Where to eat
Best Restaurants in Mettur: Where to Eat Near Mettur Dam
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Visiting Mettur and wondering where to eat? Whether you want a simple veg meal before a temple visit, a plate of biryani after the Dam, or fish fry fresh from the reservoir, Mettur has a place for it.
Here are six restaurants in Mettur worth knowing, grouped by what they serve, with our own dining hall first for guests who would rather not step out.
Stay and eat under one roof
Hotel Akash Residency – Dining Hall
Our hotel · Home-style meals for our guests
After a long day at the Dam or on the temple road, dinner is just downstairs. Our dining hall on East Road, Mettur Dam, serves home-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, with long tables for families and groups. We also cater meetings and family functions. See our rooms.
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Family & group meals
- Function catering
- Parking
Vegetarian restaurants in Mettur
Muruga Bhavan Pure Veg
Pure vegetarian
A pure vegetarian restaurant, a good choice for pilgrims and families who keep to veg food on temple days. Expect South Indian tiffin and meals.
Non-veg and biryani
Rama Vilas Hotel
Non-veg
A non-vegetarian hotel in the traditional style: the kind of place for a hearty non-veg meal in town, or before the drive to Madeshwaran Malai.
Briyani Paradise
Biryani
A biryani specialist, popular for a filling family meal. A good stop after an afternoon at the Dam Park.
HR Nani’s Briyani
Biryani
Another biryani spot in town, worth trying if you want to compare Mettur’s biryani. Call ahead for timings.
Family restaurant
Mr & Mrs Family Restaurant
Family restaurant
A family restaurant in Beardsell Gardens, Mettur Dam, near MAM Hi-Tech School. A relaxed place to sit down together with children.
Fish
Mettur Moorthy Fish Stall
Fish & seafood
A fish stall for the taste Mettur is known for: fish from the reservoir, fried fresh. Read our Mettur fish fry guide for what to order.
Quick guide: where to eat in Mettur
| Restaurant | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Akash Residency | Dining hall | Hotel guests, groups, functions |
| Muruga Bhavan Pure Veg | Veg | Temple days, families |
| Rama Vilas Hotel | Non-veg | Non-veg meals |
| Briyani Paradise | Biryani | Family meal |
| HR Nani’s Briyani | Biryani | Biryani lovers |
| Mr & Mrs Family Restaurant | Family restaurant | Sitting down with children |
| Mettur Moorthy Fish Stall | Fish | Fresh fish fry |
Tips for eating out in Mettur
- Temple day? Choose a pure veg restaurant, and eat after darshan if you are fasting.
- Biryani sells out: popular places may finish by late afternoon, so go at lunch.
- Fish fry is freshest at lunch and in the evening, and busiest on weekends.
- Travelling with a group? Call ahead, or eat together in our dining hall.
- Heading to MM Hills? Eat in Mettur first: there are few places on the forest road.
Want to know what to order? Read our Mettur food guide. Looking for a room? See the top 5 hotels in Mettur.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best restaurants in Mettur?
Popular choices include Muruga Bhavan Pure Veg for vegetarian food, Rama Vilas Hotel for non-veg meals, Briyani Paradise and HR Nani’s Briyani for biryani, Mr & Mrs Family Restaurant for families, and Mettur Moorthy Fish Stall for fish.
Is there a pure veg hotel in Mettur?
Yes. Muruga Bhavan Pure Veg serves vegetarian food, which suits pilgrims and temple visitors.
Where can I eat biryani in Mettur?
Briyani Paradise and HR Nani’s Briyani are two biryani places in Mettur. Go at lunchtime, as popular places can sell out.
Does Hotel Akash Residency have a restaurant?
Yes. Our dining hall serves home-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, and we cater group meals and functions.
