"A barefoot Creole kitchen above Anse Banane sand, turning out octopus in coconut milk with the Sister Islands in view — La Digue's easiest table to love."
About Chez Jules
Chez Jules sits at the quiet far end of La Digue, on the road above Anse Banane beach, looking out across the water to Félicité — home of Six Senses — and the Sister Islands. It is a long-standing, family-run Creole kitchen rather than a polished restaurant, and that is exactly its appeal.
Reaching it is part of the day: a bicycle ride to the end of the island road, then a table over the sand. It runs all day, with dinner mostly by reservation arranged through guesthouses or a phone call.
The Kitchen
The cooking is honest Seychellois Creole, built on whatever came in from the boats. Octopus is the thing to order — in a coconut-milk sauce, as a curry, or grilled — alongside tuna in coconut sauce, octopus salad and a daily fish. The house "Chez Jules" special is the kitchen's own plate of the day.
It is also known for fresh fruit juices — mango, papaya, passionfruit, soursop, starfruit — and banana smoothies that draw people up the road on their own.
The Room
The setting is the whole experience: an open-air terrace catching the sea breeze, with a direct view of Anse Banane and the islands beyond. It is unhurried and barefoot in spirit, the kind of place where lunch slides into the afternoon.
Service is warm and informal, paced to island time rather than a turning of tables.
Best for a relaxed beach lunch or sunset dinner
Chez Jules suits a low-key first date, a barefoot anniversary lunch, or easy solo dining with a juice and a book. For another island seafood table, compare Le Repaire.
Not for
Not for anyone after fine-dining polish, fast service, or a card-only convenience — it is a remote, cash-friendly Creole kitchen that runs on island time.
Frequently Asked
What is Chez Jules known for?
Seychellois Creole seafood — above all octopus, served in coconut milk, as a curry or grilled — plus tuna in coconut sauce and fresh fruit juices, eaten on an open-air terrace over Anse Banane beach.
Where is it?
At Anse Banane, near the far end of La Digue's island road, facing the beach and looking across to Félicité and the Sister Islands.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the affordable $$ range, with mains roughly €15–€35. Bring cash, as that is easiest on the island.
Do I need a reservation?
You can walk in for lunch, but dinner is mostly by reservation — arrange it through your guesthouse or by phone earlier in the day.
How do I get there?
Most visitors cycle to it along the coast road, since La Digue has very few cars. It is at the quieter eastern end of the island.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Chez Jules
Walk in for lunch; book ahead for dinner through your guesthouse or by phone. Cash is easiest.
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Practical Information
AddressAnse Banane, La Digue, Seychelles
NeighbourhoodAnse Banane
CuisineCreole
PriceMains roughly €15–€35; cash-friendly
Dress CodeBeach casual
SeatingOpen-air terrace facing Anse Banane beach
ReservationWalk in by day; book ahead for dinner
