Whale cafe

Restaurants · Thai Cuisine

Rating: 4.6 (128 reviews)

Address: F22J+7Q2, 4169, Tambon Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 83 789 6298

About

Whale Cafe is a charming waterfront restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience combining stunning ocean views, diverse cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. Nestled in a picturesque location, the restaurant provides a perfect blend of relaxed atmosphere and culinary excellence. With a menu spanning Thai and international dishes, it caters to a wide range of tastes, making it ideal for families, couples, and casual diners alike. The restaurant's unique features like a swimming pool, weekly fire shows, and beautiful seaside setting set it apart from typical dining establishments.

Highlights

  • Stunning water and ocean views
  • Diverse menu with Thai and international options
  • Generous portion sizes
  • Excellent value for money
  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Swimming pool on-site
  • Weekly fire show entertainment
  • Beautiful dish presentation

The Vibe

Relaxed, casual, and romantic with a breathtaking waterfront setting. The atmosphere transforms beautifully from day to night, featuring soft lighting, twinkling evening ambiance, and a tranquil environment. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with a particularly enchanting patio and ocean views that create a serene dining experience.

Popular Dishes

  • Green Curry
  • Massaman Curry with Tofu
  • Fried Rice with Pineapple and Chicken
  • Salmon Steak
  • Fish Steak
  • Pizzas
  • Mango Sticky Rice
  • Passion Shake

People Especially Praise

  • Spectacular waterfront location
  • Consistently delicious food
  • Friendly and welcoming staff
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Unique entertainment (fire show)
  • Beautiful dining atmosphere

Kids-Friendliness

Very family-friendly. Offers a swimming pool, varied menu options, and an accommodating atmosphere. While no dedicated kids' menu is explicitly mentioned, the restaurant provides numerous child-friendly choices and a relaxed environment suitable for families.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Takeout
  • DineIn

Highlights

  • Great coffee

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Saturday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Sunday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 (128 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 83%
  • Mixed: 12%
  • Neutral: 4%
  • Negative: 1%

Exceptionally positive. Whale Cafe consistently impresses guests with its stunning location, delicious food, friendly service, and unique atmosphere. Most visitors are enthusiastic about their experience and express a strong desire to return.

Reasoning

Across multiple reviews, guests overwhelmingly praise the restaurant's key attributes. The stunning waterfront location, diverse and tasty menu, exceptional service, and unique entertainment like the fire show contribute to its high ratings. Minor critiques about occasional inconsistencies are far outweighed by the positive experiences.

Location: 9.4506378, 100.0318852