Best Seafood Restaurants in Kochi

The freshest seafood in Kochi comes from restaurants close to the coast or fishing harbour. Restaurants that change their menu daily based on the morning catch are usually the freshest. Our top picks above include several catch-of-the-day spots.

Seafood in Kochi ranges from Rs 300 for fish thalis at neighbourhood spots to Rs 2,000+ for premium prawns, crab, or lobster at fine-dining restaurants. Fish curry meals are usually the best value.

Kochi's coastal cuisine has its own style — Konkan, Malvani, Goan, Mangalorean, or Kerala depending on location. The restaurants ranked above represent the regional seafood traditions native to Kochi.

Most top seafood restaurants in Kochi cater well to tourists with English menus, mild-spice options, and wine lists. Coastal fishing-village spots offer the most authentic experience but may have limited language flexibility.