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Hippocampe

Kalimaye road, Flic En Flac, Mauritius
230 255 9253
Ranked #1 of 21 restaurants in Flic En Flac
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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We visited this restaurant last September. It was simply excellent. Very creative food. Excellent service and a wonderful fusion of different food styles. Will be back when we visit again. T More

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Oxfordshire, England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My wife and I are regular visitors to Mauritius having family living on the island and have visited Hippocampe a number of times since it opened a couple of years ago. We have never been disappointed. The food is quite excellent with a lovely ambience about the place even though it isn't by the sea. However, we find the prices... More

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trou aux biches
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Been wanting to drop to Hippocampe for a long time based on word of mouth.Finally made it on the 31 dec 11 for light lunch. The owner & staff were busy getting ready for the New Year party which was going to be held later. However we had very good service. The menu is very refreshing - compared to the... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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We highly recommend this restaurant - food was really tasty - everything that we ordered had perfect quality and taste. Spectacular lobster and crab soup!Very friendly and kind staff More

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Zurich, Switzerland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My family and I were in Flic en Flac for a week. We tried most of the restaurants by the main strip but l'Hippocampe was by far the best. The meals are superb. Fabulous presentation and a great selection to choose from. Also, since it is not by the water, the prices are very reasonable. You get a huge bang... More

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Pretoria
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Enjoyed this new restaurant with a group of local and foreign friends. Mauritian expat returned to create this nice gastronomical space. Seafood fare highly recommended. Good option in addition to Tides and Citronelle in Sugar Beach. Owner attention to detail. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
Top Contributor
92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A truly International restaurant with excellent food and service that puts any Hotel restaurant in the area to shame. The jumbo prawns or jumbo shrimps served in many different ways are to die for. You will probably have to make a reservation at the weekends here unless you arrive early. Ask them for a transfer from your hotel if you... More

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Flic en Flac, Black River, Mauritius
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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pleasant atmosphere, tasty food............................................... More

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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
4
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Most people in Flic en Flac are staying in hotels which have multiple restaurants, so the market for non-hotel restaurants is limited to 'escapees' or to locals. Which is a shame, as this restaurant sets out to be a prioper restaurant with interesting food, goog wine, and reasonable prices. When we visited, only a few tables were occupied, but we... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I visited hippocampe in January 2012- there were 9 of us in total. We were staying in a villa close by and this restaurant caught our eye one evening with its lovely lighting and cleanliness of the dining areas! We were served delicious food- from seafood to steaks and currys! No complaints at all, except maybe the steak was rather... More

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