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Restaurants in Varkala serving Kerala and seafood dishes

Best Restaurants in Varkala

Written by Rahila Thasni,  Friday, 22 May 2026

Best restaurants in Varkala, tourism, scenic coastal destinations etc make the varkala as a live property. A signature landmark to the premier tourist spots. Scenic coastal destinations, Varkala cliffs, Arabian Sea, and golden beaches are more welcomed. The Clifftop path is tucked with a series of restaurants,  resorts, cafes, shops, offering iconic sunsets and scenic natural beauty along with vibrant coastal experience. Geographically it is rocky landscapes but holds deep cultural and religious importance. Dynamic and energetic that reflects both traditional culture and modern lifestyle. The food culture is one of its biggest attractions. It is an unforgettable blend to the culture and greatly influenced Varkala  as a food destination in the region. The Best Restaurants in Varkala treat you with a variety of options, traditional, Arabian, seafood etc. The aromas, flavours and the ambience welcoming you into a truly delightful culinary experience.

🍛 Veg Restaurants in Varkala

1.Sree Vinayaka Pure Veg Restaurant

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Image Credits: Vinayaka pure veg restaurant

Overview

The Sree Vinayaka Pur veg restaurant Varkala. 4.0 star rated  pure veg and  diverse cuisine restaurant. The menu includes breakfast items, South Indian,  North Indian food options. It is the best choice for the visitors seeking to be vegetarian with quality food, good service.

Ambience

Simple and clean.Friendly place to eat.

Food Specialities

  • Breakfast items including paratha, dosa,  sandwich, bread. 
  • Hot beverages, soup, salad, Chinese items, soup
  • Veg Biriyani verities, fried rice, tawa roti, dal, shake, thali meals, paneer items, mushroom items, cheese items etc

Staff & Service

  • Well-behaved staff. 
  • Good service.

Other Details

  • Highquality food
  • Delivery, Take away, dine in 
  • Free and paid parking available

2.Satvik Pure Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

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Overview

The Satvik Pure vegetarian restaurant varkala. 4.3 star rated  pure veg and  diverse cuisine restaurant. The menu includes  North Indian food like aloo paratha, Indo-Chinese food like gobi manchurian and paneer chilli etc. A  strict veg,  simple and casual spot with high quality food and friendly service.

Ambience

  • Charming and cozy.
  • Friendly place to eat.

Food Specialities

  • Veg starters, mushroom thanthoor, Breakfast items including aloo paratha, dosa,  sandwich, bread. 
  • Veg Biriyani verities, Indian curry, chinese  fried rice, tawa roti, dal, idly , noodles.
  • Thali meals, paneer items, cheese items etc.

Staff & Service

Friendly and efficient service

Other Details

  • Quality food,
  • Delivery, Take away, dine in 
  • Free and paid parking available
  • Roof top seating

🐟 Seafood Restaurants in Varkala

3.Cafe del Mar

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Overview

Cafe del Mar Varkala. 4.1-star rated seafood restaurant.  The menu they prepare with a diverse mix of fresh seafood. Experience a spectacular view of  Arabian sea. The menu includes continental dishes, traditional meals, breakfast items and sundowner.

Ambience

  • Cozy,  earthy tones, 
  • Direct stair access to the beach. 

Food Specialities

  • Fresh grilled seafood includes red snapper and prawns, thick-cut fries etc 
  • Freshly brewed South Indian coffee and smoothies.
  • Veg options.

 Staff & Service

polite and friendly staff who make the dining experience pleasant.

Other Details

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in, free parking

4.Cafe Trip is Life

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Overview

The Cafe Trip is Life sits in south cliff varkala. 4.5 star rated seafood restaurant. International dishes and local Kerala flavors with fine dining. Featuring garden, open-air seating,  and direct front-row seats for watching the sunset. 

Ambience

Slow living atmosphere.

Food Specialities

  • Seafood items, Grilled tuna steak, Prawns platter
  • Soup, chicken dishes, Hot  starters, non veg starters, rice and noodles,  kebab items, tikka items paneer items mutton items, pizza items, mocktails, desserts, mushroom items, pasta

Staff & Service

Casual, efficient service

Other Details

  • High-quality food
  • Delivery, Take away, dine in

5.BLG SURF BISTRO

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Overview

The BLG Surf Bistro Varkala  is a vibrant and beachside restaurant. 4.5 star rated Multi cuisine restaurant. Serves high quality brunch, coastal-style dinners.  fresh seafood, and laid-back surf-culture atmosphere.. A quick top spot restaurant with tasty and Flavorful food with a spacious dining area.

Ambience

  • Charming
  • lively sundowner parties

Food Specialities

  • Fresh sea food platters
  • Grill items,  Platters, shavarma items, Biriyani, curry items, veg Items,biriyanii items, noodles etc

Staff & Service

Polite and quick service.

