La Plage by Evaco lives up to its name: sand beneath your feet, sea as the backdrop, waves lapping peacefully. Tables stretch under beautiful banyan trees, the breeze drifts through, and the soundtrack is laughter with conversation, a carefree rhythm few places manage without effort. We have lived many birthdays, work lunches - there's even a boardroom table on the sand, decadent lunches and unmatched sunset dinners here. The menu leans coastal and there's an authentic Thai c

Green Island Beach Restaurant is the sort of place you stumble across and immediately forgive for being slightly off the beaten path. A handful of tables, almost plucked from a European street corner, sit casually across the coastal road from the sand and somehow, it works beautifully. The shacky, honest vibe is part of the charm. Seafood arrives fresh, grilled or stewed to let the flavours shine without fuss, and rhum flows generously, easily earning a second round. Sun, bre

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

NJOY Sur La Plage is one of those beach spots that just gets it. By day, it’s relaxed and sunlit, tables stretching along the sand beneath palms, beanbags dotted around while the ocean quietly sets the pace. Bare feet, salt air and good food do the talking, making it easy to settle in without watching the clock. The daytime menu leans fresh and flavourful. Seafood is simply and beautifully prepared, salads arrive bright and generous, and cocktails are cold, refreshing and dan

Kimbo Lebanese Kitchen has that rare transporting quality, spices that whisper Beirut or Byblos while your chair remains firmly on a leafy Mauritian sidewalk. The modest setting only makes the sensory journey sharper: sumac, parsley and slow-cooked lamb announce themselves before the menu even lands. The cooking rewards curiosity. Tabbouleh is bright and herb-laden, hummus silky from patience, grilled meats seasoned with quiet confidence. Portions encourage sharing, turning t

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

Souvenir is the neighbourhood restaurant everyone wishes they had, only this one exists and it happens to be in Trou aux Biches. It's one of those places we cannot recommend loudly enough, simply because we've tried everything on the menu and nothing is second best! Tucked just on the corner of the main Trou aux Biches beach, it carries warmth where familiar faces return again and again, not out of habit but because the food, the service and the drinks genuinely deliver, cons

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