Beachfront dining district

Maputo, Mozambique

Home to South Beach Maputo, Restaurant Costa do Sol, and Elvis Pool Bar, all with ocean views.

Places in Beachfront dining district

Restaurant Costa do Sol Authentic Mozambican cuisine and breathtaking ocean views.
Zambi Exquisite Mozambican flavours meet vibrant ambiance.
Campo Di Mare Authentic Italian cuisine as a lighter alternative to Mozambican seafood staples.
Elvis Pool Bar Refreshing cocktails meet stunning ocean views.

Best time to visit: May to September (dry, mild winter) offers the most comfortable weather for exploring Maputo's markets and historic centre.
Getting around: Maputo's historic centre, anchored by the Central Train Station and Fortaleza de Maputo, is walkable, with the Mercado de Peixe and beachfront restaurants like South Beach Maputo a short drive along the coast.
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MT)
Language: Portuguese (official); local languages are widely spoken.
Timezone: CAT (UTC+2)
Current trends: Maputo's dining scene continues to be shaped by its multicultural culinary heritage, with the Mercado de Peixe's choose-your-own-prawns-and-grill format anchoring the city's seafood reputation, while HM Bar & Lounge and Coconuts Live's live marrabenta and kizomba music sustain a vibrant nightlife scene around Maputo Central Train Station's landmark green-domed architecture.

Historic centre — Home to Maputo Central Train Station, one of Africa's most beautiful stations with green domes and ironwork, and Fortaleza de Maputo.
Mercado de Peixe district — The modern fish market where you choose your catch of Mozambique prawns and have it grilled nearby.