Here are the top hotel restaurants on/around Bentota Beach, with a short note on why each is recommended and a source you can check or book with:

• S.H.A.C.K. — Taj (Taj Bentota Resort & Spa): upscale, fresh seafood right by the ocean; great for a special seafood dinner. (tajhotels.com)
• The Palms — Taj Bentota: all‑day poolside dining and generous buffet spreads (good for families and breakfast/lunch). (tajhotels.com)
• Oriental Pavilion — Taj Bentota: the hotel’s specialty fine‑dining Chinese restaurant (if you want something different from seafood/curries). (tajhotels.com)
• Sea Meats Spice / Zest & Ottimo / Fuze — Cinnamon Bentota Beach: multiple on‑site options — a beach/seafood fine‑diner, multi‑cuisine riverfront dining and a lively lobby bar/lounge respectively; strong choice for both seafood and varied international menus. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Café Bem (all‑day) & 360 Restaurant — Centara Ceysands (formerly NH Ceysands): large all‑day buffet/live‑station restaurant plus a seafood/sea‑view option and other speciality outlets. Good for families and a varied international/Sri Lankan menu. (prod.centarahotelsresorts.com)
• Breeze & Frangipani (and rooftop lounge The Loft) — Avani Bentota Resort & Spa: popular resort dining with buffet/a‑la‑carte breakfast and Asian/poolside options; rooftop lounge for cocktails and views. (oyster.com)
• Jetwing Saman Villas — Hotel dining / Rock Dining: intimate fine‑dining options and unique romantic “rock” or private‑dining experiences right on the rocks/sea — excellent for a memorable, romantic meal. (jetwinghotels.com)
• The Villa Cafe — The Villa Bentota (Paradise Road / boutique hotel): award‑winning hotel restaurant (creative Sri Lankan + international fare; highly rated). Good for relaxed, well‑crafted meals. (kkcollection.com)
• Amal Villa Restaurant (Amal Villa Residences): boutique hotel restaurant known locally for seafood and European/Sri Lankan fusion — a solid non‑chain option close to Bentota hotels. (theculturetrip.com)

Quick tips:

• Many hotel restaurants accept non‑resident diners but call ahead to confirm opening hours and reservation policy (peak season and weekends can be busy). (tajhotels.com)
• For seafood, evening time is best (catch‑of‑the‑day menus). For romantic/private setups (rock/beach dining) request reservations early. (jetwinghotels.com)

If you want, I can:

• Pull opening hours and phone numbers for any two restaurants you’re interested in, or
• Suggest which of these is best for a romantic dinner, family meal, or casual lunch.