Service was super friendly - the staff even offered to lend us a scooter for the day. Such an easy-going spot to hang with friends 😄

Came here with a couple of friends for lunch and honestly the buffet spread was pretty solid. Lots of Sri Lankan options plus some continental stuff. We ended up going back for seconds on the rice and curry. Place wasn&#39;t too crowded so we could actually chat without shouting. Card payment made it easy to split the bill. Would come back if we&#39;re in the area again.

Stopped here for breakfast after a walk along the sand. The view is really calming, waves right there. Had the hoppers and some fresh coconut sambol, ingredients tasted clean and simple. Coffee was decent, not too strong. Staff let me sit a while after finishing, no rush. Just wish the fruit plate had more variety, but fine for a quiet morning.

Stopped by for dinner after a long day. Grilled prawns with garlic were spot on, and that fish curry might be the best I had in Sri Lanka. Service was friendly but yeah, food took a while. Worth it though if you&#39;re not in a rush.

Stopped by for dinner and tried their special curry set. The staff took time to walk me through each dish, which I appreciated. Had a glass of their house red with it&mdash;decent pairing, though the wine list is pretty short. Food was solid, but the place got a bit loud later in the evening. Still, a nice spot if you&#39;re not in a hurry.

The lagoon view really is something else at sunset. I grabbed a fresh lime juice and just sat there watching the light change. Staff were friendly, no complaints there. The new pool area looks great too, though I didn&#39;t get a chance to use it. Good spot if you&#39;re hanging out with friends and want somewhere chill to talk.

The seafood soup was proper good. Loads of flavour, not like the watery stuff you get at some beach spots. And the price was way better than the other places along the strip. Quick service too, which I needed. Just wish the portion was a bit bigger for the money. Still, hit the spot for a lunch break.

Stumbled in here by chance and honestly didn&rsquo;t expect much from the outside. The seafood rotti was solid, grilled fish too. They even made something off-menu when I asked, which was nice. Place is small though, so don&rsquo;t come with a big group. Fine for a quick meal.

The vegetable rice and curry was a solid pick &mdash; four curries, papadam, and that coconut sambal. Portion was generous for the price. Owner chatted with us a bit, nice touch.

Tucked off the main road, this little family spot was a solid find. The veg kottu was super fresh and the coconut roti with dahl hit the spot. Portions were big too. Would come back with friends for sure. 😋

The little ice cream spot inside Galle Fort is lovely. Walls covered in traveler notes give it real character. Homemade chocolate brownie flavor was the standout for me.

Came here on a whim and honestly the staff were the highlight. Super warm, made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. Food was solid too, nothing crazy but well made. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Grilled king prawns were spot on, juicy and charred just right. Beachfront spot with a chill vibe, though service was a bit slow at times.

The seafood platter was fresh and big enough for two. Price was fair for what you get. Staff left us alone until we needed them. Solid spot near the beach. 🦐

Lovely spot right on the beach. Owner and his family were super friendly, made us feel welcome. Food was tasty and portions were generous. Had the beach almost to ourselves most days. Great for chilling out.

Food&#39;s solid, especially the Sri Lankan curries and fresh juice. Bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

The garlic butter prawns were a solid portion and really tasty. Owner even offered us a ride back since it was dark outside. Kind gesture, made the night easier.

Quick bite turned out better than expected. Seafood was fresh and the staff didn&#39;t keep me waiting long. Solid spot if you&#39;re in Tangalle and hungry.

Stopped by for drinks and ended up staying for the prawns and chicken rolls&mdash;both were surprisingly good. Cocktails did the job, nothing fancy but solid. Beachfront spot with chill music, easy to just sit there and not think about anything. Wish the prawns came in a bigger portion though.

The view alone is worth stopping here. Sat by the window and could hear the waves the whole time. I ordered the grilled fish and it came out fresh, not overcooked. Just wish the vegetables had a bit more flavour, they were a little plain. But the breeze and the sound of the water made it a relaxing lunch.

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The best restaurants in Matara

Mama's Galle Fort (the original)

Serendipity Arts Cafe

Peacock Restaurant

Oak Ray Restaurant Galle

Pedlar's Inn Cafe and Restaurant

Frozen Ice Cream

Nihal's

Beach House

Moonlight Restaurant

Tangalle Rice & Curry Restaurant

The Lagoon Restaurant

Sapphire Seas Restaurant

Yellow Restaurant

Chillout Cafee & Restaurant

Sinethi Homestay and Family Restaurant

Jayasena Stores And Restaurant

Twins home restaurant

Cafe 82 - Homemade Ice-Cream

Aloe farms home stay and restaurant

Green Coconut Restaurant

Sunrise Seafood Restaurant

Ranlakshmi Paradise Beach

The Kitchen Galle Fort

Priya Moon Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

Chill Barcelona Resto & Bar

83 Cafe

Kabala Sunset Cafe

Follow the White Rabbit

Kingfisher Seafood Restaurant

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