Came here with a couple of friends last week and honestly the live music was the best part 🎵 Food was pretty basic but did the job. Location is super convenient though. Prices are a bit steep for what you get, but if you&#39;re just here for the vibe and some drinks, it&#39;s a decent pick. Would come back if someone else is paying lol.

Came here two nights straight for the seafood. Tiger prawns and squid were spot on, crab too. The Thai curry with prawns had a nice kick, and paneer curry with garlic naan was solid. Service kept up even when it got busy. Only thing, the place gets loud, but food made up for it.

The caramel vanilla milkshake was really good&mdash;thick, not too sweet. Spicy chicken noodles hit the spot too. Place has a nice sea view, pretty relaxed vibe. Menu&#39;s a bit small, but what we ordered was decent. Fine for a casual meal if you&#39;re in the area.

The cold coffee with ice cream was the best part. Thick, sweet, and the ice cream melted just right into it. Food was decent too, nothing crazy but it worked. Prices fair for what you get. View is whatever, I was there for the coffee honestly.

Came for the sea view, honestly the pizza stole the show. Wood-fired crust had that nice char, toppings were fresh. Sat outside, breeze was perfect, didn&#39;t want to leave. Staff checked on us a couple times, not too pushy. Prices are a bit steep but you&#39;re paying for the location. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Great live music and the crowd was buzzing. Staff kept things moving even when it got packed. Drinks were solid, food decent but nothing crazy. Good spot to hang out if you&#39;re into that scene.

The sunset view here is absolutely stunning, no doubt about that. Grilled fish was decent, moussaka not so much. Service felt a bit all over the place though.

The paneer tikka here was pretty solid&mdash;charred just right, not too dry. I grabbed a sandwich too and it hit the spot. Place sits right across from the beach, so you can just sit and watch the waves while you eat. Service was a bit slow but I didn&rsquo;t really mind.

The Buddha bowl was really fresh &mdash; greens still crisp, quinoa fluffy, not overdressed. I could taste each ingredient, which I appreciate. The Indian bowl had good spice too, though a bit heavy on the rice for me. Sat by the window, nice view while eating. Would come back for the bowls alone.

The vibe here is simple but warm, and the food honestly felt like home. I had the veg thali and it hit the spot. Prices are fair too. Only thing is the seating is a bit cramped, but I didn&#39;t mind much. Tap water was clean, which I appreciated. 🌿

The chicken biryani combo was decent for the price, honestly. Portion size is fair, not huge, but you won&#39;t leave hungry. Good spot if you&#39;re in a rush and want something filling without spending too much.

Cool corner spot. Outdoor seating&#39;s nice, good book selection. Club sandwich with bacon was solid. Service better than the cliff one. Gift shop&#39;s a bonus.

We booked the banquet hall for a birthday do, and Ajith handled everything pretty well. He was on top of the setup and made sure the drinks kept flowing. Food was solid, crowd-pleasing stuff. My only gripe&mdash;the cocktails could&#39;ve been stronger. Otherwise, a hassle-free evening.

Came here for a birthday dinner with family. Staff brought out a cake with a lit candle and sang for us &mdash; nice touch. Buffet had a live appam counter and fresh juices. Hindi singer was a vibe.

Stopped by for a drink at the bar inside the Hilton. Staff were polite, no complaints there. Cocktail list had a few decent picks. The space itself feels a bit dated though, could use some sprucing up. Fine for a quick stop if you&#39;re staying at the hotel, but I wouldn&#39;t go out of my way for the vibe.

The food was really tasty, but honestly the portions felt a bit small for what we paid. Staff knew the menu well when we asked for suggestions though.

The owner and his wife handle everything themselves. Kadai paneer and dal were both solid, prices fair. Service was quick even when it got busy.

Been coming here for a while now. The fish dishes are always consistent, that chicken curry too. Service can drag a bit if you&#39;re in a hurry, so I just order everything in one go. It&#39;s the kind of place you keep going back to for the food, not the speed. Good enough for me.

The cappuccino and chocolate cake hit the spot while watching the waves. Staff kept my water topped up without hovering. Bit touristy, but the coffee here beats most spots along the coast.

Grilled meats were solid, and the staff kept my wine glass full. Service lagged a bit, but worth it.

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