THE SWIMMING ELEPHANT
BEST RESTAURANT IN HAVELOCK
Named in honour of the famous elephant known for its unique talent, The Swimming Elephant today remains a tribute to the late Rajan. Much of the organically grown vegetables and herbs for the kitchen come from our very own garden or are sourced from local vendors on the island.
Timing
Breakfast - 6.30 am to 9.30 am
Lunch - 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Dinner - 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
DUGONG DUGON
BAR IN HAVELOCK AT BAREFOOT
Like many structures in the resort, Dugong Dugon lounge bar is inspired by one of the endemic inhabitants of the Andaman Islands. Radhanagar bay has extensive seagrass beds, which attract dugongs, also known as sea cows. The name of our bar pays homage to Zoe, a resident dugong who grazes in the vicinity, one of the last remaining of a locally endangered species.
Timing
11 am to 11 pm
OUTDOOR DINING
DINNER ON THE BEACH
Listen to the lap of the waves against the shore and feel the cool evening breeze while enjoying that special candle-light dinner under the starlit sky at Radhanagar Beach.
ROBBER CRAB CAFE
AN ODE TO THE CRUSTACEANS OF THE COVE
As an ode to the robber crab, our café celebrates the elusive and largest land crustacean of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The name ‘Robber Crab’ comes from its bewildering and curious fascination with all things that shine and an inclination to “rob” trinkets—glimmering silverware, knives, and anything reflective. Adding to its repertoire of names is ‘Coconut Crab’. With a coconut-cracking prowess and effortless grace in ascending trees, the robber crab—or coconut crab—drops coconuts from the top of a coconut tree to crack them open and feast on the flesh within. Clad in a vibrant shell—a tapestry of browns, blues, reds and purples—the once plentiful Robber Crab has become increasingly rare, with only a fleeting glimpse on the island and across the world.
Timing
10.30 am to 12 pm | 2.30 pm to 6 pm