Che Shale Restaurant & Bar
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Malindi
About
A magnificent little oasis in Malindi with great food and simplicity under the sun on the sand. The grilled red snapper is awesome and worth coming back for — best to leave shoes in the car as the entire place is sandy.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Kalina N.Google review · 23 Jan 2026
A magnificent place! I advise everyone to visit it, despite the more difficult access! You won't regret it!
- Adam B.Google review · 17 Sep 2025
Great little oasis. Had chill lunch here. Wish we could stay longer.
- Lennox K.Google review · 4 Sep 2023
Not a good place for the driver's last lunch and commission you have to fight before they gave you
- Marion M.Google review · 26 Feb 2023
Our first time in Che Shale and loving it! This is where you should come to unwind, enjoy the ocean, the breeze and the food. Breakfast was scrumptious! We will definitely be back 💕
- John K.Google review · 29 Dec 2021
Loved it all! The food, the simplicity, the sun, the sand. The grilled fish (red snapper) was awesome. I could come back for the same. The entire place is sandy so best to leave shoes in the car. Can be busy but not over crowded. The attendants are courteous and humble in a good way. Lovely place.
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Location
Che Shale Hotel, Malindi, Kenya
Malindi Town
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