Restaurant · Dili
Sol e Mar
A casual seafood place in the Areia Branca beach area, grilling prawns, whole fish and octopus, with Timorese and Portuguese dishes and cold beer.
Last verified: Checked against the Tourism Timor-Leste directory and published reviews
By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Sol e Mar is a restaurant in Areia Branca, Dili, serving Timorese and Portuguese food and seafood. Grilled seafood near Areia Branca beach. Listed hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Seafood, Timorese, Portuguese
- Area
- Areia Branca, Dili
- Hours (as listed)
- Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Seafood, Timorese, Portuguese |
| Area | Areia Branca, Dili |
| Hours (as listed) | Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30 |
| Good to know | Serves alcohol |
What to order
- Grilled whole fish
- Grilled prawns
- Octopus
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 seafood near Areia Branca beach
- Good for: seafood after a swim at Areia Branca
Location
Location
Sol e MarAreia Branca, Dili-8.5329, 125.6150
Open in Google MapsVisiting Sol e Mar
- Hours (as listed)
- Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30
- Phone
- +670 7726 7644
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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