Garton's Ark

Garton's Ark

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Hours
Sun
11:00 - 23:00
Mon
11:00 - 23:00
Tue
11:00 - 23:00
Wed
11:00 - 23:00
Thu
11:00 - 23:00
Fri
11:00 - 23:00
Sat
11:00 - 23:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
€15.00 – €26.00
CUISINES
Bar, International, Asian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
The Garton's Ark, Sri Lanka's Largest Sailing restaurant. The boat consists of an air conditioned lower deck able to accommodate 64 persons seated,and a upper deck which can accommodate a further 30 persons. Patrons of the restaurant will be offered a comprehensive buffet meal while sailing on a 5 km Long course that would last 2 hours Or an Ala Carte menu while it's docked.
PRICE RANGE
€15.00 – €26.00
CUISINES
Bar, International, Asian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles378 reviews
Excellent
292
Very good
70
Average
9
Poor
2
Terrible
5

Kasunika k
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
Highly recommended!! 🤘🤘 We had our evening enagagement function at this amazing cruise on October 2023. That was such a mesmerising experience!! The staff was so supportive, specially Mr.Denis, Restaurant manager Mr.Janaka, and the two captains have given us a great support! They made sure to meet all our expectations a reality without any fault! 🙏🙏 Thank you Mr.Denis and the team 😇😇 The water level that day was high due to the rain and we were worried about the sailing experience. But the staff made sure the sailing is done by removing the rails when sailing below the bridge. That dedication was beyond explanation 🙏🙏... We selected a special function menu and that dinner buffet was top notch 👌👌 All guests were thrilled by the starry night sailing experience. We also can order alcohol, beer, and soft drinks from them. An ideal place for a dinner, family or staff gathering, or a limited crowd function.
Written 5 November 2023
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shankp52
Colombo5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 friends
The dinner cruise we had with family and friends is a super experience in fine dining further facilitated by the enchanting travel in the waters in an environment that is ideal to unwind from the busy city life after a week of hard work at our work places. The delicious international cuisine provided by a friendly chef satisfied our gastronomic desires .Whilst the personalised services of Janaka Manager of the boat and a senior captain at the helm made us comfortable with an ambience for contentment to savour the variety of tasty delicious preparations that can provide satisfaction to a connoisseur of local cuisine We are thankful to the staff for the caring and courteous services provided and recommed this place for an evening to cherish with family and friends Anthony Shantikumar Perumal
Written 28 November 2021
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 29 November 2021
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chaytakesabite
Colombo38 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
I did the Garton's Ark dinner cruise on a Sunday night. It was a friend's birthday and they had done a good job of organizing the cake & balloons for us. The staff was friendly and helpful the food although rather limited (had the "budget buffet) was a very tasty. The cocktails were good, the mojitos were made exactly the way I like 'em. I was really impressed when they asked anyone who was going up to serve themselves at the buffet to wear face masks. Me personally, would've love to have had the disposable gloves too but that might be a tad much. I would've rated the whole experience 5/5 except for these three things that kind of dampen it -: 1) It was hot inside the boat, kept looking around but didn't see any AC units or overhead fans. However,I didn't ask any of the waiting staff about it so I really don't know if there is a room cooling system inside the boat and kept out of view of the passengers. 2) We boarded at 7.30, buffet opened at 8.30 and the boat started to float at 9.15. It would've been nice if the boat was actually floating while the dinner was being served. I think that's the experience everyone was expecting 3) When we docked, everyone made a mad dash to the bar to do their payments and it took a while to get the bill. My suggestion, 20-25 minutes before docking, have a last call for drinks and then have the staff walk around and speak to the diners about how they plan to settle the bill. Keep all the bills per table ready so that people can pay fast and leave. We were a large group and ended up being the last to leave the boat because our bill took so long to come to the table (and because there was one or two extra billing instructions). Overall its a good experience and one I would love to do again.
Written 9 August 2020
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gartonsgroup
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our services. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 2 September 2020
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Opula Fonseka
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 couples
We had the pleasure of being the only couple on their balcony and it wasn't raining that day. They had a pretty classic acoustic romantic playlist. The decor and aesthetic was set according to what I had requested, which was an anniversary date. The table was decorated with rose petals with a small complimentary rose bouquet gift. The staff was very attentive, chill and really nice. And I was initially worried about mosquitoes but there wasn't any. The food was really good as well, I wish we picked a day with more variety but the options were very complimentary to each other and the portions were perfect. The cruise was smooth, perfectly timed and the setting was private enough for us to slow dance after dinner. They even let us take a picture with the captain in the captains seat which was sweet of them :')
Written 16 March 2021
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 19 April 2021
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Channa G
Colombo4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 none
The food was good but the option of going to the rooftop after dinner to appreciate the Kolonnawa Canal made the experience great! The bar is decently stocked, the staff are friendly and the prices are quite reasonable. A special thanks to the Captain, who took the time to answer all my questions about the waterway, how far we could theoretically travel in each direction and even the depth of the canal and the operating parameters of the boat. Thank you everyone for a very enjoyable evening!
Written 16 March 2022
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon.
Written 23 March 2022
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Granville S
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 family
I had seen and heard about Garton’s Ark and yesterday was the first time I stepped into this different experience for a function for the first time. We decided to celebrate our son’s first holy communion celebration. From the inception Milan was very helpful checking what need to be done and any special requests from our end, he went to extent of corresponding through mail to finalize all the points. Great follow up and exceptional service. On the day of the function Restaurant manager janaka and Asanga was very helpful looking into all the matters to keep the guests happy and function goes on nicely. Special thank you to Capt ajith Ratnakumara also not only for taking care of us but he went the extra mile of sharing his experience and expertise during the journey. All of them were very accommodative and helpful through out. Thank you team for making our special day extra special and for making us feel like home…..
