121 Franklin Parade
Encounter Bay 5211
RESTAURANT: 08 8552 4400
ACCOMMODATION: 08 8552 1200
email:
eat@whalers.com.au
Our aim at "Eat" is relaxed seaside dining using as much local produce as possible. Contemporary, simple, and fresh: only the best of what the Peninsula has to offer in local produce and premium wines.
Ocean views and wonderful dining atmosphere with first class service make a visit to our restaurant a genuinely enjoyable experience.
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Open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Booking essential.
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Bookings highly recommended. Please call 8552 4400.
Opening Hours for 2018
Open for Lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 11.30am
Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm
Festive Opening Hours
December 24, 25, 26-CLOSED
December 27, 28, 29, 30 Open Lunch and Dinner 11.30am till late
December 31 Open Lunch 11.30am till 4pm
January 1 CLOSED
January 2- 13 - Open Lunch and Dinner 11.30am till late
From January 16 Opening Hours
Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday
Dinner - Friday & Saturday
Australia Day - Open Lunch & Dinner. Surcharge applies
January 28 & 29 CLOSED
January 30 - 31 Open for Lunch
Gift vouchers for Eat @ Whalers are now available, so you can make it easy for others to experience the enjoyment of your favourite Encounter Bay restaurant. Important: After making your payment, be sure to follow the link from PayPal back to this site to complete the final step of personalizing your voucher and double checking that your transaction completed successfully.
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Whalers provides two fully equipped conference rooms which can cater for any sized conference from intimate groups of 10 or less all the way up to larger groups of 130 people. Each room offers an abundance of natural light and panoramic ocean views to create an environment to inspire and facilitate the success of your meeting.
In addition, Whalers delivers an experience with great emphasis on unique and delicious cuisine designed to complement your conference.
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More information about each room is available by using the tab menu a the top of this section.
The largest of our conference rooms, Investigator is named after the ship commanded by Matthew Flinders during his exploration of Encounter Bay. Fittingly, the room commands majestic views of the Bay with which to inspire your delegates to new discoveries.
With over 127m2 of floor space, Investigator is capable of hosting groups up to 130 people depending on seating arrangements and selected options.
Additional features of this room include a private balcony, bar area, and dance floor.
The Flinders room provides 65m2 of floor space and is ideal for medium sized conferences and training sessions.
The maximum seating capacity is 55 persons, depending on seating arrangements and selected options. The room also provides a balcony area and awe-inspiring views of Encounter Bay.
The Baudin room is the smallest we have, providing floor space of just over 25m2. As such, it is most suited for meetings and training sessions involving small groups of up to 10 persons.
While the room may be small in size it is still big in features, with large panoramic windows and access to all the same audio-visual facilities and catering options available in the larger rooms.
| Size | Area | Theatre | Class Room | U-Shape | Board Room | Cabaret | Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator | 9.8m x 13.0m | 127.4m2 | 130 | 80 | 40 | - | 80 | $600 |
| Flinders | 7.0m x 9.3m | 65.1m2 | 55 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 32 | $250 |
The following equipment is included in the cost of the room hire:
Optional extras also available, please inquire for prices:
Celebrate a birthday, small private lunch or dinner or just savour life's special moments at Whalers.
We can arrange and help you celebrate with a small group of friends to large corporate functions. With various function rooms and areas available within our resort, let us formulate a menu to suit your requirements.
Plan the perfect proposal from our deck with a romantic and private dining experience, an engagement, celebrate that birthday or anniversary even renewal of your wedding vows. We ensure that every detail is attended to, no matter how grand or small the occasion is.
Gift Vouchers available
Any value available to purchase
Please buy online or email us or alternatively, call on 08 8552 4400
Christmas Party? Christmas Functions. Choices off the a la carte menu available from November 20 Includes Welcome drink on arrival Bread & bonbons on table. Minimum of 20 guests Choices: Entree & Main: $47.50pp. Main & Dessert: $47.50pp. Entree, Main & Dessert: $57.50pp. Mains to include Turkey, Steak available $5 extra. Dessert will have Christmas pudding Eat Street Upstairs will be open over Summer Opening Hours: 4pm to 7pm Voted in Pet Let's Top 5 best locations for breakfast - Fleurieu Peninsula Keep up with the very latest happenings at Eat@Whalers by visiting our Facebook page.
You will always be first to know about announcements and special occasions on the way.
Please call us on the number shown in the navigation bar above or use this contact form to make a reservation or request more information. We will be most pleased to answer any questions you may have.
