Restaurants on Lamu Island, Kenya
Fine Swahili & International Cuisine (KES 2000-4500)
Baitil Aman Restaurant [Shela Village]
Authentic Swahili experience with open-air dining on rooftop and cushion seating.
Phone: +254 (0)713 576669
Pricing: KES 2000-3500 (dinner for two)
Location: Near Jannattan House and KCB bank/ATM in Shela, see Map of Shela.
Peponi Bar & Restaurant [Shela Beach]
Beachfront fine dining with extensive menu including sushi, seafood and Swahili cuisine
Phone: +254 (0)722 203083
Pricing: KES 3000-4500 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Diamond Beach Restaurant & Bar [Manda]
Traditional Swahili cuisine, wood-oven pizzas, seafood, western and vegetarian foods served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner beachfront under thatched umbrellas. Bar is fully-stocked serving great Caipirinhas and Bloody Marys.
Phone: +254 (0)720 915001
Pricing: KES 1500-3000 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Location: Manda Island down from Baobab House and Majlis Resort, see Map of Manda Island.
Majlis Bar & Restaurant [Manda]
International haute-cuisine serving Japanese (sushi, sashimi, tempura, etc.) and Italian (pizza, gelato, seafood, etc.).
Phone: +254 (0)20 2617496
Pricing: KES 3000-4500 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Location: Manda Island across the channel from Peponi Hotel, see Map of Manda Island.
Manda Bay Bar & Lounge [Manda Toto]
Phone: +254 (0)712 579999 or 0735 579999
Pricing: KES 3000-4500 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Kijani Restaurant [Shela Beach]
Mixture of African and Italian specialties serving fresh-baked breads and local seafood, dairy, honey and produce.
Pricing: KES 2500-4000 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Location: Next to the mosque and Stop Over, see Map of Shela.
Other Restaurants (KES 500-2000)
Bahari Guest House & Restaurant [Shela Jetty]
Oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood and traditional Swahili cuisine.
Pricing: KES 1000-2500 (dinner for two)
Location: See Map of Shela.
Bush Gardens Restaurant [Lamu Promenade]
Portside seafood restaurant ideally located along the Lamu promenade.
Pricing: KES 1000-1500 (dinner for two)
Location: Promenade near Jetty
Stop Over Restaurant [Shela Beach]
Affordable, no frills beachfront dining.
Pricing: KES 1000-2000 (dinner for two)
Location: Along beach and promenade to Shela, near Kijani Hotel and Dhow Building beach workshop, see Map of Shela.
Moonrise Bar & Restaurant [Lamu Promenade]
Waterfront restaurant with romantic ambiance and superb food and service.
Pricing: KES 1500-2000 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Location: Along the Lamu promenade
Stone House Restaurant [Lamu Town]
Rooftop restaurant serving Seafood, Swahili delicacies, and good Vegetarian options.
Pricing: KES 1500-2000 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: No
Credit Cards: Yes
Star Guest House & Restaurant [Shela Village]
+254 (0)726 335233
Pricing: KES 1000-1500 (dinner for two)
Jannataan Hotel & Restaurant [Shela Village]
Pricing: KES 1500-2500 (dinner for two)
Alcohol: No
Location: Behind city square, next to ATM, see Map of Shela.
Msafomo Guest House & Restaurant
+254 (0)727 756328
Pricing: KES 1500-2000 (dinner for two)
Shela Island Hotel - Barracuda Restaurant [Shela Village]
Roof-top restaurant specializing in Swahili dishes and fresh seafood. Well-known for fresh fruit juices and milk shakes. Credit Cards Accepted. +254 (0)721 212786
Pricing: KES 1500-2000 (dinner for two)
Credit Cards: Yes
Location: At the back of Shela near Fatuma's Tower and Sand Dunes, see Map of Shela.
Kisiwani Restaurant [Shela Village]
Rooftop restaurant open for lunch and dinner. (0)723 672388
Pricing: KES 1500-2000 (dinner for two)
Hapa Hapa Restaurant [Lamu Town]
Waterfront seafood and Italian restaurant serving excellent juices.
Pricing: KES 1000-2000 (dinner for two)
Location: Promenade, near Jetty South of Bush Gardens
Bars & Cafes
Bustani Café and Bookshop [Lamu Town]
Hidden garden cafe with smoothies and lunch options. (0)722 859594
Location: Towards the back of Lamu Town
Floating Pontoon Bar & Grill [Near Shela/Manda]
Great for sundowners and sunset BBQ and drinks. Great way to start the night out or wind down the night island-style. Note: The Pontoon is being refitted at the moment and is closed for business. (0)727 734945
Location: Near Manda Beach,
Petley's Inn [Lamu Promenade]
The local watering hole. Busy rooftop bar with plenty of Lamu Town character. (0)724 251955
Location: On the waterfront near the Museum
Sea Suq Café [Shela Seafront]
Cozy waterfront cafe and furniture shop in Shela offering fresh juices, smoothies, sandwiches and samosas. WIFI available and internet cafe next door.
Location: Next to Bahari Hotel and The Moon Houses at the Sea Suq, see Map of Shela.
Whispers Café [Lamu Town]
Tranquil courtyard garden restaurant serving cakes, pastries, samosas and extensive lunch and dinner menu. Take-away bagels and chicken liver pate available. (0)722 611282
Location: Next to Air Kenya and Gallery Baraka in Lamu Town
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