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Stop Over Restaurant

Google rating 3.9 (86 reviews)
Shela
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Shela

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The mango juice is delicious, the seafood platter is solid, and the fries are the best around — nice portions at fair prices. Service can be wildly slow (some people wait over an hour), so order early or have a backup plan.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
TuesdayToday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Google reviews

3.986 Google reviews
  • Marella F.Google review · 2 Jan 2026

    The worst experience - don't go to this restaurant. We ordered calamari, squid and fish. For very high price, we received one single piece of calamari served as a whole dish, half of a filet of fish and 5 pieces of chewy squid. It looked like someone's left over... The price does not align with what you get because for a whole dish you should order 10 quantities of it. It's a scam, I really discourage you to go. Despite our complaint, no explanation or justification was provided.

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  • Tina R.Google review · 1 Jan 2026

    Good food. Nice size portions and affordable. Mango juice was delicious. Nice seafood platter and the best fries around.

  • Anne W.Google review · 24 Jun 2025

    We waited over an hour for our food. It never came. We found out they never put the order in but there were three wait staff., no customers. There is no reasont we didn't get our food. We had to leave without it.

  • Muthoni N.Google review · 31 Mar 2022

    Clean affordable rooms. Beautiful views from the balcony. Working area with WiFi that works just ok. Food is yummy!- Takes sometime though so plan accordingly. All the staff are friendly and ready to help. Loved it and looking forward to coming back!

  • Darren P.Google review · 18 Dec 2017

    Curries delicious. The fish or prawn a delicious treat after a long day strolling the island.Great setting and a must on the island. Prices reasonable if you stick with local choices. On both visits there was no chipati available which was disappointing.

Location

Lamu, Kenya

Shela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stop Over Restaurant is open daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Stop Over Restaurant is located at PW47+XXC, Lamu.
Yes, Google lists Stop Over Restaurant as taking reservations.

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