Restaurants with Eiffel Tower views
The finest tables facing the Iron Lady, on the Chaillot hill and along the riverbanks. From Café de l'Homme and Girafe at the Palais de Chaillot, to Monsieur Bleu at the Palais de Tokyo, all the way to the Les Ombres rooftop at the quai Branly: four addresses where the view is part of the meal.
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Four restaurants, four moods, one shared view. Reservations are made on TheFork where available, otherwise on the restaurant's official website, and booking well ahead remains strongly recommended.
Addresses, cuisine and booking links verified on the official websites: cafedelhomme.com, girafe-restaurant.com, monsieurbleu-restaurant.com and lesombres-restaurant.com. We do not display prices or reviews: please refer to the official menus. Some links (TheFork) are affiliate links (see Transparency).
The four tables at a glance
- Café de l'Homme (Palais de Chaillot): the iconic table of the Trocadéro, set right above the fountains, with a large terrace facing the Eiffel Tower. Upscale French brasserie cuisine, with chef Wilfried Graux since 2024. Open 7 days a week.
- Girafe (Palais de Chaillot): in the neighboring wing of the same palace, a fish and seafood brasserie (lobster, sea bass, turbot, sole) with a panoramic terrace that is just as open onto the Iron Lady. Open 7 days a week.
- Monsieur Bleu (Palais de Tokyo): a little lower down on the banks of the Seine, an Art Deco dining room designed by Joseph Dirand and one of the finest terraces in Paris, with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower. Contemporary French cuisine.
- Les Ombres (Musée du quai Branly): on the other side of the Pont d'Iéna, an all-glass panoramic restaurant on the roof of the museum designed by Jean Nouvel, with an exceptional view of the Tower. Seasonal cuisine from the Ducasse collection.
For lunch or dinner at sunset, book early: terrace tables facing the Tower go fast, especially on fine days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which restaurants have Eiffel Tower views near the Trocadéro?
At the Palais de Chaillot, on the Place du Trocadéro: Café de l'Homme and Girafe, both with terraces facing the Eiffel Tower. At the Palais de Tokyo: Monsieur Bleu, on the banks of the Seine. And just across the Pont d'Iéna, Les Ombres, on the rooftop of the Musée du quai Branly.
What is the best restaurant with a terrace and Eiffel Tower view at the Trocadéro?
Café de l'Homme, at the Palais de Chaillot, is the Trocadéro benchmark, with a large terrace set right above the fountains, facing the Eiffel Tower. Girafe, in the neighboring wing of the same palace, offers an equally open view with a menu built around fish and seafood.
Do you need to book a table at these restaurants?
Yes, booking is strongly recommended, especially for terrace tables at sunset. It is done on TheFork (Café de l'Homme, Les Ombres) or directly on the restaurant's official website (Girafe, Monsieur Bleu).
How do you get to these restaurants from the Trocadéro?
Café de l'Homme and Girafe are right on the Place du Trocadéro (Métro Trocadéro, lines 6 and 9). Monsieur Bleu is just below, at the Palais de Tokyo (avenue de New York). Les Ombres is on the other side of the Seine, at the quai Branly, reachable on foot via the Pont d'Iéna.
A table facing the Eiffel Tower ?
Book the table that suits you in advance, then carry the evening on with the view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro esplanade, right next door.