Other Details

  • Quality food, Late-night food
  • Delivery, Take away, dine in 
  • Free and paid parking available

6. Darjeeling Cafe Varkala

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Overview

The Darjeeling Cafe Varkala. 3.6  star rated modern cafe. Varied and curated tea or coffee selection, and tasty snacks like burgers and brownies with relaxing spots. spectacular sunsets and arabian sea views in a cozy ambience. 

Ambience

Relaxed and welcoming,

Food Specialities

  • Seafood platters,  banana-leaf fish
  • Garlic butter prawns .
  • smoothie bowls,  fruit juices, etc

Staff & Service

Excellent service 

Other Details

  • Roof top seating
  • Quick bite
  • Late night food
  • Outdoor seating

Non-veg, Best Restaurant in Varkala

7.Cafe Sarwaa on the cliff

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Overview

The Cafe Sarwaa on the Varkala cliff.  4.6 star rated traditional Kerala cuisine restaurant. A stunning Indian dining spot with outstanding sunset vantage points, scenic destinations of Arabian Sea and ambience like aesthetic Bali-style rustic wooden interiors. Fireplaces, excellent tea, and affordable, quality food etc are the features.

Ambience

  • Relaxed, 
  • Photogenic
  • candlelit dinners

Food Specialities

  • Oat meal, Grilled sand witches, momos, nuggets, egg items
  • Hot drinks, Coffee varieties include orange coffee, coconut iced coffee.
  • Various smoothie bowls.

Staff & Service

pleasant  and friendly staff 

Other Details

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • delivery
  • Free parking lot, cliff restaurant, restaurants in Varkala

Arabian restaurants in Varakala

8.Holy Rabbit restaurant

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Overview

The Holy Rabbit restaurant Varkaka. 4.2-star rated multi-cuisine.  Cozy restaurant with elegant beach views,ocean breezes and chill background music. They serve a diverse menu that you can explore directly.

Ambience

Relaxed and cozy.

Food Specialities

  • Thandoori chicken, seafood items, break fast items, Rolls, salad, Burgers, soup, chicken items, starters, pasta, noodles, desserts, vegetarian items, traditional Kerala fish wrapped in banana leaves etc
  • smoothie bowls, fresh fruit juices

Staff & Service

polite and pleasant dining experience 

Other Details

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

9.BARBECUE 13. Best restaurant in Varkala

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Overview

The Barbecue 13 Restaurant in Varkala. 4.5 star rated multi cuisine restaurant. Aesthetic vibe with wide and comfortable seating that can host larger groups as well as solo. Serve quantity and quality food with affordable prices and the menu includes Al Fahm Mandi, Alfaham chicken, traditional Malabar Dum Biryani, flavorful shawarmas.

Ambience

  • Accommodates larger groups
  • Aesthetic with comfortable seating

Food Specialities

Kuzhi mandi, Alfaham mandi, shawai mandi, Alfaham, shawarma, biriyani etc.

Staff & Service

Friendly and comfortable.

Other Details

  • Outdoor seating, Dine-in, delivery
  • Free parking lot

10. Trattorias Restaurant

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Overview

The Trattorias Restaurant Varkala. 4.0 star rated multi cuisine restaurant. Rustic and relaxed restaurant on the edge of the cliff. A rooftop with spectacular view of sunset.The diverse menu they provides include wood-fired pizzas and pasta, seafood, authentic Indian foods etc

Ambience

  • Aesthetic rooftop with spectacular view of sunset
  • Comfortable seating.

Food Specialities

  • Hot thandoor, chicken biriyani, Pizza, noodles, mushrooms, veg sizzlers, chicken sizzler, beef sizzler.
  • Seafood sizzler, steaks, Thai soup, momos etc

Staff & Service

Efficient service

Other Details

Outdoor seating, Dine-in, delivery

Varkala creates a unique identity with its greenery, rocky landscapes, scenic coastal destinations or sunsets.  It is a beautiful blend of natural charm with urban energy. The cafes, local eateries, restaurants, residents, tourist  places, etc often shaped the traditional food to high reach. Visitors come to know Varkala  and its tradition closely. The meals, dishes, seafood, snacks,  Arabian, chinese, veg, non veg, traditional etc, the restaurants try to serve like a wild menu.  Best restaurants in Varkala  listed out of them. My Kerala food also exists for the eaters list out by the eaters who want to find an honest kitchen all-round Kerala. It points out by categories what the restaurants serve. The tradition, vibrant seafood, food culture etc are enhanced by a touch of luxury. Kovalam,  Venjaramoodu, Pothencode, Chirayinkeezhu,  Palode and  Kilimanoor etc are some places close to Varkala in. where you can also explore. Discover the best restaurants in Trivandrum.