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Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine

Google rating 4.3 (168 reviews)$$ · Mid-range
Watamu
Seafood

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About

Barracuda with coconut curry and coconut rice is the move — fresh, well-presented, and served fast. The restaurant is exceptionally clean with hand-washing stations and couch seating. Some pricing feels steep for simple sides, so confirm costs upfront, but the Swahili seafood cooking is solid.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
TuesdayToday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google reviews

4.3168 Google reviews
  • John M.Google review · 29 Jan 2026

    King prawns where smaller than regular shrimp, and lobster was dry. Place was nice with couches and place to wash hands.

  • Sergio C.Google review · 26 Jan 2026

    These people are a disgrace to the restaurant industry. They charged 800 k for homemade kachumbari (tomatoes, onions), something other restaurants even give away for 50 or 100. We're considering filing a complaint with the Italian community. They can continue to scam tourists, but they'll soon close the place.

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  • Tia C.Google review · 25 Nov 2025

    2nd time eating here in 1 week

  • Connie K.Google review · 29 Sep 2025

    The restaurant is exceptionally clean, the food is fresh, presentation was 👌🏽, the service was outstanding. Every detail exceeded expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly, highly recommend!

  • Kennedy W.Google review · 5 May 2024

    This was a great spot to try out the local cuisine and sea food. I had some coconut rice, and a barracuda with coconut curry. My Mrs had some chicken biryani. Both meals were very well prepared and tasted awesome! Bonus is that we didn't have to wait long for the meals to be served. Definitely recommend this spot. I visited again a few months later, same great food, and taste, I still had biryani samaki. Samaki was still barracuda. Guess you could say I like playing it safe with my food, haha. They changed the design outside somewhat. But still great place, great food, great service.

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Location

Gede Watamu Rd, Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine is open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine is located at Gede Watamu Rd, Watamu.
Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine is mid-range ($$).
Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine serves seafood cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisine as taking reservations. Call +254 112 340460 to book.

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