Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar

Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar

The island of Zanzibar is one of those wonderfully exotic names which conjures up mystery, spices and tropical heat. It is all those things and more. It is likely to be your beach destination of choice if you have been on safari in mainland Tanzania or even Kenya.

There exist many all-inclusive beach resorts on the island but for those who are more adventurous, there is a historic, tropical island to discover and meals to eat! Our team has compiled a list of five restaurants that are gastronomically good or are in interesting locations.

Our list of the Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar is as follows;

 

1. Mercury's Bar

Stone Town

Named after the eponymous band leader of Queen, this seafood restaurant is the only one in town with a seaside location (mainly views of the harbour). The food is more wholesome than gastronomic but the atmosphere and cold drinks more than make up for it.
Information link: Mercury's Bar

2. Mangapwani Beach Grill and Restaurant

Sea Cliff Resort and Spa

Located on the less-developed northwest coast of Zanzibar near the historically interesting Mangapwani Slave Caves, this is a great place to chill out whilst waiting for your grilled seafood on the beach. If you can imagine sipping a fresh cocktail on a white tropical beach with clear blue water, you have arrived at this destination!
Information link: Mangapwani Beach Grill and Restaurant

3. The Rock

Pingwe, Zanzibar

Located on the southeast of the island, on the Michamwi Pingwe peninsula, about 45 minutes from Stone Town. In a short space of time, this restaurant has become an iconic destination for travellers to Zanzibar. As the name suggests, this thatched restaurant is perched on a rocky outcrop, walkable at low tide and reached by boat at high tide. Excellent seafood but also surprisingly good pasta and more international dishes. Comparatively expensive for Zanzibar but worth every penny.
Information link: The Rock

4. Mtoni Marine's Restaurant and Sports Bar

Stone Town

This beachside restaurant is located just outside of Stone Town and is a short stroll to the Mtoni Palace. It has a casual atmosphere and is frequented by locals and tourists but it is always a pleasure to dine on a beach by candlelight with your toes in the soft white sand. Highly recommended.
Information link: Mtoni Marine's Restaurant and Sports Bar

5. Terrace Seafood Restaurant

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Gastronomically speaking, one of the best on the island. The restaurant is located on the roof terrace overlooking the bay in Stone Town and features an excellent selection of freshly-caught seafood. Expect to pay nearer international prices but you will not be let down by the quality nor the location.
Information link: Terrace Seafood Restaurant

Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar by Uyaphi.com

Travel To Tanzania Now
Zanzibar Resort Map
Popular Tanzania Safari Lodges

  • andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

    Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick homestead, the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is, without doubt, one of the most architecturally spectacular lodges in Africa perched on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers incredible views as it is perched high on the rim of this extinct volcano.

  • Little Oliver's Camp

    Little Olivers Camp, with just five tented suites in the heart of Tarangire National Park, offers up an intimate and personal experience for small groups or families.

    Little Olivers is small enough for it to be called your own personal safari camp in the Tarangire.

  • Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

    Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, with 67 rooms, is perched high up on the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, offering visitors some of the best views of Lake Manyara National Park and the surrounding Great Rift Valley.

    Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is located in the northern section of the Lake Manyara National Park, with easy access to all the wildlife and birdlife below.

  • Mivumo River Lodge

    Serena Mivumo River Lodge comprises 12 superior rooms decorated in an elegant African style of a bygone era incorporating local materials from the region, within Africa's largest game reserve, the Selous Game Reserve, a proclaimed world heritage site.

    The Selous lodge is situated on the Rufiji River in the Selous and offers fantastic game drive options in the area where Wild Dog is often spotted.

  • The Manor at Ngorongoro

    The Manor at Ngorongoro, with 19 rooms is perfectly positioned adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro crater all within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate.

    One of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor.

  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar

    The Park Hyatt Zanzibar brings that touch of luxury and class that Stone Town has been missing for so long. One of the island's top hotels and lodge options for honeymooners and romantics alike.

    The Park Hyatt offers a superb position from which to explore all that is a UNESCO World Heritage site - Stone Town.

  • Four Points By Sheraton Arusha

    The Arusha Hotel is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with all the amenities and luxury for the discerning traveler.

    The tropical gardens are home to many birds and exotic plants, an ideal setting for wedding receptions and outdoor functions. Located in the heart of downtown Arusha, close to bars and restaurants.

  • Sand Rivers Selous

    Sand Rivers Selous on the banks of the Rufiji River in one of Africa's largest reserves offers a blend of classic safari elegance and that rugged bush adventure feel.

    A small and intimate Selous camp with just eight rooms and suites and more activities that one can shake a stick at.