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Chez Tino (Trou d’Eau Douce)

A family seafood restaurant since 1989 with a first-floor terrace over the lagoon: lobster, seafood paella and Creole dishes before or after Île aux Cerfs.

πŸš— From the villa1 h 35 Β· 66.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayπŸ•› Midday
πŸ’° PriceRs 900–1,800 (CHF 16–31)Per person for a main course and a drink (indicative).
πŸ•˜ Opening hours10:00–21:00, closed Tuesdays.

Mr and Mrs Tino opened this restaurant in 1989, and Mrs Tino's Creole cooking still draws people from all over the island. Seafood platters, Tino-style paella, and lobster grilled, in Creole sauce or curry, served on a breezy terrace with a view of the turquoise lagoon.

🍽️ Restaurant

Family seafood terrace over the lagoon

Food
Creole seafood
Price
$$$$ Β· about Rs 900–1,800 (CHF 16–31) per person
Must try
Seafood paella, Lobster in Creole sauce
Booking
Book for lunch in high season.
Hours
10:00–21:00, closed Tuesdays.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 1 h 35 (66.7 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 2,700–3,600 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

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