Kenya Restaurants
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1. Tamarind
$$$$ | Nyali |A signature house cocktail—a dawa made of lime, vodka, honey, and crushed ice—will introduce you to a memorable meal and unforgettable experience at the best...
A signature house cocktail—a dawa made of lime, vodka, honey, and crushed ice—will introduce you to a memorable meal and unforgettable experience at the best restaurant in town. Overlooking a creek flowing into the sea, the restaurant is designed like an old Moorish palace with high arches and tiled floors, and the sunsets from here are breathtaking. If you love seafood, you'll be in heaven; try the oysters and garlic prawns. You can also take a lunch- or dinner-dhow cruise ($75 for a four-course set menu) around Tudor Creek and soak up some sun and sea air by day, or watch the moon rise over the town by night, as a live band makes the food and endless drinks go down even better. The restaurant's Clifftop Terrace is a stylish sushi and cocktail bar, which is fantastic for pre-Tamarind dinner drinks, or a casual evening of sushi, ceviche, and cocktails.
Cement Silo Rd., Mombasa, Mombasa, 80106, Kenya0722-205--160Known For
- Seafood heaven
- Swahili atmosphere
- Good service
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2. Ali Barbour's Cave
$$$$ | | SeafoodYou can dine in a naturally formed cave deep underground at this popular seafood restaurant, where the experience and location outweigh the...
You can dine in a naturally formed cave deep underground at this popular seafood restaurant, where the experience and location outweigh the meal. You can't go wrong with the crab salad marinated with lemon and chilies. You can also dine on French food. There is a shuttle bus that will pick up people staying in the Diani Beach area. No children under 6.
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3. Baby Marrow
$$ | | ItalianMalindi's fine-dining option is, naturally, Italian owned, so you'll be able to sample prosciutto e melone, pizzas, and a variety of pastas...
Malindi's fine-dining option is, naturally, Italian owned, so you'll be able to sample prosciutto e melone, pizzas, and a variety of pastas (including baby marrow [zucchini] ravioli) alongside such seafood dishes as ginger and black-pepper crab, jumbo prawns, and lobster. Seating is under an attractive thatched roof, and it's rather romantic at night.
Silversand Rd., Malindi, Kilifi, 80200, Kenya072-758–1682 -
4. Blue Room
$ | |Serving the best samosas in Mombasa, this family-owned Indian restaurant has been in business for almost 70 years. It seats 140 people, making it one...
Serving the best samosas in Mombasa, this family-owned Indian restaurant has been in business for almost 70 years. It seats 140 people, making it one of the largest restaurants in the city and it's a good stop after a hot walk around the Old Town thanks to the whirring ceiling fans and clean restrooms. The menu features more than 65 items of both Western and Indian origin, and its bright, clean interior with tiled floors and plenty of chairs and tables keeps people coming. The curries and Indian vegetarian dishes are especially good, as are the tasty snacks. Try the pizzas, kebabs, pastries, or even fish-and-chips, and the variety of house-made ice-creams are delicious. They have two other outlets at Likoni Mall and on Nkrumah Avenue.
Haile Selassie Rd. at Digo Rd., Mombasa, Mombasa, 80100, Kenya0721-786–868Known For
- Indian snacks
- Delicious, house-made ice-cream
- Affordable meals
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5. Carnivore
$$$$ | |A firm fixture on the tourist trail, Carnivore became famous for serving wild game. Although this is no longer the case, you can still get...
A firm fixture on the tourist trail, Carnivore became famous for serving wild game. Although this is no longer the case, you can still get crocodile and ostrich as well as beef, pork, and lamb. The emphasis, as ever, is firmly on meat, and lots of it, roasted on traditional Maasai swords. Waiters carry the sizzling meat to your table on long skewers and carve whatever you wish onto the cast-iron platters that serve as plates. Only when you offer a little white flag of surrender do they stop carving. As strange as it may seem, there are also many excellent choices for vegetarians. There's an à la carte option if you feel your appetite may not be equal to the set menu.
Carnivore Rd., Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 00200, Kenya020-514–1300Known For
- All-you-can eat meat
- Dawa cocktails
- A Maasai barbecue pit
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6. Diamond Beach Village
$$$ | |Opened in 2000, this eco-lodge is the type of spot where you kick off your shoes when you arrive and don't remember where you left...
