Restaurant Scams in Mahé, Seychelles
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Mahé — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Durban, and Livingstone.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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How it works
Restaurants along the Victoria waterfront and tourist-facing establishments at Beau Vallon frequently add a 10–15% service charge, a per-person cover charge, and sometimes a "table reservation fee" that are printed in small type on menus or not disclosed until the bill arrives. In some cases, the menu price list shown at the entrance differs from the one brought to the table. This practice is not illegal but is deliberately opaque. Bills totaling SCR 200–400 more than expected per person are common.
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