Floating Restaurants in Zanzibar

Floating Restaurants in Zanzibar Amongst the many favorite activities of tourists in Zanzibar island in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar Island sits nestled in the warm Indian Ocean, complete with the white sandy beaches, crystal clear-turquoise, warm waters, and heavenly climate of paradise. Amongst the many favorite activities of tourists, is the romantic and picturesque opportunity to enjoy a meal with someone special at one of Zanzibar’s floating restaurants.

1.The Rock Restaurant:

The Rock, one Floating Restaurant in Zanzibar is the most popular and well-known attractions in Zanzibar, can be found a couple of meters offshore of Michanvi Pingwe Beach. During low tide, guests can walk through shallow waters to get there, but as the tide rises swimming or a canoe may be necessary to get back and forth between the mainland and the small island-like rock – so be sure to wear appropriate clothing when visiting! 

Be ready to enjoy the unique ambiance of this restaurant which includes a fresh, salty ocean breeze, the calming sounds of the ocean as it laps against the rocks below, and the best African seafood fare that the continent has to offer. The seafood is always fresh and delicious and the prices are quite reasonable, at around 20 USD to 40 USD per meal.

The restaurant has received many positive reviews for both the unique experience and the mouth-watering food. You will be spoilt for choice with this diverse seafood menu while experiencing one of the most unique dining experience atop a rock on a beautiful African beach.

2.The Floating Restaurant:

Unlike The Rock, and despite its name, The Floating Restaurant in Zanzibar is not actually floating in the literal sense. It is, however, beautifully perched on a pier above the waters of the Forodhani Gardens in Stone Town. 

Situated amongst other bustling food vendors in Forodhani Gardens, the location is a food-lovers dream. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced at around 10 USD to 20 USD per meal. Relax and enjoy breathtaking views, sipping delicious sundowners while taking in the gorgeous sunset.

The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 10 am-10 pm. 

3.The Dreamer’s Island:

The Dreamer’s Island is a picturesque hotel, located approximately 2.1 km from the Peace Memorial Museum. 

For the digital nomads out there, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and you can set up your mini office for the day in one of the hotel rooms, in the restaurant, bar, or dining area, or perched on the magnificent sun terrace.

Guests of the hotel and other tourists can enjoy delicious meals at the hotel’s Dreamer’s Island Restaurant and Bar, situated on a boat on the water. Breakfast is available daily and guests are spoilt for choice with a variety of breakfast options, including continental and vegetarian. Aside from breakfast, this waterside restaurant also serves delicious, freshly-caught seafood meals, as well as traditional and tasty African fare.

With choices like these, visitors to Zanzibar will not have to search far for a truly memorable, unique, and incredibly delicious, authentic African dining experience.

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