Opened in 2000, this eco-lodge is the type of spot where you kick off your shoes when you arrive and don't remember where you left them at the end. The menu has seafood and Swahili bbq, but the delicious wood-fired thin crust pizzas are where it's really at. There's always something happening here, from pizza and film night to international DJs to their epic full moon and Saturday night parties, which make the short speedboat ride from Shela and Lamu Town worth it.
Ras Kitau, Manda, Kipungani, Lamu, Kenya0720-915--001Known For
- Great spot to meet new people
- Epic full moon parties and concerts
- Excellent pizzas
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7. Floating Bar
$ | |Floating about a mile off-shore, this traditional wooden dhow is laid back and rustic, with simple wooden furniture and woven floor mats, and it's the...
Floating about a mile off-shore, this traditional wooden dhow is laid back and rustic, with simple wooden furniture and woven floor mats, and it's the spot where you'll find locals and tourists downing cocktails and beers and dancing after hours. If you plan to go for lunch, the go-to meals here are fish/seafood and chips, but you can also find a few Kenyan staples, reflecting the owner's heritage. If you come in the evening, prepare to dance 'til late, and be sure to arrange for pick up or drop off with a speedboat taxi driver beforehand.
Kenyatta Rd., Lamu, Kenya0721-510--852Known For
- Food and beers are generally affordable
- Only public bar of its kind in Lamu
- Crowd is always lively
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8. Noir Gallery
$$$$ | |This space merges an art gallery featuring local and international artists with manicured green lawns complete with a water fountain, live music, and food. In...
This space merges an art gallery featuring local and international artists with manicured green lawns complete with a water fountain, live music, and food. In the backyard is a coffee stand by Ethiopian brand, Tomoca coffee, and plenty of areas to sit where customers enjoy dishes like chicken satay or lamb chops with hasselback potatoes. The cocktails average $9 and are named after numbers like the Seven, which has pink gin, pink tonic, strawberry puree, lime and rose water.
Muthangari Dr., Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya0713-286--254Known For
- Art gallery showcasing local and international artists
- Live music performances
- Beautiful green garden setting
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9. Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant
$$$ | |The perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours on a low-slung cushioned sofa with a tropical cocktail, Nomad is a luxurious beach bar that...
The perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours on a low-slung cushioned sofa with a tropical cocktail, Nomad is a luxurious beach bar that overlooks the white sands of Diani. Open all day from breakfast right through to dinner, the menu features the usual popular snacks, sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas, but also has some dishes based on traditional Swahili cooking, plenty of seafood, and even Indian curries and Japanese sushi—there’s something for everyone.
Diani Beach Rd., Diani Beach, Kwale, Kenya0738-333--888Known For
- Sunday lunch buffet
- Sushi and wood-fired Italian pizza
- Great ocean views
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10. The Old Man and the Sea
$ | | AfricanNear the fishing jetty, this stylish former Arab house is known as one of the best places in town for its fresh seafood. Try the marinated prawns...
Near the fishing jetty, this stylish former Arab house is known as one of the best places in town for its fresh seafood. Try the marinated prawns wrapped in smoked sailfish, a Malindi specialty, or the red snapper with a champagne sauce.
Silversand Rd., Malindi, Kilifi, 80200, Kenya042-213–1106 -
11. The View at Movenpick
$$$$ | |Expect breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, while you dine at this revolving restaurant on the 24th floor of the Movenpick Hotel & Residences. The...
Expect breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, while you dine at this revolving restaurant on the 24th floor of the Movenpick Hotel & Residences. The Mediterranean-inspired menu features an array of seafood, pasta, and soups to choose from; try the antipasti platter for a starter, and the roast pork loin with merlot wine sauce, served with grilled red bell pepper for the main. The tiramisu and lemon tart are an incredible way to end your meal. The hotel's all-day dining restaurant, Baluba, which was relaunched in May 2022, offers an East African and continental cuisine fusion.
