Best Restaurants in Port Blair [2024 Edition]

Ranging from kid friendly restaurants to bakeries to exquisite bars, the capital city of the Islands, Port Blair has a lot to offer when it comes to vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. While this list mentions only a few of the best restaurants in Andamans, it’s enough to satisfy your tummy and heart.

Best Restaurants in Port Blair

1. Anju Coco, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair

Looking for a family restaurant with a good ambience? Anju Coco is where you should be. Located in Aberdeen Bazar, it’s bang in the middle of town and easily accessible. Anju Coco is a multi-cuisine restaurant with a large number of vegetarian and kid-friendly meal options. They’re well-known for their European Breakfast, Punjabi food and even their well-cooked seafood comes highly recommended. Apart from the Chinese and North Indian food, their Continental food is out of the world!

Anju Coco has branches across Port Blair and Havelock. At the Port Blair Branch, they offer floor and table seating and also have toddler friendly chairs. Although on the pricier side, the consistent taste, quality and fast service go a long way in making it an amazing spot for lunch or dinner.

Recommendations: Paneer kulcha, Lemon Butter Garlic Fish, Prawn Tikka, Pancakes and Crepes, Limonana
Price Range: 1200 for 2
Timings: 8 am to 10:30 pm

2. The Buzzing Bee by Bayleaf Inn, Atlanta Point, Port Blair

After an enlightening light and sound show at the Cellular Jail, you look for a place to sit and just contain your thoughts. Is there any place better than the rooftop restaurant Bayleaf from where you can see the beautifully lit tricoloured Ross Island and Marina Park and a waving flag at the Flag Point? A lesser known gem of Port Blair, they have a varied menu. They sometimes screen matches too so you don’t have to worry about missing your favorite team’s games. The main speciality at Bayleaf is the views from the rooms and rooftop restrobar.

Recommendations: Dilkush Kebab, Mutton Rogan Josh, American Chop Suey, Japan Chicken, Mocktails
Timings: 7 am to 10 pm
Price Range: 1200 for 2

3. MAVI Rooftop Lounge, Delanipur, Port Blair

TSG has restaurants in Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island. The newest sensation in Port Blair town is the exquisite MAVI rooftop lounge Restaurant, which boasts some of the best aesthetics in the Andamans and offers delicious fusion food. What sets Maavi apart are the food festivals they host regularly, such as the momo festival and the South Indian food festival, adding a unique and exciting culinary dimension to their offerings.

Recommendations: Fusion food, Tandoor, Indian, Continental, Extensive Bar Menu
Price Range:  2500 for 2
Timings: 4 pm to 11.55 pm

4. Amaya by Seashell, Port Blair

Amaya is an in-house, Sea-facing, rooftop bar at Hotel SeaShell and has one of the most beautiful views in Andaman. Amaya has received tons of positive reviews and is especially famous for its live music, bar (try the Flaming Shooters and the food (the chef’s special Amaya Seafood Platter is recommended).

Amaya itself has a very romantic setting which makes it perfect for date night, and the sunset scenes here are very satisfying. Though a little on the expensive side, visit Amaya post sunset for great vibes and a fun night.

Recommendations: Seafood Platters, Candle lit Dinners, Cocktails
Price Range:  3000 for 2
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm

5. Icy Spicy, Port Blair

Icy Spicy is without a doubt one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Andaman. It is the place to go if you are in the mood for some authentic North Indian food, tasty Chinese, freshly made pizzas, pasta, and innovative mocktails. With a wide range of options on the menu, this place cannot disappoint you. Having begun as a family business it has now transformed into a well-established restaurant, one that characterizes itself with great tasting food and uncompromised quality. They have recently gone through a makeover and the ambiance now is stunning. With dim yet pleasant lighting and furniture made of locally available material, the place is a visual delight.

Icy spicy is spread over 2 floors: one floor that serves lip-smacking chaats and sweets that people swear by; and the other, catering to those in search of authentic vegetarian food. A word of warning though. The restaurant is tucked away in the busy area of Junglighat. But as they have proved time and again, the search is quite worth it.

