Bastille restaurant, best seafood in Galle Fort - Expert Recommendation

If you’re looking for the best seafood restaurant in Galle Fort, look no further than Bastille Restaurant, boasting Dutch architecture, and nestled in the famous peddler street and cobblestone laneway of the Galle Dutch Fort.

Outdoor dining on the sides of the laneway is an experience not to be missed in Galle Fort. Fish, octopus, clams and oysters sourced from the local suppliers daily are handpicked by their chef to make sure the freshness and taste of the food they offer. They pride themselves on the quality, freshness, and healthiness of the food they prepare.

The chef himself boasts about their menu and it stands apart from any other. He proudly says that Bastille is the only restaurant specialised for seafood in the Galle Fort.

We visited on a busy day, creating a great atmosphere in which to enjoy some of the best seafood in Galle! We can highly recommend their tuna, yellow crab dish, calamari and mullet.

If you are a keen seafood lover and looking for a great seafood restaurant in Galle Fort, Bastille Restaurant is well worth a visit!

Yellow Crab Curry 

Pan fried mullet