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10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast

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March 10, 2023
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10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast

Table of Contents

  • 10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast
    • The Jahazi Grill – Serena Hotel
    • Tamarind Restaurant & Dhow
    • Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge
    • RELATED POSTS
    • Forests in Kenya – Explore the Enchanting National Forests of Kenya
    • 10 Interesting Facts About African Cheetahs
    • 10 Best places to Visit in Naivasha
    • Arturo’s
    • Jahazi Coffee House
    • Galaxy Chinese Restaurant
    • La Marina
    • Shehnai Restaurant
    • Yul’s Aquadrom
    • Misono Restaurant
    • Tarboush Café

10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast

On Kenya’s south coast, Mombasa city is one of the best spots in the country to relax and enjoy yourself. In addition to the blue coastline and being a vacation destination, Mombasa offers the best food.

Mombasa’s cuisine is influenced by Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines, offering you a wide range of flavorful, spicy, and fresh dishes. Whether you want to try some local food or try some well-known international delicacies, Mombasa has a variety of restaurants to choose from.

Check out our list of the 10 top restaurants in the Mombasa-Kenyan Coast to help you discover Mombasa Eateries and have the best eating experience in Mombasa.

Best Restaurants in Mombasa - Kenyan Coast
Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast

The Jahazi Grill – Serena Hotel

Alluring ocean views and the gentle sounds of the surf complement the seafood menu at this Arabian dhow-themed restaurant. Enjoy an array of dishes that use only the finest and freshest local ingredients, including fresh fish caught daily.

The Jahazi Grill specialises in preparing all types of grilled food – seafood, other meats and vegetarian, the alluring ocean views and the gentle sounds of the surf further complement the seafood menu at this Arabian Swahili dhow-themed restaurant. Enjoy an array of foods prepared in many different ways using only the finest and freshest local ingredients to meet each customer’s specifications.

Best Restaurants in Mombasa - Kenyan Coast
Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast

Tamarind Restaurant & Dhow

The Mombasa Tamarind Restaurant & Dhow is an excellent place to begin this list. As the name implies, the Mombasa tamarind has two facets: a restaurant that overlooks Nyali Creek and a famous traditional Dhow that cruises the waters.

The Tamarind Mombasa, regarded as one of the top restaurants in Mombasa, began in the early 1970s, intending to produce the finest seafood restaurant. Because of the individualized service, attention to detail, and unique presentation to its guests, Tamarind restaurant has established a reputation as Africa’s most outstanding restaurant.

Its menu is a creative blend of the best Asian, African, and French cuisines, offering only the best to its customers. Whether in large groups of friends or just an intimate dinner with your partner, enjoy the best dining experience with Mombasa Tamarind Restaurant & Dhow

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge is located immediately off the Nyali Bridge and on the creek’s embankment. The Honorary Consul of France manages The restaurant and lounge and have done a magnificent job in the spectacular space that feels home once you walk in.

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Aside from the vistas, the restaurant and lounge have a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant allows you to enjoy the best seafood dishes prepared in harmony with natural spices from the shore, providing an authentic local flavour. Thalassa also boasts a Pizza Garden, ideal for a more informal occasion, or take up the atmosphere with a shisha at the Thalassa Shisha Bar.

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Arturo’s

located adjacent to Mamba Village, Arturo’s makes it surprisingly simple to forget about your scaly neighbours by immersing oneself in the environment of the elegant restaurant area. Arturo’s menu delivers a taste of Europe in the heart of Africa, as characterized by Italian experts as not just the best Italian restaurant in Kenya but also the best Italian restaurant outside of Italy.

The menu shifts away from pizza and pasta in favour of regional specialities like carpaccio, minestrone, and huge, flavorful salads. If you want an expertly made, crunchy-based margarita with plenty of creamy mozzarellas and a delicious tomato sauce, Arturo’s is where to go.

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Jahazi Coffee House

The Jahazi Coffee House, located in the heart of Old Town and just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Jesus, is an excellent place to stop for a break while on your tour. Jahazi coffee house is a community learning facility refurbished to represent the surrounding Swahili culture and dishes.

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Enjoy authentic Swahili cuisine with the best coffees, teas, and Swahili snacks and dinners in an intimate and straightforward setting.

