The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant

Name: The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant
Address: Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 758 515609
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5(1532 reviews)

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An amazing Diani restaurant that regulars come back to year after year. The team is incredibly kind and manages to find tables even without reservations — it's strongly recommended to book ahead, and the staff and food are both exceptional.

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What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Delivery

Reservable

Serves beer

Serves wine

Serves lunch

Serves brunch

Serves dinner

Serves breakfast

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:30 AM –��10:00 PM

Thursday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

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4.5

Location

Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kenya

Diani Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant serves seafood, continental cuisine.

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant is moderately priced (KES 500–1,500 per person).

Yes, The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant is located at Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kenya, Diani Beach, Diani Beach.

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1532 reviews.

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Based on 1532 reviews

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Kali D.

a month ago

We showed up for dinner without a reservation which, in hindsight, I’d strongly recommend making but the team was incredibly kind and managed to find us space at the bar while waiting for a table. Fro...

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Modish Isaac

3 weeks ago

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2 months ago

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We’ve have been coming to the Salty Squid for several years now every time we come to Diani Beach. The restaurant is amazing and so is the staff. The food is always delicious and never disappoints....

Excellent friendly team of staff especially Julie. I've heard the food here is amazing. We really enjoyed the red snapper that was specially made. Slightly disappointed with the lobster - although fre...

Great atmosphere, we didn’t have a booking but staff were very accommodating, I imagine in busy season you need a res. Prawn linguine was stand out dish. Crab linguine also great (pictured). My frien...

We loved the food. We were here with a group of 15. All the food came at the same time, just like the drinks and there is a great variety of food. Emanuel is a great host - thank you for the lovely ex...

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant

About

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HoursOpen now

Google Reviews

Location

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