What should I order at Aida Seafood Restaurant ?
Aida Seafood Restaurant
Seafood Platter
Mentioned multiple times as a highlight with fresh, perfect seafood and generous portions, praised for taste and value.
Traditional Prawn Curry
Recommended for its delicious and authentic Sri Lankan flavors with nice portions and very good service.
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Rice
Noted for its amazing taste, served with five different vegetables and chicken, showcasing authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
Butter Cuttlefish
Specifically recommended along with a Lion lager, noted for great taste and enjoyment with the view.
Grilled Prawns
Praised for being freshly caught, delicious, and great value, recommended by a group of diners.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
About Aida Seafood Restaurant
Aida Seafood Restaurant is a restaurant in Bentota, Sri Lanka, known for seafood and Sri Lankan dishes served with river and lake views. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, especially the seafood platter, jumbo prawns, mixed seafood platter, and traditional prawn curry. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with outdoor seating and table service. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and guests often mention the Buddha statue or temple views in the background.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Aida Seafood Restaurant known for?
It is best known for seafood dishes with a scenic riverfront setting in Bentota, especially the seafood platter, mixed seafood platter, jumbo prawns, and traditional prawn curry. Reviews repeatedly mention fresh food, generous portions, and views of the river or lake with a Buddha statue in the background.
What dishes are most recommended at Aida Seafood Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight the seafood platter, mixed seafood platter, jumbo prawns with fries and salad, traditional prawn curry, and Sri Lankan chicken curry rice. The vegetarian spread also gets strong praise from groups, with comments about it being tasty, generous, and well prepared.
Is Aida Seafood Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is generally viewed as good value, with reviewers noting generous portions and saying the food is worth the price. The menu includes seafood, small plates, beer, cocktails, wine, and coffee, so it fits a mid-range meal rather than a budget-only stop.
What should I know about the view and best time to visit Aida Seafood Restaurant?
The standout feature is the river view, often paired with a lake view and a visible Buddha statue, which reviewers say makes lunch especially memorable. Many comments mention a relaxed, scenic setting for lunch or dinner, and reservations are available if you want to plan ahead.
Is parking available at Aida Seafood Restaurant ?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Aida Seafood Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Aida Seafood Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Aida Seafood Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Aida Seafood Restaurant is good for kids.
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