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Ocean Bistro by Starbeans

Restaurant β€’ Cafe β€’ Coffee shop β€’ Meal takeaway β€’ Meal delivery β€’ Pizzatakeaway β€’ Pizza delivery service β€’ Bistro β€’ Cake shop

πŸ‘πŸ‘ A nice cozy place! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. And the interior light setting is something extra😍 Great selection of food & drinks. Food was superb 10/10🀀 Highly recommended if you are nearby with an empty stomachπŸ€“ People often mention service, friendly, Galle, good, staff, great, tasty, delicious, view, nice,


Address

Galle Dutch Fort, Dutch Hospital, Hospital St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 912 235 500

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (434 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (16) friendly (15) Galle (15) good (15) staff (13) great (11) tasty (10) delicious (10) view (10) nice (9)
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  • 5/5 Ranoj N. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice cozy place! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. And the interior light setting is something extra😍 Great selection of food & drinks. Food was superb 10/10🀀 Highly recommended if you are nearby with an empty stomachπŸ€“
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yasas N. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome place to dine-in in the Galle Fort. Superb environment and friendly staff. Fish and chips were great. The seafood pizza was nothing to write home about but it was good. The deserts were the highlight of the entire meal. The chocolate cake was super tasty, so was the lava cake. Super friendly staff. Highly recommended. Updates: tried the Chicken Lumberjack Burger and the Classic Chicken Burger were great. The deserts are still the best. Blueberry Cheesecake is mouth watering.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bathiya J. 2 years ago on Google
    Situated at the Dutch Hospital, Galle Fort. Cocktails are good, food is good. Nice place to hangout with friends and family.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Prabhani T. 1 month ago on Google β€’ 44 reviews New
    Hidden in the heart of Galle Fort, this cozy restaurant is truly a wonderful find. With it’s inviting ambiance, it's the perfect spot for brunch, coffee, or dinner for anyone who is looking for a delicious meal with a great experience. The food is simply delicious, and the drinks are expertly crafted. Coffees, shakes are perfectly brewed. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is a nice place with cozy seating and spaciousness. Great for a friends or family dinner and perfect for a romantic evening too. A must-visit for anyone in search of a delightful dining experience in Galle Fort. The restaurant is located in the first floor of the Dutch Hospital with a great sea view.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Chathurarya 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to have a nice relaxed time in Galle. They have a variety of cocktails and they are delicious. The bartender is very good. Staff is friendly. Thin crust pizza was so delicious. They follow COVID-19 guidelines very well.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nav N. 2 years ago on Google
    Located in the Dutch Hospital of Galle fort. Outdoor tables are congested and the sea view is a bit obscured. Plenty of food choices in the menu and I personally recommend the Monterey Chicken and the Lumberjack burger. Great cocktails and tequila(complemented by my bf). Overall service was good.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roly H. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite restaurant in Galle. Good food and good friendly staff. Wonderful service and awesome vibe. If someone asks for a good dining place in Galle, Ocean bistro by starbeans is definitely on top. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vlada H. 2 years ago on Google
    Our favorite restaurant in Galle! We came back there 3 times and always food and drinks were awesome. Excellent view. The waiter was very nice and attentive.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dulanka K. 10 months ago on Google
    Superb place and superb food. Food was tasty and the presentation was excellent. People were soo friendly. They even gave a cake for mothers day since we happend to went there on mothers day.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sameena I. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice place to hangout with a calm environment. Both indoor and outdoor dining areas were available. Food were delicious and prices were reasonable. Friendly and quick customer service.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Leo B. 1 month ago on Google β€’ 442 reviews New
    We tried the famous Howdy BBQ chicken pizza and it had a thin but crusty bottom. Excellent. And the deserts were both amazing: warm hazelnut brownie and the hot chocolate lava cake. Would strongly recommend trying these deserts out.

