The 7 Dining Experiences in Sri Lanka That Earn Their Price

1.Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $69Our pick

Ride the elevator up Colombo’s 350-meter Lotus Tower, then settle into the Blue Orbit restaurant for 90 minutes of buffet dining and panoramic views. You get one drink, fast-track entry, and a choice of lunch or dinner. The top observation deck costs extra and vegans may find the menu limiting.

“It was absolutely amazing. The views were stunning. The staff were so friendly and the amount of food and different options, not to mention the presentation was to die for.”

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2.Colombo Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $69

Travel by elevator up Colombo Lotus Tower, then sit at a reserved table at Blue Orbit for an international lunch or dinner buffet. You get one alcoholic or soft drink, depending on age and choice. The experience lasts about 90 minutes, while observation deck access costs extra.

“Great experience, lovely food and stunning views. The booking was easy and when we arrived it was very easy to access the Lotus Tower”

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3.Colombo City Tour with Lunch/Dinner – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $36Best value

Explore Colombo in a private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver such as Mohamed or Faizar. Visit Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, colonial, and coastal sights, then enjoy a Sri Lankan meal, king coconut water, and tea tasting. The fast four-hour route is best for first-time visitors.

“Excellent tour guide. Was waiting for us at the allotted time and had good knowledge of the city. Great fun weaving through the traffic in the tuk tuk and stopping at the main attractions. Good value for money.”

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4.Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $180

You’ll spend the afternoon on a private Yala National Park game drive with a naturalist, then head to a private beach near Palatupana for wine, a four-course BBQ, and a bonfire. Guide Samahan has earned special praise for spotting a leopard, but the beach setting may feel more simple than luxurious.

“The dinner location could be better. The access path and location wasn’t the best we imagined. Food was also ok.”

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5.Colombo By Night With Dinner At Taj Samudra Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $48

Start at 5 pm with private hotel pickup, then explore Colombo by air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. Finish with a two-hour dinner at Taj Samudra, where Ports of Call and other hotel restaurants offer varied dishes. Dinner, water, WiFi, taxes, and hotel drop-off are included.

“7/7 24 - Went with family for lunch buffet to Port of Call. Wide variety of food spread as much as they were all tasty. Excellent atmosphere. The waiters serving at every station were so willing to provide us what we asked for. The waiters serving at the tables are vRead more”

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6.Lotus Tower Celebration Dining Experience with Cake

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Spend two hours at Colombo's Blue Orbit Restaurant in the Lotus Tower. Your reserved table turns with the revolving dining room, while an unlimited international buffet, surprise cake, and one bubbly or non-alcoholic drink mark your special occasion.

“A wonderful establishment to spend NYE for something a little different. Food & drink was spectacular. Staff very friendly.”

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7.8 Days Tour Sri Lanka (Hotels, Breakfast, Dinner & Luxury Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $595

Travel privately through Sri Lanka with an air-conditioned car, chauffeur, and English-speaking guide. Visit Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Colombo, with standard hotels, six breakfasts, and six dinners included. Mr. Nirmal is named as a guide associated with the tour.

“From the moment our journey began, we knew we were in the best hands with Kemi Travel and Tour, and especially with our driver and guide, Mr. Nirmal. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything we dreamed of.”

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