Saveurs du Sud is the kind of restaurant that keeps the Sunday lunch tradition alive — generous Creole plates, family atmosphere, and no rush. Set just outside Saint-Joseph, not far from the southern coastal road, it’s easy to miss if you're driving too fast. But if you stop, you’ll eat well, be treated like a regular, and probably leave with leftovers.

What they do well:

• Classic cari: pork, chicken, zourite, duck — cooked slow, served hot

• Gratin chouchou and sweet potato sides that fill the plate

• Generous portion sizes without upsell tactics

• Punch maison and local wine at fair prices

• Quiet terrace and shaded tables out back

This isn’t trendy, and that’s the point. It’s a restaurant that cooks like people still cook at home — firewood heat, salt in the right places, and no shortcuts. You’ll see a few tourists, mostly locals, and a lot of empty plates.

👉 Local tip: If it’s on the board, take the civet de coq. It’s one of the best versions on the south coast — deep, peppery, and worth planning your day around.