Restaurant · Liquiçá
Lauhata Beach Escape
A beach restaurant and getaway on the Liquiçá coast west of Dili, with fresh grilled fish and relaxed seaside tables.
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By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Lauhata Beach Escape is a restaurant in Lauhata, Liquiçá, serving Timorese food and seafood. Grilled fish by the beach. Listed hours: Daily 08:00–21:00.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Seafood, Timorese
- Area
- Lauhata, Liquiçá
- Hours (as listed)
- Daily 08:00–21:00
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Seafood, Timorese |
| Area | Lauhata, Liquiçá |
| Hours (as listed) | Daily 08:00–21:00 |
| Good to know | Beachfront, Sea view |
What to order
- Grilled fish
Timorese dishes to look for here
Street food
Ikan tunu (grilled fish)
Also: grilled fish, barbecued fish
Whole fish grilled over coals with a chilli, garlic and turmeric baste, sold at roadside and beach stalls.
Contains meat or fish
Why go
- Grilled fish by the beach
- Good for: a day trip from Dili
Location
Location
Lauhata Beach EscapeLauhata, Liquiçá-8.5817, 125.3498
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- Hours (as listed)
- Daily 08:00–21:00
- Phone
- +670 7740 1111
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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