Up-Close Dining At Shamu Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Best KPortal Reviews
We cannot in good faith recommend this experience to anyone. It seemed very unfairly advertised as a nice dining experience with a show. On the day we went it was a 6 minute show at most. To be frank the food was horrendous and the service is very slow which is no fault of the servers. They worked their butt off but and were expected to cover around 20 tables each on the day we went. We got cold fries and hospital style vegetables with some of the worst meat I ever had in my life. The desserts were fine but it's hard to mess that up. The server was a gem thankfully and tried her best to give us a better experience. She read the room very well. This was a watershed moment for me as I will also not be renewing my sea world membership after this year. This felt like a total tourist trap and the guests deserve better. This is the quality of food and experience I would expect from US 192...not a professional theme park.
The food and service was excellent. When we were first seated, and I saw how we were close to the glass and the tank, I was excited. For whatever reason, they were not bringing the orcas over to the dining area and instead, they brought us back to the stadium to watch a small training session. I really was curious what the session would have been if the orcas were brought over to the dining as was supposed to happen.
Had a wonderful experience today for my first time. My waitress, Katherine, was absolutely valuable to my time there. The orcas came out earlier than expected because there wasn't a live show for them to perform around that time. Took plenty of pictures. Would gladly enjoy that experience again.
This is very cruel. 3 large whales trapped in a small pool and people are enjoying food and watching them. These whales need to be free. You can see whales free in the wild at many states including NJ and NY. Of course the best whale watch would be Hawaii. This will be really watching the whales not in a small
Tank when you know that the are depressed
Totally worth every dime. Adults and children of all ages enjoyed this. Excellent service, great food and the time with the Orcas was priceless. So glad we did this.
Ok you have to try this at least once!!! Our boys are 3 and had an absolute blast. Unlimited grapes and chicken nuggets for them. Yes, other stuff came with their plates but yall know how toddlers are. The beef, rice, and potatoes were amazing. I've never actually had such flavorful potatoes at a "sit down restaurant" before. My husband had the salmon. He said it was "ok". He asked for the chicken with pineapple teriyaki and loved it instead. We weren't sure what was going on with the whales and trainers at first. It was just a little free for all. Still cute though. Then, they came out and did some tricks, splashes, and other cool stuff. Love the underwater experience too. Such fascinating creatures they are! We had fun and will absolutely try this experience again.
Wonderful experience! Food was surprisingly good for a “theme park.” Entertaining and educational. You may get wet!
This is a disgusting place. Free the orcas and take them to a sanctuary with SPACE to swim in. Absolutely terrible what they do to these animals here.
Quick Facts About Up-Close Dining At Shamu
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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