The Social Unawatuna

The Social Unawatuna

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Hours
Sun
11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Mon
11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Tue
11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Wed
11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Thu
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Fri
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sat
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Food and ambience
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, View, Groups, Bar Scene
Is this restaurant good for local cuisine?
About
The Social is not just about the groovy tunes, it’s about the food, drinks, place, and most of all the people! Our vibe is to simply make you feel at home. So if you’re ever in the neighbourhood be sure to drop in and unwind enjoying some great music, delicious drinks and food.
CUISINES
Seafood, International, Grill
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles571 reviews
Excellent
496
Very good
57
Average
13
Poor
4
Terrible
1

haviana_principessa
53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 none
Look for the dive shop, Pearl Divers when you come in off the road. Our tuk tuk driver got so lost we ended up eating at another restaurant and had to try again the next night. They have DJ's and cute lights strung up around everywhere that totally brings the party vibe - we settled into cushions on the sand for super chilled sundowners. For dinner we had margaritas, wine, fries and Trump's Prawn Stars - awesome crumbed prawn burgers for Rs.1300 - can highly recommend. All up our bill came to around Rs.7500 for two.
Written December 31, 2019
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Rogoz A
Romania27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Couple travelers. The food was awesome, we've had as appetizer the grilled garlic prawns which are delicious(!!!), then the grilled fish & chicken with mushrooms. The atmosphere is very nice as it is situated on the beach, but it usually gets crowded . Because of the long waiting we were given also grilled jumbo prawns which were unexpected.
Written January 9, 2020
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TheUnofficialOC
London39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 couples
Having decided to spend the day at Unawatuna beach we identified The Social as the perfect spot and we were not disappointed. Set at the far end of the beach from Galle and surrounded by diving schools, The Social seemed a lot quieter than most other places on the beach and this helped create a real chilled-out vibe. We settled down on bean bags right on the shore and were served a steady flow of iced coffee, cold beer, juices and cocktails (I recommend the Arrack Attack) throughout the day, moving only to have a superb lunch at a shaded table, which was a combination of modern and traditional Asian influences - think seared tuna, chicken wings and calamari. It almost seems a shame to share The Social with others but this place is one secret that's too good to keep!
Written January 10, 2020
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Yves A
Berlin17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
Go there! Trust me, this place is the best you will finde in the entire area. The food is great (fusion of local and international kitchen) cocktails are amazing and come with a totally fair price for what you get. Also, they have live music almost every evening and the staff is super friendly. We stayed 4 days in Unawatuna and end up here 3 evenings. We where actually sad to continue our travel and to know that we won't be able to spend another evening at this place!
Written March 1, 2020
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shehanthag2015
🤗🤗🤗 Loved having u you'll!! Maybe soon! U will visit again! 💞💞
Written March 3, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

