The Carnivore Restaurant
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All-you-can-eat grilled meats carved tableside — beef, lamb, ostrich, and pork keep coming until you surrender the white flag. The DAWA cocktails are strong, the atmosphere is theatrical, and the beef and ostrich are the standout cuts to ask for.
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Danny Chen
a month agoMeat galore! Some exotic selections here. The servers were fun and the “drink doctor” serving DAWA was entertaining too. You can tell the meat carvers whether you prefer more tender (rareness) cuts if...
Ken Zwirko
a week agoReally loved my visit here. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is perfect. Absolutely no complaint. I really enjoyed my food and wine. Highly recommend if in Nairobi.
NatFan
2 months agoCame here solo and while initially I was hopeful this place would have the exotic meats (i.e., Zebra and Giraffe), I respect the decision to not jeopardize their wildlife for the sake of commerce. Th...
Yehia Thabet
3 weeks agoVery nice and Unique place in Nairobi and of course a famous one. We tried different types of meat. My fav ones were the beef, ostrich and Lamb where my least favorite was the fish and Turkey. Overall...
Eat Out
a month agoThis place delivers a bold, immersive dining experience built around its iconic meat focused concept, served in a lively and distinctive setting. The atmosphere is energetic and memorable, with rustic...
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KES 4,800 for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside with Maasai swords. Carnivore is touristy, overpriced by local standards, and absolutely worth doing once. Here's what to actually expect.
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