Local guide · Updated 2026

The best restaurants in Hiriketiya

These are the places we actually eat at. Nobody pays to be on this list, and local picks are the ones we would send a friend to first.

Looking for something cheaper? See cheap food in Hiriketiya.

Independent. Nobody pays to be on this list or to be ranked higher.

Local pick Budget gem

Kave Waves

A budget favourite with a very good value dinner buffet.

  • Food
  • Cheap eats
  • Buffet
Local pick

Malkoha

Our top pick for breakfast and the best coffee in town. Great food, and a good place to work.

  • Food
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee
  • Work
Local pick

The Ruin

One of the strongest picks on the whole beach. Good food, good drinks and a view you will not want to leave.

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Views
  • Beach

Bacuzzi

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

Booka

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

ClearPoint

Hiriketiya

Karaoke nights, live sport on the screen and an easy place to meet people.

Karaoke · Thursday (check before you go)

  • Food
  • Nightlife
  • Social
  • Sport

Cocosa

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

Garlic Café

Hiriketiya

A buffet recommendation.

  • Food
  • Buffet

Hirieats

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

La Playa

An all day beach hangout with food, drinks and the sea right in front of you.

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Views
  • Beach

Lumina

Local food.

  • Food
  • Cheap eats

Mays

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

Mond

Hiriketiya

A local food recommendation.

  • Food

Raa

Sri Lankan food and drinks on the beach, and a great spot to watch the sun go down.

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Sunset
  • Views
Budget gem

Roti Hut

Hiriketiya

Simple, local and genuinely good roti.

  • Food
  • Cheap eats

SCS

Cheap, local and good.

  • Food
  • Cheap eats

Smoke & Bitters

Hiriketiya

A proper dinner and cocktail destination.

  • Food
  • Drinks

The Hangout

Pool table, good food and an easy place to hang out. Good location too.

  • Food
  • Social
  • Pool table
  • Drinks

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