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Seafood restaurant in Kovalam, Kerala
What should I order at Salmon Seafood Restaurant?
What to order
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Hamour Fry
Recommended multiple times for being meaty, flaky, perfectly seasoned, and having a crisp coating without being oily.
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Tawa Fish
Mentioned as excellent and delicious, a popular choice among diners.
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Grilled Fish
Highly praised with many varieties available; customers enjoyed choosing their fish and found the grilling worth the wait.
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Karimeen Pollichathu
Frequently recommended; noted for its authentic taste and excellent pairing with appam.
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Prawns Fry/Roast
Described as juicy, fresh, and cooked in delicious, spicy gravy; well-liked by seafood lovers.
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Squid
Mentioned several times as fresh, delicious, and part of a good seafood experience.
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Fish Egg Fry (Meen Mutta Fry)
Recommended for being rich and flavorful, a unique and tasty option.
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Banana Leaf Fish Polichathu
Called the best by a reviewer, highly flavorful and a must-try dish.
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Chippi Fry
Specifically noted for being fantastic and flavorful.
Details
Location
Vizhinjam Harbour Rd, near Muhiyadheen Darga shareef, Kovalam, Kerala, 695521, IN
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
About Salmon Seafood Restaurant
Salmon Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in Kovalam, Kerala. It serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, and drive-through options. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the seafood, especially grilled fish, prawn fry, hamour fish, fish egg dishes, and appam. Many also mention the harbor and sea views, along with generally good service and reasonable prices.
Amenities
Service options
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Google Pay
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Salmon Seafood Restaurant known for?
It is best known for grilled fish, tawa fish, and seafood plates like hamour fry, prawn fry, and fish egg fry. Reviewers repeatedly mention very fresh seafood, good masala, and the Vizhinjam harbor or seaport view as part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Salmon Seafood Restaurant?
The most recommended dishes include grilled fish, hamour fish fry, prawn fry or tawa fried prawns, fish egg fry, and fish pollichathu. Reviewers also call out squid, red snapper polichathu, appam, and Kerala parotta as strong pairings with the seafood.
What is the atmosphere like at Salmon Seafood Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual and trendy, with rooftop seating and views of Vizhinjam Port and the sea. It suits groups, families, and solo diners, though reviews note it is often crowded and can feel busy during peak hours.
Is Salmon Seafood Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers describe it as reasonably priced or cheap for the quality, with the listed price range at ₹200–600. People often say the fresh fish, generous portions, and free extras like black tea or sulaimani make the meal feel worth the wait.
How long is the wait at Salmon Seafood Restaurant?
Expect a wait, since the restaurant is often packed and accepts reservations. Reviewers mention waits of about 40 minutes to around an hour for a table, especially during busy lunch or dinner periods.
Is parking available at Salmon Seafood Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is Salmon Seafood Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Salmon Seafood Restaurant is good for kids.
