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Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant

Google rating 4.3 (62 reviews)
Watamu
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Bars & Lounges in Watamu

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About

Literally 10 steps to the ocean with awesome views, fresh cocktails, and tasty seafood that gets better every year. Attentive staff go out of their way — they'll even order beef from Malindi if you ask. Prices are good for locals too, and the great vibes keep guests coming back for three years running.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
TuesdayToday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Google reviews

4.362 Google reviews
  • CopernicGoogle review · 26 Nov 2025

    Nice place with good food!

  • Far H.Google review · 4 Oct 2023

    I love the place and the food price in good for local people too.. I love ua job u guy... Good bosses too... We enjoyed all sea food and vegetarian food too

  • Frederick B.Google review · 24 Feb 2023

    Nice place located at the beach of Jacaranda. Food was very tasty and friendly locals.🏖️🍹🐙

  • Robin M.Google review · 27 Feb 2022

    Nice place along the clean beaches, awesome view literally 10 steps to the ocean. We really enjoyed the hospitality. Very good service. They went out of their way to order beef for us from Malindi. They made us very tasty nyama choma. My mouth fills with saliva just remembering😆.food and drinks prices were manageable. Very friendly staff, they even accompanied us to see some marine life during low tide. Best spot for us was the swing bed. The beach is not crowded making it ideal for those who love privacy. We will definitely come back!

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  • Emily P.Google review · 2 Mar 2021

    The place I always visit in watamu, great vibes with attentive staff. The cocktails and food is very fresh and tasty as always. 3 years of always visiting this beach and everything gets better.

Location

New, Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant is open daily, 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant is located at M3MP+Q2V New, Jacaranda Road, Watamu.
Yes, Google lists Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 711 738524 to book.

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