Goa's Best Seafood: 5 Restaurants Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Planning a good vacation is easy, but planning one that's well-researched, one that captures the best a destination has to offer, including its hidden gems — is what makes a trip truly excellent. Goa has long been the go-to destination for great parties, beaches, and shopping, among other things. But while most people know Goan food is good, knowing where to eat like a pro and enjoy the best of its seafood delicacies is where Goa truly shines. Goan cuisine offers plenty of good food for the soul. Here's a list of places to add to your next Goa holiday so you can enjoy the best the cuisine has to offer.

1. Martin's Corner, Betalbatim 

A Goa institution, Martin's Corner has spent decades building a reputation as one of the state's most beloved seafood spots. It draws a steady mix of tourists and regulars, thanks to hearty portions, seafood that's always fresh, and a genuinely welcoming vibe. 

Must try: Crab Xec Xec, Butter Garlic Prawns, Kingfish Recheado 

2. Ritz Classic, Panaji 

 For authentic Goan food that won't dent your wallet, Ritz Classic is hard to beat. It's a favourite among locals precisely because the seafood is fresh every single day and the portions don't hold back. 

Must Try: Fish Thali, Kingfish Fry 

3. Kokni Kanteen 

 Running since 1972, Kokni Kanteen brings old-world charm to the table along with home-style Kokni Goan cooking , think slow-simmered curries and traditional desserts that taste like they've come straight from someone's kitchen. 

Must try: the Goan Fish Thali, or go bigger with the Bappa Thali, loaded with crab curry, prawn curry, and mussels. 

4. Fisherman's Wharf 

Twenty years ago, Fisherman's Wharf was just a small riverside eatery in Mobor. Since then it's grown into one of Goa's best-known restaurant names, now with nine outlets spread across the country yet each one still holds on to that original Goan character, from the food to the setting itself. 

Must try: The signature Wharf Seafood Soup, or the crispy fried Drums of Heaven served with hot garlic sauce.

5. Copperleaf, Porvorim 

Often ranked among Goa's favourite dining spots, Copperleaf is a multi-cuisine fine-dining restaurant with a bar attached. It opened its first outlet on Chogm Road, Porvorim, in 2016, followed by a second in Panaji. 

Must try: Goan Fish Thali, Hariyali Gobhi, Butter Garlic Prawns