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Cactus Lounge Restaurant, nestled along the stunning Matara Road in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, promises an unforgettable dining experience with its breathtaking ocean views and fresh seafood offerings. Guests have raved about their exceptional encounters, often highlighting dishes like grilled fish and succulent prawns. Many reviewers, such as Céline Nederveen, praised the culinary delights, mentioning that the lobster and seasoned fries were equally commendable.
With a direct beach access, diners can enjoy watching turtles swimming nearby, enhancing the enchanting atmosphere. As described by Tegan Manns, the welcoming staff contributes significantly to the experience, ensuring that guests feel at home while savoring their meals. The reviews often echo the sentiment that the food is not only flavorful but also offers remarkable value—particularly the well-portioned servings at pocket-friendly prices.
From the tangy salads to the perfectly cooked seafood paired with delightful garlic sauce, Gabriela Kołodziejczyk's return for a second visit demonstrates the restaurant’s ability to impress. In essence, Cactus Lounge Restaurant stands out as a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a vibrant meal immersed in the beauty of Sri Lanka’s coastline.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Cactus Lounge Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 926 reviewsReviews for Cactus Lounge Restaurant highlight its exceptional seafood offerings, notably grilled fish, prawns, and lobster, praised for fresh, flavorful, and well-cooked dishes. The generous portion sizes and complementary sides, such as thin, crispy fries and fresh salads, consistently impress diners. Many guests appreciate the restaurant’s prime beachfront location with direct access to the ocean, often noting unique experiences like spotting turtles from the dining area. The welcoming and accommodating staff further enhance the overall experience, with highlights including excellent value for money and thoughtful service like safe storage for belongings. Overall, the restaurant is celebrated for combining delicious food, beautiful views, and attentive hospitality, making it a highly recommended dining destination in Tangalle.
Had our best seafood/fish dinner in Sri Lanka here! It was absolutely delicious (we had a grilled fish and the lobster) but even the fries and salad are delicious. We definitely recommend and best to reserve also!
We had a delicious meal here with a fantastic view of the beach and turtles swimming! The staff were very welcoming. We had fresh seafood which was so well cooked and excellent value for money. We went for a stroll along the beach after and they let us leave our backpacks there. Would highly recommend!
Cactus Lounge is a fantastic spot with an unbeatable location—right by the ocean with direct beach access. We even spotted turtles swimming in the water from our table, which made the experience extra special. The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the grilled prawns and fish, served with vegetable rice, and everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The fries were thin and crispy, and the salad was fresh, filling, and healthy—definitely a well-balanced meal. For three people, the total bill came to around 10,000 LKR, which we thought was quite reasonable given the quality of the food and the incredible view. Highly recommend this place if you're looking to enjoy great seafood with a view!
The food was great, we were a big group of people. The sea food was amazing. The garlic sauce was super tasty with the mains. The portion sizes were big, everyone struggled to finish their dish The salad was lovely. The chips were very nice, very thinly cut pieces of potatoes
Wow what a feast. This place is amazing! I am very particular about the way I like the seafood to be prepared and this place definitely didn’t disappoint. The prawns are cooked to perfection, not dry at all. Served with an amazing garlic sauce on the side, a really fresh, tangy, crunchy salad and super delicious thin french fries. This was such a satisfying meal I had to go back again the next day. The owner is really lovely and he was looking after us the whole time. Perfect experience! Come around 5 pm to see turtles that poke their heads out of the ocean.
If you love prawns and calamari, this is a place not to be missed. Prawns are perfectly done and deshelled, calamari is tender and cooked to the right point. Mahi mahi is great too.
This is the best sea food we had! The devilled prawns were delicious! Highly recommended. The lobster is great. The mixed sea food platter is great. And the sides are also delicious: the salad, rice and fries. We really really recommend this place if you are around!!
Amazingly fresh seafood grilled next to the beach. Chargrilled prawns, cuttlefish, and cold beer by the sea - absolute bliss! We are now judging all other seafood in Sri Lanka to this standard. Do yourself a favour and make this your next meal.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 10:30 AM 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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