Beach Bar & Grill Korotogo: Menu Choices, Hours and Booking

Beach Bar & Grill is an independent, dinner-only restaurant on Sunset Strip in Korotogo, Fiji. Its strongest choices are local fish, grilled steak, prawns, lobster and seafood combinations. Choose it when you want a relaxed open-air dinner near the lagoon rather than a polished resort dining room. It is close to Bedarra Beach Inn and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, but it is not in central Sigatoka and it is not the restaurant with the same name inside Shangri-La Yanuca Island.

The restaurant currently opens Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and closes on Monday. It is popular at sunset, so reserve by calling +679 902 5979. Beach Bar & Grill and Crab Shack are sister restaurants and publish the same booking number, so state clearly which one you want when you call.

Seafood • Steak • Dinner only • Sunset Strip

Is Beach Bar & Grill Korotogo worth visiting?

Beach Bar & Grill is worth considering when dinner itself is part of the evening, especially if your group is deciding between fresh fish and steak. The menu is broader than the name suggests: Tourism Fiji highlights mahimahi, steak, crab and lobster, while the restaurant's published menu update also promotes char-grilled steak, lobster tail in garlic butter and sea prawns. Recent diners continue to mention local fish, seafood served in a coconut shell and surf-and-turf combinations.

The practical advantage is that it offers an independent alternative to resort dining without requiring a trip into Sigatoka town. It suits guests staying along Sunset Strip and in Korotogo particularly well. From Nadi or another distant base, make it a planned Coral Coast dinner, reserve first and combine it with daytime stops rather than driving there only because an undated search result says it is open.

Expectations matter. This is a rustic open-air restaurant, not a formal French dining room and not a resort beach club. The relaxed setting is part of its appeal, but diners who need air conditioning, step-free facilities or a guaranteed front-row sunset table should ask specific questions before booking.

Beach Bar & Grill menu: how to choose

A full dated menu with current prices was not reliably accessible during this check. Use the categories below to decide what fits your meal, then confirm availability, portion size and price at the restaurant. Seafood supply and larger grill cuts can change, so old menu photographs should not be treated as a guaranteed current list.

For local fish

Start by asking which local fish is available that evening and how each option is prepared. Mahimahi is named by Tourism Fiji, while recent guests also mention walu, pakapaka and snapper. The best choice depends on the day's catch and sauce rather than one permanently available “signature” fish. Ask whether the dish is grilled, pan-fried or served with an Asian-style or coconut-based preparation, and confirm the sides.

For steak or surf and turf

Char-grilled steak is one of the restaurant's clearest specialties. If you are considering a large steak or a combination with prawns and lobster, ask the cut, approximate weight, included seafood, sides and total price before ordering. This is more useful than relying on an old review that may describe a portion or price no longer offered. Tell the server the doneness you want rather than assuming local terminology will match your expectation.

For lobster, prawns or seafood in a coconut

The restaurant's published menu update promotes lobster tail with garlic butter and sea prawns. Seafood presented in a coconut shell is also repeatedly mentioned in current traveler feedback. Ask whether these dishes are on the menu that evening and whether the quoted price is per portion or for a larger sharing plate. Lobster and premium seafood are the items for which checking the price before confirming the order matters most.

If mud crab is the main reason for dinner

Beach Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant of Crab Shack Fiji across the road. Some traveler reports describe staff arranging dishes between the two, but this should not be assumed. If chilli and garlic mud crab or a large crab platter is the point of the meal, reserve Crab Shack directly or ask what Beach Bar & Grill can serve when you call. State the restaurant name because both publish the same phone number.

Beach Bar & Grill or another Korotogo restaurant?

Opening hours and how to book

• Tuesday to Sunday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
• Monday: closed.
• Reservations: call +679 902 5979.
• Email: [email protected], although calling is the clearer option for a same-day table.

Reserve for sunset, Friday or Saturday dinner, a group, a special occasion or a dish that depends on seafood availability. Ask for the first seating if you want to arrive in daylight. A reservation does not guarantee an unobstructed sunset view, so request your preferred seating rather than assuming every table faces the lagoon.

The published closing time does not establish a last-order time. Call before making a late trip, and reconfirm on a public holiday or during severe weather. When calling the shared number, give your name, date, time, party size and the words “Beach Bar & Grill on Sunset Strip.”

