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Mwana Arafa Restaurant Gardens

Google rating 4.3 (37 reviews)
Lamu
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Lamu

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Best coffee in town with the most relaxing, breezy ambiance and friendly, welcoming people running it. Josh, Enock, and Priscilla go above and beyond — they even played live music for guests. Try the hibiscus tea and delicious white snapper. Great seafront with beautiful breeze for Swahili delicacies.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

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

Google reviews

4.337 Google reviews
  • Anna S.Google review · 18 Jan 2024

    The best coffee with relaxing (and breezy) ambiance and the most friendly and welcoming people running it. Josh, Enock, and Priscilla went above and beyond. They even played some live music for us! Couldn't recommend more, will be back.

  • Alexandra G.Google review · 21 Dec 2023

    Best coffee in town! We especially love Joshuas coffe bar at Mwana Arafas place. Try the Hibiscus tea, as well, if you like it sweet an spicy. We also had a white snapper for dinner, it was delicious.

  • Enock M.Google review · 8 Dec 2023

    Friendly environment with lovely attendant, delicious seafood call it swahili delicacy. Great sea front 👌🏾 with beautiful breeze 👌🏾. Delicious coffee

  • Jamila S.Google review · 24 Oct 2023

    Hospitality at its best! They whip up the best meals, especially sea food, and their fresh fruit juices are amazing. The owner treats you like family.

  • Mwenye A.Google review · 1 May 2019

    Excellent food, particularly the seafood. Top notch service. If they are busy, be prepared to wait a bit longer for food, as it is cooked fresh and is well worth the wait. Very friendly staff.

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Lamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mwana Arafa Restaurant Gardens is open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Mwana Arafa Restaurant Gardens is located at PWM2+CQ6, Lamu.
Yes, Google lists Mwana Arafa Restaurant Gardens as taking reservations.

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