Must-see restaurants in Andaman Islands

  • Full Moon Cafe

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Run by an Irish-Indian couple, this mellow thatched-roof restaurant shares a sandy floored site with Dive India and does fabulous seafood, salads, pastas,…

  • Anju-Coco Resto

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    One of Havelock’s faves, down-to-earth roadside Anju-Coco offers a flavour-packed menu of zealously guarded Indian-international family recipes, with…

  • New Lighthouse Restaurant

    Port Blair

    Fresh seafood grilled, steamed or barbecued to taste is the speciality at this unadorned favourite, but there's also punchy veg or prawn biryani and an…

  • Annapurna Cafeteria

    Port Blair

    An excellent frills-free pure-veg option, reminiscent of a high-school cafeteria, that rustles up rich North Indian–style curries and delicious South…

  • B3 – Barefoot Bar & Brasserie

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Right by the jetty, with sea views, B3's breezy wooden deck makes a great place to wait for the ferry. Come for the scrumptious homemade pasta, the fresh…

  • Dakshin

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Masala dosas, uttapams (thick, savoury rice pancake) and tasty thalis are swiftly served at this South Indian specialist, next to Havelock's jetty.

  • Red Snapper

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    The thatched-roof, bamboo-clad Wild Orchid resort's restaurant exudes a romantic, candlelit island ambience, sizzling up lavish seafood platters, pepper…

  • Amaya

    Port Blair

    Amid palmtops, the SeaShell hotel's breezy and sophisticated rooftop lounge appeals for its sleek bar (cocktails ₹415), open-plan kitchen, high-season…

  • Gagan Restaurant

    Port Blair

    This locally loved and low-key Bengali hole-in-the-wall serves great food at good prices, including Nicobari fish, crab curries and paneer in a world of…

  • Blue Sea

    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    A quirky shack-like restaurant just back from Beach 3, with sandy floors, dangling sea-themed curios and a blue-whale-skull centrepiece. Come for the…

  • Icy Spicy

    Port Blair

    It doesn’t look much from the outside, but buried away in this small mall is a busy, smartish pure-veg restaurant. It's often packed with visiting Indians…

  • Bayview

    Port Blair

    Right on the water at Sinclairs Bayview hotel, the Bayview is a relaxing place for an unhurried meal, with fine sea views and a tempting Indian…

  • Garden View Restaurant

    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    Occupying a colourful garden pavilion, 1km west of Beach 5, this family-run operation is a relaxing little spot to knock back a Kingfisher or papaya lassi…

  • Rony’s Restaurant

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    A simple open-sided cafe with red plastic chairs and a few colourful murals, popular Rony's cooks up delish seafood curries, wood-fired pizzas, Israeli…

  • Excel Restaurant

    Port Blair

    The atmospheric bamboo restaurant atop Lalaji Bay View guesthouse brings a Havelock-style menu to the city, with grilled fish, burgers, momos (Tibetan…

  • Fat Martin’s

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Popular open-air cafe with a good selection of Indian dishes and some particularly impressive dosas (paper-thin lentil-flour pancakes) including paneer…

  • Shakahaar

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Usually packed with visiting Indians, this back-to-basics, fast-and-furious thatched shack stars such pure-veg delights as tandoori mushrooms, vegetable…

  • Chand Restaurant

    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    A blue-washed facade marks out this simple home-style restaurant in Neil's bazaar, where bread omelettes, steaming coffee and paratha (hotplate-cooked…

  • Ananda

    Port Blair

    From the family team behind the much-loved nearby Gagan Restaurant, Ananda does an astonishingly varied selection of South Indian breakfasts, rice and…

  • Brewberry's

    Port Blair

    Port Blair’s only real contemporary, wi-fi-equipped hang-out cafe is opposite the airport, 2km south of the city centre. The chocolate-brown decor sets…

  • Sea View Chand Restaurant

    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    Right by the jetty, this no-nonsense spot offers all sorts of multicuisine dishes, including crab masala, fish curry and fried rices.

  • Moonshine Garden

    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    On the road to Beach 1, around 1.8km northwest of the jetty, traveller-focused garden cafe Moonshine cooks up pastas, fish thalis and other tasty bites…

  • Lighthouse Residency

    Port Blair

    Pick from seafood curries, tandoori specials, noodles and biryanis in the bright dining space, or head to the bar for a cold Kingfisher.

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