🍴 SOUTHERN MOZAMBIQUE EATS

Restaurants across Southern Mozambique

Where to eat across Southern Mozambique — Maputo's legendary seafood, peri-peri prawns and Portuguese tables, the beach grills of Tofo, Barra and Vilanculos, and the island lodge kitchens — ranked by a blend of star rating and number of reviews.

💡 A guide to eating out across Southern Mozambique — the seafood-and-peri-peri tables of Maputo, the beach restaurants of Tofo, Barra and Vilanculos, and the island lodge kitchens. Mostly sit-down independents; permanently-closed venues removed. Filter by region or cuisine, sort by rating. Ratings and review counts are an indicative July 2026 snapshot. Tap any pin or "View on Maps" for the live listing.

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A Nossa Tasca — Maputo. Cosy tavern serving hearty Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes with a strong wine list
Anantara Bazaruto Island — Bazaruto. Island resort restaurants on Bazaruto serving seafood and international cuisine with ocean views
andBeyond Benguerra Island — Benguerra. Exclusive island lodge restaurant serving fine dining and fresh seafood on Benguerra Island
Anvil Bay Restaurant — Maputo National Park. Lodge dining at Anvil Bay serving fresh seafood and seasonal dishes to guests
Artistas — Maputo. Restaurant showcasing Mozambican and African flavours alongside fresh coastal seafood
Azura Benguerra — Benguerra. Luxury island lodge dining on Benguerra offering gourmet seafood and beach dinners
Badru's Restaurante & Lounge — Marracuene.
Bahia Mar — Vilanculos. Boutique hotel dining and beach bar serving seafood and cocktails overlooking the archipelago
Barra Beach Club — Barra. Beachfront club restaurant at Barra serving fresh seafood and cocktails over the dunes
Bombay Indian Restaurant — Matola.
Branko's — Praia do Tofo. Popular local eatery for authentic Mozambican food
Bunkers — Morrungulo. Local beach bar in Morrungulo Bay known for music, tipo-tinto and rum
Bush Beach Bar & Restaurant — Vilanculos. Beachside restaurant specialising in matapa, seafood and local Mozambican cuisine
Cafe Acacia — Maputo. Relaxed cafe and coffee spot popular for breakfasts, pastries and light lunches
Cafe Paraiso — Matola.
Campo di Mare — Maputo. Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, pasta and seafood near the seafront
Cantina Esperanza — Jangamo. Beach bar and eatery at Esperanza Beach Lodge on Paindane Bay
Captain Gus Restaurant & Bar — Ponta Malongane. Popular restaurant and bar at Ponta Malongane serving seafood and grills
Casa de Comer — Inhambane. Intimate guesthouse restaurant in Inhambane offering a refined set menu of local ingredients
Casa Lisa Lodge Bar & Lounge — Marracuene. Bar and lounge at Casa Lisa Lodge on the EN1
Catembe Gallery Hotel — Catembe. Boutique hotel restaurant in Catembe with art-filled dining and panoramic views of Maputo
Chongoene Holiday Resort Restaurant — Chongoene. Resort restaurant serving Mozambican and Portuguese fare near the beach
Churrasqueira da Liberdade — Matola.
Complexo Halley — Xai-Xai. Well-known beach complex at Praia do Xai-Xai serving grilled seafood and Mozambican staples
Covane Community Lodge Restaurant — Limpopo National Park. On-site lodge restaurant overlooking Massingir Dam
Cristal — Maputo. One of Maputo's oldest cafe-restaurants serving classic Portuguese dishes since the colonial era
Dhow — Maputo. Stylish restaurant blending Mediterranean and international dishes with local art and design
Dino's Beach Bar — Tofo. Beach bar established 2003 serving fresh seafood, milkshakes and cocktails with live music
Dino's Restaurant & Bar — Praia do Tofo. Tofo institution since 2003 with fresh seafood, cocktails and live music
Dugong Dude's — Vilanculos. Beachfront local food spot serving delicious seafood and Mozambican dishes with ocean views
Emporium Wine & Dine — Matola.
Feira Popular — Maputo. Lively entertainment park where many small barracas serve grilled seafood, beer and Mozambican food
Fishmonga Restaurant & Grill — Ponta do Ouro. Beachfront grill known for fresh line fish, prawns and seafood beside Ponta's main beach
Flip Flop Bar — Bilene. Family-friendly beachfront bar on the lagoon's northern side with cold drinks and views
Florestinha do Indico — Ponta do Ouro. Established 1999, serving seafood and peri chicken in a long-running local favourite
Galaxy Indian Restaurant — Matola.
