Southern Region Restaurants

With stunning views over Maputo Bay and an open-air sushi bar, Aquarius Sushi Bar is the place to be for enjoyable sushi and seafood delicacies. Enjoy a wide range of all day snacks alongside sushi such as sandwiches, seafood and salads and cooling fresh fruit juices, shakes and iced-drinks. An ideal venue for morning coffees and languid family lunches, soothed by sounds of flowing live jazz and an oasis of calm.

Roughly translated Café Batuque means ‘Drum Café’ in Portuguese and this island style vibe captures the essence of a rare African holiday. The wooden deck wrapped in lush vegetation, and flanked by breathtaking ocean views sets the stage for relaxing, eating and socializing. The world famous menu inspires Mediterranean cuisine enjoyed alongside flowing European island tunes and a tranquil beach atmosphere. With many dishes on offer, why not try the delicious Fish Carpaccio, Escargot or Chicken livers in a red wine sauce or feast on the best grilled KG of fresh prawns in town not to mention Cafe’s famous sweet or savoury French crepes. Enjoy a soothing sundowner at the cocktail bar overlooking the bay and ocean, soaking up the island vibe and mouth-watering cuisine at Café Batuque.

Housed inside a traditional thatched building extending out onto a jetty, Marisol Bohia offers dining with a view and tranquil setting perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. The international menu offers scrumptious breakfasts and brunches, while dinner enjoys tapas. Soak up and indulge in true tranquility at Marisol Bohia in Catembe.

Conveniently situated on the beach in the heart of Praia do Tofo, the Waterworks Surf And Coffee Shop is an awesome spot to hang out on Tofo beach. Grab a cappuccino, espresso, herbal tea, fresh fruit juice or milkshake as well as a blowout breakfast to power you through a tough day of ripping surf, beach strolling or diving. Here you can check up on the swell, tides and weather reports or any other essential information that you need for playing on this stunning coastline. This beach shop offers a range of surf boards suitable for beginners to pros as well as surf skis, kayaks and snorkelling gear for hire. What's really cool about this place is the vibe, there's a library where you can exchange, borrow or buy books to tickle your brain cells as you veg out on the beach. So, drift in with the tide and enjoy the great food, good music and comfy sofas and swinging hammocks.