Le Corail (Ex Chez Alain)
Le Corail (ex Chez Alain)
A budget-friendly seafood institution on Independence Road, formerly Chez Alain, known for large lobsters, crab and zebu beef skewers. Service can be slow.
Located on the inner side of Independence Road, not on the beach, next to La Capannina. The sign reads 'Le Corail (Ex Chez Alain)', and there is another Chez Alain elsewhere in town, so check the name. The décor is simple, and the focus is on fresh seafood and charcoal grilling. The lobsters are very large, and there are also crab, freshwater prawns, zebu beef skewers and freshly squeezed juice. It has a Tripadvisor rating of 4.4 and is on the cheaper side locally, with seafood mains at about 20,000–40,000 ariary. Several diners mention long waits between courses, and that cocktails are not made with bottled water, so those with sensitive stomachs should take note.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner served daily; exact hours are set by the restaurant
Nearby sights
- Morondava Beach (Nosy Kely)
- Betania Fishing Village
- Kivalo Village & Mangroves
- Baobabs Amoureux (Lovers' Baobabs)
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Baobab Sacré
- Andranomena Special Reserve
- Marofandilia Village