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With its long stretch of coastline it's no surprise that seafood takes front and center in Mozambique. Whether served in a hearty stew with rice, delicately seasoned with aromatic spices, dried or smoked, the fresh bounty of the sea is central to the national diet. European influences are everywhere, especially in the port city of Maputo, where you'll find Portuguese butter tarts and red and white Vinho Verde (young wine). A melting pot of Indian, Arab, and Chinese influences abound. You’ll quickly become addicted to fresh pao—traditional Portuguese bread rolls baked several times a day. And you’ll certainly enjoy Mozambique's abundant tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, pineapple, and more. Service is mostly very relaxed and can be quite slow. There are very few chain restaurants outside of Maputo. A local cocktail, Tipo Tinto—rum usually mixed with raspberry juice—can be quite strong. Drink it with caution.
An affordable, cheerful, often very busy place (especially on weekends), Pemba Dolphin has a great ocean view at Wimbe beach. Although very touristy, it also has a good local feel, especially when there's live music on the weekend. Try the fresh seafood or pizza with a cold local beer, or a house cocktail as the sun sets.
This friendly restaurant bar (more like shack on the beach) has some of the best sea views in Beira, and although the food is okay (everything from pasta and seafood to traditional Portuguese and steaks), you really go to Biques for the atmosphere. It's got a bit of a frontier feel with locals and ex-pats mixing happily together as they down cold beers on the wooden terrace above the beach or in the gaily painted bar decorated with caps from all over the world dangling from the wooden beams.
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