Le Grand Bleu Biševo – Coffee and Break by the Blue Cave
Le Grand Bleu is situated on the island of Biševo, in the Mezuporat area, right next to the spot where small boats transport visitors to the Blue Cave. Due to its location, it is one of those establishments that almost everyone will notice during their trip to Biševo's most famous attraction.
Although it appears on maps in the restaurant category, Le Grand Bleu is primarily a café and simple snack bar. It is a place to enjoy coffee, cold drinks, or a light snack while waiting for the Blue Cave tour, rather than a venue for a traditional Dalmatian lunch with fish and multiple courses.
Its greatest advantage is its location – just a few steps from the sea, the dock, and the entire system for visiting the Blue Cave.
Le Grand Bleu is located in Mezuporat
Mezuporat is the main entry point for visiting the Blue Cave.
Excursion boats and the regular line from Komiža drop off visitors here, after which tickets are purchased and boarding for the small official boats that can pass through the low entrance of the Blue Cave takes place.
Le Grand Bleu is located right in this area, so there is no need to search for it or plan an additional trip to get there.
This is particularly practical during the peak season when waiting for the cave tour can take some time. Instead of standing in the sun, one can sit down, enjoy a coffee or cold drink, and wait for their turn.
What does Le Grand Bleu offer?
The menu is simple and tailored to the large number of daily visitors to Biševo.
Highlights include coffee, espresso, juices, cold drinks, and sandwiches, which are items that can be quickly served and consumed during a short stay in Mezuporat.
Therefore, Le Grand Bleu should not be compared to taverns in Porat, where one goes for fish, squid, and longer lunches by the beach.
If the plan is just to visit the Blue Cave and return to Komiža, a practical break can be made here.
If staying on Biševo for the entire day and wanting a more substantial lunch, Porat is a better next stop, as there are several more traditional island restaurants and taverns there.
A good place to wait for the Blue Cave
The main reason Le Grand Bleu makes sense is the waiting.
During July and August, boats from Komiža, Vis, Hvar, Split, and other places arrive simultaneously in Mezuporat. The number of small boats that can enter the cave is limited, so the queue cannot always be resolved immediately.
Le Grand Bleu thus functions best as a place for a break between arriving at Biševo and the cave tour itself.
On a sunny summer day, shade and a seated area with drinks can be particularly useful, especially if traveling with children or if arriving at Biševo after a long boat ride.
Seaside terrace
The establishment has outdoor seating, and the entire space faces Mezuporat and the sea.
The atmosphere varies depending on the time of day.
Early in the morning, Mezuporat can still be relatively calm. Later in the morning, when the main wave of visitors to the Blue Cave begins, it becomes much livelier – boats arrive, visitors wait for their number, and small boats continuously depart for and return from the cave.
Le Grand Bleu should not be imagined as a hidden romantic tavern on a deserted Biševo shore. It is located in the busiest tourist area of the island and is adapted to that.
When is the best time to visit?
The most natural time to sit is before or after visiting the Blue Cave.
If arriving early and needing to wait for your turn, coffee or a drink is a practical way to pass the time.
After the visit, another short break can be made before heading back to Komiža or continuing to Porat, Salbunara, and other parts of Biševo.
Le Grand Bleu operates primarily during the island's daytime excursion rhythm. The current published opening hours are from morning until late afternoon, indicating that it is not a restaurant focused on dinner.
As Biševo is a highly seasonal destination, it is advisable to check the opening hours before departure outside the main tourist season.
How to get to Le Grand Bleu?
The establishment is not accessible by car.
The simplest way is to take a boat from Komiža to Biševo and disembark in Mezuporat.
This can be a regular boat line, a local taxi boat, a private vessel, or an organized excursion that includes the Blue Cave.
After docking, there is no additional walking through the island – Le Grand Bleu is located in the immediate vicinity of the dock and the entrance to the cave tour system.
Arriving by regular line from Komiža
For guests staying in Komiža, Biševo can be visited without an organized tourist excursion.
The regular boat line connects Komiža with Mezuporat, Salbunara, and Porat, allowing for a much more interesting day on Biševo than a quick trip just to the Blue Cave.
A good combination is to disembark in Mezuporat, visit the cave, and take a short break at Le Grand Bleu, then continue to other parts of the island.
This avoids the situation where one returns to Komiža after only about twenty minutes of visiting.
What after Le Grand Bleu and the Blue Cave?
If the schedule allows, it is worth continuing to Porat.
Porat has one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on Biševo, a large shallow area, natural shade, and several places for a more serious lunch.
Another option is Salbunara, a smaller and quieter sandy cove with much less tourist traffic.
Biševo is dotted with old walking paths, so certain parts of the island can also be connected by walking.
This is a better way to explore Biševo than just staying in Mezuporat, visiting the cave, and leaving.
Le Grand Bleu or a restaurant in Porat?
It depends on what is being sought.
If one needs coffee, a cold drink, or a quick sandwich while waiting for the Blue Cave, Le Grand Bleu is more practical as it is located right where the boat is already being waited for.
If a proper lunch and several hours of relaxation by the beach are desired, Porat makes more sense.
In Porat, there are sandy beaches and taverns like Kod Jakše and Konoba Tomić, making it easier to organize lunch as part of a full-day stay.
Le Grand Bleu thus serves a different function – a short break in Mezuporat, rather than a gastronomic destination for the entire trip.
Is it suitable for families with children?
Yes, especially since parents with children have a place to sit and get a drink or a simple snack while waiting.
Mezuporat also has a small stretch of coast where one can spend a short time by the sea.
If swimming with children for several hours is desired, Porat is a much better choice after visiting the Blue Cave due to its sandy beach and long shallow area.
Is a reservation necessary?
For a regular coffee, drink, or sandwich, reservation does not make much sense.
Le Grand Bleu primarily operates as a daytime establishment through which visitors to the Blue Cave pass.
During the peak summer crowds, several tables may be occupied at once, especially when larger excursion groups arrive in Mezuporat.
If a classic reserved lunch on Biševo is desired, it is better to arrange a table in one of the taverns in Porat in advance.
A practical stop by Biševo's most famous attraction
Le Grand Bleu is not a destination one travels to Biševo for specifically, but due to its location by the Blue Cave, it can be a very practical part of the excursion.
One arrives by boat in Mezuporat, takes a number for the tour, sits down for coffee or a cold drink, and waits for the small boat that takes them to the cave.
After returning, one can decide whether to head back to Komiža or continue to the sandy beaches of Porat and Salbunara.
Le Grand Bleu should be viewed this way – as a simple café and a resting place at the departure point for the Blue Cave, rather than a classic island tavern.
Location: Mezuporat, Biševo Island
Type of establishment: café / snack bar
Offer: coffee, cold drinks, juices, sandwiches, and simple snacks
Position: right next to the departure point for the Blue Cave tour
Outdoor seating: yes
Access by car: no
Arrival: by boat from Komiža, excursion boat, or private vessel
Parking: not applicable
Best for: coffee, drinks, and a short break while waiting for the Blue Cave
For a more serious lunch: taverns in Porat are a better choice
Operation: seasonal, primarily during daytime excursion traffic
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