Les Copains D'abord - Mahebourg

We went to the open air market right next to this restaurant. It was a bit hot and we wanted a bit of shelter while we waited to meet up with another member of our group. They have outdoor seating with umbrellas. They have indoor seating too with wide open gated windows. It started raining heavily and we had to move two tables from back because the rain was getting in. We ordered the calamari steak meal with fries and the breaded chicken. The table next to us ordered the seafood platter for two which was massive. The restroom are clean. There is a clothing store inside it which was a bit odd. We didn’t check it out. They charged our lunch twice so we needed to ask them to re-do the bill. My father-in-law grew up in town and comes to this place regularly for meals.

The food and service at Copains d'Abord was excellent! The crab was super fresh with a delicious garlic butter sauce. Really enjoyed the authentic octopus curry too. There's a beautiful view of the waterfront and prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend

Fabulous curry and wonderful staff. Can't wait to go back someday.

Wonderful restaurant. The food was really really good. I ate a Tempura Prawns as a starter and a fish dish with coconut milk as a main course. And we got at great gift on the house, a delicious Rhum with a piece of chocolate with that. The Rhum was so nice in taste like a dessert. Thanks for a great dinner.

A total letdown wasted time and money stay away! It was supposed to be a nice and relaxed dinner at the end of our Mauritius vacation, so we asked Google about nice restaurants nearby and based on the reviews we selected Les Copains d'Abord and went there. Already at the annoyed look of the young waitress when asking for a table, one should have listened to one's gut feeling and turned around. The restaurant was moderately busy and filled up with tourists as the evening progressed. Ordering was not easy, steak and anything to do with beef was not available that evening, soft drinks had to be clarified with the counter first. Well, it can happen, no problem, then something from the Mauritius kitchen as starters octopus salad and fried chicken, as well as vegetarian tempura from the specially advertised veggie menu. First letdown the octopus salad was just salty, the fried chicken wasn't crispy and the tempura batter wasn't done.. we had to ask for napkins, the second beer was put out as a bottle (no problem at all in a beach bar, but not in a restaurant advertised as elegant). For the main course we had chosen local curry (chicken and shrimp and vegetarian) and grilled squid you can get that hot and delicious on every corner in Mauritius but unfortunately not in Le Copains d'Abord the rice was overcooked but cold and the curry lukewarm, but with a strange taste. The grilled squid was not through but raw inside so 3 times inedible. With our request for help, the three young ladies working the waitresses were unfortunately completely overwhelmed they suggested heating the food again... the phone call with the owner was unfortunately not characterized by any solutions or hospitality, instead of being accommodating, they threatened to call the police, should I do not want to pay or only partially. Conclusion: For us a given evening no recommendation. Here someone is resting on their old good reviews. Reviews and reality don't match. We recommend choosing another restaurant.