Here are the top luxury-hotel restaurants in/near Bentota (short descriptions, specialties and where to book):

• Taj Bentota Resort & Spa — The Palms (all‑day poolside buffet/multi‑cuisine), S.H.A.C.K (seafood fine dining by the ocean), Oriental Pavilion (specialty Chinese) and Tease (bar/lounge). Strong choice for seafood and a variety of specialty outlets. (tajhotels.com)

• Avani Bentota Resort & Spa — Breeze (main all‑day restaurant with international buffet and à‑la‑carte service) and Frangipani (specialty Asian/fusion dining), plus bars/private‑beach dining options. Popular for beachfront dining and private romantic meals. (oyster.com)

• Jetwing Saman Villas (Aturuwella/Bentota) — Terrace Restaurant (romantic/fine dining) with several private/rock/pool dining experiences (rock dining, deck/pool pavilions) — boutique, adults‑only luxury with scenic ocean settings. (jetwinghotels.com)

• Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa (formerly NH Ceysands) — Café Bem (all‑day buffet/international), 360 Restaurant (seafood with river/ocean views), Suan Bua (Thai), Ceylon Club and pool/swim‑up bar — good variety and strong seafood options. (go-srilanka.com)

• Cinnamon Bentota Beach / Club Bentota — full‑service beachfront hotels with all‑day dining buffets, specialty seafood and themed dinner nights; good options if you want variety within one resort. (Commonly recommended for beachside buffet and family‑friendly dining.) (brandradar.org)

Notes and tips

• Most Bentota hotels offer beach or private‑deck dining (romantic dinners at sunset) — ask the hotel when booking. (tajhotels.com)
• Many hotel restaurants are open to non‑guests but hours and reservation policies vary; it’s best to call ahead for specialty outlets (especially on weekends or during high season). (oyster.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Check current menus, opening hours and phone numbers for any of these restaurants (I’ll look them up now).
• Make a shortlist by cuisine (seafood, Sri Lankan, fine‑dining) or by location (right on the beach vs. riverfront).