A restaurant table with a view of the Eiffel Tower
Dining with a view of the Eiffel Tower Photo: Simon Infanger / Unsplash
Around the Trocadéro & the Palais de Tokyo

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.

Tables4 view addresses
LocationChaillot & riverbanks
ViewFacing the Eiffel Tower
BookingStrongly recommended

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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.

Trocadéro terrace
Café de l'Homme
French cuisine · upscale brasserie
17 place du Trocadéro, 75116Palais de Chaillot, facing the TowerLarge terrace, open 7 days a week
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Fish & seafood
Girafe
Seafood brasserie · fish & shellfish
1 place du Trocadéro, 75116Wing of the Palais de ChaillotPanoramic terrace, open 7 days a week
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Palais de Tokyo
Monsieur Bleu
Contemporary French · Art Deco decor
20 avenue de New York, 75116Palais de Tokyo, on the riverbanksTerrace with a direct Eiffel Tower view
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Quai Branly rooftop
Les Ombres
Seasonal French · Ducasse collection
27 quai Branly, 75007Rooftop of the Musée du quai BranlyAll-glass dining room, exceptional view
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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.

Info & access

At the Palais de Chaillot
17 & 1 place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris Café de l'Homme and Girafe, on the Place du Trocadéro, above the fountains. See on Google Maps ↗ Get directions
At the Palais de Tokyo & quai Branly
20 avenue de New York, 75116 · 27 quai Branly, 75007 Paris Monsieur Bleu at the Palais de Tokyo, Les Ombres on the rooftop of the Musée du quai Branly. See on Google Maps ↗ Get directions
Getting there
6 9 Bus 22·30·32·63·72·82
Métro Trocadéro (6, 9) for Café de l'Homme and Girafe. Iéna (9) for Monsieur Bleu. Les Ombres: head down toward the Seine and cross the Pont d'Iéna.
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The view tip
Ask for a terrace table on the Eiffel Tower side and aim for sunset or the Sparkle (every hour, after dark) for the most beautiful atmosphere.
Hours, menus and booking conditions change: always check the restaurant's official website before heading out. We deliberately display no prices or reviews.

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.

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