The short answer
Silver Spoon Shack: what visitors should know first
Worth a dinner if you want a seafood meal with sand underfoot. It is a seasonal shack, so confirm it is open and ask prices first. Go early; seating is basic and the sea breeze helps in the evening.
Useful facts
Silver Spoon Shack facts at a glance
- Location
- Colva Beach Road, near Longuinhos Beach Resort
- Dining style
- Seasonal beach shack, sand seating
- Price signal
- Moderate; check weight-based prices
- Signature order
- Try: catch of the day, prawn or crab (ask what is fresh)
- Good for
- Sunset dinners, couples and small families
Why it matters
Why Silver Spoon Shack is worth your time
Shacks are central to the Goa beach experience. They are small, seasonal businesses built on the sand each year under a state licence scheme, and many families have run them for decades. Eating in one is part of the point of staying at the beach.
For visitors to Colva the appeal is simple: a fresh catch, a drink and a view of the sea at sunset. The compromise is basic seating and variable service. Treat it as an atmosphere meal, and use a restaurant such as Martin's Corner when you want comfort and a wider menu.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dinner by the sea
The setting is the draw, especially before and at sunset.
- 02
Catch of the day
Ask what is freshest, then confirm the price by weight.
- 03
Seasonal rhythm
Open roughly October to May; closed in the monsoon.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Arrive before sunset to get a seat and see the beach in daylight. Local guides describe Silver Spoon as a calm spot for candlelit dinners, so it is better for a couple or a small family than for a large noisy group. Ask what has come in that day, and ask the price per weight before you order any fish, prawn or crab.
Sit near the front for the breeze and ask for chairs with arms if you need them. Sand and low light make the walk back uneven, so have a torch on your phone, and a driver or auto booked for later if you are staying away from the beach. Mosquito repellent helps in the evening.
Shacks open and close with the season, and details change from year to year. If it is shut, the neighbouring shacks along the same stretch of beach are similar, so you will not be without a table.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm it is open before you walk down
- Ask price per weight before ordering seafood
- Go before dark and carry a phone torch
- Choose a table at the edge of the sand if mobility is limited
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Colva Beach Road, near Longuinhos Beach Resort, Colva
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Evening, November to March
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Shack seating is on sand with plastic or wooden chairs, and many have no back rests. Walking on soft sand is tiring for those with knee or balance issues, so ask for a table at the edge of the sand and go before dark. Toilets can be basic.
- Tickets and access
- Beach shacks are licensed seasonally, roughly October to May, and can change hands. Check that it is open and ask the price of seafood sold by weight before you order. No reservation is usually needed, but ask at busy times.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Silver Spoon Shack
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Shack seating is on sand with plastic or wooden chairs, and many have no back rests. Walking on soft sand is tiring for those with knee or balance issues, so ask for a table at the edge of the sand and go before dark. Toilets can be basic.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Silver Spoon open all year?
No. Beach shacks are licensed seasonally, roughly October to May. Confirm before you go.
Is it suitable for older guests?
It can be, with sand underfoot and basic seating. Go early and choose a table near the edge of the sand.
Do I need to book?
Usually not, but ask on busy evenings in December and January.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
