Restaurants in the West of Reunion island

Reunion Island cannot pride itself on a very rich native wildlife on land and in the air. At sea, however, the variety of tropical fish is impressive. Traditional fishing in the lagoon, highly regulated, does not provide the biggest part of the supply. You will rather find on the stalls and in your plates the result of sea fishing, deep-sea fish for the most part: albacore tuna, yellowfin tuna (locally known as thon rouge), swordfish, barracuda, mahi-mahi, black marlin, sailfish ... depending on the season. The fish curry (cari poisson) is a delight with scented flavors, but you will also find in the menus of many restaurants grilled fish steaks, often served with rice and various sauces to choose from (kaffir lime, vanilla ...). Another option is to eat it raw, in the form of a deliciously seasoned tartare