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Seafront Cafe

Google rating 4.5 (161 reviews)$$ · Mid-range
Lamu
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The red snapper (KES 900) with Swahili spices and garlic is a flavor blast, and the seafood platter plus prawn biryani are cooked to perfection. The Swahili curry with homemade chilli sauce is unforgettable. Right on the beach with a big menu — they'll even stay open late if you show up. Skip the coffee and crab omelette.

Highlights

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

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
TuesdayToday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday7:00��AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google reviews

4.5161 Google reviews
  • Trish S.Google review · 13 Dec 2025

    In my opinion not worth giving a try. I attach 800 ksh worth a ‘meal’. Coffee was just water with dark color ( no caffeine I needed so badly!), crab omelette... just egg and chapati ( I was recommended to get some seafood there but there was no seafood in my seafood;(). The service was nice but you need to make good, honest food to keep the place...

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  • Justin L.Google review · 28 Oct 2025

    After nearly two weeks in Kenya, I finally had real flavor in my food. I ordered the fish of the day for lunch — which was red snapper (900 KES). Great meal (5 star). Flavor blast. Thanks to the history of maritime trade and Arabic/Islamic influence, the fish was just oozing with depth — garlic, Swahili spices, etc. I also ordered the banana milkshake (300 KES) and very good as well. I ate here on the recommendation of my host (Jambo House).

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  • Jamila M.Google review · 13 Oct 2025

    Absolutely amazing for seafood. You cannot go wrong, we had the seafood platter and prawn biryani. Everything was cooked to perfection and finger licking delicious.

  • Karen R.Google review · 24 Sep 2025

    Right on the beach with a big menu. We had a fabulous fish dinner here and my partner had a vegetarian dish, coconut beans. The food was absolutely delicious and very comforting. Highly recommend.

  • Aisha M.Google review · 7 Jul 2025

    One of the best restaurants in Lamu! So good we had to go back. Try their soup, had both the crab & lobster, both very well done. Their Swahili curry is unforgettable especially coupled with their homemade chilli sauce. We showed up late but they stayed open for us to have dinner.

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Location

Corniche Path, Lamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seafront Cafe is open Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00��AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Seafront Cafe is located at PWJ3+36R, Corniche Path, Lamu.
Seafront Cafe is mid-range ($$).
Yes, Google lists Seafront Cafe as taking reservations.

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