Faultys Beach Bar and Restaurant
Ranked in Best Bars & Lounges in Ukunda
About
Among the better places to eat in Diani with beautifully made food, drinks, and great service from staff like Gladys. Clean, pretty decor with lovely outdoor and indoor areas. The rib eye comes close to medium rare, and everything from the tuna to the presentation is impressive.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takes reservations
HoursClosed
Google reviews
- Kent E.Google review · 16 Jan 2026
Great food is hard to come by in Diani in general. This place was however among the better ones we ate at. We had the rib eye and tuna. I asked for medium rare and I got that, almost. With the mashed potatoes and pepper sauce it was really good and I was satisfied. The tuna was a bit overdone though, but she enjoyed it nevertheless. For desert we had the brownie with ice cream which was great. Service was fantastic - we got a very kind and lovely waitress. It’s in a nice setting outside overlooking the sea. All in all we had a good meal and would be happy to come back.
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- Gift M.Google review · 30 Dec 2025
I went to Faultys with some friends who were in Diani Beach for work, and we honestly had the best experience. The place is absolutely lovely, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. We chose to sit outside, and the ambiance was beautiful — especially with the Christmas lighting, which made the space feel serene, cozy, and very peaceful. It’s tucked away in a quiet spot, very close to Ali Barbour Restaurant, which makes it feel like a hidden gem. Our server, Siti, was exceptional. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, and she took her time walking us through the menu and giving us great recommendations. Her service truly elevated our experience. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back the next evening for dinner, where they also had a live band visiting from Nairobi. The music was fantastic and made the night even more special and memorable. I highly recommend Faultys if you’re in Diani, and a special shoutout to Siti — she’s an amazing server and made our visit unforgettable.
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- Ola O.Google review · 27 Dec 2025
We were so impressed by this place! Clean, very pretty decor, great outside and indoor area, beautifully made food and drinks and great service! Gladys was serving us and everything came out so quick! Lobster was amazing and they pay attention to small things like having a hot sauce or good quality ketchup. We will be back!
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- PermanentTouristGoogle review · 25 Sep 2025
We stayed next door at The Flamboyant and decided to jazz it up and eat somewhere different. We hopped next door to Faulty’s and it didn’t disappoint. At first the menu broke our brains being Spanish Pintxos, Mongolian BBQ and Grillhouse, but this works!! I had Pintxos both time (it was so good the first time we went back) the first just 6 items on their own and the second time I had 3 items and the Lemon and Tyme chicken from the grillhouse menu. The Pintxos had changed as well so that was yet more very difficult decisions to make! My wife had smoked duck breast and mash the first time and Pintxos and a Mongolian bowl the second time. I simply cannot fault the food. The quality, the taste, the portions were all top drawer and 5/5. Service was fabulous (thank you Seeti (sp)) and it was all very reasonably priced. Please, for the love of food, take yourself there at least once during your stay in Diani.
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- Jon P.Google review · 18 Sep 2025
We went here 3 times during our 2 days in Diani. The food was very tasty, you could taste the grill in every bite. Each time we tried something different it was better than the last. And on top of that, the views are amazing and the prices are very reasonable in comparisson to other similar places around here.
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Location
Diani Beach, Kenya
Ukunda
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