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SUPER SEAFOOD

THE LAGOON BY CINNAMON GRAND

This charming restaurant has created an unparalleled dining experience for Colombo's seafood lovers since the day it opened. Consistently ranked among the city's top restaurants, it follows the seafood market concept, with an emphasis on offering variety, freshness and quality to patrons.

Make your selection fresh from the catch of the day, choose your sauce, cooking method (grilled, steamed, fried, curried) and style (Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Indian, Continental). Then relax with a drink and gaze out at the man-made lagoon while their top chefs prepare your meal in an exhibition kitchen. There is also an open air dining area.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food prepared to your choice (Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Indian & Continental)
Price Range Rs. 6,000 for two people (Approx. US$42 / £28) onwards
Opening Times Lunch: 12 Noon – 2.30 PM daily
Dinner: 7:00 PM – 12 Midnight daily
Facilities Dine-In / Outdoor Dining / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Serves Alcohol / Credit-Cards / Parking
Location Cinnamon Grand, 77, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, Colombo 03
Tel (011) 249 7371 / (011) 243 7437

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance



THE OCEAN BY KINGSBURY

This is probably the most amazing seafood restaurant in Colombo, the live cooking spectacle, the sea spray, the sound of the ocean and the briny winds. The food is fresh off the ice, they actually seem to be in competition with "The Lagoon" at the Cinnamon Grand, since they have the same basic theme: pick fresh seafood off the counter, choose your sauce, cooking method (grilled, steamed, fried, curried) and style (Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Indian, Continental). A selection of fine wines and an emphasis on using both local and seasonal ingredients ensure that guests are served only the freshest of dishes. Wines sourced exclusively for The Kingsbury will set a new benchmark in Colombo.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food /Chinese / Continental / Thai / Sri Lankan / Japanese
Price Range Rs. 6,000 for two people (Approx. US$42 / £28) upwards
Opening Times Lunch: 11.30AM – 6.00 AM daily
Happy Hours: 5:30 PM – 7.30 PM daily
Facilities Dine-In / Outdoor Dining / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Serves Alcohol / Credit-Cards / Parking
Location The Kingsbury, 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo Fort, Colombo 01
Tel 077 108 7720 / (011) 242 1224 / (011) 242 1221

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance


MINISTRY OF CRAB

Ministry Of Crab is one of Colombo's best restaurants. From quality of ingredients to character to location, this Celebrity Chef Dharshan Munidasa joint has it all. It even has celebrity co-owners Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena. More than anything else, however, people come here for the delicious crab. The crabs are Sri Lankan crabs, as served at the East Coast Seafood Centre in Singapore, which are hard to come by in Colombo and even at resort hotels. Ministry of Crab is extremely popular with local & foreign tourists.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food / Crab
Price Range Rs. 5,000 for two people (Approx. US$35 /£23) upwards
Opening Times Lunch: 12 Noon – 2.30 PM daily
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily
(Closed on Full moon poya day)
Facilities Dine-In / Outdoor Dining / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Live Music / Serves Alcohol / Smoking Area / Credit-Cards / Parking
Location Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, Colombo Fort, Colombo 01
Tel (011) 234-2722

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance


SEMONDU FUSION FROM THE SKY

This is a new restaurant managed by SriLankan Airline Catering service. The Executive Chef was European, and the food still has a distinct modern French bent. There are Sri Lankan fusion touches.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food / Italian / European
Price Range Rs. 5,000 for two people (Approx. US$35 /£23) upwards
Opening Times Lunch: 12 Noon – 2.30 PM daily
Dinner: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM daily
Facilities Dine-In / Outdoor Dining / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Serves Alcohol / Live Music /Credit-Cards / Parking
Location Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, Colombo Fort, Colombo 01
Tel (011) 2441590 / (011) 2441591

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance


BARRACUDA SEA FOOD & GRILL

Established in 2013, Barracuda is a household name for seafood in Sri Lanka. The whole establishment could accommodate up to 300 guests both indoor and outdoor. While enjoying the sea breeze under a canopy of trees the friendly and relaxing ambience lets you relax with the magical sounds of ocean waves whilst touching your feet on the Golden Sandy Beach.

Special Menus are created to give an authentic Chinese and Thai experience and to awaken your taste buds on every visit. Wide selection of delicious food ranging from traditional Thai styles of cooking - Pad Thai to modern-creative of Chinese- Hot Butter Cuttlefish will satisfy any insatiate appetite.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food / Authentic Chinese & Thai style
Price Range Rs. 2,500 for two people (Approx. US$18 /£11) upwards
Opening Times Lunch: 12 Noon – 3.00 PM daily
Dinner: 6.30 PM – 10.30PM daily
Facilities Dine-In / Outdoor Dining / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Serves Alcohol / Live Music /Credit-Cards
Location 41/2, Wasala Road, Mount Lavinia
Tel (011) 271 0777/ (077) 020 7733

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance


OFF THE HOOK

Off the hook is a new sea food restaurant opened in the city. It's not too up market and extremely affordable. They have got a lovely ambiance and great food. You pick the seafood and get it prepared according to Sri Lankan, Thai, Western style. The restaurant lacks the liquor licence. However, they compensate for this by encouraging you to bring your own alcohol in and not charging corkage.

If you're lucky the owner will be around at dinner time and personally recommend dishes according to your taste.

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food prepared to your choice (Thai / Sri Lankan / Western)
Price Range Rs. 2,000 for two people (Approx. US$14 /£10) upwards
Opening Times 11.00Am – 1100 PM daily
Facilities Dine-In / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Credit-Cards
Location 180, Park Road, Havelock Town, Colombo 05
Tel 011 2505818

It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance


MANHATTAN FISH MARKET

The Manhattan Fish Market has delicious seafood and a friendly stuff - it's an awesome place to dine at. Although this is a high-end priced restaurant, the Manhattan Fish Market is disguised as a mid-range diner. The seating is both tables and sofas, the art on the walls are fun, the staff is very interactive (one of them announces 'GUEST IN!' and 'GUEST LEAVING!' appropriately so the rest of them can shout greetings at you - it's adorable). They have two restaurants located in Colombo & Rajagiriya (Just out-skirts of Colombo)

Serving Cuisines Super Sea Food
Price Range Rs. 3,500 for two people (Approx. US$24 /£16) upwards
Opening Times 12 Noon – 1100 PM daily
Facilities Dine-In / Family Friendly / Air-Conditioned / Wi-Fi / Credit-Cards
Location Colombo: 31, Deal Place, Off R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03
Rajagiriya: 997/1, Sri Jayawardanapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya, Colombo
Tel Colombo (011) 230 1901 / Rajagiriya: (011) 287-5975