  • 5/5 Lina Cyprus l. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 115 reviews New
    Very nice and cool place. We order shrimps tempura and salad . Were very fresh and nice.Sruff are very friendly 😎😊 Fresg juice mango- pineapple just ❀️
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Julie R. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews New
    Excellent food quality & exceptional staff! All the dishes we ordered were very tasteful and nicely presented. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Diwangi Sandalika K. 9 months ago on Google
    Foods were very tasty & reasonable. Ambience was also so welcoming. Loved it !
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roland H. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite dining place in Galle. Delicious food, best beverages, oceanic view, wonderful staff, family atmosphere. The best place to hangout with friends and to have a soulful meal mixed with love.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Manusha C. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is located in the top floor of the Dutch hospital building. The place had a pianist playing and performing songs which is really wonderful for the vibe. The food we had was really good too. We ordered a chicken lumberjack burger and a chicken quesadilla. I specially liked the burger. For desert we had a blue berry cheese cake which is famouse to be tasty here, and it did not disappoint.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Amna F. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place to eat amazing food with a peaceful view! Great service and reasonable prices for food. Absolutely love it! πŸ’—βœ¨
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tharindu L. 2 years ago on Google
    An Ambient place with good live music. Had a birthday celebration and the staff was super helpful. Had πŸ• and 🍜 with 🍟 and was so delicious. The prices are also reasonable and order was brought to us sooner than expected. I would recommend this place to anyone who visit galle fort for a snack or a meal.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Colleen R. 2 years ago on Google
    We were so excited to eat apparently that we forgot to take a photo of our quesadilla but it was super tasty! The menu is full of good options. We did snag a photo of the delicious blueberry cheesecake! Our server Chandika was very friendly and even taught us a few words in Sinhala. Also, this place has great views from the outside balcony!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Liza P. 2 years ago on Google
    Ambience : Starbeans has become our new favourite places to go to after a hard day at work to relax and enjoy the pure essence of Galle Fort. Situated at the heart of Galle Fort this place offers mouthwatering food with value for money, cold beers and hot or cold beverages, beautiful seating arrangements over looking the view of the sea. Suttle music during weekdays and an awesome musician on weekends to keep you on your toes. Staff : Very well mannered and trained to perfection. Manager Nishantha is a highly qualified individual who works hard to keep the place up and running beautifully. Even the other staff are friendly and attentive to all of their customers always with a smile. Location : Its based on the upstair of Dutch hospital building complex with a warm and attractive interior and exterior design. Wishing Starbean Bristo family all the best in the year 2022 with success for years to come ❀✌
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Manjunath M. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 83 reviews
    Nice place with a great view, friendly staff. Italian food was the best, scope for improvement in other food particularly local Srilankan food.

  • 5/5 April F. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 29 reviews New
    Second time around just as amazing as the first. Great service and outstanding food. I’m silly fussy when it comes to ordering and they catered to my pick needs once again. 11/10

  • 5/5 Pulsara S. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 18 reviews
    I highly recommend this place to dine in the near Galle. Great atmosphere, friendly service and high quality food. Howdy BBQ pizza was amazing and worth the price. We tried mango and passion fruit margarita and it was divine.

  • 5/5 Lucas W. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 14 reviews New
    Silent place in an old hospital. You can see and hear the sea which makes it a special place watching the scenery from the balcony. Seafood Lovers will get find a happy place hear. The two of us shared a plate of the Grilled Crab together with the Babaganoush and some bread. Thank you for having us

  • 5/5 jiayi l. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 3 reviews New
    Good sea view from the seat, the staff are nice, too. The drinks and food are tasty, great place! Thanks Manjula so much!

  • 1/5 Kavindu K. 9 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere is okay. But the service and the quality of food are awful. Ordered 2 chicken fried rice and they mixed CORN with it. I don't eat corn at all. Besides, does corn fit as an ingrediant in chicken fried rice? Very bad at service and will not visit this place again for sure. P.S. I will attach a picture of corn seeds, which I literaly EXCAVTED while eating.

