Discover good food and a vibrant nightlife in Mauritius
When you fly on vacation to Mauritius, you’re probably thinking of relaxing on golden beaches, swimming in the clear sea, and generally relaxing in the sun. However, don’t neglect the island’s restaurants and nightlife; after all, you need something to do once the sun goes down.
Mauritius is a popular luxury holiday destination for a number of reasons, including its fantastic hotels. There are numerous resorts where you can spend a week or two in maximum comfort, with everything you might need close at hand.
Visit one of the Beachcomber-managed hotels in Mauritius, for example, and you won’t even have to leave the confines of your resort if you want to sample the best of the island’s cuisine.
Spend your break at Trou Aux Biches, for example, and you can choose from six restaurants serving everything from Indian and Thai food to international cuisine and local seafood specialties. If you’ve booked a honeymoon in Mauritius in the meantime, Hotel Dinarobin is the ideal choice, with Saveur des Iles the perfect place to sample French delicacies with a Mauritian twist in a romantic setting.
Of course, there is nothing to stop you from visiting some of the towns and cities of Mauritius, where you can taste a wide variety of dishes. The dishes of this island nation have been influenced by numerous societies over the years, taking on all manner of Chinese, Indian, Creole, and European flavors.
As a result, you can expect to find wonderfully varied food in its restaurants. Head to La Plancha in Grand Baie if you love grilled dishes, for example, with all kinds of meat and seafood grilled to perfection here. If you’re looking for an establishment with a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy sumptuous food and wash it down with some classy cocktails, Cocoloko, also on Grand Baie, will be right up your street. The restaurant serves a variety of international dishes and its tropical garden setting makes it perfect, day or night.
If you want to explore a bit more of Mauritius from your base on the west coast, it’s worth heading to the interior of the island, with Mapou a good option if you’re hoping to enjoy a delicious lunch. La Table du Chateau is a restaurant that serves delicious cuisine, with many of the ingredients grown on the grounds of the chateau where it is located.
As the sun sets, the coastal towns of Mauritius come alive and one of the best places to visit if you’re looking for a bit of everything is Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. Within the complex you will discover a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as a cinema and casino. Dress up as a nine and take a flutter at one of their roulette tables or try your luck in a hand or two of blackjack.
If you are interested in a late night out in Mauritius, Takanaka Bar and Club in Grand Baie is the place to go if you want VIP treatment. The club is equipped with numerous comfortable seating areas where you can relax with a drink, while there is plenty of room to dance the night away if you wish. It even offers an all night snack menu, in case you get hungry after all that dancing!