πŸ› Restaurants & food Β· Tamarin

La Bonne Chute

One of the oldest restaurants on the west coast, in a garden setting: fresh seafood, game (venison, wild boar) and a famous mojito.

πŸš— From the villa5 min Β· 1.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayπŸŒ™ Evening Β· πŸ•› Midday
πŸ’° PriceRs 900–1,800 (CHF 16–31)Per person for a main course and a drink.
πŸ•˜ Opening hoursMon–Sat lunch and dinner (check Sunday).

La Bonne Chute has been a Black River institution for decades. The garden terrace is lit up in the evening; the menu mixes French and Creole cooking with plenty of seafood (grilled lobster, fish of the day, octopus curry) and local game from the hunting estates.

A reliable, classic dinner 3 minutes from the villa.

🍽️ Restaurant

Food
Seafood, French, Creole & game
Price
$$$$ Β· about Rs 900–1,800 (CHF 16–31) per person
Must try
Grilled lobster, Venison curry, The mojito
Booking
Book for dinner, especially at weekends.
Hours
Mon–Sat lunch and dinner (check Sunday).

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 5 min (1.7 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 350–500 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).
  • 🚲 Bike: close enough to cycle along the coast road (take care with traffic).

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