The Thirsty Whale on Amanzimtoti's main beach

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The Thirsty
Whale.

Photo: Ossewa, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Thirsty Whale started in 2003 as a burger stand next to the water park. Today it is a three-storey restaurant, sports bar and cocktail spot on Toti's main beach.

1 km2 min drive from Cabana Mio
07:30–22:00open daily
9big screens for sport
2003started as a burger stand

On the menu

Breakfasts, burgers, toasted sandwiches, curries, seafood and grills, with loaded fries and sharers for the table, and cocktails and shooters at the bar. Expect live music from one-man bands, karaoke nights and every big match on the screens.

It overlooks the slides at Splash Water World, so parents can watch the children from their table.

Good to know

Open
Daily 07:30–22:00
Address
97 Beach Road, Amanzimtoti (main beach)
Functions
Birthdays and corporate events by enquiry

Questions

Is the Thirsty Whale child-friendly?

Yes. It sits next to Splash Water World and families eat there all day; it becomes a livelier bar in the evening.

Sources: The Thirsty Whale. Checked October 2026; prices and hours change, so confirm with The Thirsty Whale before you go.

Plan your visit

The Thirsty Whale

Visit thirstywhale.co.za