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2.4 km from Nairobi National Park
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On the outskirts of Nairobi on the Langata Road is the world famous Carnivore, known as the Ultimate 'Beast of a Feast', a meat lovers den where a vast selection of succulent meats are charcoal grilled and carved at your table. Adjoining the Carnivore main restaurant is the 'Simba Saloon' - a vibrant informal a la carte restaurant with a childrens playground,
PRICE RANGE
US$40 - US$100
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Steakhouse, African, Barbecue
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Validated Parking, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Buffet, Live Music, Playgrounds
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

What a fun visit meat galore at Carnivore obviously! Had a great time there the staff super friendly. Hamisi did a great job but he wouldn't take a chance on double or nothing with a flip of the coin! You must visit Carnivore!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, General Manager at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for taking the time give us a 5 star review. We are truly delighted you had a fun visit and thought the food good and the staff super friendly. Your great feedback has been shared with Hamisi and the rest of...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

Way too much food offered. It would have been nice to have a choice of menu rather than just the All You Can Eat option.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are extremely sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your recent dining experience at Carnivore and felt that it was a tourist restaurant with too much food. Your comments about having a choice of menu rather...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Thanks Carlton for the good menu and entertainement.. Very very very good.... Some animals are very delicious.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for checking us out and giving us a 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you liked your you visit to The Carnivore and thought the food and entertainment good. . We have shared your positive feedback with Carlton and...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

What a restaurant!!! it's a meat eater's paradise. The different cuts of meat just keep on coming until you surrender and, if you've still got room, the desserts are just as good. Served by friendly staff in good surroundings, I would certainly recommend a visit.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Geoff, Thank you for taking the time to post a great review. We are truly delighted you had a good time and thought the staff friendly and the food good. We have shared you feedback with the team who are happy to hear they...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent service from Sheila! Fast, polite, friendly, good recommendations, thank You! Food was also good :).More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, General Manager at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5 star review. We are delighted you had a good time and thought food was good and the service was polite and friendly. Your wonderful feedback has been shared with Sheila and the...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Ann was very attentive and catered to my mum’s dining needs (she s a vegetarian). Highly worth a visitMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Mitch, Thank you for your great review. We are happy to hear you visit met with your expectations. We have shared your feedback with Ann and the rest of the team who are delighted to hear that their efforts made an impression on your...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

It was an interesting night out that I won’t forget. Taken by surprise with all sort of meat which was mind blowing. This a place I will come over and over again. I highly recommend to close associates or anyone who reads this to give...a try but please get prepare because the experience is just owesome.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Adonis, Thank you for taking the time to review. We are truly delighted that you had a good time and were taken by surprise by the variety of meats. Your feedback has been shared with the team who cant wait for your next visit....More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Best services very nice food stuffs ... I would enjoy coming back here next time... And I recommend itMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for checking us out and for taking the time to give us such a nice review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and liked the food and service. Your feedback has been shared with the team and is a...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I loved the ambience and the service of this place. Great Nyama choma and music. I will surely go there again when I visit East AfricaMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Barry, Thank you for taking the time to post a great 5 star review. It makes us happy to hear that you had a good time and loved the ambiance, the service, the nyama choma and music. Your wonderful feedback has been shared with...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Nairobi's Carnivore is a fantastic way to celebrate the country over a meal. Bring your appetite. Leave full and satisfied.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review. We are delighted you thought Carnivore was a fantastic way to celebrate the country over a meal and it met with your expectations. Your feedback has been shared with the team and they are happy...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Carnivore was such a fun unique experience! Great food, kind staff, clean. A fun opportunity to try really unique foods! Our server Daniel was lovely!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to give us a 5 star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a fun unique experience and enjoyed the food and service. Your positive remarks have been shared with the team and are a...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Carnivore Nairobi is not just a restaurant it's an experience, rather a lifetime experience, which I have been very fortunate to have done often,and every time I go the experience is better than before. If you are a foodie and meat lover than your life...cannot be complete without visiting Carnivore. It has all the meats including the game meat like crocodile etc.The Ambience is perfect too. Above all they have a happy staff who make you very happy. I visited on 23 February 2023 and they all together made it another beautiful experience. Miss Rhonda, Miss Anne, mr Alex, Mr kimanzi, Mr Vundi, Mr Oundo were just fantastic. Special thanks to them. God bless and Thank you very much. See you soon. I am from India and can make a trip to Nairobi specially to visit Carnivore. 🙏🙏🙏More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time give us a 5 star review. We are truly delighted you love the Carnivore experience having been there several times and each time being better than before. We are happy to hear that you like the food,...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

James our waiter and Dr Dawa were the best part of our visit! Great athmisphere, great people, great drinks! Thank you guys!!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Victoria, thank you for taking the time to review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere. Your kind feedback has been shared with all concerned and is a great boost to their efforts....More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great service! Great staff! Great atmosphere! Love it! Definitely coming back if I’m in Nairobi! Visit the doctor - definitely good for your health and well being! Håkon’s Matata!:)More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time too write a 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you visit to Carnivore met with your expectation serving and the food and service was good. We cant wait to see you again soon.Kind regards...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent service and food, great cocktails. The atmosphere was great too thank you so much everyone we had a great timeMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Geraldine D, Marketing at The Carnivore Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Fiona, Thank you for the great review. We are delighted you all had a good time and found the atmosphere, food and service, excellent. These are some of the things for which we are very proud of about our restaurant and we are glad...More

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Michelle O
23 June 2022|
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Hahaha..what a joke dear.. name of the restaurant is non veg they only do pure non veg.. So vegans dont even think to step in the restaurant
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Marianne S
23 June 2022|
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Response from Geraldine D | Property representative |
Yes the staff are knowledgeable and If you specify that you want gluten free options they will be sure to guide you.
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6 April 2022|
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Response from Geraldine D | Property representative |
Thank you for your enquiry. The rate for lunch and dinner is KShs 3,800/- inclusive of government taxes. Geraldine
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The Carnivore Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4