About €30–55 per person with a drink (2026 estimate).

Eat · Saint-Gilles port and seafront

Marina fish restaurantRestaurant de poisson, port

A fish dinner on a marina terrace at sunset: book ahead in July, August and December, order the catch of the day and ask for the price by weight.

last order: unknownchairsSeafoodNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: €30–55 (≈ US$35–65); Seafood
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 19:00–20:00 (off season); easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
Card: yes
Getting there: Marina quay, Saint-Gilles port; 3 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Usually 12:00–14:00Usually 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Typical hours: check on the day.

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

19:00–20:00 (off season)

Reservations

Reserve ahead

Paying

Cards taken

Per person

€30–55 (≈ US$35–65)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Marina terrace at sunset
Catch of the day
Book in July, August, December
Order: Catch of the day, tuna or marlin, and a bottle of wine
Table seating
Walk-in window: 19:00–20:00 (off season)
Queue risk: after 20:30
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Rules in force · 12Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Swim only inside the lagoon or in supervised zones and ob…Sand, kerbs and heat

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African islands ↗In the Indian Ocean islands book flexible rates for December to March: a cyclone warning can shut airports, ferries and roads for two or three days.
Réunion ↗Réunion is French and in the EU but outside the Schengen area: a Schengen visa does not automatically cover it. Check the French government's entry rules for Réunion for your passport.
Réunion ↗Swimming and surfing are restricted on much of the coast because of shark risk; swim only in the lagoon and supervised zones.
Réunion ↗Access to Piton de la Fournaise closes during eruptions and alerts; check the prefecture's current status before you go.
West coast ↗Swim only in the lagoon and supervised zones; shark-risk bans are enforced along the coast.
Saint-Gilles ↗Swim only inside the lagoon or in supervised zones and obey the flags and local bans: shark risk restricts swimming and surfing on most of the coast.
Saint-Gilles ↗Sand, kerbs and heat: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
Saint-Gilles ↗A hire car is how most visitors reach anything beyond the coast strip: book it before you fly and confirm the desk stays open for your flight. Public buses exist but timetables are not assumed here.
Saint-Gilles ↗Cyclone season runs roughly December to March: alerts can close roads, trails and flights; follow the prefecture and Météo-France.

Actions

Usually 12:00–14:00

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

19:00–20:00 (off season): highafter 20:30: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A sit-down restaurant on the marina with a terrace; a type of place, not a named venue (confirm locally)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 14:00 (light).

12:00busya short wait is possible
13:00busya short wait is possible
14:00lightlittle or no wait
18:00busya short wait is possibleSunset drinks
19:00heavyexpect a line
20:00packedexpect a long lineFull terrace
21:00busya short wait is possibleLast orders

Desk estimate for a dry-season weekday; weekends, school holidays and sunset run higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Say bonjour and ask for a table on the terrace; say the number of people and the time.
2Ask what the catch of the day is and the price (le prix, s'il vous plaît).
3Ask for l'addition when ready; check that service is included.

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
Good evening	Bonsoir	bon-swahr
The bill, please	L'addition, s'il vous plaît	la-dee-syon seel voo pleh
Not too spicy	Pas trop piquant	pah troh pee-kahn
I would like a cari with rice	Je voudrais un cari avec du riz	zhuh voo-dray uhn ka-ree ah-vek doo ree
How much is it?	Combien ça coûte ?	kom-byen sah koot
Hello	Bonjour	bon-zhoor
Goodbye	Au revoir	oh ruh-vwahr

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Order a carafe d'eau for tap water; wine and beer are extra.
Fish priced by weight: A whole fish can cost €40–70 (≈ US$50–85) — Ask the price per kilo and the weight before you order.
Bottled water: €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) a bottle — Ask for une carafe d'eau.
Ask for less chilli (pas trop piquant) the first time; the relish on the side is the heat.

Paying and tipping

Rounding up is enough: far less than the 15–20% you would leave in the US.

