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81 Steps
A new rooftop place at the Peninsula Seaview Hotel with sunset views over the water, cushions and throw pillows on the floor, and a set five-course menu (for maximum 16 guests) featuring Tanzanian-Arabian-Moroccan fusion cuisine (no forks - everything's eaten African or Middle Eastern style). Advance bookings are highly recommended. Seating and traditional-style hand washing starts at ; the meal starts at .
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Addis in Dar
Offers a mouth-watering selection of Ethiopian dishes, including a range of vegetarian selections. It's signposted off Mgombani St.
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Al Basha
A no-frills eatery with hummus and other Lebanese dishes, plus burgers and subs. It's just off Morogoro Rd, and a few blocks northwest of Samora Ave.
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Alcove
Dark, heavy décor and tasty Indian and Chinese cuisine, including vegetarian dishes.
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Azuma
The eateries at Msasani Slipway serve everything from burgers to sushi. Upstairs is Azuma, with Japanese cuisine and discounted meals on Wednesday night for ladies dining with ladies.
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Chef's Pride
This long-standing and popular local eatery is within easy walking distance of the Kisutu budget hotels, and a Dar es Salaam classic, offering a slice of local life. The large menu features standard fare, plus pizza, Indian and vegetarian dishes, and even some Chinese cuisine.
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Chongqing Chinese Restaurant
Well-prepared Chinese food next door to Golden Tulip hotel, with views over the water.
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City Garden
A lunch buffet (Monday to Friday) and á la carte dining, featuring standards such as grilled fish/chicken and rice. There's a shady outdoor seating area, and it's one of the few places in the city centre open on Sunday.
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Épi d'Or
A French-run bakery-café with a selection of freshly baked breads (supplies usually run out by midday), pastries and light lunches, plus hummus and other Middle Eastern dishes.
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Fairy Delights Ice Cream Shop
The eateries at Msasani Slipway serve everything from burgers to sushi, including Fairy Delights Ice Cream Shop .
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Garden Bistro
Relaxed restaurant-nightclub featuring Indian dishes and grills downstairs, continental cuisine upstairs, a sheesha (waterpipe) lounge and sports bar.
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Holiday Inn
Lunchtime buffet Monday to Friday, also has evening buffets most nights.
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Kibo Bar
Design-your-own pasta, sandwich, omelette and salad stations at lunchtime on weekdays, and pub fare at all hours.
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Kilimanjaro Kempinski
Lunchtime buffet Monday to Friday, also has evening buffets most nights, and a Sunday brunch family buffet.
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L'Oliveto
Next door to Kibo Bar is this ultramodern eatery, with delicious Italian cuisine on the plates and a constantly changing colour scheme on the walls.
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La Trattoria Jan
A homy, long-standing place that attracts a loyal group of regulars with its good pizza and Italian dishes.
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Mashua Waterfront Bar & Grill
The eateries at Msasani Slipway serve everything from burgers to sushi. Directly on the water is the Mashua Waterfront Bar & Grill , with grilled fish and pub-style fare.
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Melela Bustani
The eateries at Msasani Slipway serve everything from burgers to sushi, including Melela Bustani for sustainably produced bakery and gourmet cheese and sausage products.
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Mövenpick Royal Palm
Lunchtime buffet Monday to Friday, also has evening buffets most nights.
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New Africa Hotel's Bandari Grill
Lunchtime buffet Monday to Friday, also has evening buffets most nights.
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Nyumba ya Sanaa
A small, informal eatery in the Nyumba ya Sanaa crafts centre, serving plates of chicken and chips and other local fare.






