Mambo Beach Restaurant
Discover a highly-rated (4.7/5) beachfront gem in Crete. Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, and attentive service. Perfect for a memorable meal.
About Mambo Beach Restaurant
Nestled along the shores of Crete, this popular beachfront establishment offers a delightful dining experience. With an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars, it's clear that guests appreciate what this venue has to offer. Diners frequently praise the delicious food, with specific mentions of excellent pizza and expertly prepared coffee. The atmosphere is enhanced by friendly and attentive staff who go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant visit, often surprising guests with complimentary treats like fruit platters. This spot is a wonderful choice for those seeking quality cuisine and a welcoming ambiance by the sea.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Intimate/Solo)
Better suited for couples or solo dining. More intimate setting.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Mambo Beach
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
We had a wonderful experience at Mambo. The pizza was absolutely delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. At first, we weren’t completely happy with the service, but the staff quickly made up for it with their warm and attentive attitude. We also ordered coffee, and it was some of the best we've ever had. The waiter even had fun trying to guess the designs on our cups, which was a nice touch. To top it off, we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary fruit platter. All in all, a lovely experience. We will definitely be back. Thank you very much!" Great experience! You shouldn’t miss this restaurant while in Bali! We loved everything – congratulations to the owner! The music, the setup, the view, the cocktails, the food… all perfect! They even have a variety of Greek cocktails, which we found original and refreshing to discover as a dedicated section on the menu. The octopus was so fresh, and the herbs the chef used created a burst of flavors in my mouth! We had the pancakes for dessert, a sweet finale that didn’t disappoint. Whoever gives this place less than 4 stars surely doesn’t know the taste of good food! Lovely looking place with great views and very attentive and friendly staff. The food pretty decent not the best but all in all well worth a visit or two. We did go twice on our stay.
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Recent Reviews
Bla N.
October 25, 2025
We had a wonderful experience at Mambo. The pizza was absolutely delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. At first, we weren’t completely happy with the service, but the staff quickly made up for it with their warm and attentive attitude. We also ordered coffee, and it was some of the best we've ever had. The waiter even had fun trying to guess the designs on our cups, which was a nice touch. To top it off, we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary fruit platter. All in all, a lovely experience. We will definitely be back. Thank you very much!"
Roxana S.
August 24, 2025
Great experience! You shouldn’t miss this restaurant while in Bali! We loved everything – congratulations to the owner! The music, the setup, the view, the cocktails, the food… all perfect! They even have a variety of Greek cocktails, which we found original and refreshing to discover as a dedicated section on the menu. The octopus was so fresh, and the herbs the chef used created a burst of flavors in my mouth! We had the pancakes for dessert, a sweet finale that didn’t disappoint. Whoever gives this place less than 4 stars surely doesn’t know the taste of good food!
Greg J.
September 23, 2025
Lovely looking place with great views and very attentive and friendly staff. The food pretty decent not the best but all in all well worth a visit or two. We did go twice on our stay.
Arina Z.
August 18, 2025
Nice view and food but poor service. Advantages: The food is awesome as well as the view. Had a great time there. Disadvantages: Some waiters offer a very poor service quality, bring wring orders etc.
Kyla S.
September 1, 2025
Unfortunately our experience here was disappointing, especially when it came to the food. The seafood platter tasted very cheap and bland, with no flavor apart from large amounts of garlic poured over it, which was unappealing. I also ordered the classic beef bowl and it was just plain beef on sticky rice with no flavor or sauce. The menu said it came with a “Japanese sauce,” but when I asked, they said they only had teriyaki sauce (which was listed for a different beef bowl) and even that wasn’t very good. We could barely eat the seafood platter because it was so poorly done, which was really shocking. Service also added to the frustration — we asked for the bill and waited 20 minutes, only to be told after following up that we had to pay up front, which they just seemed to expect us to know. The only highlight of the evening was one of the singers performing, who was genuinely enjoyable, and I will say the interior design of the restaurant is very aesthetic. Overall though, the food quality and service left us very underwhelmed, and I wouldn’t recommend it for a meal.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Mambo Beach special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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