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Kijani Rooftop Restaurant

Google rating 4.6 (46 reviews)
Shela
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Shela

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Absolutely stunning spot that's hard to beat with exceptional service from all staff. The seafood platter for one is huge with very fresh fish, and the octopus kijani curry is amazing. Quiet, very pleasant rooftop setting with reasonable prices. Great for cold libations after exploring Shela.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takes reservations

Google reviews

4.646 Google reviews
  • Luisa S.Google review · 24 Jan 2026

    The view, the food, the service - just awesome! I went for lunch and it was not crowded so I could pick the best table with the best sea view. The quality of the food was perfect und the banana toffee desert was a dream! Thank you!!

  • Giulia P.Google review · 28 Nov 2025

    This place is absolutely stunning it will be hard to beat. We will definitely be back! We arrived in Lamu today and started the day in the best way possible. Exceptional service from all the staff: warm welcome, kindness, and help with everything we needed. Thank you, Evans, and thanks to all the staff present on November 28th every single one of you. Always smiling and truly outstanding. Unforgettable food, from the main courses to the desserts.

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  • Moira-Anne S.Google review · 18 Nov 2025

    Such a great spot! We enjoyed a cold libation after exploring & shopping in Shela. We were so impressed after being welcomed. We decided to make a reservation for dinner. Quiet and very pleasant spot to have a meal. Delicious Food to say the least. Staff were so friendly and welcoming.

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  • Adam M.Google review · 11 Sep 2025

    The food was amazing. The seafood platter for one is HUGE and all the seafood was very fresh. We also got the octopus kijani curry which was amazing as well. The price is very reasonable as well. The service was amazing with all the staff very attentive, friendly and fun. Our main waiter was Timothy and he’s very charismatic and professional. The atmosphere by the beach in a beautiful building was wonderful as well.

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  • Erika S.Google review · 13 Aug 2025

    Good prices and amazing value for money. Lobster is fantastic and can feed two people for very good price. Very fresh fish and amazing ceviche starter. Rooftop restaurant has very nice view at sunset.

Location

island KE, Shela, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kijani Rooftop Restaurant is located at island KE, Shela, Lamu.
Yes, Google lists Kijani Rooftop Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 110 601122 to book.

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