Gato Laranja — Praia do Tofo. Beachfront cafe known for juices, breakfasts, empanadas and pizzas
Gil Vicente — Maputo. Well-known live-music bar and venue hosting Mozambican bands in central Maputo
Guinjata Bay Restaurant — Guinjata. Resort restaurant and bar at Guinjata Bay serving seafood to divers and beach visitors
Gujus Sunset Bar — Praia do Tofo. Indian food and cocktails with well-known sunset views over Tofo
Happi — Tofo. Vegetarian restaurant at Liquid Dive Resort with ocean views and inventive plant-based dishes
Jay's Beach Lodge Restaurant — Macaneta. Casual beach lodge restaurant and bar
Jeff's Palm Resort Restaurant — Jangamo. Beach resort restaurant at Guinjata Bay serving seafood and grill fare
Jenny's Bar & Restaurant — Vilanculos. Popular spot with a rooftop terrace for sunset drinks and casual international food
Jimmy's Bar & Grill — Maputo. Popular bar and grill serving steaks, ribs and international pub-style food
Kilimanjaro Cafe — Vilanculos. Outstanding coffee shop operating since 2012, serving quality food, cakes and coffee
Leftbank — Vilanculos. Riverside bar and eatery in Vilanculos with a relaxed vibe, drinks and grilled fare
Love Cafe — Ponta do Ouro. Deli-cafe serving fresh homemade pasta, pizza and salads with live music on Fridays
Machangulo Beach Lodge Restaurant — Machangulo Peninsula. In-house lodge restaurant serving fresh seafood and international dishes to guests
Madoda's Grill & Pizza — Matola. Family-friendly grill and pizza spot
Malongane Beach Resort Sunset Bar — Ponta Malongane. Beachfront sunset bar at Parque de Malongane overlooking the ocean
Mama Alice Chicken — Ponta do Ouro. Home-style eatery serving traditional Mozambican peri-cooked chicken
Mango Cafe — Ponta do Ouro. Cafe above the Dolphin Centre praised for fresh, flavoursome food and breakfasts
Massinga Beach Lodge — Massinga. Clifftop lodge restaurant near Massinga serving fresh seafood with sweeping Indian Ocean views
Mathews Bakery — Morrungulo. Village bakery in Morrungulo selling fresh bread rolls and coconuts
Mercado do Peixe — Costa do Sol. Fish market where you buy fresh seafood and have adjoining stalls grill it to order
Mimmo's Matola — Matola. Italian restaurant and pizzeria
Miradouro — Maputo. Clifftop viewpoint restaurant looking over the bay, serving seafood and Portuguese plates
Montebelo Milibangalala Restaurant — Maputo National Park. On-site resort restaurant at Montebelo Milibangalala Bay Resort
Morrumbene Beach Resort Restaurant — Morrumbene. Restaurant and bar at the beach resort serving fresh seafood
Mundo's — Maputo. Popular bar and pizzeria on Julius Nyerere Avenue with a big streetside terrace
Mundos Matola — Matola. Grill and bar branch of the popular Mundos brand
Naara Eco Lodge Restaurant — Chidenguele. Lodge restaurant serving fresh seafood and Mozambican dishes
Neptune's Restaurant & Beach Bar — Praia da Barra. Beachfront restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood and Mozambican dishes
Nwembjes Bar — Bilene. Local social venue serving grilled squid, prawns, fish and chips with music
Ocean Star Restaurant — Praia do Xai-Xai. Beachside restaurant serving seafood at Praia de Xai-Xai
Oceania Restaurante Bar & Lounge — Matola. Seafood restaurant, bar and lounge
Paindane Beach Resort Beach Bar — Paindane. Beachfront bar at Paindane Beach Resort serving drinks and refreshments
Palm View Bar & Grill — Ponta do Ouro. Bar and grill specialising in seafood platters and grilled meats
Pestana Inhaca Lodge Restaurant — Inhaca Island. Resort restaurant serving fresh seafood and Portuguese-influenced dishes
Piri-Piri — Maputo. Long-standing Maputo institution known for flame-grilled peri-peri chicken and Portuguese fare
Pomene Lodge Restaurant & Bar — Pomene. On-site restaurant and beachfront bar at Pomene Lodge; the main dining option in this remote reserve
Ponta Beach Bar — Ponta do Ouro. Beach bar with pizzas, burgers, seafood and cocktails right on the sand
Prince Restaurante & Bar — Marracuene.
