Tucked along Alappuzha’s labyrinth of canals, The Ocean Kitchen quietly rewrites the coastal dining script, fusing Kerala’s backwater soul with India’s restless culinary curiosity. Here, fishermen’s dawn catch becomes small-plate theatre, turmeric-laced gravies meet wood-smoke, and every betel-leaf finale tastes of salt breeze.

Ground Floor, Thirumala Ward, near Sterling Lake Palace, Pallathuruthy, Thirumala, Kainakary, Alappuzha, Kerala 688011, India
+91 99467 20014
Floating on Vembanad’s backwaters, The Ocean Kitchen at Sterling Lake Palace rewrites the Kerala dining script with hyper-local produce turned into delicately spiced karimeen pollichathu and coconut-milk-stewed chemmeen; served on a deck that glides past rice barges, the 4.9-rated experience feels part cruise, part chef’s table, and wholly unforgettable.
| Sunday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM |
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Where exactly is The Ocean Kitchen located within the Sterling Lake Palace property?
The Ocean Kitchen sits on the Ground Floor of the Sterling Lake Palace resort, tucked beside Sterling Lake Palace at Pallathuruthy in Thirumala Ward, Kainakary, Alappuzha, Kerala 688011, India, so guests can step straight from the lobby onto the deck overlooking Vembanad Lake.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu before I arrive?
You can call the resort’s front desk at +91 99467 20014 or visit the official site https://www.sterlingholidays.com/resorts-hotels/lake-palace-alleppey, where the concierge will connect you to The Ocean Kitchen team for reservations, dietary requests, or chef recommendations.
Does The Ocean Kitchen serve only local Kerala cuisine, or are there other options?
While the kitchen celebrates Kerala’s backwater bounty—think karimeen pollichathu and prawn mango curry—the menu also lists North-Indian tandoor grills, continental pastas, and kid-friendly classics, so every palate finds a balanced, 4.9-rated experience.
Is the restaurant open to non-resident visitors, and what are the typical meal timings?
Non-resident guests are welcome at The Ocean Kitchen; simply register at the security gate, park free of charge, and enjoy breakfast 07:30-10:00, lunch 12:30-15:00, and dinner 19:30-22:30, with live instrumental music during dinner for an extra serene lakeside touch.
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