Restaurants in Dar Es Salaam
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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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City Garden
A lunch buffet (Tsh8500; Monday to Friday) and à 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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Sea Cliff Village
A small and frequently changing selection of eateries, including Épi d’Or bakery, a pizzeria, a juice bar and Msumbi Coffee House, with great coffees.
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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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Nyumba ya Sanaa
A small, informal eatery located in the Nyumba ya Sanaa crafts centre, serving plates of chicken and chips and other local fare.
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Alcove
Dark, heavy décor and tasty Indian and Chinese cuisine, including vegetarian dishes.
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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 7.30pm and the meal itself commences at 8pm.
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Oriental
Considered by some connoisseurs to be the best restaurant in town, with excellent sushi and Asian fusion cuisine, and an ambience that’s as optimal for business lunches as it is for a romantic evening out.
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Garden Bistro
Garden Bistro is a relaxed restaurant-nightclub featuring Indian dishes and grills downstairs, continental cuisine upstairs, a sheesha (waterpipe) lounge and sports bar.
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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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Terrace Restaurant
The good Terrace Restaurant is with terrace seating, including some tables overlooking the water, and a selection of well-prepared Italian and seafood dishes.
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Mashua Waterfront Bar & Grill
Wednesday night for ladies dining with ladies, while directly on the water is the Mashua Waterfront Bar & Grill, with grilled fish and pub-style fare.
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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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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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Tausi
This restaurant has a mix of local and Western fare, and is as good a place as any to try ugali and sauce, if you haven’t already.
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Melela Bustani
Melela Bustani is known for sustainably produced bakery and gourmet cheese and sausage products.
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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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Fairy Delights Ice Cream Shop
The eateries at Msasani Slipway include Fairy Delights Ice Cream Shop.
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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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Baraza
Good à la carte dining featuring seafood grills and Swahili cuisine.
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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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Sweet Eazy Restaurant & Lounge
Thai and seafood specialities, and live music Thursday and Saturday.
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