Nairobi offers a diverse array of restaurants offering international, fusion, and traditional Kenyan cuisine. Trout Tree Restaurant stands out among these offerings with their beautiful setting serving delicious char-grilled trout fish straight from its ponds below it!
Westlands Escape offers the ideal setting for romantic evenings and dinner with friends alike. Their eclectic menu boasts fresh tuna and mango, chicken dopiaza, moroccan tagines and even buddha bowls!
About Thyme
About Thyme Restaurant in Nairobi offers some of the finest cuisine available in Kenya. Their expansive menu boasts seafood dishes, pasta and salad – something sure to please any palette – not forgetting their tasty dessert selection – making About Thyme an excellent dining spot!
Seven Seafood and Grill in Nairobi is another fantastic seafood dining option, boasting an unparalleled setting that is ideal for any meal. Built around a giant tree and featuring several decks with stunning forest views below, this restaurant provides foodies with unforgettable memories of delicious meals!
For an authentic Kenyan experience, be sure to stop by The Trout Tree restaurant set beneath a giant fig tree. Fish lovers must visit this gem of an establishment offering delicious char-grilled trout caught from its nearby ponds as well as various other meats and vegetarian options – not forgetting an incredible atmosphere with outstanding service!
Seven Seafood and Grill
Seven Seafood and Grill is an award-winning seafood restaurant in Nairobi that provides an abundance of tantalizing dishes, with their famous steaks cooked perfectly on the grill.
This upscale restaurant is the ideal spot for families, featuring an expansive play area and attentive service staff. Their food is delicious and their service unmatched; unfortunately the prices can be slightly high; nevertheless it makes a memorable dining experience.
At this highly acclaimed seafood restaurant, the menu boasts delicacies from across the Indian Ocean and beyond. Their chefs employ an indo-Mediterranean fusion style to showcase local ingredients to their fullest extent, and award-winning chef Kiran Jethwa has taken great care in selecting only premium ingredients to create his exceptional dishes.
Visit this restaurant for an experience you won’t soon forget – from delicious seafood and succulent steaks, to an impressive wine list from around the globe, their staff are extremely welcoming and will assist in selecting a bottle to accompany your meal – they even have an innovative wine map to make choosing easy!
Nana Inkiri Steak & Wine House
Nana Inkiri offers an exquisite menu and wine list that are certain to please, making this restaurant perfect for romantic dates in Nairobi. Situated in the central business district of Nairobi, its elegant yet sophisticated atmosphere creates the perfect setting.
Nairobi offers an incredible variety of dining experiences for every palate imaginable, ranging from elegant stand-alone restaurants to hearty ethnic meals and everything in between. Some of the top Nairobi restaurants to visit:
Abyssinia stands out among Nairobi restaurants by serving authentic Ethiopian fare in an authentic setting. Meals come paired with injera for easy digestion and include both vegetarian- and meaty-themed stews that come complete with injera for serving. Diners can sit inside or outside at traditional Mesob tables.
Mama Oliech in Kilimani offers visitors an unforgettable taste of Nairobi culture. A favorite among both residents and visitors alike, its most beloved dish is deep-fried Lake Nakuru fish served alongside traditional side dishes of ugali and kachumbari.
Chez Sonia is one of the premier Nairobi restaurants. Situated within Karen Blixen coffee garden’s beautiful grounds, its heritage British bungalow boasts classic French fare along with local, Zanzibari and Italian dishes – especially on Friday nights when a live band often plays live!
The Carnivore
Carnivore Restaurant, just outside Nairobi, provides an unparalleled dining experience in an atmospheric and rustic medieval environment. When visitors enter, they are met by a huge toroid open flame grill where meat chunks are slowly roasted over hot coals – with exotic game meats such as crocodile, camel and ostrich joining traditional beef, lamb, chicken and pork offerings as well as side dishes and sauces to complement this meat feast! Guests enjoy buffet style service with drinks charged separately.
The Carnivore has long been considered Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience and was featured twice in Restaurant Magazine’s list of 50 best restaurants worldwide. Popular with both locals and visitors alike, The Carnivore provides the ideal place to refuel before or after your Kenya safari adventure.
As soon as you settle into one of the zebra-striped chairs, your feast begins! Waiters arrive with Maasai swords to spear juicy cuts of ostrich, crocodile, or camel (depending on availability in your location) onto sizzling cast iron plates until you signal defeat – finishing off the experience with dessert and Kenyan coffee for dessert and coffee service! Don’t miss this must-see before or after your Kenya safari to experience true Kenyan cuisine!
