Dinner Menu

Focaccia & Dips

Freshly baked in-house each morning, our focaccia is brushed with olive oil, kissed by fire, and served warm with Xplorers’ signature dips and spreads — perfect for sharing over sunset drinks. Small for single or large for sharing. Creamy roasted-garlic hummus drizzled with olive oil and dusted with paprika, served warm for sharing. Smoky roasted-eggplant dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon — silky and bold, perfect for dipping. Two Xplorers classics side-by-side: roasted-garlic hummus and smoky baba ghanoush, drizzled with olive oil and spices. Sweet semi-dried tomatoes and our slow-cooked onion jam — the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and tangy. Sri Lankan date-and-tamarind achcharu paired with vibrant basil-cashew pesto — island meets Italian. Two Mediterranean classics — creamy roasted-garlic Toum and fluffy Lebanese-style hummus, served with warm house focaccia for dipping and sharing. Corn nachos with grilled cheese, and chili salsa.

Starters

Perfect to share or savour solo — fresh, fiery, and full of island soul Local tuna cured in lime and coconut with onion, chilli, and coriander. Served ice-cold with focaccia crisps. Tail-on prawns sautéed with garlic, olive oil, herbs, and paprika. Served sizzling with lime and warm focaccia. Juicy prawns layered over lettuce with Island Cocktail Sauce, paprika, and lime. Marinated in smoky BBQ glaze, caramelised to perfection, served with Pico salad and focaccia. Caramelised seasonal vegetables stacked high with herbed olive oil, balsamic, and toasted cashews. Golden fries coated in semolina for a perfect crunch — great alone or with anything from the grill. Corn nachos with grilled cheese, and chili salsa.

Seafood

A generous feast of the ocean, built for sharing. Flame-grilled prawns, crispy calamari, garlic butter clams, and chilli-salt fish bites, served with a fresh mango salsa, house-made dips, warm focaccia, and a bowl of crunchy fries. Finished with charred lime and herbs. with garlic butter and curry leaf oil (Asian Style) light tempura with Chips (Island Style) Big juicy prawns grilled and brushed with our garlic butter. Served with a bright mango salsa, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of charred lime. Light, zesty, and perfect for a hot day by the sea. Crisp, tender squid with lemon, oregano, garlic oil and fresh herbs. Served with Greek style feta salad Charred octopus with garlic potatoes, olive oil, lemon & herbs. Whole Sri Lankan Ocean crabs cracked and served over crushed ice With lemon wedges, sea salt, and our house chilli-lime dip. Or pan fried With garlic and pepper corn butter Pure ocean sweetness — no fuss, all flavour.

From the Fire – Meats

At Xplorers by the Sea, our meats are grilled, smoked, and slow-cooked with care. From fire-kissed steaks to island curries, every dish is crafted with patience and passion — served with bread to soak up every drop of flavour. Tender sirloin grilled to a perfect medium rare, finished with our cowboy butter sauce— a punchy blend of lemon, garlic, paprika, chilli flakes and Dijon mustard that melts over the steak and adds a bright, smoky kick. Served with French fries Slow-cooked pork belly glazed in our house sticky sauce — sweet, smoky and a little bit spicy — giving it that melt-in-your-mouth texture with a glossy, addictive finish. Served with charred pineapple and Asian slaw. Crispy, golden, and dangerously addictive. A generous bowl piled high with juicy fried chicken pieces, seasoned with our secret Xplorers spice blend and served with lemon wedges and our special dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing… or not. Ceylon classic simmered in roasted spice paste. With all the fabulous Sri Lankan trimmings. Sri Lankan curry with coconut milk and roasted spice. With all the fabulous Sri Lankan trimmings.

Japanese-Inspired Menu

Fire, flavour & freshness — from ocean to grill. An elegant selection of fresh raw fish slices — delicate, chilled, and served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy. Chicken or Prawn & Pork or vegetarian pot sticker dumplings homemade pan-fried dumplings with a golden crispy edge. Japanese noodle bowl with slow-cooked broth, and traditional ramen noodles topped with mushrooms, veges and a soft egg. House made by our Samurai of Sushi Glazed pineapple alongside marinated cucumber and a serving of wood ear mushrooms in special Asian sauce

Pasta

At Xplorers by the Sea, our pasta is handmade daily with love and a little island sunshine. Soft, handmade gnocchi potato and ricotta tossed in our house made pesto with shaved parmesan Delicate handmade ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach, and roasted pumpkin in brown butter sage Classic house-made fettuccine in slow-cooked tomato sugo — rich, rustic, and full of sunshine Tender beef and pork ragu simmered for hours in tomato and red wine — bold and hearty Prawns, calamari, and fish tossed in basil–cashew pesto with a splash of lime Fresh pasta swirled in our garlic, chilli, and curry leaf oil

Desserts

Sweet endings from jungle to sea — handmade with buffalo milk, coconut, fruit, and local honey. Creamy coconut sago with mango purée, topped with fresh mango and wild bee honey. Caramelised pineapple brushed with kithul syrup, served with coconut ice cream and toasted coconut Frozen bananas dipped in dark chocolate, served with ice cream and kithul honey drizzle. Soft mochi filled with creamy mango and wrapped in a tropical burst of sweetness. Chewy mochi with a refreshing blend of seasonal fruits for a cool, juicy finish Silky cashew-infused mochi with a lightly roasted nutty crunch in every bite.

Salads & Sides

Fresh, bright, and full of colour — our salads celebrate the island’s bounty. Made with crisp garden greens, tropical fruits, and dressings crafted in-house each day Sweet mango, crisp cucumber, and herbs tossed in a cool lime–mayo dressing. Creamy, tropical, and vibrant. Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and coriander tossed with lime, orange, and kithul treacle. Colourful, zesty Crunchy cabbage and carrot with pickled beetroot, feta, and our mustard–lime dressing. Tangy, vibrant. Crisp, colourful, and vibrant mix of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and seasonal vegetables tossed with our light house vinaigrette. Refreshing, simple, and full of flavour. Sweet carrots roasted in honey butter until glazed. Tossed through garlic butter & cracked pepper. Bright, tangy pickled garden mix with herbs & olive oil. Two warm slices of our house-baked focaccia, lightly toasted, salted and brushed with olive oil. Perfect for dipping, sharing, or soaking up all the good stuff.

Little Xplorers

with dipping sauce. golden + crunchy (V) soft inside, fun outside (V) soft bun, big smiles Warm, creamy and sweet The kids’ favourite choc or vanilla or one of each (Orange / Mango / Pineapple) (Chocolate / Vanilla). coke, sprite, ginger beer