Gokarna is a low-key town with calm and serene vibes, it also offers variety cuisines options - Israeli food - Indian - Continental - Chinese - Italian etc.
There are multiple food joints available in the town and along the beachside. Most of these places are affordable, serving lip-smacking dishes.
Food Joints
▪️ Kudle Beach
▪️ Om Beach
Near Gokarna Main Beach
Chez Christophe - French café Restaurant
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisines : French Cuisines, Bar, Cafe
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Live Music, delicious food and comfortable dining space.
Approx. Cost for Two : INR 800/-
Timing : 06:00pm - 11:00pm
Location : Belehittal Rd, Main Beach, Gokarna
Google : Chez ChristopheHonni Mane Home Fish Food
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian
Dining Options : Lunch, Dinner
Ambience : Good ambience, comfortable dining space.
Most Recommended : Authentic Karnataka style food, best-known for fish and seafood, try rawa fried pomfret.
Approx. Cost for Two : INR 800/-
Location : Dandebagh, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326 (near Gokarna Main Beach)
Google : Honni Mane Home Fish Food
Dattaprasad Tiffin Canteen
Offerings : Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ambience : Homely ambience, Stall type restaurant.
Meals : Authentic homely south Indian, try delicious masala dosas and fluffy idlis
Timing : 10:00am - 07:00pm
Location : Ratha Beedi, Car St, Car Street, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326 (near koti Treetha)
Google : Dattaprasad Tiffin Canteen
Pai Restaurant
Offerings : Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian
Dining Options : Lunch, Dinner
Ambience : Good ambience, comfortable dining space.
Timing: 7am–9:30pm
Most Recommended : Authentic Karnataka thali, dosas and idli-vada Mangalore banana buns and special filter coffee
Location : Car St, Car Street, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google : Pai Restraurant
Near Kudle Beach
Ganga Cafe
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian, Cafe, International
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Good ambience, comfortable dining space.
Location : Gokarna-Kudle beach road, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google : Ganga Cafe
Halfway Home - For Traditional Food
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian Cuisines
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Comfortable dining space and delicious-traditional homely food
Most Recommended : Karnataka Thali, Wood- fired pizza
Location : Kudle Beach Rd, Dandebagh, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326 ( near Zostel
Google : Halfway Home
Mantra Cafe – Great food and view
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisines : Indian, Asian, Italian, Cafe, Chinese, Bar
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Good ambience, comfortable dining space, Beach view.
Most Recommended : Nutella Banana Pancakes, paneer butter masala, pizzas and prawns in butter
Location : Zostel, Kudle Beach Rd, Dandebagh, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Timing : 08:30 AM - 3:30 PM | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Google Map : Mantra Cafe
Little Paradise Inn
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Cocktail, Beer
Cuisines : Indian, Italian, Continental, Thai, Chinese etc.
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Timing : 9 am - 11pm (daily)
Ambience : Comfortable dining space, beautiful beach view and delicious food
Most Recommended : Lemon Nana Crushed Ice, prawn madras
Location : Kudle Beach, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google : Paradise Inn
Near Om Beach
White Elephant Restaurant
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Vegan (Optional)
Cuisines : Indian, Continental, Italian, Liqueur Cafe
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Good ambience, comfortable dining space.
Most Recommended : Mushroom cheese Toast
Location : Om-Kudle beach road, Vaitrani, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google Map : White Elephant Restaurant
Prema Hilltop Restaurant – Great Indian food
Offerings : Vegetarian, Vegan Options
Cuisines : Indian, Asian
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Delicious and comfortable dining space.
Most Recommended : Southindian Thalis, snacks etc
Location : Om Beach Rd, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google : Prema Hilltop Restaurant
Namaste Cafe – BeachFront Restaurant
Offerings : Vegetarian, Vegan Options
Cuisines : Indian, Bar, Cafe, Seafood, Asian
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Ambience : Spectacular sea views, delicious food and comfortable dining space.
Location : Om Beach Rd, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326
Google : Namaste Cafe
Near Belekan Beach
Lazy Beach Cafe
Offerings : Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Cocktail, Beer
Cuisines : Indian, Italian, Chinese, Grill
Dining Options : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
Timing : 08am - 11pm (daily)
Ambience : comfortable dining space, Beach view, Experience beautiful sunrise and sunset view,
Most Recommended : Lemon Nana Crushed Ice, prawn madras
Location : Belekan Beach Rd, near Lighthouse, Gokarna, Karnataka 581326, India
Google : Lazy Beach Cafe
Local Food to Try in Gokarna
Gokarna is a perfect getaway for those who prefer calm and serene vibes but also offers multiple cuisines available in Gokarna like Israeli Food - Indian - Continental - Chinese - Italian etc.
Some authentic south Indian dishes you should give a try while in gokarna.
🔸 Patrode, Dosa and Idli-Vada (Breakfast)
🔸 Banana Puns (Breakfast)
🔸 Konkani Fish Thali for lunch
🔸 South Indian Thali (Vegetarian)
🔸 Fish fry with different marination
🔸 Clam curry made with coconut milk and lemongrass
🔸 Prawns Fried Masala
🔸 Prawns Biryani
🔸 Crabs or squid with different types of curry
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