Where Beach Bar & Grill is and how to get there

Beach Bar & Grill is on Sunset Strip in Korotogo, along the Coral Coast outside central Sigatoka. Use the exact place name and phone number when opening directions because the Shangri-La restaurant can appear in the same search results. Open the correct Beach Bar & Grill in Google Maps before leaving.

• From Bedarra Beach Inn: the restaurant is a short walk along Sunset Strip. Ask reception about the best route after dark.
• From Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort: walking may be possible for some guests, but road lighting, rain and the return journey matter. A taxi arranged by reception is the easier choice if anyone has limited mobility.
• From Sigatoka town: use a taxi, car or suitable Queens Road service rather than planning to walk. Arrange your return before dinner ends.
• From Nadi: treat the restaurant as part of a Coral Coast outing, not a nearby Nadi dinner. Confirm the table before starting the longer drive.

Read the FijiEco guide to transport around Sigatoka and the Coral Coast before relying on a bus for the return trip. Evening service patterns differ from daytime travel, and a restaurant closing time is not evidence that a convenient bus will still be running.

Sunset, setting and eating with children

The setting is casual and rustic, with outdoor seating, a full bar and a relaxed dinner atmosphere. Arriving near the 5:00 pm opening gives you the best chance to see the area in daylight and order before the busiest part of the evening. Sunset times change through the year, and weather can block the view, so the meal should still make sense for you even if the sky is cloudy.

Families are regularly mentioned in recent feedback. The current restaurant listing includes highchairs, and recent diners mention children's options. The exact current children's menu was not available during this check. If your child needs a simple meal, a highchair or an early finish, ask when reserving. The first seating is usually more practical than arriving late with young children.

Vegetarian food, allergies, payment and access

Current listings describe Beach Bar & Grill as vegetarian-friendly and indicate vegan and gluten-free options. That does not prove protection from cross-contact. Anyone with coeliac disease, a serious seafood allergy or another medical dietary requirement should contact the restaurant before visiting, name the allergen clearly and ask whether the kitchen can prepare a suitable meal safely. A seafood-focused kitchen may not be appropriate for a severe shellfish allergy.

Credit cards are listed as accepted. Carry some Fijian dollars as a backup and ask whether a surcharge applies before paying. Confirm the total price of market-dependent seafood and large combination plates when ordering, especially if several people are sharing one dish.

Detailed accessibility information is not published clearly enough to guarantee step-free entry, an accessible toilet or suitable table spacing. Call before booking if these features are essential. Do the same if heavy rain or strong wind could affect the open-air seating on the day of your visit.

Advantages and limitations

Who Beach Bar & Grill is best for

• Couples: reserve the first dinner seating and request a table positioned for the sunset.
• Seafood and steak diners: choose it when a mixed group wants both rather than a crab-only meal.
• Korotogo guests: it is particularly practical from Bedarra, Outrigger and other nearby accommodation.
• Families: book early and confirm children's dishes or a highchair.
• Travelers avoiding resort dining every night: it offers a casual independent alternative close to major Coral Coast hotels.

It is less suitable for lunch, a Monday dinner, a rushed meal before transport, guaranteed fine dining or a severe seafood allergy that the kitchen has not discussed with you in advance.

How to fit dinner into a Coral Coast day

Because Beach Bar & Grill does not open until 5:00 pm, use the daytime for an attraction rather than waiting in Korotogo for dinner. A practical route is the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park or the Sigatoka Municipal Market, followed by time to return to your accommodation, shower and reach Sunset Strip for the first seating.

Drivers can also include Korotogo in a Coral Coast scenic drive. Do not leave bags or visible valuables in a parked vehicle, and avoid building an evening plan around an unconfirmed table.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and verification

• Tourism Fiji: Best Places to Eat on the Coral Coast, dinner service, weekly closure, booking number, sister restaurant and menu focus
• Tourism Fiji: Beach Bar & Grill place page and location
• Beach Bar n Grill Fiji: official Facebook page, phone and email
• Beach Bar n Grill Fiji: published menu update, 18 April 2025
• Beach bar n' grill listing: dinner format, facilities, dietary categories and recent June 2026 guest feedback
• Shangri-La Yanuca Island: separate resort restaurant with the same name

Found a changed opening time, menu item or other factual error? Email [email protected].