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Gecko Restaurant
Othavadai Cross, Mahabalipuram
A relaxed traveller café for seafood, breakfasts and coffee.
Area
Othavadai Cross
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
₹200–500
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Gecko Restaurant famous for?
Chilled backpacker vibe.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Gecko Restaurant
Veg & non-veg · ₹200–500
Fish Masala Fry
Calamari Fry
Coastal Seafood Platter
Fresh, spicy
Best at dinner
Good to know
Is Gecko Restaurant good for families?
Yes — Gecko Restaurant is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
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Arjuna's Penance
210 m · ~3 min walkBest photo · Early morning for soft, even light on the carvings and fewer people; late afternoon for warm colour on the stone.
Best combo: Photos here, then fish masala fry at Gecko Restaurant.
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Krishna's Butterball
311 m · ~4 min walkBest photo · Late afternoon, when the low sun lights the boulder and the rock has cooled down; early morning for an empty slope.
Best combo: Photos here, then fish masala fry at Gecko Restaurant.
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Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
423 m · ~5 min walkBest photo · Late morning or afternoon on a clear day, when the haze lifts and you can see along the coast; avoid the hottest midday hour.
Best combo: Photos here, then fish masala fry at Gecko Restaurant.
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What Gecko Restaurant is
A relaxed traveller café for seafood, breakfasts and coffee. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This is a mid-range table - figure ₹200–500.
🥘 The order to make
The fish side of the menu runs on the local catch - asking what came in that morning beats choosing from the printed list.
⏰ When to go
It keeps roughly 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM hours.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Othavadai Cross, Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu).
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Gecko Restaurant — FAQ
What is Gecko Restaurant famous for?
A relaxed traveller café for seafood, breakfasts and coffee.
What are the must-try dishes at Gecko Restaurant?
Gecko Restaurant is known for Fish Masala Fry and Calamari Fry.
Is Gecko Restaurant good for families?
Yes — Gecko Restaurant is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Gecko Restaurant's opening hours?
Gecko Restaurant is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Gecko Restaurant located?
Gecko Restaurant is in Othavadai Cross, Mahabalipuram.