Kilifi Boatyard
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Kilifi
About
Beautiful views with delicious food — the garlic and ginger crab is so good you'll still be thinking about it. The sunset viewing with traditional sail boat rides and magnificent baobab trees make lunch turn into a long, memorable evening.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Sid S.Google review · 7 Jan 2026
This place came well reviewed, so we decided to try it for lunch during our Kilifi holiday. The menu was fairly limited at this time of year, but there were still a few good options to choose from. We ordered the Lawyers prawns (spicy) with coconut rice, a chicken pita, and sirloin steak with chips — all of which were decent. Service was good, though it’s worth noting that pre-orders aren’t accepted. The restaurant also serves as the base for the Kilifi Yacht Club’s marine operations, so you’re treated to views of boats and yachts moored in the distance, adding a relaxed and nautical touch to the experience.
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- Andrew N.Google review · 30 Nov 2025
Beautiful views and delicious food.. what more would you want? I’m still thinking about the garlic and ginger crab. So good! Bonus if you like boats.
- Daniel S.Google review · 19 Nov 2025
Flora our waitress was great. The food was amazing! Highly recommend the chilli crab
- GetFound A.Google review · 28 Sep 2025
From the other side of Kilifi Creek, the Boatyard looked so inviting that we decided to cross over and give it a try. The last 4 km of road are a bit rough, but at the end you’re rewarded with a beautiful atmosphere right by the water. The food was excellent, though we had to wait a little over an hour for it to be served. Still, it was worth it – and we’ll definitely be back!
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- Nazib N.Google review · 23 Sep 2025
Late lunch turn into long evening with sunset mkalifi traditional sail boat ride, heading to sunset viewing with swarms of migratory birds landing to an island view. Magnificent baobab trees on the surrounding hills, and really made forgot how i had been there at the first place. Fish of the day was really good, and still fresh. The gravel access road can be improved to bring more potential.
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Location
Mnarani, Masha Road
Kilifi
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