Picked our own prawns and fish, grilled perfectly with a decent side of rice and salad. Lobster was spot on. A crisp white wine would&#39;ve made it even better, though the place got a bit loud later.

Stopped by for lunch inside the Fort &mdash; cozy enough, nothing fancy. Had the handmade pasta, it was decent and filling for the price. Staff let us sit around after we finished, no rush. BYO wine saved us a bit too. Just wish the portions were a touch bigger for what you pay.

Stopped by for happy hour drinks on the front patio. Cocktails were solid, well made. Sea bass was fresh, cooked properly. Chicken tikka was a bit dry though. Fine for a quick bite if you&#39;re in the area. Service was quick enough.

The staff knew the menu well and handled my food allergy without any fuss. Felt looked after, nothing was too much trouble.

Loved the fruit drinks here &mdash; so refreshing after the beach. Right on the sand, can&rsquo;t beat the view. Staff were friendly too, not hovering. 😊

Great spot. Room had a balcony facing the ocean, and you&#39;re basically 2 minutes from the water. Owners were friendly and the price was fair. Only thing is the waves are loud at night&mdash;didn&#39;t bother me, but worth knowing.

Breakfast spread was solid &mdash; big portions, fresh fruit, eggs, pancakes, plus some local Sri Lankan dishes. They even switched things up a bit each morning. Nice touch.

The chicken curry was solid, but honestly the ginger beer was the highlight for me. Wish they had a few more wine options, though. Service was quick and friendly.

The fish BBQ was solid and the happy hour cocktails hit the spot. But honestly, the beachfront setting is what makes this place&mdash;you can just sit there and watch the waves while you eat.

The fish curry here comes with a whole fish and it&#39;s so flavourful. Owner said she&#39;s been cooking for 45 years, you can totally tell. Right on the beach too. 🐟

Been coming here for a while now. The rice and curry stays consistent, always fresh and full of flavor. Family running it is friendly too. One of the few spots that hasn&#39;t let me down.

The fish and chips special was a decent size for the price. Salad on the side was fresh, not just a sad garnish. Had the banana fritters with ice cream after, that was good too. Place was busy but we got our food quick enough. Fine if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t want to spend too much.

The fish curry here had real heat, not that mild tourist stuff. Coconut sambol was fresh, tangy. Rice cooked proper, fluffy. Portion decent for the price. Place was busy with locals, always a good sign. Maybe wait a bit for the food, but it came out hot. That prawn fry, crispy outside, juicy inside. I&#39;d eat that again.

The cooking class was the best thing we did in Galle. Started at the market picking up local veggies and fruits I&#39;d never seen before, then headed back to cook with the family. The whole thing felt hands-on and relaxed. Eating what we made at the end was satisfying. Price felt fair for what you get. Just wish we had more time to try making the curry paste from scratch again.

Came for the lunch buffet and honestly the spread was solid. Lots of options, everything fresh. But wow it&rsquo;s spicy 😅 I&rsquo;m usually okay with heat but even I had to pace myself. Wish they had more mild stuff for balance. Still, if you like bold flavors, you&rsquo;ll enjoy it.

Tuna steak was solid, cooked just right. Mega fish and chips came out hot and crispy, portion was huge. Mashed potatoes were smooth, good side. Place was chill for a quick lunch, no fuss. Got my food fast enough, which I appreciated. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area and want something easy.

Great cocktails and fair prices right on the beach. Staff were friendly too.

Came here twice on our trip&mdash;kottu and devilled shrimp were solid, but the pineapple juice really stood out. Owners clearly care about what they serve. Wish I had room to try more.

Lemon chicken was solid, seafood platter came out fresh. Place looks plain from outside but food surprised me. Portions big for the price.

The coffee&rsquo;s actually decent here &mdash; not too bitter, not burnt. I grabbed a quick bite too and the food came out fresh. Staff were friendly enough without hovering. Place gets a bit noisy around midday, but it&rsquo;s fine if you&rsquo;re not looking for a quiet corner. I&rsquo;d come back if I&rsquo;m in the area.

Solid Sunday BBQ buffet. First round came out well-presented, tasted good. Service kept up fine since we got there early. Decent value for the price.

Food&rsquo;s solid but service drags when it&rsquo;s busy. Took ages for delivery once, though the taste made up for it. Portion size decent for the price.

The Sri Lankan curry was packed with flavor, exactly what I was hoping for. The seafood fried rice was solid too. Live music made it feel lively, though it got a bit loud for chatting.

The view is unbeatable, literally right on the sand. Food was decent but portions ran small. Still a nice spot to hang with friends though 🌊

The tuna burger was properly juicy and seasoned well. Prices felt fair too, lower than most spots along the strip. Just wish they&#39;d given me a bit more sauce on the side. 🌴

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The best restaurants in Matara

Black & White Restaurant

The Pasta Factory

Church Street Social, Galle Fort

Ocean Bistro by Starbeans

Shali's Juice Bar

Smile Beach Home & Restaurant

Indian Hut Heritage Restaurant

Tamarind Blue

WB Villa

One Love Restaurant and Bar

Thambili Cafe & Juice Bar

Chalet Tangalle

Leshana Restaurant ( curry leaf)

The Me-Nu

Reggae Bar & Restaurant

Wasantha's Sri Lanka Cuisine

Lucky Fort Restaurant And Cooking Class And Boat Rides

Pink Elephant

The Social Unawatuna

SavorySide

Daffodil Restaurant

Sea View Beach Restaurant

Maheshee Home Restaurant

Cafe Line a la Carte Restaurant

The Gully - Kitchen plus Cocktails

The Hideout

Surf 'n' Turf - Koggala

The Ivy by Frangipani

Villa Surf Beach Restaurant

Little Hut Unawatuna