Varkala holidays have a gastronomic dimension as well, which is quite hard to miss! There is a plethora of restaurants and d cafes in Varkala that serve delicious international favourites (Continental, French, and Italian) as well as local specialities. Relish the fresh catch of the day at the Sunset Restaurant where one must have is the grilled barracuda smeared with butter and garlic.

The Taj Green Retreat, on the other hand, offers a high-class dining experience at its fancy restaurant. Or eating fresh seafood at one of the cliff-top restaurants is a good idea during Varkala holidays. Most of these restaurants display the catch in front of the entrance where you can select your fish and it will be grilled/ baked for you in minutes. If you want to relish food while enjoying live music show, then The Funky Art Cafe is the place for you – one of the most-thronged restaurants by those on Varkala holidays.

Other eating joints one could try on Varkala holidays include Hotel Suprabhatham (the only 100 percent vegetarian restaurant in Varkala), Shiva Garden Kerala Restaurant, Varkala Park Hotel, Ootapura Restaurant, Cafe del Mar (for Indian, Italian and Mexican food), Trattoria’s, Reena Bakers, Respiro Healthy Food (Indian and Italian food), Eden Restaurant (Continental food), etc. As far as drinks are concerned, you get plenty of options in Varkala in addition to KTDC’s Beer Parlour.