Top Restaurants in Eastern Province
Where to Eat in Eastern Province: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka including Why Not, Hideaway Resort Restaurant, Danny's Sri Lankan Delicacies, Tandoori Hut, Zephyr Restaurant & Bar, Breakpoint, Rice 'n' Curry, Maleena Arugambay Italian Restaurant, Bambini's Cafe, Trinco Lanka Restaurant
Things to do in Eastern Province
1. Why Not
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Pradeep M - Watford, United Kingdom
I went there earlier today with my sister's family and we asked if they have tea or coffee. We were told that they have so we ordered some and waited to be. 10 minutes later a man came and asked what we have ordered. When we mentioned what we have ordered, he rudely shouted at us saying "we don't serve tea here, just go away". And then he said to a waiter not to serve any 'locals'! The waiter apologiesed and said "he is the owner of the restaurant so there's nothing I can do about it". I've had bad experiences in places before but never experienced anything like that. My advice to all 'local-looking' people, stay away from this place!
2. Hideaway Resort Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By tommymacaus - Melbourne, Australia
The food here is excellent. On recommendation I had the fish tacos which were absolutely delicious - fresh fish caught that morning, generous portions and fantastic flavour.
Given the quality, the price was not too bad (not much more expensive than other places in Arugam Bay). The only negative was that the total price was now shown on the menu - they add something like 30% in taxes. I find this really disingenuous - if you are adding that much in tax, put it in the price on the menu, don’t try and hide it until the end.
3. Danny's Sri Lankan Delicacies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Lasse T
The best rice and curry we ever had! Flavorful and just the right heat :) The food is locally sourced and much of it from his own garden! We had three nights in Arugam and chose to eat here twice that is how good it was! The menu is simple, chose between vegetarian or a few meats or come one day before and order the BBQ. This is truly Sri Lankan soul food cooked with passion by Danny and his wife ❤️
4. Tandoori Hut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Our unique styled Indian restaurant Tandoori Hut serves Tandoori chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Madras Chicken,Tandoori Prawns and Squids, Tandoori Steak, Tandoori Fish / Grilled Fish and vegetables with 4 vegetable sides cooked indian style and Indian Homemade Naan bread day-to-day as well as Vegetarian dishes. Our vision is to create a cozy and comfortable ambience to the guest and surfers in order to provide a high level of service to the guests. Our aim is to increase the customer satisfaction. Good Time Great Taste!!
Reviewed By Douglas A - Huissen, The Netherlands
I was out of season, dining with my guide one other guest in total. The staff, one person only, was not interested or friendly. Just gave the card and provided the food for me and my guide. It was rather cold and just smashed on the plate without any interest like the rest of the athmosphere. The place was not too clean. I think it has good potential in the season, but not in December month. It is up to the management, because two other places were crowded and good.
5. Zephyr Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By SK7117
We went for dinner due to the lovely setting. The staff didn't seem to want to serve us. They didn't have any fresh fish ( I assume as quieter season they hasn't bothered) which is why we had gone, so we decided to just have a drink. They didn't have some of the drinks and the prices were more than in the menu which was poorly explained by a surly member of staff. We left after two expensive average cocktails to get fresh fish at another delightful restaurant.
6. Breakpoint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By SixMonthItch - Sydney, Australia
We felt like a light lunch and a change from the usual so headed to BreakPoint for falafels.
I ended up getting the tuna salad and regretted not getting the avocado salad as I did not enjoy the tuna as it was mixed with raw onion and mayonnaise. My husband got the falafel plate and they were not great falafels and the tahini was very watery.
Prices were quite high for the quality of food. I would suggest going elsewhere. There are other BreakPoints that we saw on our travels, so we avoided these also.
7. Rice 'n' Curry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
We Are True Sri Lankan Food Provider And We Have Been Doing It For Four Years Since 2015. We Serve All The Very Fresh Organic And All Fresh Sea Food Here,as We Dont Keep Our Vegetables Or Wish Types We Could Guarantee The Best Qualty To Our Guest.
Reviewed By Birdman64 - The Hague, The Netherlands
The food was very tasty. We ordered a la carte (buffet wasn't set up yet): jumbo prawn curry. Large portions: 6 truly jumbo prawns for LKR 1500. Beers were 500 LKR. One of the better restaurants we have been to in Sri Lanka; we'd definitely go back. Yes, they do have a strange music selection, a sort of ambient-lounge drone, that faeded into the background when we asked them to turn the volume down. Friendly waiters. The food took a while to make (30 min), but we take that as a good sign: freshly made.
8. Maleena Arugam Bay Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Arjen t
Food tasted just fine. Small remark: the pizza tasted better after putting some salt and pepper on it.
9. Bambini's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Welcome to Bambini's Café in Arugam Baz. A lifelong dream coming together o bring you a variety of dishes using and supporting fresh locally sourced products to satisfy your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Just made for you offered in casual & relaxing atmosphere with a simple international menu & tastly treats made to suit everyone.
Reviewed By tommymacaus - Melbourne, Australia
We came for dinner and had khottu with coconut curry and a chocolate rotti for desert. The food was delicious, heaps of great flavour above and beyond your standard Sri Lankan street khottu. It was nicely presented with some flowers around the plate.
The service was really friendly and the vibe was chilled - pretty quiet given it’s off season. It was reasonably priced too.
10. Trinco Lanka Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
We Have Sea Food, Srilankan Meals, Indian Meals, Western Meals
Reviewed By RollingWithTheStones
We came here for dinner, and both had vegetarian curry and it was really good. Great flavours, portion size and good value. The staff were also excellent and gave good service.
