Listly by Paul Wagnor
European influences and tropical settings accompany the great cuisine served at Seychelles many restaurants. Choose to dine at classy restaurants, vibrant bars and sunny beach cafes.
Seychelles restaurants are scattered across the three main islands that are popular tourist resorts. Mahe is well known for its excellent accommodation options and fine dining retreats that any foodie will love exploring.
Sundown Restaurant – Specialising in barbequed and grilled seafood this restaurant boasts the tastiest shark, tuna, rabbit fish and parquet cooked to perfection. Located within the Sunset Hotel the restaurant sits within the sleepy village of Port Glaud, dine to marvellous views of the Isle of Lisette which sits quite serenely on a turquoise blue lagoon.
The Boathouse Café – Gourmet Creole dishes are yours to savour at this restaurant. Located within minutes from the infamous Beau Vallon beach this café offers value for money and extremely delicious food.
The Pirate Arms – Pizza, sandwiches and a refreshing beer are promised at the Pirate Arms. An informal little restaurant that's ideal for relaxing and enjoying the good vibes this restaurant also serves delicious Thai curries while turning into a hip cocktail lounge come sunset.
Tamarind – Located within AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa this restaurant is a must visit for all the delicious flavours of Pan Asian cuisine. Tamarind grown on the island is used in the restaurants signature recipes adding a burst of flavour to dishes such as seared shrimps with tamarind, slow roasted ducks breast with tamarind and roasted red onion and papaya salad. Enjoy your meals to views of the gorgeous ocean on the deck or on the beach. A romantic touch are the candlelit dinners offered at this restaurant which is a reflection of the soothing and comfortable ambiance enjoyed at the popular hotel.
Le Chateau de Feuilles – Located within a charming thatched roof building this restaurant which is part of the Relais & Chateau resort serves fresh cuisine prepared from home grown ingredients. Look forward to grilled crayfish, Giraffe Crab and nougat topped tarts.
Café Oganibar – Housing a very talented chef that makes the freshest seafood dishes the Café Oganibar is famed for its grilled prawns with garlic butter and fish fillet baked in fragrant banana leaves.
Cocoa Rouge – Fusion cooking at its best is available at this popular restaurant. Avocado and smoked fish salad, poison a la creole and authentic Chinese noodles are some of the affordable dishes at the Cocoa Rouge.
Gelateria de Luca – Kids will love this marvellous ice cream emporium. The best in Seychelles Gelateria de Luca allows you to enjoy flavours that are just right for the tropics. Some of the most favoured flavours are strawberries and cream and Olive oil and sea salt!
Chez Marston – some of the country's best dishes are served up at this restaurant that will even offer home-sick travellers a bite of pizza and hamburgers. The owner brings loads of colour to the Chez Marston as he menders from table to table striking up a friendly chatter with the satisfied dinners.