If it's authentic Goan food that you're craving for, we highly recommend Lloyd's at Candolim. The speciality of this restaurant -- there is no fixed menu. Everything is the fresh catch of day and prepared by Lloyd's mother.
The crumb fried tiger prawns were huge and delicious, the pork chops and xacuti -- out of the world. And may we add Lloyd's became one of our most frequented joints in Goa, especially for the simple ambience that makes you feel at home, and of course Lloyd's company.
Lloyd usually opens his restaurant by evening, which stays open till the clientele keep pouring in (usually till 6am) or till the food gets over. A good meal for two may cost between Rs 300 to Rs 500. For us, it didn't really matter that the food got over, by the time we reached late on a Saturday night for dinner.
Over beer, my husband and I spent many evenings, post dinner (and once without dinner, as it had got over) chatting with Lloyd and his friends. Lloyd's is a hub to meet the locals. I met a chef, got a loads of inputs about Dobermans and Rottweilers from a dog breeder and got to know about more eating out through restaurant owners! In fact, Lloyd's is more popular amongs the locals and it attracts Bollywood stars as well.
Lloyd's is probably one of the few restaurants that is open during off season (starting June/ July till October). An evening at Lloyd's is pure enjoyment -- with a drink and of course his mom's cooking! That's the magic at Lloyd's.
Location: Lloyd's,
Candolim, Fort Aguada Road
Overall Rating:
Ambience - Excellent
Service - Excellent
Presentation of food & drinks - Excellent
Quantity of food served - Excellent
Quality of food - Excellent
Price - Excellent
Also read: Goa: A food lover's paradise
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