Namaste Cafe
A long-standing seaside restaurant at Om Beach, open since the 1980s when Gokarna's tourism took off, known for seafood and Western dishes.
Namaste Cafe sits at the entrance to Om Beach and is one of the earliest restaurants in town to cater to visitors. It remains the best-known stop on Om Beach. The terrace faces the sea, and in the evenings there are candlelit dinners and live music. The menu mixes Indian dishes, seafood and Western breakfasts. Popular orders include grilled pork, crêpes, pizza, pasta and fresh seafood. Reviews are mixed: many praise the views and atmosphere, while others find it overpriced and the food average. About 750 rupees per person; a tuk-tuk ride of about 15 minutes from town.
Opening hours
About 07:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Om Beach
- Kudle Beach
- Half Moon Beach
- Paradise Beach
- Koti Teertha
- Maha Ganapati Temple
- Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Gokarna Main Beach