Sailors Joint
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Lamu
About
The pizza is better than Pizza Hut or Domino's — genuinely authentic stuff coming out of this tiny Lamu spot — and the curry fish tastes like a home-cooked meal. The grilled chicken and prawns are delicious, but expect to wait 35 minutes to an hour and nudge them to write down your order.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Jay S.Google review · 27 Jan 2026
The quality of the fresh food is as hyped as the reviews. Very well priced and don't rush, they do things slowly and we waited about 35mins for our meal and another day over 1hr. Juices are also fresh. Only advice to staff, write down the order so you remember. Some of the orders were forgotten. I wouldn't recommend the pizza so keep it authentic. Pilau is only served on Fridays which would be good to know on the menu.
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- Nein D.Google review · 6 Jan 2026
We had dinner here a few times and their food was always excellent!! Chips and rice dishes, curry, salad, juice was on top But their pizza was beyond great!!😍 Definitely worth trying.
- Tim L.Google review · 7 Nov 2025
this simple little restaurant will surprise you with its rather delicious pizza, that is better than a “Pizza Hut” or “Domino’s “ any day. The authenticity of the pizza is excellent, especially considering it’s being created in a tiny little town, With just motorbikes, donkeys and Tuk tuks, tucked away along the coastline....recommended! GOOD VALUE!
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- Justin L.Google review · 30 Oct 2025
The food — curry fish — with rice was pretty great. I rounded up to 5 star overall despite rating everything a 4-4.5 star bc I think it would be better had I tried other food (only have 2 nights in the town). Fish curry felt like a home cooked meal. Curry was different than Indian and Chinese style, which includes places in Nairobi. Different but like a “tomato” based style (no potatoes). It’s still very good @ 4.5 star. I also ordered the avocado milkshake and pretty good as well, 4 star, with a little sugar. Portion was enough for 1.5 people with plenty of rice. Value is there. My host considers this place his favorite for value and taste.
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- Samim K.Google review · 14 Oct 2025
I have visited this restaurant several times — it’s one of the good places in Lamu Town. Their grilled chicken and prawns are delicious and highly recommended. They also serve pizza and other tasty dishes. However, the restaurant needs a bit more attention to cleanliness. Overall, a nice place to dine.
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Location
Corniche Path, Lamu, Kenya
Lamu
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