Aaron's Beach Shack - Sancoale

If you fancy dining with numerous stray dogs at your feet or under your chair Aarons beach shack certainly has that....not the best eating environment especially when a dog or 2 decides to shake off fleas off themselves.I probably would have enjoyed my meal if I didn't feel grossed out by all those dogs.

Situated right on the beach near the Park Hyatt, this is a great spot for a beachfront restaurant. We tried the flavorful Snapper with a delicious masala dressing, but found the Calamari to be a bit lacking as it was deep fried. Despite this, the view of the ocean was stunning and the prices were much more affordable compared to dining at the hotel. We will definitely visit here again.

Aaron's is a hidden gem. We had lunch at this restaurant four or five times and were never disappointed. The whole sea bass and tiger prawns were both delicious and fresh. Our server, Daniel, took great care of us during our visits. We also had the pleasure of meeting a friendly local woman named Sara, who sells jewellery and cotton clothes. She is not pushy and is happy to just have a conversation if you're not interested in making a purchase. The restaurant also offers comfortable sun beds with sun shades for a relaxing dining experience.

During our two-week stay at a nearby hotel, we frequented this beach shack multiple times and were consistently impressed. The food was delicious, with the sea bass being a standout dish that we only discovered on our last day. Daniel Veigas provided excellent service, catering to our every request with care. The cheesy garlic naan bread was a particular favorite of ours. Additionally, there was a friendly lady named Saira who sold clothes and jewelry to customers. Though we initially felt pressured to buy, we soon realized she was simply trying to make a living and there was no obligation. She offered a variety of items at fair prices and shared stories about her life in India. Saira was warm and welcoming, even offering to source flip flops and other items with a day's notice. We will definitely return to enjoy the food and hospitality, especially Saira's smiling face and welcoming demeanor.

One of the best ideas was to pop here for a mojito and beers, that led to us having some delicious meals, great big tiger and jumbo prawns cooked in garlic butter, served with garlic rice and chips .... delicious !!! the guys there are nice and friendly and brought out bowls of lemon water to wash our hands with after eating. a few rounds of drinks (cocktails and beers) and all less than £20.00 each.joined by beach dogs, but they never bother anyone, they don't beg for scraps they just go to sleep at your feet.great atmosphere... loved it