The story
La Sandale is a legendary beachside barbecue destination located in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius. Set against a stunning paradise backdrop, this open-air spot has earned a reputation for serving incredibly fresh seafood that is grilled to perfection. It is an essential stop for anyone looking to experience the authentic coastal flavors of the island in a relaxed, scenic environment.
Food creator Mark Wiens highlights the restaurant as a standout location, specifically praising the quality of the preparation. During his visit, he showcased the restaurant's mastery of the grill, with the grilled red snapper and grilled lobster standing out as must-try menu items. Whether you are a local or a traveler on a food tour, La Sandale offers a quintessential Mauritian dining experience that celebrates the simplicity and excellence of fresh, fire-cooked seafood.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The grilled lobster earns unanimous praise for its smoky, succulent perfection, while the overall vibe is one of rustic, seaside charm that feels both intimate and celebratory.
“The lobster is phenomenal as well, but compared to the fish I think the fish is the winner. The fish is the best.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Sandale. Most active: Mark Wiens
- Mark WiensLoved
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A legendary beachside barbecue spot in Cap Malheureux with incredibly fresh seafood grilled to perfection in a stunning paradise setting.
Dishes mentioned
Grilled Red Snapper
Oh look how juicy it is on the inside. So juicy, pulls away from the bone with ease. That's going to melt in your mouth. Oh it's so flaky too. The texture is milky. I want to cry. That's like impossibly fresh. You can just tell this was caught this morning and it's just the flavor is just so pure. The texture is silky smooth, almost stringy, it's almost a crab texture like it has that stringiness. The combination of the fresh seafood, the fresh fish plus their technique of grilling it, taking their time over that slow grill as it absorbs that smoke but not overcooking it, that's key as well.
Grilled Lobster
The lobster is phenomenal as well, but compared to the fish I think the fish is the winner. The fish is the best.