tonyandelaine
Durban336 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
The restaurant is tucked away off the main road at the southern end of the main beach. You can easily miss it if your walking on the road. It has a good vibe & some good signature dishes.We shared starters of sweet chilli garlic prawns which were a good appetizer. For mains 2 of us ordered the seared tuna which was originally overcooked, but which they took back a replaced with perfectly seared tuna.The other 2 ordered burgers, which they said were good. Drinks were averagly priced as was the food & the staff are really friendly & helpful. Highly recommended
Written February 2, 2020
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Michelle P
San Francisco16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
AH, SO . GOOD. This was our first food stop for the Sri Lankan part of our honeymoon-I happened to choose it knowing that Unawatuna is a beautiful beach. The food and service are spectacular-I’m a pretty picky eater always looking for veggies and healthy options while my husband loves savory and fried dishes. The Social has both. Food is on point. Definitely stop here for sunset, cocktails, fish and perfect vibes. They seriously killed it and you won’t want to miss this spot.
Written March 17, 2020
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Lisa R
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
We came here one night whilst staying in Unawatuna. We got a tuk-tuk there and initially weren't sure we were in the right place, however you walk through a building from the roadside and you'll soon see the bar. Got calamari to share as a starter and then the prawn burger which was delicious and they had rosé wine which was a bonus! Chilled atmosphere and it's lit up with little lights when it gets dark. Excellent service. The view is great, though unfortunately there is a large hotel that has been built where the sun sets. Hoping that further development doesn't mean more large hotels which look out of place and ruin the headland. Would come back here!
Written April 12, 2020
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Steven W
Thuwal5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 couples
My wife and I just stumbled upon this spot by accident and were very impressed by both the service and the quality of the food. They have curry but also have Italian food, burgers and wings. We ate there four times and would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Written February 16, 2020
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Yohan P
Colombo11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 friends
We had a platter of veges with pita bread and three flavored hummus for starters.. the hummus was tops! Best I've had in Sri Lanka. No stopping with these starters ;) Followed with a tortellini that was to die for!! My friend had a prawn burger that was great too with generous portions of protein :) Didn't expect the food to be such top class and we were deffs pleasantly surprised! The cocktails were super too with enough alcohol and great mixing. They had great music playing the whole night. Must visit if you're in or around unawatuana and deffs worth the journey from Colombo to come here and chill by the beach on Sunday and sip on cocktails and enjoy a super chilled day out! Big thanks to the super friendly and accommodating staff (also patronised by the cutest doggies 😁)
Written July 5, 2020
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Andrei S
Moscow6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 couples
Walked into the restaurant and with all the staff they had no one acknowledged. Finally got the menu about 10 mins after we sat (place was not full only about 3 other) food was not great in flavor - oil they fry the food in needs a change. fish croquette nice but not much fish inside. The place is still better than most beach restaurants in the area though
Written March 12, 2020
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shehanthag2015
Hi there Andrei! Thank you so much for writing to us! This is not the experience that we thrive to have at The social! And is absolutely unacceptable. We are already looking into it! And would love to hear more from you please do mail me at shehantha.goonesena@gmail.com we would love to make it up for you. Ps. I think it's safe to say someone's getting fired! Haha kidding! But please do be in touch with us! We would love to make this right! Warm regards Shehantha!
Written March 13, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Anetteel
Amsterdam758 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
We had visited the restaurant few times. Despite the fact they didn’t have some items on the menu I had wanted for 3 days, we liked the food. A selection of hummus was surprisingly good and pesto pasta was decent , just wished the portions could have been bigger. Service was good however it could have been much better due to the fact it was busy and there was only 1 waiter running around the whole time. He couldn’t stop. I felt sorry for him when I saw a manager sitting by a bar and just doing Smth on his laptop. Bar staff was just standing and watching too. That’s not a team work, manager was just waiting for the waiter to bring the checks with money inside. You need to move your ass and run when it’s necessary too. Don’t wait for your customers come to you like we did everyday, go extra mile. Help your staff.
Written May 29, 2020
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shehanthag2015
Hi abetted!! Apologies about the service. One of the service staff had to head back due to a family urgency, however it is no excuse and we apologise for it. And the gentleman on the laptop is our account, he overlooks all of the accounts related work and many more! A true star at The social! And we are greatly dependent on him! Unfortunately due to the covid-19 situation, it has been difficult to source some items, which is the reason for the unavailability of certain items of the menu! Which we always explain upon arrival to every guest. However, thank you so much for visiting us and dropping by the restaurant for meals, on three consecutive days during your stay! Lots of love from the team!
Written June 21, 2020
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William K
Melbourne9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Came here twice over 4 days. The prawn burger was delicious, we counted maybe 8 fat prawns inside and it was incredible. My girlfriend had the UnawaTUNA dish and it was brilliant. We also had the butter prawns and the chicken wings and honestly could not fault anything. The staff are fantastic and give you their recommendations on what you should have. Great spot, will definitely come back!!
Written January 24, 2020
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wabo
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
We came here for dinner one Wednesday and absolutely loved it and went back Thursday night. There's usually a live band on Thursdays which was pretty great. The restaurant was packed and we also met a few great people from Europe and joined tables. After a nice meal you can move to the bean bags they have on the beach and relax there with a drink which was pretty comfortable. Their menu had a good variety (I'd recommend the chicken wings and the prawn burger!). Definitely give it a visit. Weekends they usually have events but even during the weekday its a nice place to take a break after all the swimming and surfing!
Written March 1, 2020
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Christa A
Colombo77 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 friends
We were recommended to visit the social by the owner of the smartest designer clothes and home shop in Gaulle . It is where she hosts her events . Simple tables on the beach belied the exquisite food on offer . If the prawn burgers sound a little strange think juicy batter red prawns with garnish in a bun . The best taste ever . My husband said his burger was the tastiest he has ever had anywhere . As for my fresh tuna rolled in sesame seeds I will compared every other time I have tuna to this . The social is the other side of the bay . Make the trip you don’t be disappointed . We are going again tonight . Congratulations to the home team . Your service was exemplary your food divine . We have eaten well in Sri Lanka . This is the best .
Written March 1, 2020
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Alex
Moscow8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 friends
Probably top bar/cafe in the Unawatuna area. Been here at January 2nd. What to eat: - chicken wings spicy mango sauce - beef burger & fries - brownie with ice cream The only disadvantage: lack of deserts, but this is not so significant for me Reasonable pricing How to find: near Pearl Divers shop (left to it, if u stand with your back to the ocean) on the beach you see a lights and white tables and chairs. This is it All in all 5 chicken wings out of 5)
Written January 2, 2020
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