Cafe Balaena
1131 Reviews
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- Monday5–8 PM
- Tuesday5–8 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5–8 PM
- Friday5–8 PM
- Saturday5–8 PM
- SundayClosed
About the Business
Cafe Balaena – Cafe and restaurant located at the Herve Bay Marina – over looking the water available for functions |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+61741254799
Hervey Bay, Tourist Terminal, 7 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655
Hours
- Monday5–8 PM
- Tuesday5–8 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5–8 PM
- Friday5–8 PM
- Saturday5–8 PM
- SundayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Cocktails
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Bar on site
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- High chairs
- Vegetarian options
- Catering
- Late-night food
- Vegan options
- Organic dishes
- Romantic
Recommended Reviews
Paul Hage
18.10.2023
Cafe Balaena
The decor is from Gordon Ramsay's kitchen nightmares; a collection of styles and artefacts covering 27 different themes.Pleasant staff.Eggs Benedict was very good.Coffee was 7/10; flat white.Beautiful setting looking out to the marina with transparent cafe blinds to keep the wind and rain out.
Douglas Leung
01.10.2023
Cafe Balaena
Had breakfast here, absolutely love the owners personality and hospitality. He opened up the blinds to the seaside and it was super nice. Not to mention the place had a nice vibe to it.Food wise - Though the kids pancake was a tad burnt, the rest of the food was pretty well executed. Would be better if they served kids pancakes with something else but ice cream for breakfast (to make it healthier) :)
nat ber
27.09.2023
Cafe Balaena
After reading mixed reviews we were bit hesitant to dine here but as we were on our holiday we picked this place for our anniversary dinner as ambience seemed to be nice. After few attempts to book online we walked by the place and realised they got board on the wall that you can write your details and time you are coming for dinner. That did work out well. We visited on Monday evening, service was quick, food was good. I would have prefer my fish to be little bit more crispy but overall we were happy with our dining experience here.
Pauline Walsh
05.09.2023
Cafe Balaena
5 of us for lunch, service was a little slow but was extremely busy, a few errors made on the drinks and one of the meals came out with vegies when asked for salad , but was quickly corrected,Food was well presented and tasty
Magnolia Cardona
07.08.2023
Cafe Balaena
What a great and handy location by the marina where we caught boat tours; the atmosphere was lovely with music and birthday singing and dancing, good table service and even better food! From breakfast coffee (opens at 6am) to late seafood dinner. You couldn't ask for more. We went back several times.
Denis Church
29.07.2023
Cafe Balaena
Had breakfast here, really nice food and service.
Bekki Anne
28.07.2023
Cafe Balaena
Our experience was drowned out by the rain, however we had a good time having breakfast by the water. The staff were great and sang a song and did a little dance for a lady who celebrated her 81st birthday. The staff got the whole restaurant into it, it was good fun! The food is tasty, however the coffee wasn't great unfortunately.
Elly Heairfield
27.07.2023
Cafe Balaena
I decided to give Cafe Balaena a go for dinner whilst staying nearby at the Mantra & I’m so glad I did. Dean & his staff were very welcoming & attentive. The dining area had a lovely ambiance & atmosphere about it & was tastefully decorated. I ordered the Queenslander Barramundi with scollops & prawns which was absolutely delicious! By far the best dinner I’ve eaten out in ages!Compliments to the chef, Dean & team. I would highly recommend this place & look forward to returning for breakfast.
Brian Grewal
24.07.2023
Cafe Balaena
We've been to this restaurant several times over the past four years. The setting is absolutely stunning to say the least and you can't help but feel that you've found that special place" to relax and dine!It soon becomes apparent though
Nguyen giang
19.07.2023
Cafe Balaena
Nice restaurant next to the water. The food was yummy, big portion and different choices. Servers are nice, but coordination are maybe not that great, different servers came to ask for our orders. Lots of choices are good but felt hard to choose too.
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Hervey Bay, Tourist Terminal, 7 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655
Cafe Balaena