Second visit here. Saturday night was packed, so definitely book ahead. Staff knew the menu well and their suggestions were solid. Goan dishes had proper flavour, not toned down. The coconut crumbed fried ice cream is worth ordering. Service was quick despite the crowd. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want reliable food.

Went here with my girls after beach hopping, and honestly the thali hit the spot. Breads were fresh, curry had that proper homemade taste. Place is simple but clean, no fuss. We sat for like 2 hours just chatting, nobody rushed us. Good spot if you want a chill veg meal without the fancy stuff. 😌

Went here on a weekday afternoon, place wasn&#39;t too crowded. The sizzler was decent, meat cooked properly, sauce had a good kick. Price is a bit on the higher side but portion makes up for it. Beach view from the table is a bonus, though it gets a little warm sitting outside. Staff let us take our time, no rush.

Music was great, vibe was on point. Food though? Hit or miss honestly. One dish was solid, the other just okay. Not mad about it, just wish it was more consistent.

Candlelight by the river, live music&mdash;great spot for a date. Pizza and cheese garlic bread were solid. Just wish they didn&#39;t slap 18% GST on the food, felt a bit much. A glass of wine would&#39;ve balanced it better.

The grilled sea bass was cooked just right, and that banana leaf wrapped king fish had proper Goan flavor. We came here twice during our stay. The manager was friendly and kept things lively both nights. Seating felt a bit cramped near the window side, but the food made up for it. Would eat here again if I&#39;m back in the area.

Been coming here for a while now. The sunset from the deck is still the reason I keep going back. Food stays consistent too, which is nice. Service can drag a bit when it&#39;s packed, but that&#39;s expected. Just book a table early if you want a decent spot.

Went in without much expectation, honestly. The presentation caught me off guard &mdash; looked way fancier than the price suggested. Tried their paneer dish and it was properly spiced, not the bland version you get at most places. Portion size was decent for one person. Would go back just for that. Maybe next time I&rsquo;ll bring a friend to try more things.

We sat outside in the garden, really chill old Goa feel. Took a bit to find the place, it&#39;s tucked away from the main road. Staff were friendly enough, service was quick. Had the fish curry and rice, decent portion. Liked the quiet vibe, not too crowded for a Saturday.

The chicken cafrel was the standout &mdash; proper spicy, juicy, and that masala hit just right. Fish fingers were decent too, crispy outside, soft inside. Honestly, I only care about the food, and this place delivered. Maybe a bit heavy on oil, but I&rsquo;m not complaining. Would eat that cafrel again anytime.

Came here on a weekday evening. Live music was nice, sea breeze made it feel relaxed. But honestly, the portion sizes are small for what you pay. I ordered a seafood platter and left still a bit hungry. Good for drinks and vibes though, just don&#39;t come starving.

Came in pretty late, almost closing time, and they still took our order without any attitude. That alone made me happy. Had the paneer tikka, it was fresh and hot. Service was genuinely good, not the usual rushed thing you get at the end of the night. Nice surprise honestly.

Loved the vibe here &mdash; right on the sand, super chill. Cocktails were solid and didn&rsquo;t burn a hole in my pocket. Staff was friendly too.

Came for lunch, off-season so place was empty. Had the butter chicken and garlic naan. Gravy was rich, not too sweet, chicken was soft. Naan could&#39;ve been crispier but dipped well. Honestly the food&#39;s decent, nothing mind-blowing. Probably better at night when it&#39;s busier and you&#39;re drinking.

Perfect spot right at the beach entrance, plenty of shade too. Way more chill than the other shacks nearby. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable.

Stopped by to escape the sun, stayed way longer than planned. Tiger prawns in garlic butter were spot on, perfectly cooked. Coffee did the job too.

The chonak rawa fry here is seriously good, crispy and fresh. Uraak was a nice touch too. Place is pretty basic but prices are fair. Good spot to hit with friends if you&#39;re in the area.

The fish thali here is really good. Fresh catch, nice Goan curries, and the portion size is generous. Prawns balchao had that tangy-spice kick just right. Setting is basic, but the staff made sure I was comfortable throughout. One thing though, the seating could be a bit more cushioned. Still, a satisfying meal without any fuss.

The butter garlic lobster was solid, though I&#39;d ask for the sauce on the side next time. Went back a few times during our Palolem stay, never let us down.

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