Recommendations: Dum Veg Biriyani, Masala Kulcha, Palak Paneer.
Price Range:  600 for 2
Timings: 11 am to 10 pm

6. Ophelia Bistro, Seashore Road, Port Blair

Situated very close to our Headquarters, Ophilia is the place to go for people who either want to enjoy a delicious thin crust pizza or want to adore instagram worthy aesthetics. One of the most photogenic cafes in Port Blair, Ophelia offers numerous Italian options. 

Their pizzas sell out very fast so it’s always a good option to call and confirm before you start. Nonetheless, their mocktails are also very yummy so this makes a wonderful place for an afternoon date or an evening with friends.

Recommendations: Genovese Pizza, Arrabiata Pasta, Fries, Pina Colada
Price Range:  800 for 2
Timings: 12 pm- 10 pm, Closed on Monday

7. Frywings, Dairy Farm, Port Blair

Frywings has to be our go to late night restaurant for deliveries! Though most places in Port Blair close down quite early, Fry Wings delivers food and is open for dine-in until 11:30 pm. And oh, they have amazing grilled food. From beverages to appetizers to grills, you’ll enjoy everything here. The staff is very friendly and the portion sizes are large! A win all over. 

Recommendations: Grills, Tandoori Chicken, Fried Chicken, Burgers, Dates and Chikoo Shake
Price Range:  800 for 2
Timings: 11.30 am to 11.30 pm

8. Javitri, School Line, Port Blair

Javitri in Minnie Bay, Port Blair is a good choice for street food enthusiasts. Though the ambience is regular, the restaurant offers a delightful array of street food classics, including pani puri, pav bhaji, chaat and other popular snacks. They give big puris and three flavours of water! And of course, they also offer a pure vegetarian main course. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, Javitri promises a satisfying chaat experience.

Recommendations: Pani Puri, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri, Pav Bhaaji
Price Range: 250 for 2
Timings: 7 am to 10 pm

9. Lazeez, Opposite Airport, Port Blair

The perfect family restaurant for you time in Port Blair, standing by its name ‘Lazeez’, this restaurant has a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food with a lot of tandoor, Chinese, and Indian options. Be it masaledaar tandoori paneer tikka platter or simple dal chawal, Lazeez has it all. The best part is, it’s open until late.

Recommendations: Tandoor, North Indian, Appetizers, Beverages
Timings: 8 am to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm
Price Range: 900 for 2

10. Annapurna, Aberdeen Baazar, Port Blair

Tour guides and travel agents have grown to love Annapurna over the years. Known for its delicious food, Annapurna specializes in South Indian cuisine. Even though the food may be a bit expensive, it compensates for the quality of food offered. Though it’s a multi cuisine restaurant, we recommend you try the south indian food here. While you travel across Port Blair, you’ll see Annapurna quite a few times so best to pay a visit once! Additionally it opens early and is a pure veg restaurant.

Recommendations: South Indian Delicacies
Timings: 7 am to 10 pm
Price Range: 500 for 2

11. Rajasthani Bhojnalay and Rajasthani Dhaba, Port Blair

When craving for some tadke-daar, desi, chatpata or homely North Indian food, yo should definitely visit the Rajasthani Dhaba here in Port Blair. Offering authentic Rajasthani cuisine, their food will not only satisfy your tummy but also the soul. There are multiple Rajasthani restaurants across Port Blair, owned and managed by Rajasthanis, like the Rajasthani Bhojnalaya in Minnie Bay and Bikaner Sweets in Gol Ghar that serve you ‘laajawab bhojan’! But the seating is very basic and minimal so we recommend to opt for delivery rather than dine-in at these places. 

Recommendations: Gatte ki Sabzi, Kadhai Paneer, Dal Baati Churma, Dal Khichdi
Timings: 6:30 am to 10 pm
Price Range: 400 for 2

12. Sadia’s Kitchen, Corbyn’s Cove Road, Port Blair

Situated on the driveway to Corbyn’s Cove, Sadia’s Kitchen is famous for its mouthwatering momos, particularly the creamy Afghani momos. This small food truck has quickly become a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful offerings and inviting atmosphere with great music. After a visit to the nearby beach, Sadia’s Kitchen is the perfect place to indulge in some of the best momos you’ll find in Port Blair.

Recommendations: Afghani momos, Tandoori Momos
Timings: 4:30 pm-10 pm
Price Range: 300 for 2