Service is included by law; leave €2–5 (≈ US$3–6) for good service. Ask for the menu with prices and check the total.
Cards are widely accepted; service is included, so round up €2–5 (≈ US$3–6) for good service.
Tipping: Service is included in French prices. Rounding up or leaving €1–3 (≈ US$2–4) for good service is common; 5–10% in a nicer restaurant is generous.

At the table

Lunch is 12:00–14:00 and dinner from about 19:00; kitchens close early, so arrive by 20:30. The bill is not brought until you ask (l'addition, s'il vous plaît).Lunch is 12:00 PM–2:00 PM and dinner from about 7:00 PM; kitchens close early, so arrive by 8:30 PM. The bill is not brought until you ask (l'addition, s'il vous plaît).
Lunch is the main meal: kitchens serve about 12:00–14:00 and many small places close between lunch and dinner. Dinner starts about 19:00 and the last order is often 21:00 or 21:30.Lunch is the main meal: kitchens serve about 12:00 PM–2:00 PM and many small places close between lunch and dinner. Dinner starts about 7:00 PM and the last order is often 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM.
Look for the dish of the day (plat du jour) written on a board and a short menu; a menu with every dish under the sun is a tourist kitchen.
Service is included in the price. Round up a euro or two for good service.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Catch of the day, grilledPoisson du jour grilléAsk what it is and whether the price is per plate or by weight.€22–34 (≈ US$30–40)order
Tuna or marlin steakSteak de thon, marlinGrilled or in a Creole sauce; order it medium.€22–32 (≈ US$30–40)if hungry
Cari poissonCari poissonFish in a Creole sauce with rice and lentils.€18–26 (≈ US$25–35)if hungry
Salade de palmiste (heart of palm salad)Salade de palmisteA local starter; ask whether it is fresh or tinned.€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)if hungry
Seafood platterAssiette de fruits de merExpensive; the grilled fish is better value.€28–50 (≈ US$35–60)skip
Chilled white wine or Dodo beerVin blanc, DodoA carafe of wine is often €15–25 (≈ US$18–30).€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)if hungry
Dessert (coconut or vanilla)DessertNice, but not essential.€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)skip

2026 estimate, per dish; fish is often priced by weight or as the catch of the day.

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2 people

Catch of the day, grilledorder
Poisson du jour grillé
€22–34 (≈ US$30–40)
0
Tuna or marlin steak
Steak de thon, marlin
€22–32 (≈ US$30–40)
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish
0
Cari poisson
Cari poisson
€18–26 (≈ US$25–35)
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish
0
Salade de palmiste (heart of palm salad)
Salade de palmiste
€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
0
Seafood platterskip
Assiette de fruits de mer
€28–50 (≈ US$35–60)
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish, dairy
0
Chilled white wine or Dodo beer
Vin blanc, Dodo
€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
0
Dessert (coconut or vanilla)skip
Dessert
€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
0

Food and drink

Nothing picked yet.

Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Rounding up is enough: far less than the 15–20% you would leave in the US. Local custom: Service included; round up for good service. Tipping calculator

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Price and paying

Typical spend: €30–55 (≈ US$35–65) per person with a drink

Paying

Cashyes

Always accepted; keep small notes for parking and tips.

Cardyes

Visa and Mastercard work at nearly all sit-down places; a minimum of a few euro may apply at small counters.

IC cardno

Not a thing in France.

QR walletsome stalls

Apple Pay and Google Pay work with contactless terminals (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
A salad or vegetable side; fish is the focus (check).
Show: Je suis végétarien. Sans poisson, s'il vous plaît.
Veganno
Very limited; choose a cari place or a snack instead.
Halalask
Fish is fine; check the cooking fat and wine sauces (check).
Show: Pas de porc, pas d'alcool dans la sauce.
Gluten-freeask
Grilled fish and rice are easy; sauces and bread may contain wheat.
Nut allergyask
Ask about desserts and sauces.
Allergynot on file
Cross-contact is common in a seafood kitchen; show a written card.
Show: J'ai une allergie aux fruits de mer.