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In the Jahazi Coffee House Restaurant – 10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa

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Galaxy Chinese Restaurant

The Galaxy Chinese Restaurant, located next to Florida on Mama Ngina Drive, is one of the best restaurants in Mombasa. This fine restaurant serves the best Chinese cuisine specialities in the area with pleasant, professional service.

Enjoy Chinese dishes such as expertly cooked, fragrant crispy duck with light, handmade pancakes, and rich plum sauce. They also serve seafood and delectable Oriental cuisine cooked by highly trained chefs. All of the restaurants’ patrons have access to secure parking.

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La Marina

On the shore, La Marina cooks excellently prepared seafood. This Mombasa classic radiates romanticism, with the option of departing from the beach and taking a ride in the restaurant’s dhow, a traditional Arab sailing vessel.

The La Marina dhow departs at twilight, allowing diners to savour fresh prawns pan-fried in garlic or grilled swordfish with exquisite veggies while admiring Kenya’s expansive coastline’s gorgeous, theatrical backdrop. Order a champagne cruise for you and a loved one, or celebrate an anniversary with a group of friends for an extra touch of extravagance.

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Shehnai Restaurant

Shehnai Restaurant serves traditional Indian cuisine in a modest, colourful, calm, and friendly setting. In the Fatemi House Mungano Street commercial zone, Shehnai Restaurant first opened its doors in 1984. They specialize in North Indian Cuisine with Mughlai and Tandoor (BBQ) Delicacies.

The restaurant’s spicy and flavorful food will tempt your taste buds, followed by attentive staff ready to assist you. Lunch is served from 11.45 a.m. to 2.45 p.m., while dinner is from 6.45 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.

During both operating hours, try the juicy Murgh Tikka Shahjahani, which is boneless chunks of chicken marinated in natural masala and grilled in a Tandoor. If you don’t feel like eating in, they will deliver for a small price to any part of the city.

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Yul’s Aquadrom

The restaurant is located on the oceanfront at Bamburi Beach and offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Yul’s is a favourite destination for a day of fun with friends and family. Aside from Italian-inspired pizzas and spaghetti, the menu also includes a variety of freshly cooked seafood.

Enjoy their famed pizzas and homemade gelatos while trying out fun activities like renting a jet ski and hitting the waves. Yuls Aquadrom’s beachside bar is the ideal spot for a quiet relaxing Sunday afternoon with a cocktail.

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Misono Restaurant

Misono Japanese Restaurant is Mombasa’s ultimate Japanese dining destination. Misono, located in the centre of Mombasa, serves classic flavours that are perfectly designed in traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant welcomes you with traditional music as soon as you walk in.

It exemplifies the innovative and straightforward spirit of Japanese cuisine and thought. Misono is sensitive to Kenyan culture and clients, employing a vivid use of local products following their seasonality. Fresh and premium choices and catches transformed into a subtle yet rich oriental eating experience that will refresh your palate.

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Tarboush Café

Located along Makadara Road, Tarboush Café is among the best local restaurant in the heart of Mombasa Town. Being a StreetSide café by the park, Tarboush Café offers perfect insight into the Indian and Arabic influences on cuisine in Mombasa.

The restaurant offers delicious African cooking, with Biryani, Pilau, Kebabs, and much more specialities. Their menu features BBQ items such as chicken tikka and “mishkaki” (skewered meat), and eat it with lovely soft naan bread, rice, or fries. Enjoy a good range of Swahili stapes, curries, and drinks at the Tarboush Café

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Swahili cuisine

Mombasa is home to several wonderful restaurants, serving traditional African food and foreign delicacies. Enjoy the perfect dining experience either on the beach, in the Old Town, or inside a luxury establishment in a shopping mall.

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  • 10 Top Best Restaurants in Mombasa – Kenyan Coast
    • The Jahazi Grill – Serena Hotel
    • Tamarind Restaurant & Dhow
    • Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge
    • RELATED POSTS
    • Forests in Kenya – Explore the Enchanting National Forests of Kenya
    • 10 Interesting Facts About African Cheetahs
    • 10 Best places to Visit in Naivasha
    • Arturo’s
    • Jahazi Coffee House
    • Galaxy Chinese Restaurant
    • La Marina
    • Shehnai Restaurant
    • Yul’s Aquadrom
    • Misono Restaurant
    • Tarboush Café
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