Chez Tino is the kind of place that defies its own simplicity. A corrugated iron roof, plastic chairs on the sand, hand-painted signs, and a view of the channel between the mainland and Île aux Cerfs — and yet it consistently ranks among the most-loved dining experiences on the east coast. The draw is straightforward: owner Tino and his family have been grilling lobster, crab, and freshly caught fish over charcoal on this beach for more than 30 years, and they haven't felt the need to change much. The lobster, split and grilled with garlic butter, is the best argument for ordering it anywhere on the island — sweet, firm, and just smoky enough from the coals. The octopus curry (cari zourite) is thick and deeply spiced, served with steamed rice and a small bowl of rougaille. The fried jackfish (capitaine frit) arrives crispy-skinned and moist. Between courses, a small boy will bring a second rum punch without being asked. Chez Tino gets crowded at peak hours — locals, day-trippers from Île aux Cerfs, and the occasional hotel guest who's been tipped off — so arriving early is advisable. The atmosphere at a busy lunchtime, with the whole beach humming and lobsters sizzling on the coals, is as good as Mauritius gets.