Le Damas, Creole restaurant in Le Morne-Rouge, Martinique.
Le Damas is a Creole restaurant in Le Morne-Rouge that serves traditional local dishes on covered terraces overlooking a lush garden. The space is defined by native plants, fruit trees, and aromatic herbs that frame the dining experience in a natural setting.
The restaurant was founded more than two decades ago and has been run by the Malidor family since its opening. Through years of work, it has become a place where Creole cooking techniques remain alive and practiced.
The cooking here reflects how people in Martinique have prepared food for generations, using techniques and ingredients that are deeply rooted in local tradition. Visitors taste authentic methods that have shaped the island's food culture over time.
The restaurant welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Saturday in the evening and offers takeaway options for those on the go. Special occasions like celebrations can be arranged with advance notice by calling ahead.
Visitors often overlook the garden surrounding the restaurant, even though it holds unusual plants like orchids, medicinal herbs, and tropical fruits such as soursop and star fruit. Many of these plants also provide the spices and ingredients used in the kitchen.
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