The Best Restaurants in Kenya
Kenya is a beautiful African country lining the Indian Ocean. It offers everything from tourist attractions to sparkling beaches and delightful food. It’s no wonder I chose it as my safari destination. If you wish to explore Kenya’s food, there are so many options to try. Let’s get right to my pick for the best restaurants in Kenya.
Trout Tree Restaurant
The Trout Tree restaurant is located in Nanyuki, Kenya. It is a unique restaurant and aside from the food, the picturesque allure of the restaurant is everything. As the name suggests, the Trout Tree restaurant is an actual restaurant built in an enormous fig tree. It is designed to give you a forest dining experience. You will be glad to see the resident Columbian monkeys and several birds. There are ponds right below the restaurant where the chefs source fresh fish for their outstanding char-grilled trout fish dish. Other tasty meals include the Laikipia beef and a rich vegetarian menu. During the weekend, you can go to the Trout Tree restaurant for some delicious pizza. This restaurant sits 60 people.
Seven Seafood and Grill
This restaurant is an award winner for its elegance and tasty selection of seafood. The Seven Seafood and Grill is located in Waiyaki Wai, Nairobi, Kenya. You can enjoy all sorts of seafood with fresh ingredients from the Indian Ocean in a classy environment with the most wonderful service. The restaurant offers private dining on request and even outdoor seating. The seafood menu includes lobsters, oysters, and prawns. These are usually dipped in the restaurant’s signature sauces. An assortment of beef dishes with the best flavors is equally available to satisfy beef lovers.
The Talisman
It is safe to say that fine dining in Kenya doesn’t get better than the Talisman. The Talisman has often been referred to as Kenya’s best restaurant. It is artfully decorated with Middle Eastern tapestry and Kenyan crafts. It is the one restaurant you can go for an overwhelming candle-lit dinner. The Talisman is set in a quiet garden area in Nairobi, Kenya. From the menu to the wine lists, and restaurant setting everything has been finely curated to suit your most sophisticated dining needs. They offer the best samosas better known as the feta and coriander samosa doused in chill-ginger jam. Enjoy the deluxe burger complete with apple slaw, bacon, and cheese. Don’t miss the spicy Turkish coffee either.
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant
Have you had a meal under the stars, surrounded by the walls of a cave? Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience under the moonlight and stars. It offers exotic wines and a great selection of seafood. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant focuses on the experience of your visit. Remember to savor every second of it. It is located in Diani Beach, Kenya.
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