Eat · Caudan Waterfront
Caudan Waterfront restaurants
A cluster of sit-down cafés and restaurants on the waterfront with AC, sea views and Creole, seafood and international menus: the easy choice for a booked lunch or dinner.
- Waterfront dining
- Air-conditioned
- Book for dinner
- Order: Creole curry or fish of the day
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–14:30
- Queue risk: 15:00–18:00
- Bring cash
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Desk estimate: lunch to late evening; confirm each venue
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–14:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
MUR 500–1,5002026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Book for dinner.
- Ask for the fish of the day.
- Check if service is included.
- Ask about AC seating.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Vegetable curries and salads. · say: “I am vegetarian.”
- AskVegan · Ask about ghee and coconut milk.
- AskHalal · Ask (check). · say: “No pork.”
- AskGluten-free · Rice-based dishes; ask about sauces.
- AskNut allergy · Write a note.
- Not on fileAllergy · Show a written note; kitchens can adapt. · say: “I am allergic to ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Check the menu prices and whether service is added.
- Cards and cash.
- Carry small notes; street stalls do not give change for big ones.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Book for dinner and for weekends.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Book for dinner.
- 2Ask for the fish of the day.
- 3Check if service is included.
- 4Ask about AC seating.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Ki manyer? | kee man-yair |
| How much is this? | Konbien sa? | kom-byen sa |
| Not spicy, please | Pena piman, souple | pe-na pee-man soo-play |
| No meat, please | Pena lavian, souple | pe-na la-vyan soo-play |
| Help | Lekour | le-koor |
| Hello | Bonzour | bon-zoor |
| Thank you | Mersi | mair-see |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Ask about chilli: say 'pena piman' for none.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Check the menu prices and whether service is added.
- Cards and cash.
- Carry small notes; street stalls do not give change for big ones.
At the table
- Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- Rs 500–1,500 per person
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Widely accepted.
Not used.
Mobile wallets at some (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Vegetable curries and salads.
Show: I am vegetarian.
- Veganask
Ask about ghee and coconut milk.
- Halalask
Ask (check).
Show: No pork.
- Gluten-freeask
Rice-based dishes; ask about sauces.
- Nut allergyask
Write a note.
- Allergynot on file
Show a written note; kitchens can adapt.
Show: I am allergic to ___.
What is in the dishes
- Creole curry (octopus, chicken or fish)Carishellfish · fish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Book by phone or through your hotel.
- How far ahead
- The same day or a day ahead for dinner
- No-show / cancel fee
- Call to cancel.
- Dress code
- Smart casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sundays | check before you go | Some close early or shut. |
| Public holidays | check before you go | Hours change. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 14:00 (light).
- 12:00busya short wait is possible
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 14:00lightlittle or no wait
- 19:00busya short wait is possible
- 20:00heavyexpect a line
- 21:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Air
- Air-conditioned
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- Plain dishes and space
- Access
- step-free: yes · Level arcade
Hygiene
- Choose hot dishes; be careful with raw seafood in summer.
- Bottled or filtered water.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Book for dinner and for weekends.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Caudan Waterfront arcade (walk from your hotel) · ~3 min walk
Cons
- Prices are higher than street food.
- Some close early on Sunday.
- Card and cash accepted; tips not always included.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Cari | Creole curry. | Say the meat or fish. |
| Rougaille | Tomato-based sauce. | Ask what is in it. |
| Vindaye | Fish with mustard and turmeric. | Ask if on the menu. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A main is Rs 450–900 (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Waterfront prices are higher.
- rule
- Check the menu prices and whether service is added.
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do I need to book?
For dinner and weekends, yes.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is service included?
Check the bill; tips are appreciated.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Alouda and cane-juice stalls13 min walkAlouda, a cold sweet drink of milk, basil seeds and agar jelly, and fresh sugar-cane juice: a cooling Rs 40–80 break on a hot morning near the market.
- Dholl puri stalls (Central Market area)13 min walkStreet snacks near the Central Market: dholl puri (a thin flatbread with split-pea filling) and gato piment; go before 13:00 when the stalls are still stocked.Street snacks near the Central Market: dholl puri (a thin flatbread with split-pea filling) and gato piment; go before 1:00 PM when the stalls are still stocked.
- Gato piment and snack stalls14 min walkFried snacks by the piece: gato piment (chilli fritters), samosas, gato arouille (taro fritters) and bread rolls with chutney; a Rs 50–150 mid-morning bite in the market streets.
- Briani lunch canteens18 min walkMauritian biryani (briani) with chicken, mutton or vegetables at small lunch canteens near the market and mosque: a filling Rs 150–300 plate.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Port Louis
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.