Restaurant Koblar's Bay — Restaurant in Maribor

After 3 days of eating cevapis and the like we fancied something different, researched where to find a well-rated restaurant that served seafood dishes (in addition to meat), and the Kolarjev Zaliv popped up - sure, Maps suggested it'd take us 30 mins by foot from the centre, but a quick look at its surroundings, by the river and surrounded by greenery, persuaded us to head on over! (If possible, walk on the river path, not by the main road - it's a far more pleasant experience!)

We were delighted with our choice; the food was AMAZING, the service was wonderful (the lovely girls were extremely pleasant, and could speak good English), the prices were reasonable, and the location made us feel as if we were in the countryside and not on the outskirts of the city. I had 'Parisian-style' squid (deep-fried in batter) and my husband had stuffed squids (stuffed with ham and cheese, then grilled), which he'd been dreaming of having since our 2018 trip to Slovenia's fellow former Yugoslav country, Montenegro.

What's more, and this is VERY important for us, they actually had baby changing facilities in their toilets, which is something we almost NEVER encountered in Slovenia! In fact, they had their own playground in front of the restaurant, so they were definitely what one would consider to be...

nice place to stop, especially if you’re camping. There are about six camping spots right by the river behind the restaurant, with the option to connect to electricity. We didn’t manage to get one of the riverside spots, but even the other parking areas were quiet and pleasant.

It’s about a 30-minute scenic walk along the river to Maribor. To stay overnight, you can either pay €15 or eat at the restaurant. We chose to dine in, and the portions were generous; the food was nice.

The owners were very friendly and welcoming. only downside: toilets are only available during the restaurant’s...

The place itself is great - right by the river, calm, with beautiful view of the river. Service, however, is not good. We waited for a full hour for our order to arrive, and we were ready to just cancel and leave. My guess is that it's a family business - laid back, no uniforms on the staff...but still, family business or not - there is no professional service. Food is good: portions are big and well served, but still bit overpriced. Cheese dumplings were the absolute star of the order - delicious! I wish the overall...