Puluvundza - Faramundoza Bar — Praia do Xai-Xai. Nightclub and bar in Xai-Xai town with weekend music and dancing
Restaurante 1908 — Maputo. Fine dining set in a restored 1908 heritage building in the historic baixa district
Restaurante A Portuguesa — Matola.
Restaurante Acácia — Namaacha. Restaurant in Namaacha town
Restaurante Barraca Da Ponta — Ponta do Ouro. Casual seafood spot serving prawns, chicken, ribs and steak near the beach
Restaurante Costa do Sol — Costa do Sol. Iconic 1920s seafront restaurant on the Marginal famous for its grilled prawns and matapa
Restaurante Marisol — Catembe. Beachfront restaurant at Catembe across the bay, known for grilled seafood and bay views
Restaurante Os Pinheiros — Matola.
Restaurante Sabor — Xai-Xai. Vibrant town restaurant offering Indian, Italian and Mozambican dishes including seafood and curries
Restaurante-Butchery Mar Azul — Bilene. Lagoonside grill serving half chickens, prego rolls, prawn cakes and seafood
Roscoe's Corner — Marracuene.
Rum Kat Beach Bar — Praia do Tofo. Relaxed beach bar among the palms on Tofo beach
Sagres Shellfish Restaurant — Maputo. Long-established shellfish restaurant specialising in prawns, crab and Mozambican seafood platters
Samoosamurai — Ponta do Ouro. Quirky takeaway known for samoosas, boerewors burgers and chicken pregos
SandBar and Lounge Cafe — Bilene. Lagoonside cafe and lounge bar at San Martinho Beach Club overlooking Bilene lagoon
Sol Libombos Restaurant — Namaacha. Dining at the Sol Libombos Hotel & Casino
Sumi Bar and Kitchen — Tofo. Sushi bistro serving authentic Japanese cuisine with a changing menu in Tofo
Sunrise Lodge Restaurant — Macaneta. Beachfront lodge restaurant noted for its seafood
Sunset Beach Resort Restaurant — Chidenguele. Resort restaurant with sea views serving meals to guests and visitors
Taurus — Vilanculos. Vilanculos restaurant popular for grilled steaks, ribs and hearty portions
The Drunken Clam Bar & Restaurant — Ponta Malongane. Lakeside bar and restaurant about 7km from Ponta do Ouro, known for prawns, beer-battered hake and cocktails with…
The Restaurant @ Casa Rex — Vilanculos. Boutique hotel restaurant at Casa Rex, known for seafood and sunset views over the bay
The Time Will Tell — Praia do Tofo. Chilled daytime bar that turns into a nightlife and street-party venue
The Woods Restaurante & Sushi Bar — Matola. Restaurant and sushi bar in Matola
Tofo Tofo Restaurant & Bar — Tofo. Central Tofo restaurant serving breakfasts, seafood, curries and Mozambican peri chicken
Tofo Tofo Twice as Good — Praia do Tofo. Beachfront restaurant serving seafood, curries and peri-peri chicken
Tropical Bar — Vilanculos. Beach bar offering fresh seafood, drinks and cocktails with live music and sea views
Turtle Cove — Tofinho. Surf lodge cafe at Tofinho known for wholesome breakfasts, vegan options and smoothies
txhapo txhapo — Maputo. Trendy cafe-bistro popular for coffee, brunch and casual European-style meals
Upstairs Cafe — Praia do Tofo. Popular coffee shop with cakes, breakfasts, juices and vegan options
Verdinho's — Inhambane. Long-running Inhambane town restaurant popular for grilled seafood, chicken and Portuguese dishes
What U Want — Tofo. Italian and Mozambican restaurant with a wood-fired pizza oven and live music
Zambi — Maputo. Upmarket waterfront seafood restaurant beside the Maputo marina and yacht club
Zanzi Restaurante & Beach Bar — Tofo. Beach bar serving tapas and specialities of fish, octopus, tuna, oysters and prawns
Zavora Lodge Restaurant — Zavora. Beach lodge bar and restaurant at remote Zavora, known for fresh seafood and sunsets
Zona Braza Restaurant & Bar — Chizavane. A la carte restaurant and bar at Zona Braza Beach Lodge
Zongoene Lodge Restaurant — Zongoene. On-site lodge restaurant and bar at Zongoene Lodge overlooking the Limpopo estuary