Island Floating Restaurants
The Island Floating Restaurants in Poovar offer one of the most unique dining experiences in India. These restaurants are essentially large wooden platforms or modified boats anchored in the middle of the Neyyar River near the estuary. They specialize in fresh seafood, where you can often pick your fish from the day's catch. The menu features traditional Kerala spices, with dishes like Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish) and spicy prawn roast being the highlights. Dining here means you are surrounded by water on all sides, with a cool breeze blowing from the sea. The gentle swaying of the restaurant adds to the charm, though it is stable enough for a comfortable meal. Access to these restaurants is only possible via a short speedboat or canoe ride from the mainland. It is particularly popular for romantic dinners and family celebrations. The view of the sunset from these floating decks is unparalleled, as you can see the sun dipping into the Arabian Sea while you eat.
General information
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Ideal Duration:
1 to 2 HoursPlace Type:
CulinarySpecial Events:
Candlelight Dinners: Nightly arrangements for couples with floral decorations.
Local Music Nights: Occasionally, local artists play the "Pulluvan Pattu" (traditional string instrument). ...Candlelight Dinners: Nightly arrangements for couples with floral decorations.
Local Music Nights: Occasionally, local artists play the "Pulluvan Pattu" (traditional string instrument).Best Photo Spots:
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The Food Platter: Intricately decorated seafood dishes.
Panoramic Deck View: A wide shot showing the water and the distant beach.
Boat Approach: Capturing the re...Photo Spots:
The Food Platter: Intricately decorated seafood dishes.
Panoramic Deck View: A wide shot showing the water and the distant beach.
Boat Approach: Capturing the restaurant from the arriving boat.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Seafood Tasting: Try the Malabar Prawn Curry.
Live Fishing: Some decks let you drop a line while waiting for food.
Speedboat Arrival: Enjoy the 5-minute thrill ride to the deck.
Sunset Dining: Watch the sun go down over your meal.
Traditional Mocktails: Try the spiced buttermilk or tender coconut drinks.
Star Gazing: Enjoy the clear night sky away from city lights.
Photography: Take photos with the "floating" perspective.
Eco-Learning: Talk to the staff about local river life. ...
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Why Famous:
Unique Dining Concept: One of the few places in South India where you can eat on a floating structure in an estuary.
Fresh Seafood: Renowned for its "Catch of the Day" service where fish is cooked within minutes of being caught. ...Unique Dining Concept: One of the few places in South India where you can eat on a floating structure in an estuary.
Fresh Seafood: Renowned for its "Catch of the Day" service where fish is cooked within minutes of being caught. -
Architecture:
Deck Dimensions: Most floating decks are 20 meters by 15 meters, supported by large plastic or metal drums.
Interior Design: They use open-sided architecture with "Kera" (coconut leaf) thatched roofs to allow natural ventilation and 360-deg...Deck Dimensions: Most floating decks are 20 meters by 15 meters, supported by large plastic or metal drums.
Interior Design: They use open-sided architecture with "Kera" (coconut leaf) thatched roofs to allow natural ventilation and 360-degree views. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Trivandrum Airport (30 KMS).
By Train: Neyyattinkara (12 KMS).
By Road: Reach the Poovar boat jetty by car.
By Local Transport: Take a speedboat from the main Poova... -
Near Tourist Places:
Chowara Beach (10 KMS), Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple (29 KMS), Napier Museum (31 KMS).
Tourism Tips
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Tips:
Booking: Call ahead to reserve a deck-side table during weekends.
Cash: Carry enough cash as card machines often lose signal on the water.
Safety: Be careful when stepp...
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