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Seafront Swahili Dishes

Google rating 4.2 (505 reviews)$$ · Mid-range
Malindi Town
African

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Malindi

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Authentic biriyani that's out of this world at very good prices. Grilled lobster and calamari skewers are favorites — the Swahili dishes are worth every coin with very polite customer service.

Highlights

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

HoursOpen now

Monday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
TuesdayToday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Google reviews

4.2505 Google reviews
  • Martin K.Google review · 15 Jan 2026

    Grilled Lobster & Calamari skewers were my favorite.The Swahili dishes served here are worth every coin spent.. Very polite customer service.. 😊

  • Ednah O.Google review · 15 Jan 2026

    Good quality Swahili food, I really enjoyed their pilau ya mbuzi and tamarind juice.

  • Qichen Z.Google review · 25 Dec 2025

    Great fresh seafood with very affordable price, highly recommend

  • Kirollos G.Google review · 17 Sep 2025

    Authentic Biriyani. Tried the chicken biriyani and it was out of this world. Very good price as well. Fast service, accepts both cash and cashless payments. Handwash basin available in the restaurant. Down side is that their toilets are at the back of the restaurant and not clean. It’s also the Asian type of toilet.

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  • Edwin M.Google review · 28 Apr 2025

    Diana is a bad service lady, she gave us the menus and literally ignored us. We called her but she went ahead to serve other people that had come to the restaurant after us. Were it not for Hussein chipping in, we would have eaten the menus for sure Great Biriani, though I have an issue with their beef curry on the menu. In reality you get beef fry, not the same thing.

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Location

Seafront, Silversand Road, Malindi, Kenya

Malindi Town

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seafront Swahili Dishes is open daily, 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Seafront Swahili Dishes is located at Seafront, Silversand Road, Malindi.
Seafront Swahili Dishes is mid-range ($$).
Seafront Swahili Dishes serves african cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Seafront Swahili Dishes as taking reservations. Call +254 793 717333 to book.

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