In Goa, Zeno by the Sea Offers Breathtaking Sunsets, SHCNAPPS and Tapas-Style menu inspired by dishes across the globe

As the sky turns from bubble-gum pink to mauve and deep-velvety purple, Tall coconut palms lean over the sea to listen to the waves. A Cello Player Strings Up Melodies as the Echoing Bass Beats Throbes, And Wicker LightShades Bob Away in the Sea Breeze. We are on Goa’s ozran beach in vagator, at zeno by the sea.

The expansive terrace at zeno by the Sea offers a Scenic Setting for Sunset Cocktails | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

As I off-roads the beach from vagator, I encounter a massive establishment, an experiencedress spores spread account 10,000 Square Square Feet Abutting The Shoreline. Ozran, also know as Little Vagator Beach, is a serene retreat, Known for Coconut Palms Framing Stunning Sunsets. The beach is separated from Anjuna and Vagator by Rocks on Eiter Side, lending an exclusive feel to zeno.

View from the top

As one enter the private club-like address, it is hard to miss the throngs of tourists clad in branded Resort Wear, Jiving to the tunes played by an in-herouse dj.

Designed by Delhi-Based Tenzin Design Studio, Zeno by the Sea is set against the backdrop of the Ocean | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Designed by Delhi-Based Tenzin Design Studio, Zeno by the Sea is Set Against The Backdrop of the Ocean, its expansive terrace offering a Scenic Setting for Sunset Cocktails. The well-stocked bar at the lowest level is diagonally opposite the DJ Console, with a Row of Elabrate Wicker LightShades.

The well-stocked bar at the lowest level is lined by a row of elaborate wicker lightshades hanging down | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

A flight of stairs leads to a lounge, Above which is the top floor with a pool and another bar. A LookOut Terrace on the side, and another small terrace beneath, with seating, adds layers and dimensions and drama to the venue the gentle the gentle triangles of the basal founted mels with the distant south The shore. Milky White, Roman-Style Statues and Mirrors Present More Settings for photo ops. Looking Around One can see a less unfinished structures nearby… ..possibly, more such sunset-vising clubs with lookouts in time to come!

A Lookout Terrace on the side, and Another Small Terrace Beneath, with Seating, Adds Layers and Dimensions to the Venue | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Food Files

The globally inspired tapas-style menu, curated by chef nishant chaubey, features a varieties of signature dishes, including mini koobideh or lightly spiced lamb skewers, Truffle mushrom crease Cheese and Korean Chicken Wings. Comforting classics, like Galouti Kebabs and Nihari vie for space along The Truffle Mushroom Galouti Served on Baby Parathas is Soft, Succulent and Cleverly Camouflained to appear like the kebab’s mutton version.

Korean Chicken Wings | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Inspired by Nishant’s Travels Across Europe, Southeast Asia and India, The Menu Ensures there is something for everything. Think Sushi, Dimsums, Tacos, Pizzas and Curries from Every part of the globe. Another Dessert Worth Trying is the dens and Decadent Vegan Orange and Chocolate Pave. The tiramisu, on the other hand, is light, airy and redolent with coffee.

Orange & Saffron Salad at Zeno by the Sea | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Heady Concoctions

I did find the cocktails a bit wanting in terms of flavor, thought their presentation and colors certainly qualified for the Sunset Frames on Guests’ Instagram Accounts. As Always, a Good Picante Never Misses My Eye, And that Made Me Give The Paan Picante a go. Vegetal and Grassy in Taste, It Certainly Could not stand up to the classic.

Sunset Boulevard | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The gin cocktails, like black gold, with fresh grapefruit, thyme, activated charcoal ice and citrus honey is refreshing and balanced, with several notes vying for attation. Whiskey Sour Lovers Can Rejoice In A Blue Pea Whiskey Sour With Blue PEA and Rhubarb Foam, While Old Fashioned Fans Get to Dive Right Into The Adventurous Chilli Chilli Chilli Choco Oold With the wicked hotness of Bird’s Eye Chillies.

Blue Pea Whiskey Sour | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

This cavernous address, with all the trimmings of a swanky party priests at the seams on weekends. Sequined and feathered dancers strut in intervals doing their customry pirouettes.

Cocktail by the pool located on Zeno’s second floor | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

If, like me, you are dreaming of simplicity, you could be forgiven for being a bit overwhelmed by the scene. But, then Again, on this Stretch of Vagator, where out of towers come to get their ‘goa fix’, zeno by the sea ticks all the boxes.

Located at Survey No 224/2, Near Olive, Vagator, Goa, Zeno by the Sea is Open from Monday to Sunday 1PM to 1am. A meal for two is priced at ₹ 3,000.

Published – April 09, 2025 12:49 pm IST