There are beach clubs that try very hard to look relaxed, and then there are the rare ones that simply are. 2Beach Club sits comfortably in the second category. We visited on a bright northern afternoon and quickly understood why people arrive for lunch and somehow find themselves still there when the sun begins its slow descent. Pereybere already has the kind of lagoon most destinations attempt to imitate, all clear turquoise and gentle swells, and the club leans into that n

So, we know we're not meant to have favourites but on any given day, any time of day, Little Sichuan is open and delicious. An honest-to-goodn ess Szechuan (South-Western Chinese) restaurant run by a family for whom authenticity is a point of pride. Ingredients and techniques come straight from the Szechuan province , and it shows, the aroma of red Szechuan peppercorns drifts through the newly airconditioned dining room, hinting at what’s to come. The menu celebrates heat, fr

Blu Bar & Kitchen feels like a gentle indulgence along the Belle Mare coastline inside a beautiful hotel. We spent an afternoon sampling fresh fish, grilled meats and light salads that lean into Mauritian flavours with a modern touch, while cocktails arrive precise and inventive, designed to be savoured slowly. The sushi lounge offers a refined corner for rolls, sashimi and playful creations that pair beautifully with sake or a crisp wine. It’s intimate without fuss, letting

Quite literally our local hangout - if you want to bump into a Salt & Soul founder, we're in our office or at Bloom... Not just a breakfast or lunch spot - it’s a small creative clubhouse cleverly disguised as a restaurant. We’ve spent mornings here :) watching light spill across leafy corners while conversations drift from ideas to plans, all without feeling staged. People arrive for the food but linger for the atmosphere, where something about the space quietly encourages a

Wapalapalm is one of those rare restaurants where the mountain feels like part of the menu. Sitting at the foot of Le Morne, it greets early risers and climbers with a ritual you can’t help but join—a shot of rhum to toast the view, the effort, and the day ahead. Rustic charm and island warmth set the tone, whether you’re here for a post-hike breakfast or a relaxed lunch. As the day softens into evening, the restaurant shifts naturally into a la carte mode. The grill becomes

We’ve spent more than a few golden brunches, lunches, evenings and company events at The Beach House, and it’s clear why it’s Grand Baie’s go-to for seafood and sunsets. The menu doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; grilled calamari, king prawns and crisp, generous salads take centre stage, leaning Mediterranean with the occasional Mauritian flourish. Cocktails arrive with enough punch to justify lingering for a second round. As if that wasn't enough, there's the best view of G

Nomad captures the warmth of a real-deal South African braai without slipping into theme-park nostalgia. Wood smoke settles gently in the air, the fire crackles at its own pace and the tables feel designed for long conversations rather than quick meals. There’s a comforting homeliness in the details—bowls of generous salads, grilled chops that arrive with confidence and boerie rolls that taste like relaxed Saturday afternoons. Portions are unapologetically generous, true to b

Fynbos Meeting Place carries the same quiet charm as its botanical namesake; unpretentious, confident and impossible to overlook once you pay attention. We’ve spent more than one morning, coffee meeting, sneak-away-from-the-office, afternoon here watching plates arrive that make you question your life choices, yet you finish happily. Seafood tastes of the sea, steaks carry real South African homeland flavour, pastas are thoughtfully sauced, and salads feel cared for rather th

Island Babe Restaurant appears where you least expect it, tucked into a quiet suburb yet instantly feeling like a hidden oasis. The garden-style setting lets greenery, shade and casual charm take centre stage, making traffic and fences fade into the past. Breakfast is the star, served with playful, healthy flair. Tropical fruit bowls, smashed avocado on artisanal bread, smoothie bowls that look too good to eat, and island-inspired twists on classics arrive fresh, light and sa