Best Eat-outs in Mombasa
The Moorings: A Must-Visit Destination
The Moorings is a popular beachfront restaurant and bar located in Mtwapa. It is, according to many, a must-visit destination in the region. The Moorings is known for its relaxed atmosphere, delicious seafood, and stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The star is the variety of seafood dishes of freshly caught fish, prawns, lobster and crab, all served in a picturesque setting. Suitably nourished, visitors can also enjoy a sip on cocktails, or simply relax, unwind and take in the scenic surroundings. It’s a superb location to take in the sunset in true coastal vibe.
Seen as you cross the Mtwapa Bridge, the Moorings has a been a long-standing establishment, which continues to deliver excellent service. What’s more, it is raised on a fixed, secure wooden deck resting on a buoyant platform at Mtwapa Creek, with a delightful waterfront to enjoy the best views of Mtwapa Marina and Mtwapa Bridge: “What is there not to love about a floating restaurant that sways a little as you sit back, relax and sip on a drink and have a bite to eat?” Revered for its stunning setting, and it really is, the seafood is even better than the view.
Aside from its much-liked seafood delicacies, their selection has something for everyone, along a landlubber menu which includes steaks, chicken, pastas dishes and a pizzeria. Since 1994, the Moorings has been a must-go-to-place. The latter-day addition of the Moorings Dhow, a refurbished Arab sailing boat, offers sun-downer dining voyages. The popular dhow has aptly carried on the Moorings legacy as one of the oldest, yet modernly formidable restaurants in the region.
Although this little wonderland floating on Mtwapa Creek is located just over the boundary in Kilifi County, it is associated more with Mombasa County because of its proximity to the city and Island. It is only 16 km from Mombasa, reached via the B8 Mombasa-Malindi Road – taking a turnoff (left) just after the Mtwapa Bridge. A word of caution: The access road to the Moorings is not signposted and visitors need to be on the lookout for a bright storey building named Penthouse. It is less than 1 km from B8 Road to the site over a good tarmac road in a slight disrepair.
The best eat-outs can be subjective and depends on personal preferences, budget, and location. Ever-growing in number around Kenya, are an inviting array of eat-outs offering innovative and multi-sensory dining experience. Bringing the world to our plates, with cuisines from around the world. Others, too, have been around for many years now, offering classic cuisine with impeccable service.
Index of Fanciful Eat Outs Around Kenya
Homa Bay County - BJs Ranch, Kiambu County - Wadau Resort, Lakehouse Tigoni, Fig & Olive, Kilifi County - The Moorings, La Marina Restaurant, Kilifi Boatyard, Bushbaby Treehouse, Malaika Beach Sunbeds & Restaurant, Lo Sfizio Coffee Shop, Kwale County - Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant, Center Point Mall, Kalista Bar & Restaurant, Nomad Beach Bar, Sails at Almanara, Laikipia County - Barney's Bar and Restaurant, Soames Hotel & Jacks Bar, The Trout Tree Restaurant, Lamu County - Floating Bar & Restaurant, Bahari Restaurant, Diamond Village, Tamarind Tree Cafe, Meru County - Anabas Resort Trout & Seafood, Mombasa County - Africa Hotel, Forodhani, Kizingo BBQ, Tamarind Dhow Cruise, Instanbul Cave, Yul's Restaurant R, Pavilions, Muranga County - Kakuzi Boran Barn, Nairobi County - K'Osewe Ranalo Foods, Samaki Samaki Seafood, Thai Chi Nb, The View Movenpick, Mama Ashanti, The Ghanaman West African Cuisine Kitchen, Asmara, Si Senor, Phoenician, Tortuga Rum Bar, Fogo Gaúcho Churrascaria, Talisman, Nyandarua County - The Fairway Residence, Trans Nzoia County - Sirwo Resort Kitale
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Well-famous for its rich Swahili culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife – acclaimed as one of the top destinations in Kenya – Mombasa County is home to Mombasa City, Kenya’s second-largest city and a primary port town that has been a key trade center for centuries. Mombasa County is more than just beaches—it’s a cultural melting pot with history, adventure, and guaranteed jambos.
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80 Destinations in Mombasa County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north then east - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Arab Rifle's Monument, Buli Monument, Fort Jesus Curio Shop, Camel Joint, Old Town Mombasa, Fort Jesus Museum I World Heritage Site, Mombasa Butterfly House, Santo Antonio de Tanna, Swahili Cultural Center, Sanaa Gallery, Old Port Mombasa, Leven House I Steps, Forodhani Restaurant, The Mandhry Mosque, Burhani Mosque, Tulia Backpackers, Bahdala Mosque, Mazrui Cemetery, Old Law Courts, Treasury Square, Africa Hotel, Kizingo BBQ, St. Joseph's Fort, Ras Serani Lighthouse, Kizingo War Camp, Mombasa Golf Club, Mama Ngina Waterfront Park, Shelly Beach, The Likoni Floating Bridge, Mbaraki Creek, Mombasa Yatch Club, Mbaraki Pillar, The Mombasa Mbaraki Cemetery, The Little Theatre Club, Kilindini Harbour, The Mombasa Memorial Church, The Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral, Lord Shiva Temple, The Old Mombasa Railway Station, Railways Park, Mombasa African Memorial, Mombasa’s Tusks, Fort Makupa, Kibarani Recreation Park, Akamba Handicraft Shop, Manyimbo War Cemetery, Tudor Water Sports Marina, Nyali Bridge, ACK Emmanuel, The Kengeleni Monument, Bahari Beach Resort, Tamarind Dhow Cruise, Krapf Memorial Heritage Park, Kenyatta Public Beach, Bombolulu Workshop, Haller Park, Mombasa Butterfly Pavilion, Bamburi Rifle Range, Mombasa Go-Kart, Suli Suli Fishing, Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, Mamba Village, Nyali Golf & Country Club, Wild Waters, Nyali Shopping Mall, Mombasa Marine Park I Reserve, Ngomongo Village, Shimo la Tewa Site, The Moorings, La Marina Restaurant
Know More About Mombasa County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with the aid of a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Mombasa County can be split into 3 zones: 1. Coastal plain, covering parts the Island; 2. The hilly areas rising gently from 45 ms to 132 ms asl in the west; and 3. The Indian Ocean, creeks and the shoreline.
Mombasa County is generally warm and humid. A tropical wet and dry climate influenced by warm sea breezes year-round. May is generally the wettest month, then April and June. March is the hottest, peaking at 33oC, with average temperatures across the year rarely falling below 24oC; July and August.
