Where to Go for Dinner in Seychelles: 10 hotspots

Seychelles may be best known for its perfectly Instagram‑able beaches, but behind those palm‑fringed coves lies a culinary scene spicier than a reggae dancehall. The island nation has long fused African, Indian, Chinese, French and British influences into a unique Creole cuisine.

In 2025 the dining scene goes beyond buffets chefs are experimenting with craft beer, sustainable fishing and even fire‑breathing volcano stones. Whether you’re craving pasta by the ocean or a beer brewed with island rainwater, here’s your guide to eating like a Seychellois (with plenty of cheeky insider tips).

1. La Scala: old‑school Italian charm

One of the islands’ grand dames, La Scala has been serving truffle pastas and seafood since the 1980s. Run by husband‑and‑wife team Gianni and Silvana Torsi, the cosy restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and evokes an Italian villa with its tiled terrace and frescoes.

It opens only for dinner from Monday to Saturday (7:15 pm – 9:15 pm), so book ahead and dress smart‑casual.

The menu mixes Italian classics with Creole touches think grilled fish with a garlicky Sicilian sauce and the service is famously warm.

• Expect to spend 450–600 SCR per main course at this fine‑dining spot.

2. Boat House: the buffet everyone buzzes about

Across from Beau Vallon beach, Boat House is an open‑air institution where you can fill your plate with over twenty Creole dishes for a set buffet price.

The vibe is barefoot casual: diners wander straight in from the sand, reggae tunes drift from the bar and big‑screen TVs show football matches. It’s open daily from 10 am to late and becomes lively at night with locals and tourists.

• You pay around 350 SCR for the buffet and a cocktail; bring extra for their potent rum punch. Tip: arrive early, this place can feel like a beach party.

3. Five Spices: haute cuisine in a casino

Hidden inside Club Liberté, Five Spices brings fine dining to the island’s most fashionable casino. The restaurant serves an à la carte menu and sushi prepared by Japanese‑trained chefs; expect beef short ribs glazed with tamarind and sashimi that could make a samurai weep. The space is intimate but glam, with red velvet chairs and gold accents. In April 2025, the restaurant launched a new menu and cocktails (including a beef tataki maki roll).

A guest joked on Twitter:

Five Spices was also crowned a GTE Awards 2025 winner for restaurants, and Club Liberté tweeted that the honour belonged to its “incredible team and wonderful guests”.

• Dinner for two with sushi and cocktails averages 1 500–2 000 SCR, making it ideal for date nights or trying your luck after dessert.

4. Kafé Kreol: barefoot bites on Anse Royale

Set right on Anse Royale beach, Kafé Kreol combines Creole flavours with Italian comfort food. It serves wood‑fired pizzas, octopus curry and Italian pastas, plus local sun loungers for after‑lunch naps.

The vibe is rustic and family‑friendly, perfect for post‑snorkelling hunger pangs. Don’t skip the coconut gelato or the chilled Seybrew.

• With mains around 200–300 SCR, this is a mid‑range gem.

5. Del Place: sunset dinners in Port Glaud

Del Place sits on stilts over turquoise water in Port Glaud, a setting so romantic you’ll feel like you’re in a perfume advert. The menu mixes European techniques with Seychellois ingredients: grilled fish drizzled in white‑wine butter and slow‑cooked octopus stew.

The restaurant is run by 100 % Seychellois staff and opens for lunch and dinner seven days a week. As the sun sets over the bay, live music drifts from the deck and couples clink glasses of chilled white wine.

Expect mains from 350–500 SCR; there’s a kids’ menu too, so families won’t feel out of place.

6. Maria’s Rock Café: cook your own pirate feast

If you’ve ever wanted to play chef, this jungle‑set café lets you. Maria’s Rock Café is a pirate‑themed restaurant in Anse A La Mouche where diners cook marinated meat, seafood and veggies on volcanic rock slabs at their table.

The fun concept is paired with a mini‑art studio where owner John Baptiste sells his paintings.

• Mains are 250–400 SCR, and you’ll leave smelling like a BBQ but that’s part of the charm.

7. La Siréne: secret grill on a hidden beach

For serious bragging rights, trek through a forest or arrive by boat to La Siréne. This eco‑conscious grill near Baie Ternay serves seasonal dishes and vegan bowls, plus snorkelling gear so you can swim between courses.

Weekends feature Sunday BBQs with craft rum cocktails, and the low‑impact design uses solar power and recycled materials. It’s open only during the day, so plan a lunch.

• Prices are surprisingly reasonable (200–350 SCR) given the remote setting – and you’ll feel like the only diner on Earth.

8. Zil Kreol: craft beers by the beach

Seychelles’ first craft‑beer garden, Zil Kreol, opened in Mahé in 2024 and has become the hangout for locals who love hops. The beer is brewed on site using island rainwater and local spices, and the garden hosts live music nights.

Grab a flight of IPAs and pair it with bar snacks like coconut‑crusted prawns or cassava chips. It’s an affordable alternative to fancy cocktail bars (beers from 60 SCR), perfect for sunset after a day exploring Victoria.

9. The Boardwalk: stylish waterfront dining

On Eden Island, The Boardwalk is both a restaurant and a nightlife hub. By day it serves European and Asian dishes with local fish and spices; by night DJs take over and the bar turns into a dance floor.

The scene is glitzy yet relaxed expect yacht owners sipping mojitos next to backpackers. The all‑day menu means you can drop in for sushi and stay for party cocktails. Mains run 300–500 SCR; there’s a happy‑hour menu for penny‑pinchers.

10. Anchor Café: nostalgia with margaritas

Finally, head south to Anse La Mouche’s Anchor Café, a family‑run institution famous for its grilled fish, soft‑serve ice‑cream and frozen margaritas. Its irregular opening hours mean you should call ahead, but when it is open you’ll find a joyous mix of locals and nostalgic visitors.

• Prices are budget‑friendly (around 150–250 SCR), and the sunset views are free.

Island flavours with attitude

Seychelles in 2025 isn’t just about palm trees and rum it’s a culinary playground where you can twirl pasta as the waves crash below, grill your own prawns like a pirate, or sip craft beer brewed with rainwater.

As a local tourism account cheekily reminded travellers, discovering Creole culture involves much more than beaches it means tasting .So come hungry, come curious, and embrace the flavours, the spice and the sass that make dining in Seychelles unforgettable.