The best restaurants Rodrigues

Brother of the famous Min Koo alias Marcel, the king of pork sausage, whose gleaming orange-yellow hut has always stood in the port area, Georges displays his Chinese origins through a simple and quick cuisine made mostly of boiled mines decorated in many ways - beef, chicken, minced pork, ourite, etc. We appreciate the impeccable cleanliness of the place and the friendly courtyard at the back. Also some chicken legs, pork chops or lamb chops with salad and chips.

This new artisanal pastry shop has taken up residence in the heart of Les Filaos Inn and is already receiving compliments from gourmands. Amélie concocts sweet delights to be savored in the calm of the garden with a fresh juice, an iced coffee, a milkshake: orange and almond cake, chocolate mousse dome, pie, cheesecake, etc. Everything is homemade! If you come by at any time for a sweet break, you can also sit down for lunch on the terrace and enjoy this little corner of greenery - choice of quiches, salads and daily specials.

Recently opened, this new restaurant is located at the northern entrance of Port Mathurin, a bit removed from the bustle of François Leguat street. Refreshed by a small breath of air, it consists of a large shaded terrace on stilts overlooking the river where the very first inhabitants settled. On the slate, the dishes of the day are chosen according to the fishing and the arrival of the producers. Fish, seafood, chicken and duck are cooked in the Rodrigues style, according to traditional recipes. A winning equation: the restaurant is always full!

Organized in several half-level spaces, the room is quite large and nevertheless overall warmer than the one in the restaurant next door. The menu offers a choice of fried mines and rice, and a selection of local products (fish, shrimps, octopus, chicken, pork) prepared in salads, curry, vindaye, rougaille, civet, sauté. Overall, everything is fresh, so everything is good and tasty as is often the case in Rodrigues. There is also an all-inclusive menu with octopus salad, potato salad, lobster and a drink, to be reserved in advance.

The simple setting does not detract from the occasional overexcited atmosphere of this large restaurant with a semblance of a dance floor, that is to say! Run by a team of young people, it welcomes holidaymakers and travelers, and most of the local kitesurfers, some of whom have made it their canteen or their base as it is also a gîte (rooms). No menu, the chef prefers to concoct a cuisine from the slate based on local products of the moment: grilled fish, ourite vindaye, chicken rougaille, crab curry... and ice cream for dessert.

Unique in Rodrigues, this is the only beach "resto" truly ON the beach, run with heart and soul by Tonio's daughter. The concept: 4 wooden posts and a raven roof for shade, a barbecue for grilling farm produce and fish, a few tables and chairs brought in from the late Tonio's house at the back... sand under your toes and the lagoon right in front. The experience: take a dip in the sea, chat, taste the day's special dishes, let time go by, sip a little arranged rum to celebrate the magic of the moment.

In the kitchen, Françoise Baptiste, disciple of Auguste Escoffier and author of a recipe book, Les Délices de Rodrigues, prepares typical dishes with local products: fish and shellfish from the lagoon, organic vegetables from the garden, poultry from the farmyard... a delight! She also prepares, on request, classics of the local gastronomy and lobster from the fishing grounds. Takeaway menu for hikers and dinner with guests under the veranda.

In the garden of Gravier Beach House, at the edge of the coastal road and the beach, a pretty creole hut in sunny yellow stands out against the green of the lawn. It welcomes the residents of the house and the hikers passing by with a local beer, a juice, a coffee or delicious small dishes of the Rodriguan cuisine prepared with great care - grilled fish, ourite, chicken in sauce, Creole desserts, etc. You can sit directly in the shade of a parasol, facing the sea, or under the bright varangue of the hut. Friendly service.