Beach dining
Dinner on the sand in Dehiwala
In short
Beach dining at Sudda’s
Sudda's Beach Restaurant is a beachfront restaurant at 47/B Initium Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, with tables directly on the sand. It is open every day from 10 am to 12 midnight and serves Sri Lankan seafood, devilled dishes, kottu and fried rice, with a clear view of the sunset over the sea.
- Where
- 47/B Initium Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
- Hours
- Every day, 10 am – 12 midnight
- Phone / WhatsApp
- 072 292 9874
- Typical spend
- Rs 2,000–7,000 per person
- Service charge
- 10%, as on our menu
Why choose it
Right on the beach
Our tables sit on the sand itself, not across a road from it. The sea breeze does the air conditioning.
Sunset in front of you
We face west over the sea, so every table on the sand gets the sunset between about 5.50 and 6.30 pm.
Three places to sit
Choose the sand, the covered terrace with its sea view, or the upstairs timber deck and bar.
Open late, every day
We serve until midnight seven days a week, so a late dinner after work is never a problem.
How it works
- 1
Book or walk in
Call or WhatsApp us with the day, time and number of guests. Walk-ins are welcome when tables are free.
- 2
Pick your spot
Tell us whether you want the sand, the terrace or the deck and we will seat you there if we can.
- 3
Order to share
Rice and noodle dishes serve two. Add a devilled, hot butter or curry dish and the table is set.
- 4
Stay for the sky
There is no rush. Stay through sunset and into the evening under the string lights.
Questions
01Can I reserve a table on the sand?
Yes. When you call or WhatsApp us to book, ask for a table on the sand and we will hold one for you. Sunset tables go first, so book a day or two ahead at weekends. If the weather turns, we can move you to the covered terrace or the upstairs deck.
02What should I order for a table of four?
Most tables of four order two rice or noodle dishes, which are each a sharing portion for two, plus two dishes such as devilled chicken, hot butter cuttlefish or prawn curry. Add a mixed salad and a round of fresh juices and you will have a full table for around Rs 3,000 a head, service charge included.
03Is there seating out of the sun?
Yes. Besides the tables on the sand, we have a covered terrace with a view of the sea, an indoor dining room and an upstairs timber deck with a bar area. In the middle of the day most guests choose the terrace, then move down to the sand as the sun drops towards the sea.
More answers on our FAQ page.
Other ways to enjoy Sudda’s
Sudda’s Beach Restaurant
Book for sunset, order a takeaway or just turn up hungry. We are open every day from 10 am until midnight.