Tamarind Mombasa
Mombasa's flagship seafood restaurant, opened in 1972. It overlooks the Old Town across Tudor Creek from Nyali and is best known for chili crab and peri-peri prawns.
Perched on the cliffs of Cement Silo Road in Nyali, its Moorish-arched terrace overlooks Tudor Creek and the Old Town on the other side. It is Mombasa's go-to choice for celebrations and dates, and it was a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner in 2025. Signature dishes include chili crab, peri-peri prawns, rock lobster and Kilifi oysters. Lobster is priced by weight at about KES 1,100 per 100 grams, and some diners find it expensive. The night view is the main reason to book, so reserve dinner in advance. The sister operation, Tamarind Dhow, runs single-mast sailing dhow dinners from the restaurant's jetty, but it is a separate outlet. Expect about KES 2,500 to 4,000 per person. From the island, a taxi takes about 15 minutes across Nyali Bridge.
Opening hours
Daily, 11:00-23:00
Nearby sights
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise
- Mombasa Old Town
- Mackinnon Market (Marikiti)
- Shree Jain Temple Mombasa
- Fort Jesus
- Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
- Mombasa Tusks
- Mamba Village