We asked if they could do a veggie curry even though it wasn&rsquo;t on the menu. They just said yes and made it happen. Pretty good too, decent spice level. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Place was a bit busy but we didn&rsquo;t wait long.

Came here for a quick bite and ended up staying way longer than planned. The seating is proper comfy, right on the sand. Owners actually give a damn about the environment, no plastic anywhere, everything recycled. Had the seafood rice, decent portion, not fancy but hit the spot. Place has a chill vibe, nothing forced about it. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back.

The jackfruit kottu here was solid and the portion was decent for the price. Coconut pancakes were a nice little sweet finish. Owner was friendly enough, though nothing over the top.

Stopped by for the breakfast buffet &mdash; the Indian corner was the highlight for me. Dishes had proper flavor, not bland like some hotel buffets. Coffee was decent too. Place wasn&#39;t too crowded around 9am. Only thing is it&#39;s a bit pricey if you&#39;re not staying at the hotel. But yeah, solid start to the day.

The red curry with rice was a solid portion and really flavorful. Also tried the luffa with egg, pretty tasty. Good spot for a cheap meal.

Stopped here after a beach walk and grabbed a table facing the ocean. The vibe is super laid back, exactly what you&#39;d expect from a surf spot. Had the French toast and it was properly good&mdash;crispy outside, soft inside. Owners were friendly too. Only thing is it took a little while to get the bill, but honestly didn&#39;t mind much.

The grilled butterfish and prawn curry rice were pretty good. Fish was fresh, curry had decent heat. Portions generous too. Server Aishin knew the menu well and was polite. Shady spot right on the beach kept it comfortable despite the heat. Fine meal, nothing to complain about really.

The breakfast spread was solid &mdash; basket of breads, big pot of coffee, enough to fill you up. Croissants were the highlight, flaky and still warm. Price felt fair for what you get, especially compared to other places around. Just wish they had more fruit options.

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.

The breakfast deal is solid&mdash;big portions and the price is right. Staff kept checking on us too. Can&#39;t complain for what you pay.

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. 😊

The seafood curry was spot on, and Sanka made sure the drinks kept coming. Nice spot for a relaxed dinner.

The bakery section is the reason I stop by. Their energy balls and almond croissant are solid. Interior&#39;s nice too, plus that little shop with local stuff. Worth a look if you&#39;re in the area.

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.

Wood-fired pizza was solid, thin crust and lots of toppings. Half-and-half option is smart if you can&#39;t decide. Price felt a bit high for what you get though.

The special seafood soup was the best thing we ate in Sri Lanka, so rich and flavourful. Grilled octopus and garlic prawns were good too. Portions are massive, definitely for sharing.

Stopped by for a quick breakfast and they got my order right without any fuss. Portions are solid for the price. Tried the seafood platter later&mdash;tasty, no complaints. Place gets busy around noon, so come early if you&#39;re in a hurry. Good enough for a fast bite.

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.

Stopped here for a quick ice cream in Matara. Place was clean and quiet, staff friendly enough. Ice cream did the job, nothing fancy but solid.

Been here maybe four times now. Food stays solid every single visit, which is honestly why I keep coming back. The octopus dish is the one I always remember&mdash;cooked just right, not rubbery. Seafood platter&#39;s decent for the price too. Service is hit or miss, one waiter was way friendlier than the others, but that&#39;s whatever.

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. 🐟

The seafood was fresh and cooked right, no complaints there. Portion size for the price is decent, actually pretty generous compared to other places along the coast. Sat right by the water, which was nice. Just wish they had a few more options on the menu, but what we ordered was good enough. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Big portions, easy to share. Egg curry with roti hit the spot for breakfast. Prawn curry had plenty of seafood in it. Solid spot for a quick bite.

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