The Rock Restaurant
The Rock
A restaurant built on a coral reef off Michamvi Pingwe beach, one of Zanzibar's most iconic dining spots.
The restaurant sits on a reef just off Michamvi Pingwe beach. At low tide you can wade out on foot, and at high tide small boats ferry guests across. The menu blends Italian and Zanzibari flavours. Reviews often mention the lobster pasta, grilled lobster, and squid and prawn tempura, and there is live music at evening sessions. Reservations must be made in advance on the official website, with a deposit required; walk-ins are often turned away. Prices are in Zanzibar's top tier, roughly 80,000–120,000 Tanzanian shillings per person. Transport is not included. Food reviews are mixed, and many guests are mainly paying for the view. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Paje.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner, reservations only
Nearby sights
- The Rock Restaurant
- Blue Lagoon (Michamvi Pingwe)
- Michamvi Kae Beach
- Bwejuu Beach
- Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center
- Paje Beach
- Kuza Cave
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park