People who come to Goa often visit the place to party. The beach, the natural beauty and the cheap liquor make for an alluring travel destination where one can unwind and shed the old skin away to dress in a tropically-sunny mood. We love Goa and everything it represents. The mix of cultures is probably one of the most prominent and most easily visible thing about Goa, barring of course the stunning natural beauty. The architecture, food and people, all of them are a testament of Goa’s gloriously tied up past where cultures and cuisines found a harmony which echoes on the beaches and the quaint painted houses.
Hence, if someone wishes to truly understand Goa and all that Goa stands for, tasting the “Goan cuisine” and immersing in the architecture is probably the most fun and interesting way of going about your task. And what if you’re looking for a blend of both? The Fisherman’s Wharf is just the place for you.
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Located in Panjim along the Sal river, this heritage restaurant is made in the quintessential Goan style architecture. With a homely yet vibrant front, high ceilings, the iconic Portuguese arched walls and the French style big windows, the restaurant is a beautiful combination of all Goa has to offer. To amplify the sophisticated tropical touch, which we have come to associate Goa with, the restaurant also has an outdoor seating area, complete with a wooden deck overlooking the Sal river. The perfect location and the simplicity of the restaurant call our name but nothing could have pleased us more than the food these peeps serve.
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If you’re fond of good seafood and cannot resist the vibrant Goan spices believe us, the place is solid gold for you. The cuisine they serve is Goan, it is a mix of the three prominent cuisines- Coast fisherman, French and Portuguese. From ‘rava fried prawns’, ‘masala calamari’, ‘southern fish fry’, ‘Goan fish croquettes’ and ‘chicken Cafreal’ to ‘stuffed crab’, ‘pork chilli fry’, and ‘chorizo pao’, the restaurant has it all.
They even have a selection of fresh seafood straight from the Arabian sea, so if you’re looking for something uber fresh, you can simply order the size of fish you want and enjoy the succulent taste and smell of the catch.
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They also offer local favourites, dishes which define Goa like no other. So if you have a craving for ‘prawn Balchao’, ‘crab Xec Xec’, ‘fish curry rice’, ‘chicken Xacuti’, ‘pork vindalho’, or a ‘pork sausage pulao’, the restaurant is the spot to get it from.
On a sweeter note, they also have a killer dessert menu. Do try the bebinca, seradurra, creme caramel, devil’s chocolate cake and the blueberry cheesecake. We’re sure the sweetness will resonate with your mood and help you finish off the meal on a wonderful note.
So if you are in Goa, or just driving by, do stop at The Fisherman’s Wharf in Panjim and experience exquisite Goan delicacies as well as a pick of Continental, Asian and Indian cuisines.
