As of 2026, this Seychelles food guide covers 13 restaurants by category — including Marie Antoinette, Chez Jules, Les Lauriers. See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Seychelles is Seychelles is Creole island cooking — grilled fish, octopus curry, ladob, and tropical fruit — from Beau Vallon takeaways to Marie Antoinette's set Creole feast. We've organized 13 restaurants across 4 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Octopus curry, fish curries, grilled fish, breadfruit and lentils — the African-French-Indian fusion at the heart of Seychellois cooking
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette Restaurant · Victoria (Mahé)
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#1
MUST TRY
Set Creole menu (grilled fish, octopus curry, fish chutney, aubergine fritters, rice and lentils)
A Creole institution on Mahé, open since 1972 in a colonial-style timber house on the edge of Victoria. It serves a fixed multi-dish Creole set menu rather than à la carte — a spread of grilled and fried fish, octopus curry, chutneys, and vegetables that's a reliable introduction to the cuisine.
Local tip: The set menu is the whole point — you don't order individual dishes, you get the classic Seychellois table. Generous portions, so come hungry. Long-running and popular with both locals and visitors; a taxi or rental car from central Victoria. Confirm opening days, as it has closed periodically.
Octopus in coconut milk, octopus salad, fish curry, fresh tropical fruit juices
A relaxed Creole restaurant on the quieter east side of La Digue, near Anse Fourmis. Known for octopus prepared in coconut milk, seafood and chicken curries, homemade soups, and a long list of fresh-pressed juices — mango, passionfruit, soursop, starfruit.
$15-30
(SCR 200-450)
Approx. 11:00-late (check ahead; island hours vary)
Local tip: Worth the bike ride to the far side of La Digue. The fresh juices and banana smoothies are a highlight in the heat. Cash (SCR) is safest on La Digue. Casual and unhurried — this is island pace, not quick service.
Les Lauriers Restaurant · Anse Volbert / Côte d'Or (Praslin)
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MUST TRY
Creole buffet — grilled fish, curries, breadfruit, salads, fresh fruit
A long-established family-run Creole spot near Côte d'Or on Praslin, best known for its evening Creole buffet of grilled and curried fish, breadfruit, and local vegetables. A friendly, no-frills place to sample a wide range of dishes in one sitting.
Local tip: The buffet is the value option if you want to try many Creole dishes at once. Popular, so booking ahead in season is wise. An easy walk or short hop from the Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert hotels.
A Beau Vallon stalwart set just back from the beach, known for its large nightly Creole buffet with twenty-plus traditional dishes — assorted curries, grilled and fried fish, breadfruit chips, salads, and Creole desserts. A good way to graze across the whole cuisine.
Local tip: Go hungry and graze widely — the buffet's range is the draw. Right by Beau Vallon, so easy to combine with a sunset on the beach beforehand. Buffet-only some nights; booking recommended in high season.
A beachfront restaurant right on Anse Lazio — one of the most celebrated beaches in the country — under a thatched roof at the water's edge. The menu leans to grilled seafood and Creole dishes: lobster (in season), fish, scallops, and shellfish.
Local tip: The setting on Anse Lazio is the real draw; pair it with a morning swim on the beach. Lunch is the main service (roughly 12:30-15:00; dinner often by request only), so plan around it. Seafood prices are high — typical of a prime beach location.
Fresh seafood, fish of the day, epicurean Creole-fusion plates
An upmarket beachfront restaurant on Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or), Praslin, set on the sand with an art-gallery interior. It focuses on fresh seafood and refined Creole-fusion cooking, and is regularly cited among the island's best restaurants.
Local tip: This is a special-occasion dinner rather than a budget meal — prices match the setting and reputation. Book ahead, especially for a beachfront table at sunset. Part of Le Duc de Praslin hotel.
Del Place Bar & Restaurant · Port Glaud / west coast (Mahé)
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MUST TRY
Tuna tartare, grilled prawns, octopus curry, catch of the day
A seaside restaurant on the west coast of Mahé near Port Glaud, with a deck over the water. The kitchen mixes fresh seafood with fusion touches — tuna tartare, grilled prawns — alongside Creole staples like octopus curry, in a scenic sunset-facing setting.
Local tip: The west-coast location makes it a strong sunset choice; arrive before dusk for the view. A taxi or car is needed from the Beau Vallon / Victoria side. Reserve a waterside table ahead in season.
A beachfront restaurant and bar on Beau Vallon, Mahé's main resort beach, serving a mix of Italian and Creole dishes with the sand and sunset just steps away. A relaxed spot equally good for a long lunch, an evening cocktail, or a seafood dinner.
Local tip: The Beau Vallon beachfront setting and sunset are the appeal — come for a sundowner. Mixed Italian-Creole menu suits groups who don't all want curry. Walkable from most Beau Vallon hotels.
Victoria's central market, dating to the 19th century (rebuilt 1840s), is the everyday food hub of Mahé — fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, fish, and Creole snacks. The surrounding streets have cheap takeaway counters serving curries and grilled fish over rice.