  • 5/5 Nipuni C. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time there. Food was awesome taste-wise and was pleasing to the eye.. The coffee shake tasted so good.. It was not too sweet and perfect for a coffee lover. The chicken burger would have tasted better if they added caramelised onion to it. Fish stripes were not too oily and tasted great! The lava cake dessert was to die for! ❀️ The vibe inside the cafe was nice. Cocktails were a little too strong. Overall, we had a fantastic time. We will visit again ❀️

  • 5/5 Channa S. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all, the customer service was really good!! Staff was welcoming, respecting to local customers & were friendly. Food was amazing and full of flavours.The portion is more than enough for one person. I should also mention that the view was breathtaking and we enjoyed the breeze came from the Galle sea.

  • 5/5 Dilan S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is very tasty and warm. Environment is also very calm and cool. The view from the balcony is superb. The staff is also very friendly. It's a great place to enjoy an evening with the loved ones.

  • 4/5 Vinula De S. 6 months ago on Google
    The ambiance was pleasant, I found the food to be average. The real downside was the slow and somewhat lacking service. Improvement is definitely needed in this area for a better guest experience.

  • 5/5 Sandali M. 7 months ago on Google
    Just tried their chicken patty burger, and it was incredibly tasty and fresh! The portion of french fries and salad was spot on, and their virgin mojito was absolutely superb! Highly recommended! πŸ”πŸŸπŸ₯—πŸΉ

  • 5/5 Kasun W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent atmosphere. Food is very tasty too.

  • 5/5 Manindra M. 3 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place to dine with lot of space and perfect ambiance. Friendly service and prompt as well. While the food is amazingly prepared suited to our taste, it could have been a little bigger in terms of the portion. Overall, everything was up to best standards.

  • 5/5 Nipunika F. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place.. loved the food and the ambience.. excellent service too

  • 5/5 Adeesha Savinda de S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a place to have a meal on a hectic day after a walking around the Galle fort or a dip in the sea on a sunny day. Or if you are looking for a family friendly place to have the dinner I guarantee you, this place will never disappoint you. They make special arrangements for birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion celebrations. Authentic environment. Beautifully created place. Nice people. Best service. Best food. Contact them for custom made cakes.

  • 5/5 Savan Sudharaka E. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice calm place with quality atmosphere. Quality staff. We had Latte and Mocha with Tiramisu. Fully recommended. πŸ˜ŽπŸ€€πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘

  • 4/5 Yohan P. 9 months ago on Google
    Ocean Bistro was bit difficult to find as it was in the first floor of the old dutch hospital building. Plenty of food options as well as drink options. Tried their koththu roti which was delicious. Portion size was average. Good service and live music was also good.

  • 4/5 Caroline F. 11 months ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our dinner here. Food was delicious, drinks were good, and service was great. But I’m marking them down slightly because of the live entertainment. To be fair he wasn’t a bad singer, but after one song we were keen to continue our conversations. Instead he stood there and sang another three or four songs, which resulted in us having to shout over him to be heard. I also feel his catalogue is perhaps a little limited, and stuck in a certain era, as we’d already heard him play the same songs for another table! Other than that, we had an enjoyable meal.

  • 3/5 Sandupa D. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for a lunch recently. The place was too crowded. Orders some pasta, lasange and nasi goreng. The nasi goreng was good, pasta also was okay, but not happy with the lasange ordered. It was watery and the presentation was bad. After informing they fixed the watery texture saying it was a problem with cheese they used. Anyway the presentation was bad again.

  • 5/5 stephen j. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely meal, ordering the Sri Lankan curries which were delicious. Manjula’s service was impeccable. A great location, upstairs in the old Dutch hospital.

  • 3/5 Илья οΏ½. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 2 reviews New
    Food is tasty but portion is really small for one person. Looks like a fraud if you pay 25$ for 2 big shrimps and a couple of fries.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free parking lot
    • βœ“οΈ Plenty of parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour drinks
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Catering
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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