Coco Mama
Clarens
Restaurant in Clarens, Switzerland
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Coco Mama is a sensible Clarens choice for an easy lunch or dinner rather than a high-ceremony meal. Pick it when relaxed timing and low-pressure atmosphere matter more than awards, named dishes, or a formal tasting format; for a more occasion-led room, compare La Palmeraie or La Terrasse du Petit Palais first.
About Coco Mama
Coco Mama is a Clarens restaurant open Wednesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. While specific details on cuisine, chef, awards, prices, or menu format are not available, its consistent operating schedule makes it a practical option.
That makes it useful for visitors comparing dining options in Clarens and the wider area. If you want to compare it with other named venues, consider Coco Mama alongside La Palmeraie, La Terrasse du Petit Palais, Montreux Jazz Café, Pureaty, or SEEDS, while checking each venue directly for current menus, booking requirements, and location details.
A Clarens pick to plan by hours
First-timers should treat Coco Mama as a Clarens restaurant with a clear weekly rhythm: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday through Sunday from 12–2 PM and 6:30–9:30 PM. Those hours support both lunch and dinner planning across the back half of the week.
The trade-off is that specific details on cuisine, chef, menu format, dish, award, beverage program, or price tier are not available. That is not a deal-breaker, but it changes the recommendation. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the dependable planning points.
Who should choose it for a Clarens meal
Choose Coco Mama when the schedule fits and you want a Clarens dining option without specific claims about the concept or menu. Skip making it the anchor of a tightly planned meal if you need details on cuisine, pricing, dietary accommodation, group capacity, or a particular service format before booking.
For planning a wider stay, it fits best as one restaurant slot within the area rather than a recommendation built around specific details. Pair it with broader research from Our full Clarens restaurants guide, and use Our full Clarens hotels guide, Our full Clarens bars guide, Our full Clarens wineries guide, and Our full Clarens experiences guide to build the rest of the day around it.
Planning details
- Location
- Rue du Lac 40, 1815 Clarens, Switzerland
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- cocomama.ch
- Phone
- +41219642536
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Coco Mama presents a discreet, low-key interpretation of lakeside dining that favours exacting technique over theatricality. Set in Clarens’ residential strip, the restaurant reads as quietly sophisticated: dishes reflect careful sourcing and measured portions rather than ornate presentation. The neighbourhood context, walking distance to the lake and the terraced vineyards of the Swiss Riviera, keeps the mood relaxed and unshowy. Service and wine lists are calibrated to a local clientele that values precision without ceremony, so the overall atmosphere is refined and understated rather than flashy.
Best For
This is a venue for guests who want a composed, wine-minded evening rather than a spectacle. Coco Mama suits date nights, small celebratory meals and business dinners where the emphasis is on well-sourced plates and thoughtful pairings. Visitors arriving by regional train from Geneva or Lausanne can treat the meal as part of a settled lakeside outing: dinner after a walk along the water or an exploration of the nearby Lavaux terraces. The wine program’s focus on local Chasselas producers makes the restaurant especially rewarding for anyone interested in regional varietals.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: the menu’s seafood signatures (Tuna Ceviche, Nigiri and Black Cod) reflect the ingredient-driven logic described in the restaurant’s approach. Consider ordering a few shared plates to sample a range of flavors. The wine list is anchored to nearby Chasselas producers; ask for local pairings to complement seafood and miso-accented dishes. Given the discreet, residential setting, expect a composed dining pace that rewards thoughtful sequencing rather than rushed courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, tropical-inspired setting with light wood furniture, soft cushions, and plants creating a relaxed holiday atmosphere; soft background music and natural lighting enhance the peaceful lakeside experience.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Tuna Ceviche
- Guacamole
- Nigiri
- Black Cod
- Miso Soup
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Rue du Lac 40, 1815 Clarens, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Coco Mama is not the right fit
For a more occasion-led meal, try La Palmeraie or La Terrasse du Petit Palais. For a livelier Montreux alternative, Montreux Jazz Café is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How Coco Mama compares in Clarens and nearby Montreux
Coco Mama is the casual, lower-friction choice in this set. Montreux Jazz Café is the better pick if the mood of the room matters as much as the meal, while Coco Mama makes more sense for a quieter, simpler Clarens plan where booking effort is not the point of the night.
For a more formal hotel-style meal, look at La Palmeraie or La Terrasse du Petit Palais. Those are stronger candidates for a dressed-up occasion; Coco Mama is better for an unfussy lunch or dinner when the group wants flexibility over ceremony.
Pureaty and SEEDS are the cross-shops for diners who want a more clearly defined food angle. Choose Coco Mama when convenience in Clarens leads the decision; choose those alternatives when the meal itself needs to carry the plan.
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Compare Coco Mama
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Coco Mama | Clarens | No published awards |
| Montreux Jazz Café | Montreaux | No published awards |
| La Palmeraie | Montreaux | No published awards |
| Pureaty | Montreaux | No published awards |
| La Terrasse du Petit Palais | Montreaux | No published awards |
| SEEDS | Montreux | No published awards |
How Coco Mama Clarens compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Coco Mama?
For comparison, look at La Palmeraie, La Terrasse du Petit Palais, Montreux Jazz Café, Pureaty, or SEEDS, and check each venue directly for its current location, hours, and booking details. Coco Mama itself is in Clarens.
Is Coco Mama good for a special occasion?
It may suit a meal if the schedule works for you, but details are not available to describe it as a formal special-occasion restaurant. Its planning points are its Wednesday-to-Sunday lunch and dinner hours and smart-casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Coco Mama?
Both are possible on the same five days. Coco Mama is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12–2 PM for lunch and 6:30–9:30 PM for dinner, and it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What should a first-timer know about Coco Mama?
Plan around the schedule first: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The venue is in Clarens, and the dress code is smart casual.