From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Eating and Drinking
Danilo's Hotel |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0) 82 8168950 + 258 (0) 23 71025 + 258 (0) 23 71043 |
| Website: | Not available. |
| Comments: | Located on the main road across Massinga overlooking the busy street (EN1). Meals must be ordered in advance. |
| Atmosphere: | Simple, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. |
| Type of Food and Drink: | Danilo's Restaurant has a great reputation for its typical Mozambican food. Try the Chicken curry cooked on coconut milk or one of the many Mozambican specialties on the menu (it is possible to order a vegetarian version of this dish). |
| Entertainment: | Just watching the world go by. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
Morrungulo Beach, Inhambane Province
Baobab Lodge |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0) 82 8656980 + 258 (0) 82 4899960 + 258 (0) 1 455010 cjhill@zebra.uem.mz |
| Website: | Not available. |
| Atmosphere: | Located high over the sand hills, the Baobab Lodge restaurant overlooks the bay, good Mozambican music and lots of interesting wall paintings. |
| Type of Food and Drink: | Mozambican dishes and fresh sea foods. Meals must be ordered well in advance. |
| Comments: | Rosa Hill will cook you an authentic Mozambican storm! Just order in advance. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
Vilanculos, Inhambane Province
Vilanculos Beach Lodge |
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| Contact Details: | + 27 (0) 21 6911763 + 258 (0) 2382388 beachlodge@vilanculos.co.za or beachlodge@teledata.mz |
| Website: | www.vilanculos.co.za |
| Comments: | The bar is well set up and well stocked. A varied buffet for guests is served out doors otherwise, weather permitting, a Braai (BBQ) around the fire on their lovely beach bar is a nice experience. Outside bookings must be made as the buffet is freshly prepared for guests. |
| Atmosphere: | Easy going with nice open verandah with view to the beach, staff is friendly and obliging. |
| Type of food and drink: | International food with good variety of salads and fresh sea foods. |
| Price Range: | Medium. |
Baobab Beach |
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| Contact Details: | + 258 (0) 82 865021 + 258 (0) 82 731 542 baobabmoz@yahoo.com |
| Website: | www.baobabbeach.com |
| Comments: | Right by the beach on the southern part of Vilanculos, this is a meeting point for travelers. A great place to meet people and hear their travel stories. |
| Atmosphere: | The bar/restaurant has a very welcoming and laid back feel, good music and late night, spontaneous parties is always a possibility. |
| Type of food and drink: | Pizza, sandwiches, finger foods and light meals. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
Casa Rex |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 263 (0) 4 861670 + 258 (0) 23 82048 casarex@teledata.mz or info@bhs.co.zw |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | This is a small and impeccably run restaurant,. expect excellent and creative food. A real treat! Meals must be pre booked. |
| Atmosphere: | Meals are served on the open verandah overlooking the bay. The staff and management are very attentive and efficient. |
| Type of food and drink: | Good across the board selection with nice ingredients and spices. Vegetarians and vegans must pre-order. |
| Price Range: | Middle. |
Smugglers |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0) 23 82253 smugglers@teledata.mz |
| Website: | www.smugglers.co.za |
| Comments: | Smugglers is located in a central area, close to the jetty and the main beach. They have recently opened a nice and cosy pool bar. |
| Atmosphere: | The evenings are usually busy with locals and tourists. There is a pool table and DSTV. |
| Type of food and drink: | The restaurant will serve traditional dishes, to please the large majority. There is a poor selection for veggies and even less so for vegans. |
| Price Range: | Budget to Middle. |
Na Sombra |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0) 23 82090 + 258 (0) 780 6300 nasombra@hotmail.com |
| Website: | Not available. |
| Comments: | Very centrally located, this is a practical place for a bite to eat. |
| Atmosphere: | Plain but friendly place with a large bar and good variety of drink at the bar. |
| Type of food and drink: | This restaurant serves fresh sea food and general international dishes. Very limited choice for vegetarians. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
The Anchor & New York Pizza |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0) 1 313333 + 258 (0) 1 313232 + 258 (0) 82 41710 Godah2000@yahoo.com |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Well located in a central part of Vilanculos, facing the beach. |
| Atmosphere: | Anchor has a fast food restaurant feel to it, but the owner and staff are very friendly. Great bay view. |
| Type of food and drink: | The restaurant serves good pizza, sandwiches and sea foods. |
| Price Range: | Budget to Middle. |
The Afro Bar |
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| Contact Details: | Not available. |
| Website: | Not available. |
| Comments: | Very close to the market, and to the cultural centre, this is a great stop for a beer after wandering around. |
| Atmosphere: | Welcoming and relaxed local bar, an oasis from the buzz of the busy market. |
| Type of Food and Drink: | This is mainly a bar, although food can be prepared if you order in advance. |
| Entertainment: | Pool table and good music. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
Delicatessen |
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| Contact Details: |
+ 258 (0)23 82326/7 delicatess@teledata.mz |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | This is not a restaurant or bar, but if you need food supplies, they sell; cheese, meat, fresh veggies and ice. |
| Price Range: | Budget. |
Below are some other places to eat and drink recommended by the very knowledgeable Margie at the Information Centre (see General Information for this Sector)
Aguia Negra - for family fun and a bite by the pool.
Airport - yes, the airport! Casquinhas (stuffed crabs) and samoosas are a must!
Bimbi's - enjoy the weekend disco there after supper.
Campsite - for coconut and peanut curries in the sea breeze.
Moçambicano - for coffee, cakes and ice creams.
Ti-Ze - they're good on grills.
Tropical - don't miss this - for the view, especially at spring low tides.