Award-Winning Dining

Hemadan Restaurant
& Bar

Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, fresh seafood, and riverside dining since 1987.
Open to hotel guests and walk-in diners โ€” breakfast, lunch & dinner.

โญ #3 of 30 Restaurants in Aluthgama
๐Ÿ† TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024
Pontoon dining at sunset
"Dinner on the pontoon at sunset โ€” the most magical meal of our entire trip"
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๐Ÿ“ž Reservations: +94 76 084 7112 ๐Ÿ• Open Daily: 7:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
The Restaurant

Authentic Sri Lankan
Flavours Since 1987

Our restaurant is not just a place to eat โ€” it’s the heart of Hotel Hemadan. For 38 years, our family has been serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine made from recipes passed down through generations, using fresh produce from our garden and seafood caught daily in the Bentota River.

Whether you’re a hotel guest or a visitor from Bentota or Aluthgama, you’re welcome at our table. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and we’re proud to be rated #3 of 30 restaurants in Aluthgama on TripAdvisor.

Hemadan Restaurant Restaurant dining area
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Dining Experiences

Ways to Dine
At Hemadan

Pontoon dining
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Pontoon Sunset Dining

Dine on our floating pontoon as the sun sets over the Bentota River. The most memorable meal of your trip. Request when booking.

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Garden dining
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Garden & Riverside Terrace

Dine in our tropical garden with views over the Bentota River. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Perfect for families and groups.

Walk-ins Welcome โ†’
Indoor dining
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Indoor Restaurant & Bar

Air-conditioned indoor dining with full bar service. Ideal for larger groups, private dinners, and evening meals. Full cocktail menu available.

Full Bar Service โ†’
Our Menu

Fresh, Authentic
Sri Lankan Cuisine

All dishes prepared fresh to order using produce from our garden and the Bentota River.

Diner Reviews

What Diners
Are Saying

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"The best Sri Lankan curry I had in my entire 3-week trip. The fish curry was incredible โ€” rich, fragrant, and perfectly spiced. We came back three times."

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Anna K.Netherlands ยท TripAdvisor
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"We drove from Colombo just to eat here. The pontoon dinner at sunset was absolutely magical. The seafood platter was enormous and delicious. Worth every kilometre."

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Raj & Priya S.India ยท Google Reviews
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"Even if you're not staying here, come for the food. The rice and curry spread is the most authentic I've found in the Bentota area. Huge portions, great value, wonderful staff."

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Thomas B.France ยท TripAdvisor

Opening Hours

Breakfast 7:00 AM โ€“ 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Bar 11:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 PM
Days Open 7 Days a Week

Walk-ins always welcome. For groups of 6+ or pontoon dining, we recommend calling ahead to ensure availability.

Reserve a Table

Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups and pontoon dining.

Or call us: +94 76 084 7112