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Moonrise restaurant

Google rating 4.3 (27 reviews)
Lamu
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Lamu

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About

Moonrise Restaurant is a restaurant in Lamu. It is next to the promenade in Shela and serves prawn curry, coconut rice and grilled calamari.

Highlights

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

Google reviews

4.327 Google reviews
  • Luisa S.Google review · 25 Jan 2026

    Cozy place next to the promenade. The prawn curry with coconut rice was nice, service a bit lazy but friendly. They also offer cocktails and other alcoholic drinks and do accept credit cards.

  • Diana A.Google review · 18 Oct 2025

    We went for a tour to Lamu Town while in Shela and decided to stay for lunch. We ordered the grilled calamari and the ginger crab and both were really good. The crab was amazing!!! Strongly recommended

  • ZiziGoogle review · 3 Jan 2025

    Cool place and very friendly staff! But the portions leave a lot to be desired. The Swahili curry with chicken and naan was nice, but for the price I expected better. Awesome selection of beers if that’s what you’re into.

  • Sibarita D.Google review · 13 Jul 2024

    Cosy beautiful spot along the water, in Lamu old town. It took at least 45min to get served. Gnocchi with crab was very tasty, but nothing too fancy. Together with a mango salad, falafels and water we paid 4000 Ksh. Wifi code available for 1h.

  • Pedro C.Google review · 28 Feb 2021

    In my opinion the best restaurant in Lamu Island! Tuna Carpaccio is really great and don’t miss the Swahili fish! Nice seasoning! The view and location could not be better!

Location

Corniche Path, Lamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moonrise restaurant is located at PWM2+MJ5, Corniche Path, Lamu.
Yes, Google lists Moonrise restaurant as taking reservations.

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