Local tip: The cheapest authentic eating on the islands — grab a takeaway Creole plate for a fraction of restaurant prices. Mornings are busiest and freshest; bring small SCR notes. Good for buying vanilla, cinnamon, and Creole spice mixes to take home.
A casual, locally popular Creole eatery on La Digue near the L'Union Estate side, doing an affordable daily plate-style buffet of grilled fish, curries, and vegetables. A practical, good-value lunch stop close to the route to Anse Source d'Argent.
Local tip: A convenient and affordable refuel before or after Anse Source d'Argent, rather than paying beach-bar prices. Pay cash. Portions are filling and the turnover keeps things fresh at lunch.
Takeaway curry-and-rice plate, grilled fish, fish cakes, samosas
Representative of the small Creole takeaway counters around Beau Vallon and Bel Ombre on Mahé that locals rely on — a curry or grilled fish over rice for a fraction of restaurant prices, plus snacks like fish cakes and samosas. The everyday budget option.
Local tip: Self-caterers and budget travellers should lean on these local takeaways heavily — they're how you keep food costs sane in an expensive country. Cash only, daytime hours, and the menu is whatever's cooked that day. Names and exact spots change, so ask your guesthouse for the current local favourite.
Hilltop and beachfront bars for Takamaka rum, SeyBrew, and sundowners — La Digue's Belle Vue and Beau Vallon's beach bars
Belle Vue
Belle Vue Restaurant (Nid d'Aigle) · Nid d'Aigle hill (La Digue)
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#1
MUST TRY
Takamaka-rum welcome cocktail, grilled fish, Creole dishes with a panoramic view
A hilltop restaurant near Nid d'Aigle, the high point of La Digue, with sweeping views over the island and sea. Known for a Takamaka-rum welcome cocktail and fresh Creole cooking — the view is as much the draw as the food.
$20-45
(SCR 300-650)
Approx. 18:00-22:00 (sunset/dinner; book ahead)
Local tip: The climb (or a taxi/transfer up the hill) is rewarded with the best panorama on La Digue — go for sunset and book ahead. Arrange transport up, as it's a steep ride from the village. A memorable special meal.
Takamaka Rum / Trois Frères Distillery · La Plaine St André (Mahé)
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#2
MUST TRY
Rum tasting tour, Takamaka cocktails, Creole lunch at the on-site restaurant
The home of Takamaka rum, distilled at the Trois Frères distillery on the historic La Plaine St André estate on Mahé (operating since the early 2000s). It runs distillery tours and tastings, with a restaurant on the colonial-house grounds serving Creole dishes.
Local tip: Combine the tasting tour with lunch on the estate for a relaxed half-day off the beach. Takamaka is the local rum you'll see everywhere — sample it at the source. Book the tour ahead; a taxi or car is needed to reach it.
A Creole takeaway plate + market fruit + a casual fish curry.
Mid-Range
$45-90/day
A Creole dinner (Marie Antoinette, Del Place) + a beachfront lunch.
Luxury
$150+/day
A resort tasting menu + a private-island or sunset-cruise meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Seychelles.
What's the signature dish of Seychelles?
Octopus curry (zourit) cooked in coconut milk is the dish most associated with Seychellois Creole cooking, alongside grilled fish with chilli and garlic, and a range of fish curries. The cuisine fuses African, French, Indian, and Chinese influences around fresh seafood, coconut, rice, lentils, and breadfruit. Family-run Creole restaurants like Marie Antoinette (Victoria) and Chez Jules (La Digue) are where to try it properly, with takeaway plates from SCR 80-200 and sit-down mains around €15-30.
Is the coconut crab a Seychelles delicacy?
No — and this is worth clearing up. The coconut crab is a protected species and is considered effectively extinct on the main granite islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue). It is not something you should expect or ask to eat there. If a menu advertises it, be sceptical. The real seafood stars are octopus, fresh reef and pelagic fish, and prawns — those are the authentic catch of the islands.
Where can I eat cheaply?
Seychelles is expensive, so lean on local Creole takeaway counters and the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke market in Victoria, where a curry-and-rice plate runs SCR 40-180 (a few dollars) versus €30-100 at a beachfront restaurant. Self-catering from supermarkets helps too, though imported goods are costly. On La Digue, casual spots like Lanbousir near L'Union Estate beat beach-bar prices. Pay cash (SCR) at these places.
Where are the best beachfront restaurants?
On Praslin, Bonbon Plume sits right on Anse Lazio and Café des Arts on Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or) — both prime, both pricey. On Mahé, La Plage and the buffet-style Boat House are on Beau Vallon, and Del Place has a sunset deck on the west coast. On La Digue, hilltop Belle Vue trades a beach for a panoramic view. Book ahead in high season, and expect seafood prices to reflect the locations.
What should I drink?
Takamaka is the local rum, distilled on Mahé at La Plaine St André, and turns up in cocktails everywhere — the distillery does tastings and tours. SeyBrew is the local beer and the value choice. Fresh tropical fruit juices (mango, passionfruit, soursop, starfruit) are excellent and a highlight at places like Chez Jules. Imported wine is expensive. Tap water is generally safe on Mahé but many visitors stick to bottled, especially on the smaller islands.
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