Babs Dock
Bab's Dock
An eco-minded restaurant hidden at the edge of a mangrove lagoon; reached by boat through the mangroves, it serves grilled fish and prawns on a floating deck
Located along Route des Pêches about 15 km west of Cotonou. Park your car, then take a wooden motorboat through the mangroves to the wooden deck on the lagoon. The complex is built from natural materials, reflecting an eco-friendly ethos. Signature dishes are fresh grilled fish, fish skewers and grilled prawns served with fries, though vegetarian options are few. You can swim and kayak in the lagoon, and it is a favorite weekend spot for locals and expatriates. Sundays are busy, so book 1–2 days ahead by phone or WhatsApp. Entrance including the boat costs about XOF 2,500 per person, and a meal costs about XOF 12,000–22,000 per person.
Opening hours
About 10:00–19:00, mainly open on weekends; call to confirm before you visit
Nearby sights
- Fidjrossè Beach
- Amazon Statue (Monument de l'Amazone)
- Place de l'Étoile Rouge
- Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat
- Fondation Zinsou
- Dantokpa Market
- Ganvié
- Cotonou Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-Miséricorde)