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The Island Bar & Restaurant

Google rating 4.7 (7 reviews)
Watamu
Seafood

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Watamu

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About

An amazing Watamu beach bar that feels like home already. Nice sitting areas with shade and the best fries ever — perfect place to chill.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
TuesdayToday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google reviews

4.77 Google reviews
  • Rene G.Google review · 11 Jan 2026

    A wonderful place to chill, very comfortable loungers with thick mattresses, cocktails, excellent fish dishes, very friendly staff, all in all a very good host. Rene, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹

  • Luca M.Google review · 23 Mar 2025

    The place is amazing and felt like home already 🥂🍹🍸🎉🪴

  • Alessia D.Google review · 5 Jan 2025

    Best fries ever!

  • Lorenzo B.Google review · 1 Nov 2024

    We had dinner by candlelight, shellfish, cocktails, and drinks, all delicious!!! Super fair price!! The owner, Emma, ​​is super welcoming. I really hope to return to this paradise soon!

  • Sandra B.Google review · 24 Sep 2024

    Nice place to chill at the beach. They have nice sitting areas with shadow.

Location

Mapango beach road, off Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Island Bar & Restaurant is open daily, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
The Island Bar & Restaurant is located at Mapango beach road, off Jacaranda Road, Watamu.
The Island Bar & Restaurant serves seafood cuisine.
Yes, Google lists The Island Bar & Restaurant as taking reservations.

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