{"id":1321,"date":"2015-08-26T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T01:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2025-08-19T00:04:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:04:17","slug":"foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Guide: Where to Eat at South Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>After a day spent frolicking along <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/mirissa\">Mirissa<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s pristine shores, riding the waves at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/weligama\">Weligama<\/a><\/strong> or undertaking an underwater expedition to explore the fascinating marine life found at the\u00a0southern coasts, here&#8217;re some of the best feasting spots\u00a0dishing out international mains and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/must-try-foods-in-sri-lanka-13-dishes-not-to-be-missed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrumptious local fare<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Barista_Lavazza\" >Barista Lavazza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Number_One_Mirissa\" >Number One Mirissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Central_Beach_Restaurant\" >Central Beach Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Zephyr_Restaurant_and_Bar\" >Zephyr Restaurant and Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Weligama\" >Weligama<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Cafe_Weligama\" >Cafe Weligama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Blue_Lagoon_Seafood_Restaurant\" >Blue Lagoon Seafood Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Fish_Point_Weligama\" >Fish Point Weligama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Shirani\" >Shirani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Matara\" >Matara<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Plantation_Surfs_Inn_Restaurant_and_Cafe\" >Plantation Surf&#8217;s Inn Restaurant and Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Bake_N_Take\" >Bake N Take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodie-guide-where-to-eat-at-south-sri-lanka\/#Bedspace_Kitchen\" >Bedspace Kitchen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirissa\"><\/span>Mirissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barista_Lavazza\"><\/span>Barista Lavazza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Iced-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Iced coffee\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a proper cup of coffee may be quite a challenge in Sri Lanka, but thankfully, you will find a decent cuppa at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barista.lk\/\">Barista Lavazza<\/a><\/strong>. A wide range of beverages, ranging from hot coffees, iced latters and Ceylon teas are available on the menu. Coupled up with a good selection of breakfast and lunch mains, a trusty wifi and cheery interiors, this cafe makes a great spot for a coffee break,&nbsp;brunch hangout and afternoon tea session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_One_Mirissa\"><\/span>Number One Mirissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A variety of Sri Lankan and Western fare, a romantic setting, panoramic views of the beach and a choice selection of well-made cocktails keeps diners coming back for more at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g1407334-d5964486-Reviews-Number_ONE_Mirissa-Mirissa_Southern_Province.html\">Number ONE Mirissa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Beach_Restaurant\"><\/span>Central Beach Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fish-burgers.jpg\" alt=\"Fish burgers\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrive at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/centralbeachrestaurant\">Central Beach Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> with an empty stomach, and be prepared to tuck into a spread of generously portioned dishes. Some of the tastiest plates at the restaurant are the seafood items, like the grilled crabs and fish burgers. Lassis, rich and creamy, as well as a good selection of cocktails and beverages serve well as thirst quenchers. Plenty of cool tunes and unobstructed views of Mirissa Beach help round out an enjoyable dining experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zephyr_Restaurant_and_Bar\"><\/span>Zephyr Restaurant and Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By day, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zephyrmirissa\">Zephyr Restaurant and Bar<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;serves as a relaxing beach bar, luring&nbsp;diners with pillowy sun loungers, bean bags and a selection of refreshing cocktails. When night beckons, it turns into a cosy restaurant alit with the warm, amber glow of candles and fairy lights. Visitors can look forward to energetic performances by live bands on certain nights of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weligama\"><\/span>Weligama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Weligama\"><\/span>Cafe Weligama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cafe-Weligama.