simplicity and generosity, and the house favorites are fried calamari, grilled red mullet and fish tartares. The menu runs from grilled octopus, clams with parsley and fish soup to a mini bouillabaisse with croutons and rouille, sole meuniere with potatoes and roasted turbot.
The fish counter changes with the day's arrivals and can include John Dory, dentex, turbot, sole, sea bass, red mullet, tuna, prawns, lobster and rock lobster, all sold by weight. Each piece is cooked the way the guest wants it: grilled, fried, roasted, baked in a salt crust, poached or a la plancha.
Service is attentive, flexible and friendly. The restaurant also hosts groups and private events, with full or partial private hire of the indoor dining room, which seats up to 60, or the terrace, which takes up to 130.
Address: 7 Place de l'Etang, 06400 Cannes, France, Cannes
Fred l'Ecailler takes its own reservations direct in Cannes. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Thursday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Friday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Saturday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
- Sunday: 12 - 14:30, 19 - 22:30
Frequently asked about Fred l'Ecailler
How do I get a reservation at Fred l'Ecailler in Cannes?
Tables at Fred l'Ecailler are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Cannes plan, our Cannes partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Fred l'Ecailler?
Fred l'Ecailler is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Fred l'Ecailler?
Fred l'Ecailler keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Fred l'Ecailler located?
Fred l'Ecailler is in Cannes, at 7 Place de l'Etang, 06400 Cannes, France. MyRSVP can build it into a full Cannes itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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