Food in Mahabalipuram

Street food and local eats in Mahabalipuram

  • Arabian Garden Multi Cuisine Restaurant

    Multi cuisine restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving seafood, biryani and Arabian dishes under one roof.

  • Arabian Garden Seafood Restaurant

    Garden-style seafood restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving crab, lobster, squid and tawa fish, with biryani and mandi on the side.

  • Madras Chronicle

    Vegetarian restaurant in Mahabalipuram with a heritage style interior, serving North Indian dishes, pizza and sizzlers.

  • Santana Beach Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant in Mahabalipuram with two dining floors and sea views, serving lobster, local fish and calamari.

  • Searock Restaurant

    Beachfront seafood restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving prawns, fish, crab and squid in a relaxed open dining space.

  • Sri Ananda Bhavan

    Vegetarian restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving South Indian and North Indian food from breakfast through dinner.

  • The Golden Palate

    Vegetarian restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving soups, starters, Indo-Chinese mains and a full breakfast spread.

  • Virunthombal Chettinadu

    Chettinad restaurant in Mahabalipuram serving fresh fish cooked in the regional style, along with kothu parotta and classic South Indian sides.

Must-Try Dishes in Mahabalipuram

Local food specialties and traditional favourites

Seaside Fish Fry

Tamil

Freshly fried coastal fish served near beachside shacks.

Prawn Curry

Tamil

Spicy coastal prawn curry with tamarind and coconut notes.

Kal Dosa

Tamil

Soft thick dosa served with chutney and salna.

Filter Coffee

Tamil

Strong South Indian coffee popular with local breakfasts.

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