The restaurants around Diani Beach offer both, a country-style and international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
For example:
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Kokkos is an urban coffee shop that is quite popular. They sell delicious pastries and the best coffees on the beach. They also have a bar and good food, specializing in burgers.
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Havana is a colourful Cuban inspired restaurant. There are pretty decent Mexican dishes on its menu.
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Ali Barbour’s Cave is a must. The venue is unparalleled. Pricey but worth the money.
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Forty Thieves Beach Bar is right on the beach and the ideal spot to have a light lunch.
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Nomad Beach Bar is known for its Italian food including pizzas. It has the most fabulous views of the ocean.
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Aniellos’ is a roadside Italian restaurant. It serves authentic Italian food.
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Bidi Badu Beach Bar is known for its seafood although due to its popularity be prepared to wait for a while.
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Lymingtons is at Kenyaways Kite Village. Consistent food, service and not to mention the fabulous views is why we highly recommend this place. It is a favorite with the expats living on the beach.
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Sails is at Almanara and has the reputation of having the best food on the Kenyan coast.
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There is a lovely Sushi restaurant in the same building as Kokkos.
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DeeDees is a small, friendly restaurant offering great freshly made food.
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Spice Route, a fantastic Indian restaurant in an air conditioned room at Swahili Beach resort