Palmyrah House Restaurant
The Palmyrah House
The restaurant of a boutique hotel on Mannar Island, where the chef cooks northern Sri Lankan dishes with fresh seafood; the signature is Jaffna crab curry.
Located at Karisal on Talaimannar Road on Mannar Island, this is the restaurant of a boutique hotel with just 14 rooms, about 20 minutes' drive from Mannar town. It is surrounded by palm groves and wetlands, and guests report seeing many birds here. Chef Kamal's cooking focuses on northern flavours and fresh seafood. The hotel officially recommends Jaffna crab curry and can arrange seafood barbecues. Tour groups visiting Our Lady of Madhu Church often have lunch here. Reviews from 2025 praise the setting and food, but some mention limited à la carte choices, similar menus over two nights, and high prices. Non-guests should contact the hotel to book in advance.
Opening hours
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served; non-guests should book in advance
Nearby sights
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar
- Mannar Baobab Tree
- Mannar Fort
- Talaimannar Pier & Lighthouse
- Vankalai Sanctuary
- Thiruketheeswaram Temple
- Giant's Tank
- Doric Bungalow, Arippu