9 picks, north to south.
Goa's beach shacks are seasonal, licensed bamboo-and-thatch restaurants on the sand that open roughly October to May. Go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and sunbeds at sunset — Baga, Candolim, Mandrem, Palolem and Agonda all have good ones.
Updated November 2026 · GoaPlace editors · facts checked against our own listings| Name | Area | Best for | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britto's | Baga | Beach institution | Lunch or early dinner |
| Souza Lobo | Calangute | Classic since the 1930s | Lunch |
| Curlies | Anjuna | Anjuna's party shack | Sunset onwards |
| La Plage | Ashwem | Chic beach lunch | Lunch, in season |
| Zeebop by the Sea | Utorda | Feet-in-the-sand dinner | Sunset dinner |
| Dropadi | Palolem | Palolem sunset tables | Sunset dinner |
| Beach shacks of Palolem | Palolem | Toes-in-the-sand dinners | Sunset, roughly Nov–Apr |
| Beach cafés of Arambol | Arambol | Sunset with a smoothie | Sunset, roughly Nov–Apr |
| Beach shacks of Mandrem & Ashwem | Mandrem & Ashwem | Quiet sunset tables | Sunset, roughly Nov–Apr |
A Baga landmark right on the sand at the northern end of the beach, loved for seafood platters, Goan curries and generous desserts. Expect a cheerful crowd; arrive early for a sunset table.
A family-run beachfront favourite that has been feeding Calangute for generations. Order Goan seafood classics, grilled fish and a cold drink, and watch the beach go by.
A long-running beach bar at the southern end of Anjuna with DJs, sea views and an easy-going crowd that grows as the evening goes on.
French-inspired cooking right on Ashwem beach, with a breezy, barefoot-chic feel. A classic long-lunch spot in season, when it's worth booking ahead.
A beachfront restaurant at Utorda with tables on the sand and lanterns after dark. Classic seafood and Goan dishes to the sound of the waves.
A popular beachfront restaurant in the middle of Palolem's bay, with seafood, Indian favourites and tables on the sand for sunset.
In season, a long line of shacks faces Palolem's bay, many laying out the day's catch on ice at dusk. Walk the sand, pick the busiest one and ask the price of seafood by weight before you order.
Arambol's shoreline is lined with laid-back cafés and seasonal shacks serving smoothies, backpacker favourites from around the world and fresh seafood. Most face the sunset — choose the view you like best.
Calmer than the shacks further south, the beach restaurants here are made for long lunches and candle-lit dinners on the sand. Many are run by the same families season after season.
Many beach-side places close or cut hours from June to September. Check before you go in the monsoon.
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