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. 🌴

Tuna steak was solid, cooked just right. Place has a chill vibe, not rushed at all. Prices fair for what you get. Good spot for a quick dinner.

Came for the Sri Lankan breakfast and honestly the 1500 LKR felt like a steal. Dahl was properly spiced, omelette had that nice cheesy pull. Mixed fruit juice on the side was a good touch too. Wish the portion was slightly bigger but I left full enough.

The staff here are genuinely friendly&mdash;saw them dancing while clearing tables, even on a rainy night. That energy kept the place feeling warm. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back again.

Came back a second time and they remembered my order. That kind of attention to detail is rare. Service was quick too. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The skate bowl right in the middle is a cool touch. Watched skaters while eating my curry. Don&#39;t see that anywhere else in Ahangama.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Honey coconut pancakes were the standout &ndash; light, not too sweet. Tried a couple other things off the menu, all decent. Place was airy, got a nice breeze even though it was hot out. Service was fine, no complaints. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The kottu roti here was proper&mdash;just the right amount of spice and that smoky wok taste. Paid what the locals pay, no tourist nonsense. Place gets busy but worth squeezing in for a quick bite.

The homemade pasta was really fresh, light and perfectly cooked. I liked that they had a few healthier options on the menu too. Just wish the seating wasn&#39;t so close together. Mosquitoes were a bit annoying outside though.

Came here for a quick dinner and ordered the grilled fish. You can tell it&#39;s fresh, not the frozen kind. The owner actually cooks everything himself, which I appreciate. Portion was decent for the price. Maybe slightly slow on service but the food made up for it. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area.

Good seafood and cold drinks. Staff didn&#39;t rush us, let us chill all afternoon by the beach. Solid spot.

Stopped by for dinner and grabbed a few cocktails. The Sri Lankan curry had real depth, creamy but with a proper kick. Grilled prawns were done right too, nice char without drying out. Place fills up fast, so it gets a bit loud, but the food held up. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Lovely old place inside the fort. The owner was so welcoming, made us feel right at home. Sat for a while just enjoying the quiet vibe. Simple food, but that&#39;s exactly what we wanted.

The rice and curry here is the real deal. Had to order it a day ahead, and it showed up as a massive spread. Easily the best plate I ate in Sri Lanka. Each little dish had its own thing going on. Not fancy, just proper home cooking. Portion was big enough to put me down for the count.

The passion fruit sorbet was really good&mdash;tangy but not too sharp, and the coconut one was smooth and creamy. Nice little pick-me-up on a hot afternoon. I sat near the window and the chair was comfortable enough to just take my time. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back for that again.

Stopped by after the beach and grabbed an arrack sour. Owner was chill, drink did the job. Cozy little spot, nothing fancy but fine for a quick break.

Service was fine until the place filled up. Then we got rushed a bit, which was annoying. Food was good though, had the kottu and a curry, both solid. Location is convenient, easy to find. I&#39;d come back but maybe on a quieter night.

The veg curry here really stood out for me. We ordered four dishes and they were all properly flavorful, not one felt like a filler. Prices are fair for what you get. Only thing is the seating is a bit basic, but honestly I didn&#39;t mind much. I&#39;d come back just for that curry again.

Second time here in six months. The owners actually remember you, which is rare for a tourist spot. Portions are decent for the price, we didn&#39;t leave hungry. Got the mixed rice and curry, plenty of food for what we paid. Not the cheapest place in town, but you get what you pay for. Solid spot if you&#39;re tired of the usual tourist traps.

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The best restaurants in Galle

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

The Horizon Beach Restaurant

Funky Cafe Unawatuna

Koha Surf Lounge

Hello Burger

Lamana

Home Food Restaurant

The Tuna & The Crab

Punto Cafe

The Roti Shop

Nordic House Luxury Burgers

Mangrovia Lagoon Restaurant

Chamisplace

Papaya

Samson Seafood Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

Galle Fort Like a local ( Former National Tea Room )

CK Hopper Shop

Isle of Gelato

Cafe chill house

Citra

Lemongrass Cafe & restaurant

A Minute by Tuk Tuk Restaurant

New Summer Garden