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Weligama\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diners are left in good hands at<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g612380-d6659428-Reviews-Cafe_Weligama-Weligama_Matara_Southern_Province.html\">Cafe Weligama<\/a><\/strong>. Expect nothing less than plenty of smiles and attentive service from the owners, as well as a plethora of delicious Sri Lankan fare. The cafe&#8217;s oceanfront location means that you will get to feast on the rolling waves and coastline of Weligama while you savour your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Lagoon_Seafood_Restaurant\"><\/span>Blue Lagoon Seafood Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Indulge in a seafood feast at<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g612380-d4308883-Reviews-Blue_Lagoon_Seafood_Restaurant-Weligama_Matara_Southern_Province.html\">Blue Lagoon Seafood Restaurant<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>the hearty portions are sure to&nbsp;leave you well satiated. Give the grilled tuna a go; it is excellent eaten together with a serving of Sri Lankan curry and steamed rice. Do note that most dishes here are prepared with lots of chilies, so seek dining alternatives elsewhere, or ask for a lower level of spiciness if you cannot tolerate much heat in your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fish_Point_Weligama\"><\/span>Fish Point Weligama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fish-Point-Weligama.jpg\" alt=\"Fish Point Weligama\" class=\"wp-image-1343\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty of opportunities for feasting on fresh seafood fare at the coastal regions of Sri Lanka, and one of the best spots to do so is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fishpointweligama\">Fish Point Weligama<\/a><\/strong>. The restaurant&#8217;s beachside setting means that you will dine&nbsp;with the sand under your feet. Your table is likely to groan under the weight of sumptuous seafood dishes, such as brimming&nbsp;plates of crispy calamari, succulent prawns and tasty tuna. After your meal, relax against one of the sunbeds lining the shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shirani\"><\/span>Shirani<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A meal at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g612380-d7691042-Reviews-Shirani-Weligama_Matara_Southern_Province.html\">Shirani<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s promises plenty of authentic, homecooked fare and a cultural immersion. Chatty and genial, the owners will gladly share interesting tidbits about their country and culture. Make sure you call in an hour in advance, for time is needed as the&nbsp;items are prepared from scratch. When you arrive to see the dining table filled with&nbsp;prawn and vegetable curries, rice, soya meat, dhals, pappadums and sambol, you will realise that your&nbsp;wait for food is a worthwhile one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matara\"><\/span>Matara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plantation_Surfs_Inn_Restaurant_and_Cafe\"><\/span>Plantation Surf&#8217;s Inn Restaurant and Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Coconut-Roti.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut Roti\" class=\"wp-image-1344\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located close to three surfing spots along the southern coasts of Sri Lanka, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/plantationsurfinn.com\/restaurant\">Plantation Surf&#8217;s Inn Restaurant and Cafe<\/a><\/strong> serves as the perfect restaurant&nbsp;for surfing enthusiasts to refuel on Sri Lankan fare after a fun-filled surfing session. Hungry diners are never picky eaters, and trying out every dish here is a ve good option, for each and every item pleases the palate. Crunch on&nbsp;a handful of&nbsp;homemade pappadums, indulge in generous servings of curry and devour slices of&nbsp;coconut roti with wild abandon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bake_N_Take\"><\/span>Bake N Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bakentake.lk\/\">Bake N Take<\/a><\/strong> offers a casual and fuss-free setting for a quick bite or coffee break. Stave off your hunger pangs by opting from&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety of short eats and sandwiches, or perk up drooping energy levels&nbsp;with a strong coffee or tea. Have something to go along with your drink &#8211; carb lovers will enjoy the breads, while those with a sweet tooth will opt for the decadent pastries and cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedspace_Kitchen\"><\/span>Bedspace Kitchen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BEDSPACE-KITCHEN-Sri-lanka.jpg\" alt=\"BEDSPACE KITCHEN Sri lanka\" class=\"wp-image-1345\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be sure that you will enjoy a great meal at any time of the day when you dine at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bedspaceuna.com\/fb\/dining-and-drink\/\">Bedspace Kitchen<\/a><\/strong>. Start the morning with an artisan breakfast, take a garden lunch outdoors in the afternoons, or wind down the day with a relaxing dinner. Keep well-hydrated with a selection of smoothies and juices, or combat a bout of sleepiness with a cuppa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cool dinner party event, held on Friday nights, is certainly not to be missed, for it brings plenty of Sri Lankan fare, the freshest seafood catches of the day, an introduction about each dish and beverage, as well as chances to mix and mingle with a diverse group of guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">villas in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a day spent frolicking along Mirissa&#8216;s pristine shores, riding the waves at Weligama or undertaking an underwater expedition to explore the fascinating marine life &hellip; <\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_excerpt -->","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":4016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[111],"class_list":["post-1321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fnb","tag-wine-and-dine","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1321"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4867,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1321\/revisions\/4867"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}