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( 0262 33 84 94; Blvd Leconte de Lisle; mains €16-23; breakfast & lunch daily, dinner Mon-Sat)
This
friendly restaurant with a casual atmosphere occupies a privileged spot on the beach. The
menu runs the gamut from fish dishes and grilled meats to salads and ice creams. What
sets it apart, though, is the
formule petit déjeuner au bord du lagon
(lagoonside breakfast,
served from 9am; €7.50). Hmm, croissants and baguettes metres from the turquoise wa-
ters…
La Marmite
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CREOLE, BUFFET
€€
( 0262 33 31 37; Blvd Leconte de Lisle; buffet €20, menus €37-47; lunch & dinner)
You'll need to fast
the day before - lunch and dinner at La Marmite are buffet-style, with 14 wood-fired
car-
ris
on offer.
Le Manta
( 0262 33 82 44; Blvd Leconte de Lisle; mains €12-24; lunch & dinner)
Concealed in a wonderfully
overgrown garden, this well-respected restaurant has a great selection of fish and meat
dishes, as well as a few Creole classics and salads. Toothsome specialities include
salade
manta,
comprising smoked marlin and tuna, and
espadon grillé
(grilled swordfish). No,
it's not right on the beach - it's just across the road.
SEAFOOD, INTERNATIONAL
€€
La Gueule de Bois
( 0262 22 90 06; 5 Rue des Îles Éparses; 6.30pm-midnight Tue-Sun)
The name of this cheerful den
is a French expression meaning 'hangover', which is pretty appropriate given the incendi-
ary rums on offer. It hosts live bands on Saturday and Sunday evening. Food is also
served.
BAR, RESTAURANT
Entertainment
Party, party, party! L'Hermitage rocks on weekends. The unchalleged capital of Réunion's
club scene, it has the greatest density of discos on the island. The fun starts late - after
midnight - and places typically close around 5am. Cover charges vary between €10 and
€15 at most venues (but some are free). You don't need to be completely dolled up but if
you're wearing shorts or flip-flops you'll be turned away.
