πŸ› Restaurants & food Β· Le Morne

Emba Filao

The beach restaurant of Le Morne public beach: feet in the sand under the filao trees, grilled fish, curries and snacks at fair prices.

πŸš— From the villa25 min Β· 17.2 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayπŸ•› Midday Β· β˜€οΈ Morning
πŸ’° PriceRs 500–1,000 (CHF 9–17)Per person for a main course and a drink (indicative).
πŸ•˜ Opening hoursBreakfast and lunch daily; dinner on Fridays.

Emba Filao ('under the filao trees') is a big, friendly beach restaurant on Le Morne public beach, with tables in the sand in the shade of the casuarinas, right on the turquoise lagoon.

The kitchen does everything from grilled dorado and smoked marlin salad to Creole and Asian curries, grilled prawns, paninis and burgers. Perfect for lunch after the Le Morne hike or a beach morning.

πŸ–οΈ Beach bar

Feet in the sand on Le Morne beach

Food
Creole, seafood & snacks
Price
$$$$ Β· about Rs 500–1,000 (CHF 9–17) per person
Must try
Grilled dorado, Smoked marlin salad, Prawn curry
Booking
Walk in; busy at weekends.
Hours
Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner on Fridays.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 25 min (17.2 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 700–950 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

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