Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant
Ranked in Best Fine Dining in Nairobi
About
A refined seafood restaurant with fresh ingredients, bold coastal flavours, and an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The oysters and beef dumplings are good, everything is amazing and tasty and very well cooked — the service is excellent too.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Florence M.Google review · 20 Jan 2026
This place 👌! This has been my first time here and I will deffinately come back. After a warm welcome to our table,the incredible ambience of mawimbi carried me away. Its a special restaurant for dinning. I want to recommend the great service from our waiter Vincent ,he is truly the best. Food was extremely good and not to forget the complimentary champagne from the house. Highly recommended.
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- Carren B.Google review · 17 Jan 2026
I was there for a quick quick snack. Oysters were good,the beef dumplings were good too ,though tiny but tasteful. I will be back for more. And they didn't skimp on the service too.
- Eat O.Google review · 16 Dec 2025
Mawimbi offers a refined seafood dining experience built around fresh ingredients, bold coastal flavours, and an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The space is thoughtfully designed, creating a calm and polished setting that works well for business lunches, special occasions, or leisurely dinners. The menu focuses on expertly prepared seafood dishes including fish, prawns, crab, and lobster complemented by well chosen sides and flavourful sauces. Dishes are carefully presented, portions are generous, and flavours remain balanced without overpowering the freshness of the seafood. #EatOutApproved!
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- Daniela P.Google review · 10 Nov 2025
We have been in this gorgeous restaurant tonight, Monday. You can enjoy the seafood in different versions (stew, grilled). Everything is amazing and tasty and very good cooked. We had a little situation with the dessert and the chef (I think Mako), came and explained us everything. All the staff are very nice, since the security man, the girl who gave us the table or the supervisor who help us as well with the tips. Especial mention too to our waiter who did his job very kindly and helpful, checking if we need anything else. You must try this restaurant in you are in Nairobi.
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- Zali W.Google review · 25 Jul 2025
Oh my god. My partner and I went here multiple times while we were in Nairobi together. Beautiful resteraunt, incredible food and drinks. I dream about this place. I've never done a food review before, but this place deserves it. Beautiful tea selection, we couldn't stop ordering pots of their tea. Love from Australia.
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Location
Longonot Place, Kijabe St
CBD
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