Mombasa offers a multitude of places to eat at, whether it be fine dining or just casual restaurants to grab a quick bite. In addition, there is a wide variety of cuisine to choose from including Swahili, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Italian and many more. Mombasa is especially famed for its freshly-caught seafood.

Mubin’s is an outdoor restaurant which lies near the heart of the town, and arguably offers the best “mishkaki”- small pieces of either mutton or beef barbequed on a skewer. Other popular dishes include barbequeued chicken (usually referred to as “chicken tikka”), hearty salads, and chapatis (thin pitas).

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Castaways Bar & Restaurant

If you are visiting the North Coast, Mombasa then be sure to visit Castaways, a new bar and restaurant. Situated on Bamburi Beach and in walking distance from all the major hotels you will find a great bar, managed by an ex-pat, and with the relaxed and informal atmosphere that you would expect from the Kenyan Coast. A favourite nightspot for tourists, residents and air crews to dance the night away to the latest tunes from Europe or if you prefer to take in the stunning views why not try out the menu and visit Castaways for lunch or dinner.  The a la carte menu offers a choice to suit everyone including the Catch of the Day, fresh from local fishermen including lobster, prawns and fresh sea fish. Quote this reference KA2909 and receive 5% off the menu prices any lunchtime or dinner before 7.30pm.  Offer excludes lobster.
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CHINESE GALAXY

There are many places in the town that serve Oriental cuisine, but Galaxy Chinese restaurant is by far the most popular of these. This tastefully decorated, fully air-conditioned restaurant offers an assortment of Chinese delicacies. The service and atmosphere is excellent, complementing the fine cuisine served here. House specialties include ginger crab, garlic chicken, and all of the satay (“sizzler”) dishes.

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TAMARIND RESTAURANT

The Tamarind Restaurant is by far the most popular restaurant for tourists who come to Mombasa. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and with a wonderful view of the town, Tamarind is the ultimate in fine dining  in Mombasa. However, the most unique aspect of this restaurant  is it Dhow trip, an enchanting evening   of exotic seafood blended with a romantic cruise aboard an authentic Arab Dhow around the old port of Mombasa, with a live music band on board, which provides non-stop entertainment for the entire  ride. Seafood is freshly caught everyday, and you even have the option of picking your own crab or lobster from the tank. Highly recommended dishes include “lobster thermidore” and oysters, and to end a  wonderful meal-“black mischief”.

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HUNTER'S BAR

Located near the Tamarind Restaurant in Nyali lies a small, secluded restaurant called Hunters Bar. This restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood and meat dishes; but its specialty is its mouth-watering steaks. Any kind of steak you could possibly imagine is available, any way you want it done. “Steak perfection” is what you get here, and you are guaranteed to leave satisfied, and coming back for more. Other popular items offered include game meat, chicken Kiev, and scrumptious apple pie.

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       Grilled striploin at hunters

              

                  Fresh off the boat

SEA HAVEN

Sea Heaven, located in the north coast along the beach has amazing array of seafood dishes and wonderful outdoor scenery. As the name suggests this restaurant has seafood that is beyond a doubt heavenly.  

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YUL'S BEACH BAR

Yuls Beach Bar is located along the North Coast, right next to the Bamburi Beach Hotel. Apart from being a restaurant, it also offers a wide range of water sports such as water skiing, jet skiing and surfing. It is known for its burgers and pizzas, which seem to taste unusually delicious after all the rigorous water-based activities. This is an ideal place to treat yourself and the kids to a fun filled day at the beach.  

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For the Indian food lover, Shehnai is definitely the place to get the best of the Indian cuisine that Mombasa has to offer. This restaurant has received many awards for outstanding service and quality food from national as well as international critics. All types of Indian dishes are available; from curries to tandoor and mughlai dishes. The pleasant and comfortable atmosphere makes a visit to Shehnai a very satisfying experience.  

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BLUE ROOM RESTAURANT

Mombasa can get pretty hot and if you are downtown, and whether you want a light lunch, a cool drink or ice cream, the Blue Room Restaurant has it all. A self-serve  restaurant strategically located in the heart of town, it offers Indian snacks such as samosas, bhajias, kebabs, as well as fish and chips, chicken, burgers and pizzas. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of ice cream flavours as well as video and DVD rental. Click here for a detailed description of this wonderful restaurant.

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