At this jetty restaurant, south of the marina that shelters a big lagoon, the setting is ideal for a plate of freshly caught fish, and there’s a gently buzzing ambience. It’s also a great place to grab a juice or a ti-punch (strong cocktail of rum, lime and cane syrup) and drink in the view.
Le Restaurant du Lagon
Grande-Terre
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