The short answer
Stone House: what visitors should know first
Go for an evening of live music and a steak if you want something that is not a beach shack. Reviews of food are mixed, so keep expectations modest, check the music schedule and come by taxi.
History and context
The story behind Stone House
Sources disagree on its origins. One listing says the restaurant began in 1989, while describing the building as much older; treat both claims as unverified.
Useful facts
Stone House facts at a glance
- Location
- Candolim main road
- Style
- Restaurant-bar with live music
- Best time
- Evenings, November to February
- Dress/atmosphere
- Casual; music-led
- Known for
- Steaks, cocktails, blues
Why it matters
Why Stone House is worth your time
Some Candolim venues have outlasted the shacks that come and go every year, and Stone House is one of them. Its name is said to come from the laterite stone of the building, and sources disagree about when the restaurant itself began, so treat its age as approximate.
For a visitor, it is one of the few places on the coast that offers live music in a proper building rather than a seasonal shack, which makes it useful for evenings when you do not want a club.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Live bands
Jazz, blues, rock and Goan music on different nights, per a review site.
- 02
Steaks
The house speciality, per Wikivoyage.
- 03
A building, not a shack
A proper venue with seating inside.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat it as a music evening more than a gourmet dinner. Wikivoyage describes it as a long-standing Candolim institution known for steaks, blues and cocktails, and a review site lists bands playing jazz, blues, rock and Goan music on different days. Ask what is on the night you plan to visit before booking a table.
Reviews of the food are mixed, with some finding starters and mains average for the price, so order simply and focus on what the kitchen does best, which is reported to be steaks. If you want to talk, sit away from the band and arrive early, before the music reaches full volume.
Use a taxi for the return, since the main road is busy and unlit in places. Check closing days and the monsoon schedule; like many Candolim venues, it may open on reduced hours outside the season.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check the live-music schedule
- Reserve at weekends in season
- Order simply; reviews of the food are mixed
- Take a taxi back
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Candolim main road, inland of Candolim Beach
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Best time
- Evening, November to February
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A conventional restaurant-bar with seating inside and likely outdoors. Live music can be loud, and some reviews note the washrooms are basic. Ask for a table away from the band if you prefer to talk.
- Tickets and access
- Reserve at weekends in season; check the live-music nights and closing days before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Stone House
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A conventional restaurant-bar with seating inside and likely outdoors. Live music can be loud, and some reviews note the washrooms are basic. Ask for a table away from the band if you prefer to talk.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
What is Stone House known for?
Wikivoyage lists steaks, blues music and cocktails; it has been going for a long time.
Is the food good?
Reviews are mixed; the music and atmosphere are the main draw.
When is it busiest?
Evenings in season, especially weekends; reserve ahead.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.