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Lamu House Restaurant

Google rating 4.2 (46 reviews)
Lamu
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Lamu

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About

Use the pool to cool down, then grab a table with sea view and a nice breeze. Pancakes come plain unless you ask for toppings, and portions are small for the price, but staff are friendly and will even fill your water bottle with ice.

Highlights

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

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
TuesdayToday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Google reviews

4.246 Google reviews
  • Christin J.Google review · 25 Jan 2026

    Very small meals for this amount of money. My stomach also didn't do well after the seafood linguini. When I ordered pancakes they brought them without any topping but in the menu says it comes with it. I had to ask for it in order to not have them plain. But they were good after I got the very nice natural jam and chocolate sauce. Sweet spot though.

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  • Bat F.Google review · 26 Dec 2025

    Food was not as we wanted. We asked for well done and the meat still had blood inside. Flavor was good dut if you do not eat medium meat... Atmosphere was very good. Nice breeze all the time and sea view from the table.

  • Lebogang M.Google review · 28 Jul 2025

    Disappointing experience with mediocre food at inflated prices. Starters included a piping hot microwaved bread roll and a stale, inedible breadstick. The seafood salad tasted like it came straight from a frozen bag, and the burger patty was a mushy mess that disintegrated under a knife. I left with a stomach ache and felt unwell the following day; which is something I haven’t experienced after over a week of meals on the island. The service is on the slow side but friendly. Overall, I would not recommend. Even at half the price, the quality wouldn’t justify a return. There are far better dining options nearby in both Old Town and Shela.

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  • Rudy G.Google review · 11 Apr 2025

    We ate at Lamu house 3 times and also used the pool. Such an awesome atmosphere. The pool feels amazingly nice and good for a cool down. Food was amazing, staff are very friendly.. They even filled my water bottle with ice. Thank you! Highly recommend

  • IngyGoogle review · 8 Aug 2023

    Food is good and tasty, it could use a bit more flavor (maybe is just me, I like strong flavors). Great staff. Definitely more pricey than othe places but also is cleaner, and some stuff are better quality than other places; Aldo the menu is local and european/western items.

Location

Lamu, Kenya

Lamu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lamu House Restaurant is open Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Lamu House Restaurant is located at Lamu.
Yes, Google lists Lamu House Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 757 917277 to book.

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