Located on Mount Lavinia Beach, a beachside suburb of Colombo a short distance from the city, Sugar Beach boasts a relaxed vibe with a comfortable beach setting and a touch of tropical flair, adorned with fairy lights and soft music in the evenings to further enhance the mood. Enjoy the feeling of the soft sand on your soles as you savour sundowners, cocktails, fresh seafood and international fusion favourites. For that extra touch of intimacy, consider requesting a table in one of their private beachside cabanas (usually requires an advance booking). While you wait for your food, take a stroll along the beach as an appetite booster and thereafter sit down to enjoy a cosy candle-lit culinary journey under the stars
Location:
Sugar Beach
43/11A, Beach, Hotel Rd, Mount Lavinia10350
Tel: +94117035435
An intimate and private affair awaits at the Seafood Cove, located on the private beach of the Mount Lavinia Hotel. A cajun thatched beach hut ambience with rustic interiors you can choose from tables on the beach or inside the restaurant. At dinner time the beach is lit up with fire torches and soft lighting, while dining tables have been arranged in such a way as to create a night of privacy and passion. With the gentle sound of waves rolling nearby and cool ocean breezes, the ambience is set for connection and conversation.
The Seafood Cove specialises in fresh catch of the day which can be customised to your taste. The seafood selection always includes fresh grouper, tuna, sailfish, anchovies, cuttlefish, prawns, lobster crabs and a whole lot more. Start with a sharing plate like the seafood platter for a slice of “everything” and move onto a succulent entrée of your choosing. While the setting might be relaxed, the food and service are of exemplary quality, ensuring a perfect dining experience.
The Mount Lavinia Hotel occasionally has soft live music on some evenings for that additional touch of enchantment.
Note: As at June 2024 Seafood Cove was closed for renovations please check with the Hotel for new opening dates.
Location:
Mount Lavinia Hotel,
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia
Tel: +94112711711
Web: https://www.mountlaviniahotel.com/
Beachside seafood dining with a twist, is the ethos of the romantic setting at Beach Wadiya. Often patronised by European royalty the Beach Wadiya has been a Sri Lankan favourite for over 3 decades. Located on the beach, across the railway track in Wellawatte (Colombo 06), this restaurant and wine bar promises a more vibrant atmosphere with live music on weekends.
While not entirely secluded for private dining the Beach Wadiya offers semi-private cabanas (prior booking required for cabanas) that provide a more intimate setting compared to the open seating area. The restaurant is always glad to accommodate special requests such as candle-lit tables, to add a touch of romance to the evening. The live music on the weekends will add a nostalgic energy to the evening. Feel free to roam the beach while you wait for the chef to turn out the seafood spread.
Prepare to be mesmerised by the seafood extravaganza where fresh, locally caught seafood is the highlight. Try a local preparation like devilled crab, cuttlefish or prawn for which the restaurant is most famous for. While seafood is the main highlight, Beach Wadiya also caters to a variety of palates, offering vegetarian dishes, pasta and some grilled meat options.
Complement your meal with one of their signature cocktails or a selection of wines and beers and enjoy your night out at one of Sri Lanka’s spectacular beaches.
Location:
Beach Wadiya
2 Station Avenue (off Marine Drive) Colombo 00600
Tel:+94112588568
Web: http://beachwadiya.com/home.php
Sprawled poolside Honey Beach is part restaurant, part pub and all fun. This lively and vibrant setting is more poolside pub club than intimate quiet dining. If the mood is for a more carefree night then Honey Beach is the place to go. Featuring an extensive bar for curated cocktails, a pub-ish menu and heart pumping music, revelry and dancing then let Honeybeach set the scene. Honey Beach Club promises a fun experience, perfect for letting loose and dancing the night away with your loved one. Open daily from morning to midnight with a happy hour. Come for the poolside ambience and a spark igniting evening.
Location:
Poolside at Kingsbury Hotel,
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01
Tel: +94771087720
Web: https://www.thekingsburyhotel.com/dining/honey-beach-club
Often called the most romantic beach terrace in Sri Lanka, this iconic colonial hotel features an amazing setting. The Governor’s Restaurant and Terrace is poolside with indoor seating; however the rocky setting of the terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean has been elevated so as to offer guests an amazing sunset vantage point. Note that you will be glad you chose the outdoor terrace so you can witness this magical spectacle of kaleidoscopic hues called a sunset.
A popular hangout for passionate couples the view is truly breathtaking and will set the scene for a romantic evening.
Bask in the glory of the ocean’s ebb and flow as you enjoy a sundowner or cocktail on “The Terrace”. The Governor’s Restaurant features an a la carte menu and an international buffet to choose from.
Our advice is to arrive early and grab the best spot as this place can get crowded especially on weekends. Let the timeless charm, modern flavours, and breathtaking views from Governor’s Terrace create a magical evening to remember.
Location:
Governor’s Terrace at Mount Lavinia Hotel,
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia
Tel: +94112711711
Web: https://www.mountlaviniahotel.com
Before or after your meal, take a romantic stroll along the beach hand-in-hand, enjoy the cool air and the gentle sound of the waves. Feel free to walk barefoot and let the soft sand and warm waters caress your feet as you embrace the moment.