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Tortuga Bar

Google rating 4.7 (62 reviews)
Watamu
Brunch restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Watamu

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About

Small roadside restaurant with surprisingly good food and exceptional service from Nuru and the team. The grilled calamari and focaccia earn high marks, though road noise can be a bit disturbing. Great place for breakfast or a casual meal in Watamu.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
TuesdayToday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google reviews

4.762 Google reviews
  • Fovaki J.Google review · 30 Nov 2025

    Very good food at reasonable prices. We have had lobsters, and cocktails from real fruits and not puree

  • ProliturgyGoogle review · 14 Oct 2025

    Many things to like about this place but also a few complaints. The atmosphere is well presented but the road noise is disturbing. The service was excellent. Very honest and helpful. The focaccia gratuit was superb. My grilled prawns were not fresh. They were certainly frozen. They need to speak with their supplier. They accepted the complaint and will take it up. The worst thing? The mosquitos were insane. Dozens everywhere. They were even between the plate and my face. The best thing? That is the best Dawa that I have ever had.

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  • Loujayne A.Google review · 22 Sep 2025

    The restaurant is literally on the side of the street offering a unique experience, tasty food, kind staff and service

  • Wangari W.Google review · 20 Sep 2025

    The service by Nuru was fantastic! Although the chef was a bit late for our breakfast, she managed everything well, and the kids enjoyed their ham and cheese toasties. Great place!

  • Kirollos G.Google review · 12 Sep 2025

    Small restaurant on the side of the road. Was quite surprised how good the food was. Exceptional service as well. Highly recommend the grilled calamari.

Location

Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tortuga Bar is open daily, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Tortuga Bar is located at JX9H+643, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu.
Call +254 727 904398.

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