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Practical information : Eating out Gabon
Timetable
Restaurants are generally open from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Some also serve as cafeterias, welcoming customers all day long.
Budget & Tips
From the maquis to the luxury restaurant, Gabon has something for everyone. In the big cities, some establishments are true gastronomic references. In such cases, you should expect to pay between 25,000 and 45,000 FCFA for a menu. For more modest restaurants, expect to pay around 7,000 FCFA for a main course. In the maquis, you'll be able to feast on good meat or fish kebabs for around 3,500 FCFA. However, avoid those set up on sidewalks, to avoid turista. In São Tomé and Príncipe, expect to pay around 250 STN in a village outside the capital. In more comfortable restaurants, expect to pay around 350 STN for a meal.
What costs extra
Tipping is not instituted as it is in some countries, but it's always appreciated, especially when the service is up to scratch.
The local way
For a meal on the run, try coupé coupé, a local snack of charcoal-grilled beef or mutton with onions, chillies and various sauces. Vendors can be found on the street from morning till night.
To be avoided
We advise against drinking tap water, even though in Libreville it is checked daily. If bottled water is not available, drink a soda or beer instead. Avoid eating raw vegetables, salads or unwashed fruit, and be careful where you eat fish and seafood.
Smokers
Since 2016, Gabonese law has prohibited smoking in places open to the public, including restaurants.