Mkungu Close, off Parklands Rd., Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya0709-548--180Known For
- Centrally located in the Westlands neighborhood
- Panoramic views of the city
- Revolving restaurant
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12. Whispers Coffee Shop
$ | |Located in Lamu Town in the same building as the Baraka Gallery (which has a wonderful collection of African art, jewelry, and souvenirs for sale),...
Located in Lamu Town in the same building as the Baraka Gallery (which has a wonderful collection of African art, jewelry, and souvenirs for sale), this upscale café has a pretty, palm-fringed quiet courtyard where you can relax over a cappuccino. There's also a lunch and dinner menu, focusing on salads, pastas, and deli items, or you can order a packed lunch to take away. The house-made ice-creams are good, or try a delicious ice-cold watermelon and mint juice.
Harambee Ave., Lamu, Lamu, 80500, Kenya0701-481--468Known For
- Delicious ice-cold watermelon and mint juice
- Courtyard setting
- Excellent art gallery and shop
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Rate Includes: Closed May and June -
13. Forty Thieves Beach Bar
$$ | |Closed PermanentlyThis Diani institution is under the same ownership as Ali Barbour's but it's a much more casual affair with tables in the sand and a...
This Diani institution is under the same ownership as Ali Barbour's but it's a much more casual affair with tables in the sand and a long wooden bar. Go for a leisurely breakfast or lunch followed by a swim, or dinner with live music and dancing on the floodlit beach. The menu is simple but varied and the English breakfasts, fish or steak and chips, pizza, and the like are well-priced and filling. There’s always a good atmosphere and regular events like beach soccer or quiz nights.
Forty Theives Access Rd., Diani Beach, Kwale, Kenya0712-294–873Known For
- Sand underfoot
- Lively and friendly vibe
- Late-night dining
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14. Hunter's Steak House
$$ | Nyali |Closed PermanentlyThis small, intimate international restaurant is one of Mombasa's best, very popular with foreign visitors and Mombasa's expatriates. With trophy animals mounted on the walls,...
This small, intimate international restaurant is one of Mombasa's best, very popular with foreign visitors and Mombasa's expatriates. With trophy animals mounted on the walls, the place resembles a hunting lodge. Although it serves a wide range of dishes including excellent seafood and venison, Hunter's is best known for its mouthwatering steaks and homemade desserts like apple pie. It's also a good place to stop for a cold beer.
Mkomani Rd., Mombasa, Mombasa, 80100, Kenya041-474–759Restaurant Details
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15. Moonflower
$$ | Kilimani |Closed PermanentlyAlthough the road leading here is steep, once you're inside the property (Moonflower is part of the Palacina Hotel), you will find the restaurant a...
Although the road leading here is steep, once you're inside the property (Moonflower is part of the Palacina Hotel), you will find the restaurant a tranquil oasis. Tables are on an open-air patio, looking out onto trees and next to a soothing fountain. The menu is mainly Mediterranean with Swahili touches and is wonderfully varied, ranging from salads (Niçoise, grilled chicken, couscous) to burgers, steaks, pasta, and chicken. Fish dishes include red snapper with lime hollandaise, and there are some good vegetarian options. Lunchtime is popular with local businessmen, and a jazz band plays on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The Palacina Hotel has tastefully decorated suites and all modern amenities.
Kitale Lane, off Denis Pritt Rd., Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 00100, Kenya073-377–7173Restaurant Details
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16. Tamambo Karen Blixen
$$$$ | Karen |Closed PermanentlyHands-down the finest seafood restaurant in town, Tamarind is famous for its deep-fried crab claws, ginger crab, and piri piri (spicy, buttery prawns grilled over...
Hands-down the finest seafood restaurant in town, Tamarind is famous for its deep-fried crab claws, ginger crab, and piri piri (spicy, buttery prawns grilled over charcoal). Everything is flown up daily from the coast, including the Malindi sole and the Kilifi oysters, tiny but very flavorful and served either raw or as classic oysters Rockefeller. Try the delicious kokonda, based on a famous dish from Fiji—raw fish and shrimp are marinated in lime juice, coconut cream, fennel, mustard seed, and local chili peppers. The restaurant is in the lovely Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, not far from the Karen Blixen Museum in Karen.
Karen Rd., Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 00200, Kenya0719-346–349Known For
- Seafood
- Outside garden tables
- Refined atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Daily 5:30–10:30
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