Best Shacks of NORTH GOA – EAT… DRINK… CHILL… REPEAT

Goa’s little beach shacks serve an array of delicious foods from all over the world, although when in Goa, visitors must try some of the local seafood dishes, here. These shacks are not your typical high end restaurants, but have various amenities that include deck chairs for sunbathing, pool tables and of course, a mouth-watering selection of menu items. This list puts together some of Goa’s trendiest beach shacks, guaranteed to make your trip to a whole lot more exciting!

1) La Plage – Ashvem Beach

La Plage is a comfortable little shack decorated with candle lit, wooden tables and soft lighting. The humming of the gentle sea waves provide soft, smooth background music, as visitors enjoy a wide spread of seafood delicacies. Wooden chairs are spread out across the shack, so visitors can tuck their toes into the warm, yellow beach sand, while sipping a cool, refreshing cocktail, or indulging in the shack’s collection of large, juicy burgers and piping hot fries.

Special Note - La Plage has very large servings per plate, so guests should order food bearing that in mind.

2) Sunny Side Up – Candolim Beach

Sunny Side Up is the perfect destination for tourists looking to have fun, feet-in-the sand dining experience! Known for its fusion cuisine which draws inspiration from Asian, American and European styles of cooking, Sunny Side Up offers its guest fresh and exciting dishes, cooked to perfection using organic ingredients. Guests can also indulge in the shacks’s unique collection of cocktails or sit back and enjoy a more traditional seafood dish like the Ginger Battered Calamari, under the shack’s soft, candescent lighting.

Special Note - Sunny Side Up is value for money place and guests can always choose cheaper, lighter items from the menu which promise to be just as delectable as the more expensive dishes.

3) Palms n Sands – Candolim Beach

The shack is equipped with large deck chairs right on the beach, where guests can stretch their feet and rest for a while, sipping an iced cocktail. Candlelit tables and soft lighting set the mood of the place-perfect for couples looking for a romantic night out. The staffs are warm and welcoming. The service is prompt and the food is finger-licking delicious. The Palms n Sands Beach Shack offers guests a sublime, peaceful environment in which to enjoy some of Goa’s best, most sought after food.

Special Note -The vegetarian kebabs sautéed gently in soy sauce is quite a popular dish here.

4) Stringfellows Beach Shack - Candolim

Visitors get to enjoy their food under the cool shade of a palm leaf roof. The restaurant itself is set up in the style of a large, open hut on the beach so the cool sea waters and the refreshing ocean breeze are not too far away from the diners. Visitors can sip delicately on their iced drinks or munch their light, hot, evening snacks as they watch the mesmerizing sunset. The gin cocktails are pretty popular here and their Chicken Biryani is said to be very tasty, too.

Special Note - The servings are quite generous, and the prices are quite reasonable.

5) Pousada by the Beach – Calangute Beach

The Kingfish Balchao and the hot, crispy fried prawns are pretty popular dishes here. To top off their meal at the Pousada by the Beach Restaurant, visitors can order the sweet, delicate Bebenka and Dodol pudding for dessert- a true Goan delicacy! It is a Must try when in Goa.

Special Note – This gets very crowded in the evening. Keep patience and wait for your food order.

6) Ryan’s Shack - Candolim Beach

Ryan’s Shack is a perfect go-to place for those looking to enjoy some delicious Seafood, or some very tasty North Indian or Chinese dishes. The Biryani is said to be extremely delicious here, although the Rava Fry Kingfish or the Butter Garlic Prawns are finger-licking good, too.

Special Note - The shack does not have an extensive menu, but they ensure that the dishes they do serve are fresh and cooked to perfection.

7) Our Shack – Little Vagator

Our Shack is perfect for family getaways. The shack does not have too many options for vegetarians, but its non-vegetarian dishes are truly one of a kind! The restaurant has quite an extensive menu serving some very succulent Mediterranean Food apart from the commoner Goan seafood items.

Special Note : Some visitors might be put off by the high prices at this place, but there are many cheaper items on the menu, too, which promise to be equally appetizing as any of their more expensive dishes. 

8) Fish Tail – Vagator Beach

This beach shack is extremely accessible and very easy to find. They serve a range of Seafood, Continental, Chinese and North Indian cuisines,. Complete with large, plastic deck chairs on the beach, and smaller cane chairs and dining tables in the restaurant, the Fish Tail Shack offers its guests both outdoor and indoor seating and dining arrangements. The crispy fried calamari and seafood dishes are quite popular here and that, with a large glass of iced-tea will make for the perfect lunch here.

Special Note - The place also has free Wi-Fi for its guests and is open all year round.

9) Thalassa – Vagator Beach

The shack is equipped with large white cane chairs and tables covered in flowing, white tablecloths. The bar, bamboo decor and matte roof are all painted white, almost mimicking the silvery, sandy Vagator Beach. Their Meat Platter is always on high demand, as is their Vegetable Moussaka and to top it all off, guests can order from a range of interesting deserts although nothing beats the famous Baklava.  

Special Note -  Thalassa is bit expensive and mostly crowded. Remember to book a table before you reach.

10) Curlies – Anjuna Beach

Curlies is not just a shack, it’s a must visit paradise in North Goa. Having a nice dinner under the starry night enjoying the lulling sounds of the waves nearby, is a magical feeling. The service is quite prompt and the staffs are always warm and welcoming, too.

Special Note - Curlies also serves a range of cool alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices, perfect to tackle the summer heat. 

MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT IT CAN BUY SEAFOOD – THAT’S SORT OF SAME THING. HAPPY EATING!