3 Best Restaurants in Seychelles

With soaring views through steep forested hills down to a turquoise slice of Anse Royale, this quaint, open-air restaurant serves very good Creole fare. Delicious salads of papaya, golden apple, and mango accompany perfectly grilled fish, subtly spiced curries, and fragrant basmati rice. Crepes, sandwiches, a few vegetarian options, and the homemade ice creams are also great. Come on Sunday from noon to 3 for the Lunch Planteur, a Creole feast that includes all the salads, chutneys, and extras you might expect at a huge family potluck with the home-style cooking to match for Rs325.

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Set in a lovely old wooden house just on the edge of Victoria, this charming café serves a refreshingly simple menu of gourmet sandwiches, wraps, and salads. The panko-crumbed chicken wrap with coriander and mango is both light and tasty, and the nicoise salad is a favorite. For the very hungry, the Aussie cheeseburger will hit the spot. Homemade desserts, including several cheescakes that are becoming deservedly legendary, are also a draw. A lush garden setting and friendly staff further enhance the oasis atmosphere of this little gem. There's also a kid's menu.

This friendly joint, located in a wild and secluded spot just before the southeastern road ends at Anse Forbans, is a convenient place to enjoy a snack while watching local surfers catch waves. The octopus salad is deliciously tart, and fish dishes are popular. Located right next to the beach under coconut trees and with nothing but the waves and white sand, it's a peaceful place, not to mention the only restaurant in the immediate vicinity; they do a rollicking take-away business (pizza snobs will want to skip the pies here, which tend towards doughy). This local favorite is a great spot for surfers and au naturel hipsters to enjoy a drink or three.