Mike's place combines dramatic features with high levels of comfort and offers a cozy getaway whatever the occasion. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as you Immerse yourself in the laidback style of this tropical paradise.

Situated around most the 5 star hotels, in one of the lazy village of Cavelossim which is also an ideal base to explore many of the attractions that Goa’s sunshine coast has to

The resort is open throughout the year, so come enjoy your holiday to this exotic hideaway.

Goan experience
Far away in Cavelossim in South Goa there is a place where during season starred hotels and stand alone restaurants buzz with activity, but there is one restaurant that has braved the monsoons and remained open…called ‘Mikes Place’. And come season it is foremost in showcasing Goa at its best – music 5 days a week and a multi-cuisine menu to match. Brother’s James and Mike Barretto create a place for fun and food...their motto ‘you’ve tried the Rest now try the Best.’

Decor
The place gives you a warm feel as you enter. Wrought iron tables with black granite tops. Cane chairs with comfortable black cushions. Place mats in a beige and green damask, one section of the restaurant with tablecloths gives the place a ‘classy’ avatar in casual ‘sinc’. The ceiling is dark – a chocolaty brown reflecting white spots. The laterite stone studded bar at one end has a ceramic monk….maybe a comparatively young monk in an ‘Old Monk’ garb, probably giving a hint of the high spirits thereafter.

Food
If you remember Goa of the past, then this place reflects it. The menu has plenty of ‘old’ popular favorites. For starters, prawns, calamari and chicken were available, so the choice to order the prawns ranged from – masala, butter garlic, chili fry, 65, golden fry, rawa fry, we decided on the masala rawa fry. The Calamari choice featured the Batter fried variety. The fish (both the prawns and the calamari) was fresh - the prawn masala rawa fried preparation was crisp and crunchy, a great combo with the tomato flavored tartare sauce.

For mains it was the old favorite prawn curry and pork vindalho both come with a generous serving of rice. The home styled recipe of the prawn curry was tasty and the prawns really big in size and fresh. Apparently seafood would be the choice to be recommended when visiting this place. The service staff is helpful and if one asks for recommendations they willingly help. Tips for those who have a fondness for spice go for the Chicken temptation. The chicken cafreal masala has been dressed up to get those salivary glands working overtime.

Plus and Minus
The menu showcases a vast variety of continental ‘grilled’ choice of seafood come season with a few preparations of Indian and continental preparations to woo the holidaymaker. Desserts are a disappointment…the flavor of this off season focused on ice creams only. The service is warm and polite, the ambience is warm and welcoming and come season (October to May) Mike’s Place will be rocking music et all in true Goan style - the tried and tested way.

Must Try
Seafood – Prawns masala fry, prawn curry/rice.rnrnNighlife ReviewrnrnBuzz: 2.5 / 5 Service: 2 / 5 Decor: 2.5 / 5rnrnMike Baretto's Beach oasis is well known as a 'Love shack'. It has become a landmark place steeped in history This was Mike’s maiden venture and has been patronized by the rich and famous over the years. Located between Hotel Leela Palace and the Holiday Inn Beach Resort…the culinary repast focus on Continental and Authentic Goan cuisine, with seafood specialities like the butter garlic and barbeque. The smoking tanddor adds its own zest, as the meals are served right on the sunbed that you occupy. Activities galore with water sports, beach volleyall and boat trips. Every Wednesday is party night…a blazing beach bonfire with exotic drink mixes, fireworks, Indian dancers and fire jugglers with the resident DJ belting out music to pep up those spirits.