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Tamambo Karen Blixen

336 Karen Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ranked #12 of 250 restaurants in Nairobi
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
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Nairobi, Kenya
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A beautiful place full of history and memories. The restaurant is nice and on Sundays there usually is a band playing jazz music, simply out of Africa! The house with all of Karen Blixen's personal furniture and stuff is just amazing and brings back thoughts of an era long gone.

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Mogadishu, Somalia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Excellent cuisine (meat, fish, shrimps, soup,...), good variety of wines and beers, dedicated personnel (congratulations Joan), neat and clean. Wonderful landscape, interior decoration carefully maintained, crafts' shoppette... Will be back there if/when going to that area.

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GCD51, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to review Tamambo Karen Blixen. We are delighted that you enjoyed your meal and were pleased with the quality and level of our service. Your positive remarks will be shared with our staff, who will be really motivated to maintain the high standard of food and service. We thank you for giving us the... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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50 reviews 50 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We had lunch here after visiting the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Wildlife foundation. Its a lovely surrounding and setting, food and service were very good, and there is WIFI! we ordered the Tanzanian fish dish and a green salad. Not cheap at all but worth it really as not all restaurants are up to these standards. We also... More

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labinaNairobi, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about Tamambo Karen Blixen. We are delighted you enjoyed meal and were happy with the environment, food and service. We have shared your review with our team, who will be really motivated by your remarks. Once again,many thanks for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you again in... More

Copenhagen, Denmark
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Tamambo Karen Blixen is a very nice and cosy place to have lunch. The surroundings are exquisite, the food is a little above average, but the prices are too high compared to the over all quality. Go here for the atmosphere ... actually, you can sip a nice cup of coffee and go somewhere else and have your lunch.

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labinaNairobi, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Tamambo Karen Blixen. We are delighted you enjoyed the atmosphere and surroundings but sorry you found the food too pricey. We are always striving to maintain the highest quality of food and service, however we obviously failed to live up to your expectations, for which we apologise. We shall share your remarks... More

Rome, Italy
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42 reviews 42 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I had lunch here with a friend the other day and noticed the difference since the owner changed. Staff was very attentive, the service excellent and the menu offers a great choice of fresh and delicious food (appetizers, salads, meat, fish, deserts...). It's the perfect place for lunch because the garden is vast and beautiful and an oasis of peace.... More

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Wisconsin
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67 reviews 67 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This a great place to have a nice lunch in a shaded, relaxed setting while you are visiting the Karen Blixen Museum, the Elephant orphanage or the Giraffe Center in Karen, Kenya. The menu is varied and features mostly continental type cuisine. Don't expect ethic Kenya fare. The service was friendly and efficient. The drink selection was good. We had... More

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labinaNairobi, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
18 March 2013

We would like to thank you very much for taking the time to post a review about Tamambo Karen Blixen. We appreciate your compliments and take this opportunity to thank you for your support . We have shared your review with our team, who are encouraged and motivated to continue paying attention to every detail. Once again,many thanks for the... More

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Maybe it was because I just finished climbing Kilimanjaro the day before, but the meal I had at the restaurant was spectacular. The starter soup was the BEST I'd ever had. The Zanzibar fish, despite an enticing description, was so-so, but the coconut and brandy ice cream was the best I'd ever had! And there is no competition for coffee.... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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63 reviews 63 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

On my one day off I went into the game park followed by lunch at the Resturant. Excellent greeting, very safe and lovely gardens. Food was excellent and a lot of choice. I had a home made burger which was excellent. Well priced. I would have no hesitation in going there again and can't wait to go back

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labinaNairobi, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to review Tamambo Karen. We appreciate your excellent review which we shall share with our team who will be encouraged and motivated to continue working hard and paying attention to every detail. Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. More

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

I have been eating at Tamambo since they opened, and as a couple we have lovely memories of having our wedding night dinner/drinks there -- 13 years ago! Much has not changed over the years - lovely mature gardens, good food, good decor, and friendly service. I think the interior decor is starting to look beaten with years and it... More

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labinaNairobi, Director of Sales at Tamambo Karen Blixen, responded to this review
15 February 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to review Tamambo Karen. We appreciate your kind words and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support . We shall share your review with our team, who will be encouraged and motivated to continue working hard and paying attention to every detail. Just to let you know that the... More

Nairobi, Kenya
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

One of my favourite and regular watering holes. We have Sunday lunch there. This week I had fish and asked for it 'soft cooked' and it was perfect, so was the rice, so was the service, and it was busy. The men had the Sunday roast buffet and curry which they rave about every week. The setting is idyllic and... More

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