The Beach Shack
Where the surf meets the scent of woodfire. The day’s catch chosen by you, grilled by us, served on the sand as the light turns amber and the music begins. More than a restaurant — the soul of Ciarans.
Three moments. One shore.
Morning at the Shore
Begin with the beach. Toes in sand, coffee in hand. Our morning spread is slow, tropical, and local — the right way to open a day in Goa.
─ Freshly pressed coconut and seasonal juices
─ Poee bread with local butter and Goan preserves
─ Tropical fruit platter and homemade granola
─ Goan spiced chai and estate-grown filter coffee
─ Egg preparations cooked to order
─ Complimentary for in-house guests
Afternoon on the Sand
Light, fresh, and built for the coast. Grilled, not heavy. Local, not imported. Everything made to be eaten barefoot at a table on the beach.
─ Grilled fish of the day with Goan masala
─ Prawn curry with red rice and coconut sol kadhi
─ Seafood salads with coastal herbs and lime
─ Woodfire flatbreads with local toppings
─ Cold coconut and fresh tropical shakes
─ Lazy afternoon platter for two
Evening by the Fire
The beach transforms. Candlelit tables, the woodfire roaring, live music rising above the sound of the waves. The best meal of the day — every day.
─ Live acoustic music from sunset onwards
─ Chef-selected catch grilled over open flame
─ Whole fish, tiger prawns, calamari, lobster
─ Traditional Goan recheado, balchão, xacuti
─ Woodfire tandoor and coastal mezze platters
─ Full cocktail and local spirits bar
Choose your fish.
We'll grill the rest.
Every morning, our fishermen arrive from Palolem’s shoreline with the day’s catch — kingfish, pomfret, red snapper, tiger prawns, calamari, and lobster in season. We lay them out. You choose. We cook them over open woodfire with Goan spices, the way this coast has always done it.
No frozen stock. No menu that stays the same. The freshest fish in South Goa, prepared simply and honestly — exactly as it should be.
─ Direct from Palolem’s morning fishing boats
─ Grilled over coconut shell woodfire
─ Kingfish · Pomfret · Snapper · Prawns · Lobster
─ Private candlelit dinners on the sand
─ Goan masala · butter garlic · lemon herbs · recheado
─ Daily catch displayed — choose before 6 PM
A taste of what awaits.
Our menu shifts with the tide and season. These are the dishes you’ll most likely find — though we never promise anything except freshness and honest Goan cooking.
From the Sea
Recheado Pomfret
Whole fish, red masala, woodfire
Market price
Tiger Prawn Balchão
Tangy Goan pickle-spice, butter rice
₹680
Squid Xacuti
Coconut-roasted spice, appam
₹520
Lobster on the Grill
Butter, coastal herbs, lemon
Market price
The Fisherman’s Platter
Mixed catch for two, three styles
₹1,400
Calamari & Coconut Salad
Grilled rings, kokum vinegar
₹460
From the Shore & Garden
Goan Prawn Curry
Red coconut base, steamed rice
Mushroom & Cashew Xacuti
Forest mushrooms, roasted coconut
₹440
Beach Shack Dal
Slow-cooked, coastal spices
₹320
Grilled Pineapple Salad
Local pineapple, chilli, mint
₹280
Goan Fish Thali
Complete coastal meal, changes daily
₹680
Coconut Pannacotta
Kokum syrup, tropical fruits
₹320
Prices are indicative and change with season. Fresh catch priced by market rate each day. Full menu available on request.
Moments designed to be remembered.
Private Beach Dinner
A table set just for you on the sand, away from the main shack. Candles, the sound of the sea, a personalized menu, and dedicated service from first pour to last course. For celebrations, anniversaries, or simply because the moment deserves it.
From ₹4,500 for two · 24hr advance booking required
Chef's Beach Grill Night
On select evenings our head chef sets up a dedicated grill station on the shore. Whole fish, jumbo prawns, and lobster over live coals. Guided by the chef, plated on the sand. A communal table or private setting — your choice.
Select Tuesday & Saturday evenings · Advance booking recommended
Susegad Sunday Brunch
Sunday is Goa’s most sacred day — and we celebrate it properly. Sorpotel, sannas, prawn rissois, bebinca, fresh bread, and lazy cocktails. Live acoustic music from noon. No rush. No agenda. Just the slow, soulful pleasure of the Goan table.
Every Sunday · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · ₹1,200 per person
Cooking with the Chef
Learn the secrets of the Goan kitchen in an intimate session with our head chef. Visit the fish market together, select ingredients, and cook a traditional coastal meal using recipes passed down through Goan generations. Eat what you make on the beach.
By arrangement for 2–6 guests · 3 hours · ₹2,800 per person
Goa in a glass.
We pour Goa. Cashew feni — the spirit of this coastline — forms the base of several of our house cocktails. Kokum brings tart coastal flavour. Fresh coconut adds tropical sweetness. Everything tastes of the place you’re standing in.
Craft beers from local Goan breweries, natural wines selected for coastal pairing, and a full spirit list for those who want what they know.
Bar open from 11:00 AM · Live music from sunset (approx. 6:00 PM) daily
Palolem Feni Sour
Cashew feni, fresh lime, kokum syrup, salted rim. The taste of this coast.
Kokum Cooler
Goan kokum, coconut water, fresh ginger, black salt, sparkling soda.
Monsoon Negroni
Feni-washed gin, Goan vermouth, bitter orange, lemongrass ice.
The Shore Colada
Fresh coconut cream, Goa rum, vanilla, pineapple from the garden.
Non-Alcoholic Selection
A kitchen that respects the coast.
We believe that how food is grown, caught, and prepared is as important as how it tastes. Every decision in our kitchen reflects a commitment to the land, sea, and community around us.
─ Daily fresh catch from Palolem’s local fishing community — fair prices, no middlemen
─ Organic and seasonal produce sourced from farms within 50km
─ Zero single-use plastics across kitchen and dining operations
─ Composting of all organic waste — feeds our coastal garden
─ Locally foraged herbs, flowers, and botanicals used in cooking and cocktails
─ Goan artisan producers for vinegar, preserves, spices, and pickles
─ Seasonal menus — nothing forced out of season, nothing wasted
─ Reusable containers for all takeaway and delivery packaging
Reserve your table on the sand.
The Beach Shack is open to hotel guests and visitors alike. For private dinners, grill nights, and Sunday brunch, advance booking is recommended