What is in the dishes

Tuna or marlin steakSteak de thon, marlinfish
Cari poissonCari poissonfish
Seafood platterAssiette de fruits de merfish · dairy

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Bar or a small terrace table.

goodCouples — A terrace at sunset.

goodKids — Grilled fish and chips; ask for a child's plate.

goodStroller — Level terrace; ask for space.

cautionGroups of 6+ — Book ahead; terraces are small.

goodWheelchair — Level access on most marina terraces (check).

How to book: Book by phone or the restaurant's own site; ask for a terrace table at sunset.
How far ahead: A day ahead in season; 3–7 days for July, August, Christmas and weekends.
No-show / cancel fee: Some places charge or note a no-show; call if you cancel.
Dress code: Smart casual: a shirt and shoes; beachwear is not welcome at dinner.

When	Status	Note
One weekday and some Sunday evenings	check before you go	Most restaurants close on one weekday; check.
After 21:30After 9:30 PM	check before you go	Kitchens stop serving; bars stay open.
Cyclone alert	check before you go	Terraces close under an orange or red alert.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Restrooms: Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: sometimes · stroller: good · Ask for a child's plate or grilled fish and chips; go before 19:30
Access: step-free: yes · Level terraces on the marina are common; ask about the toilet (check)

Hygiene

Choose a busy restaurant with a short menu; fish should be cooked to order and served hot.
Skip raw fish or oysters if they have been sitting out in the heat.
Tap water is safe; ask for a carafe.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Book by phone or the restaurant's website for 6+ or for a terrace table at sunset in season. Confirm locally.
Capabilities: food · seated_rest · toilet
Getting there: Marina quay, Saint-Gilles port · ~3 min walk

Cons

Terrace tables at sunset go first in high season.
Prices are higher than the snacks and cari places.
Late kitchens close about 21:30.Late kitchens close about 9:30 PM.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Poisson du jour	The fresh fish of the day, usually grilled.	Ask what it is and the price; it may be by weight.
Salade de palmiste	A salad of heart of palm, a local starter.	Ask if it is fresh.
Thon, marlin, espadon	Tuna, marlin, swordfish steaks.	Ask for medium; specify the sauce.
Carafe d'eau	Free tap water.	Une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plaît.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: A grilled fish plate is €20–30 (≈ US$25–35); a set menu is €25–40 (≈ US$30–50).
tourist price: Marina-front terraces at sunset add €3–8 (≈ US$4–10) to a plate; a side street is cheaper.
rule: Service is included by law; leave €2–5 (≈ US$3–6) for good service. Ask for the menu with prices and check the total.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Fish priced by weight	A whole fish can cost €40–70 (≈ US$50–85)	Ask the price per kilo and the weight before you order.
Bottled water	€3–6 (≈ US$4–7) a bottle	Ask for une carafe d'eau.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Which restaurant should I choose?

One with a short menu, a fish board and a busy terrace at 19:30; confirm locally because places change.One with a short menu, a fish board and a busy terrace at 7:30 PM; confirm locally because places change.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Are there vegetarian dishes?

A few salads and sides; a cari place is easier for vegetarians.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Do I need to reserve?

Not off season on a weekday; a day ahead in season and 3–7 days for July, August and Christmas. Ask for a terrace table at sunset.

How much is dinner?

About €30–55 (≈ US$35–65) per person with a drink (2026 estimate).

What should I order?

The catch of the day, grilled, or a tuna or marlin steak. Ask the price if it is by weight.

When does the kitchen close?

Often about 21:30; check when you book.Often about 9:30 PM; check when you book.

Is there a dress code?

Smart casual: a shirt and shoes; no swimwear at dinner.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Bakery breakfast and picnic stop, about 2 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

All places to eat in Saint-Gilles, with filters →

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Saint-Gilles in 4 days.

Sources

officialÎle de La Réunion Tourisme (official)
secondaryWikivoyage — Saint-Gilles-les-Bains