Residence Hoteliere Du Phare

The food and service were great, and this is one of the few restaurants in Libreville I feel I can trust now. It could use some maintenance, though the rainy season may account for that. I'd recommend it for a casual stop or a more formal business meal.

Had dinner here with colleagues. The food was good but pretty expensive, and one waiter seemed annoyed and wasn't very pleasant. Still, we had a great time.

The chef's French food is excellent, which by itself makes a meal here worthwhile. It's a small, convenient hotel, and the staff are all very nice. I plan to return, though the rooms felt bare and worn. It's very safe and is owned and run by a French national who lives in Libreville. Service here isn't like Paris, London, or New York, so expect a different experience. I don't mean that rudely or disrespectfully, just as a reminder.

The sunset over the beach was beautiful, and the atmosphere was fantastic. I went for their monthly “Expat” night, held on the first Thursday, and it was a good way to meet people from around the world with all kinds of jobs. The offer was buy one drink, get one free. Choices and prices were non-alcoholic drinks at 3000 XAF, beer at 3000 XAF, whiskey at 6000 XAF, mojitos at 8000 XAF, and wine at 4000 XAF.