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The Moorings

Off Mombasa- Malindi Road | PO Box 10294, Mombasa 80101, Kenya
+254736547923
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Ranked #12 of 84 restaurants in Mombasa
Price range: S$13 - S$50
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian, Continental
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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77% Recommend
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isle of wight
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Amazing location - a floating restaurant with beautiful views of the creek. Food was great - the steaks are excellent and very good value. Nice music too - very chilled out place - loved it.

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See 7 more reviews by iowsarah for Mombasa
Nairobi, Kenya
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Came here for a late lunch en route from Mombasa to Malindi. A little difficult to find from the highway (poor signage) and a short trek down from the parking lot to the floating restaurant. Very slow service, but that gives you a chance to enjoy the scenery on the waterways. Clientele is a mix of tourists and locals enjoying... More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Just got back from my anual kenya winter break[ 12wks] had couple of meals at the moorings , where to start 1st the service was very poor [poor girl waiting on table forgot to bring drinks that were ordered] 2nd the food was COLD unforgiveable and guess what yes the price has risen yet again. It still remains a lovely... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I give this review bearing in mind that it was during Easter and the staff may have been overwhelmed. One waiter though (cant remember his name) worked hard to make us feel comfortable and provide us with fast service. The food was ok, not much to write home about.... wide menu, pricey but not exciting. The one man band show... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My friend and i were in Mombasa n were craving for sea food. Food was average but they have no butter with bread. What you get is some foul smelling margarine. Come on moorings! Butter is soo cheap in kenya! The price of food is not fair either

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Chester, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We had drinks here and it really was a nice view and nice ambiance. Intended to stop for lunch but service was so slow for drinks and the menu seemed a bit overpriced so we decided not to bother and go somewhere else. Would recommend couple of drinks if you have lots of time but only if you don't mind... More

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See 4 more reviews by Ian P for Mombasa
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Very nice setting, nice to get a bit away from Mombassa center, food was really good (awesome seafood platter for 2 at 50$) Service was ok, can't complain, a bit slow at times but yet food came right on time. Only annoying point was the movements on the barge (you can eat in the restaurant, on the balcony, on the... More

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Shanzu, Kenya
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Haven't been here for some time but pleasantly surprised when we called in early Sunday. Was shown to a nice table by attentive waiter. Food was excellent - Fillet of fish with prawns in a mustard sauce and Prawn Fajitas were our choice. Very happy with choice. Indulged in a dessert - Warm Pineapple in a chilli syrup with coconut... More

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See 19 more reviews by westwoodboy for Mombasa
Nairobi, Kenya
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

If I could to conjure up a restaurant it would be The Moorings, or something pretty close to it. The view of the creek is simply breathtaking . You do have to wait over an hour for the food but it is well worth it (watching the sunset over cocktails makes for a good distraction. The food is much more... More

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See 2 more reviews by Darksister for Mombasa
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

The food goes from strength, The surrounding are absolutely fabulous. The Sundowner is a must. Do go and enjoy !!

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