Written 28 November 2021
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 29 November 2021
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Upendra Gamage
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 friends
It was a wonderful experience to have our elder son's homecoming night at the Garton's Ark Cruise and it was nothing but a fabulous experience. The food provided was excellent and the staff was very helpful in organising the event as well on the day of the event. It was a special occasion for our family and friends and the surrounding and ride made it a memorable experience. Highly recommend it for any event and for people who are searching for a nice change of pace from the generic events hotels and restaurants, this is exactly what you need in my opinion. Thank you so much for the staff and the crew for the magical night and hopefully we'll be able to come back soon for another event.
Written 1 January 2022
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 17 January 2022
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hesumis
Kandy12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 friends
Its literally a hidden treasure in colombo. Both BRO pub and the boat serves delicious foods and beverages for reasonable prices.foreign booze are comparatively cheaper than places with same format.and the staff always try to make sure you have the best time.awesome!! Live bands on weekends..I prefer saturday!and they always offer some promotions too..love this place!
Written 5 October 2020
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gartonsgroup
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our services. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 6 October 2020
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thanuja d
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 family
Had my eldest daughter’s 21st birthday party 4 years ago and had my youngest daughter’s 21st birthday this month. I’m amazed by their customer service and the hospitality. They arranged the DJ (Super and catered according to the crowed) and the decos were done and I did not have to worry at all. Everyone who came to the party enjoyed every bit of it especially the huge spread of delicious food. Staff was very courteous and helpful. I recommend everyone to have your parties as it’s a different atmosphere as it sails for about 2 hours and you can enjoy the ride as well. Thank you Garton’s Ark for arranging a fabulous party.
Written 8 October 2020
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our services. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 9 December 2020
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Nilusha Alahakoon
Colombo480 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
I have reserved a lunch buffet from your restaurant as a surprise party for my wife's birthday on the 13th of February. At the time of reservation, I personally came to your office and met a girl to ensure that you are offering a buffet. As per her confirmation, I paid a 90% advance again saying I need a good buffet and do not ruin my wife's party. However, yesterday 11th, one of the staff of restaurant called and said they can't offer a buffet and asked me to change my reservation date. I clearly said that I cannot change the date of my birthday. But, now the restaurant saying they are refunding my advanced payment or satisfy with a set menu lunch. Now I have just one day to rearrange everything in another place....
Written 11 February 2020
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Praveen bhawantha
Panadura9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 none
I booked for 2 people on Friday but couldn't go there, but they called me and asked whether I'm coming and then I asked whether I can change the date and they did it. And also they were okay with adding one more person to the dinner after confirming. I went with my mom and dad on my birthday and it was an amazing experience. The buffet is really good. Also the staff were really nice and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone who's willing to have dinner while having a sailing experience.
Written 5 September 2020
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gartonsgroup
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our services. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 4 October 2020
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Nikasalee E
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 family
Everyone had a wonderful time at Garton's Ark at my 21st birthday party, Ashan the manager was very attentive throughout the event and helped it run smoothly. Dasun, Kavindu and Dulshan from F&B were very helpful and their service was great, they also spent time prior to the event to make sure the set up was just right. A special Thankyou to Romani as well who helped us. Avishka and Milinda did a fantastic job with the food, everyone enjoyed it and it was very well prepared. Staff coordination was brilliant and we loved the ambiance. It was an enjoyable experience overall and we definitely satisfied with everything. Highly recommend it!
Written 23 April 2021
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 16 May 2021
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Ganganath I
8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 friends
Had a wonderful evening celebrating my sons birthday with a few of his friends and family. Extremely helpful and accommodating staff who made sure that all of us had a great evening. The place is well maintained, comfortable and clean. Even though the spread was limited the food was decent with all the must haves being available, however it would have been better if all the dishes were served hot. Even though the water levels were considerably high the staff managed to get the boat to sail, which was admirable. All in all it was a memorable evening for all.
Written 13 September 2020
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gartonsgroup
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our services. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon
Written 4 October 2020
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Nj
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 family
We visited Gartons Ark on 19th February 2022 to celebrate our Son's birthday. We were welcomed warmly n they have prepared his Birthday cake which is yummy. They started the buffet before sailing. Sailing was 2 hrs. Which is so calm under the moonlight n soft music since we were on the top deck. Food was delicious if they can have more varieties for main would be better ( but I wonder where they can arrange it) excellent combination of a buffet anyway. Excellent Service. Ample car parking. Top deck can be cleaned more. Altogether my whole family was happy n they are planning our next visit to Gartons Ark again.
Written 24 February 2022
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Garton's Group
Greetings from Garton's Ark, It was our absolute pleasure to host your special day. Thank you for the review and feedback. We are working on improving our standards of quality and appreciate the kind and honest feedback. We are waiting to welcome you soon.
Written 6 March 2022
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Navigate57759225752
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
We went for a dinner cruise and loved every moment of the whole cruise! Great ambience with live music,attentive and kind staff made a pleasant experience.The food was also good with quite a variety. Highly appreciate the service and the rates are quite reasonable too.Thank you Garton’s Ark!
Written 4 February 2024
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