Best Eat-outs in Kilifi County
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
Touring Kilifi County offers a delightful blend of coastal beauty, lovely beaches, cultural richness, natural wonders, and fascinating ancient ruins. Whether you’re seeking pristine beaches, historical sites, or vibrant cultural experiences – or a combination, Kilifi promises a memorable and enriching travel experience.
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95 Destinations in Kilifi County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, east then north - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Shimo la Tewa Prison, Mtwapa Creek, Mtwapa Ruins, The Moorings, La Marina Restaurant, Jumba la Mtwana, Kikambala Beach, Vipingo Mosque Ruins, Kinuni Ruins, Kuruwitu Conservancy, Neem Tree House, Vipingo Ridge, Chasimba Cave, Kilifi Sisal Plantations, Vuma Cliffs, Old Town Takaungu, Takaungu Creek, Kitoka Ruins, Takaungu House, Beneath the Baobab Festival, Kilifi Creek, Kilifi Bridge, Kilifi Boatyard, Distant Relatives Lodge, Mnarani Ruins, Mnarani Snake Park, 3 Degrees South, Kamili House, Mazingira Park, Bofa Beach, Saltys Kitesurfing Bar & Restaurant, Bush Baby Kilifi, Casa Dalton, Panga ya Saidi Cave, River Rare Geo Park, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Mwangea Hills Forest, Watamu Marine National Park, Uyombo Ruins, Rock & Sea Resort, Mida Creek, Sudi Island, Kirepwe Ruins, Watamu Beach, Ocean Sports Watamu, Medina Palms, Hemimways Watamu, A Rocha Eco Lodge & Conservation Centre, Watamu Treehouse, Garoda Beach, Tribe Watersports, Kite House, Local Ocean Conservation, Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Kiburugeni Ruins, Mgangani Ruins, Mida Creek Nature Camp, Gede Ruins, Kipepeo Butterfly Farm, Malindi Museum, Henry the Navigator Monument, Malindi Pier, Malindi Pillar Tomb, Malindi Waterfront Park, Portuguese Chapel, Vasco da Gama Pillar, Malindi Beach, Ndoro Sculpture Garden, White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge, Malindi Crocodile & Snake Farm, Malindi Marine National Park, Malaika Beach Sunbeds & Restaurant, Sawa Sawa Dhow Excursions, Lo Sfizio Coffee Shop, Lennox Art Gallery, Falconry of Kenya, Hanging Gardens, Malindi Golf & Country Club, River Sabaki Delta, Marafa Depression, Dakacha Woodland, Mekatilili wa Menza Site, Mambrui Dunes, Mambrui, Mambrui Tombs, Kibirakani Ruins, Che Shale Hotel Kitesurf Center, Ngomeni Shipwreck, Luigi Broglio Space Centre, The Nyika Plateau, Galana Conservancy, Ngala Mausoleum, Rabai Museum, Kaya Kambe Shrine, Thomas Wakefield Memorial Church
Know More About Kilifi County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.05?
Kilifi can be split into three zones – the narrow coastal plain, varying in width from 3 kms to 20 km; few coastal hills lying below 30 ms asl, and the Nyika Plateau rising from 100ms to 340 ms asl.
What’s The Air Like In Kilifi?
For the greater part of the year, the climate along the coastal plain is pleasurable, though humid. Temperature ranges between 21C and 30C along the coast, and between 30C and 34C further inland.
