The Dolphin - Grand Baie
About This Spot
Stepping into The Dolphin, you’re welcomed by an unpretentious charm that instantly makes you feel at ease. This little local eatery in Grand Baie hums with the gentle rhythm of everyday life, where time slows just enough to savor simple moments shared around the table. The atmosphere is relaxed yet lively, filled with the quiet buzz of friendly conversations and genuine smiles from the staff who clearly enjoy what they do.
The pace here is warm and inviting, encouraging you to linger over a meal crafted with care and rooted in tradition. The essence of Mauritius is lovingly served on each plate — you sense the thoughtful balance of familiar flavors and rustic Creole spirit without anything feeling rushed or overdone. Whether gathered with family or friends, it’s a place where everyday pleasures come to life; where the taste of the sea and the heart of local kitchens meet in honest, well-loved dishes.
Clean and comfortably casual, The Dolphin invites you to relax, enjoy, and discover the understated joy that comes from good food and genuine hospitality. Here, the focus isn’t just on what’s served, but on the experience of sharing a moment that feels quietly special, yet entirely down-to-earth.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway - Dine-in
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Toilet
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM , 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM , 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM , 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM , 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | |
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| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM , 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM |
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Karen Soodeen 14 Jan 2026
Cannot fault this little local restaurant. Delicious food at a very good price and friendly staff, a favourite place of ours not to be missed. On the Road towards the Bizarre. You will not be disappointed.
Arjun P 26 Dec 2025
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! Instantly greeted with a warm smile from our waitress who gave impeccable service throughout our meal! The food was exquisite - so we came here more than once and tried a range of dishes. We loved it all! Rustic, traditional, authentic and carefully thought-out Mauritian food served at a very reasonable price. NOTE: they take cash only!
Jan Solé Casaramona 17 Dec 2025
Very cheap yet tasty Mauritian food with great service! The bol renversé and the curry was super good, if you're searching for Creole food, this is the right place :)
vishal Soobana 17 Nov 2025
Nice place to chill out with the family or friends and very delicious food. The food is value for money. Nice seafood platters. Well cooked. Nice atmosphere. Clean and hygienic.
Alistair Heys 04 Nov 2025
We had a lovely meal here - good, honest, tasty and traditional Creole food at very reasonable prices. Will certainly return. Thank you.
Jacqueline Dantier 20 Oct 2025
Authentic, rustic Mauritian restaurant in Grand Baie! If you are a tourist looking to try some classic Mauritian cuisine- GO HERE! We dined here during our stay in Mauritius in November time, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Fantastic curry octopus and curry fish, that we highly recommend. Thank you so much to chef and the manager for making our evening so wonderful :)
Jane Marsh 17 Oct 2025
Ate here 3 of our 5 nights in the town. Found it very good value, and in particular good to be able to drink wine with my meal at a reasonable price. Others praise the service but on the whole we were served by a young girl (daughter?) who still has a lot to learn. On each occasion we shared a starter, had a half litre of red wine, two or 3 beers, 2 main courses as well as 2 espresso on two occasions. The bill ranged from 1235-1425 rupees. They don't take cards. Highlights for us were:fish Croquettes, spring rolls, calimari with peppers onion and rice. Espresso was also very good, hot, smooth and strong.
D 03 Oct 2025
One of the best if not the best places I’ve eaten in Mauritius! The food is absolutely delicious and the prices are amazing. I highly recommend their Mauritian dishes (curries) and whole fish which without the doubt was the best I had on the island! Also I must mention the lady working there - she is so genuine, nice and polite. It’s a pleasure returning to this place! Highly recommending.