What should I order at La Gusta Diani Kenya?
La Gusta Diani Kenya
Grilled Octopus
Frequently praised for its great taste and freshness, grilled octopus is recommended multiple times, including as part of the mixed seafood platter, and highlighted as a favorite dish with cold beers and ocean views.
Mixed Seafood Platter
Highly recommended for its delicious combination of lobster, taffy fish, garlic prawns, and grilled octopus. Multiple guests returned specifically for this dish, indicating its popularity and quality.
Fried Octopus
Recommended for its tastiness and good value. Mentioned specifically as a must-try dish with excellent taste that exceeds its photographic representation.
Fried Calamari
Suggested alongside fried octopus as a tasty dish, noted for its flavor despite not being well captured in photos.
Chips Masala
Recommended as a tasty side dish that complements the main seafood offerings, praised for its flavor and value.
Mixed Grill Fish
Recommended for being very good and tasty, served with rosemary potatoes and vegetables, highlighting the fresh local fish used.
Homemade Finger Fish
Mentioned as a tasty dish, appreciated for the homemade preparation and freshness.
Grilled Whole Fish with Coconut Rice and Veggies
Recommended for its excellent taste, emphasizing the freshness of the fish sourced daily from local fishermen.
Taffy Fish
Mentioned as a favorite seafood item along with red snappers and prawns, noted for being awesome and delicious.
Prawns
Highly praised as awesome and delicious, included in popular dishes like the mixed seafood platter.
Homemade Ice Cream
Recommended especially for flavors made with local fruits, noted for being incredible and a highlight of the dessert offerings.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About La Gusta Diani Kenya
La Gusta Diani Kenya is a beach club in Ukunda, Kenya, located right on the beachfront near Diani Beach. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh local seafood, friendly service, and beachside atmosphere, along with fresh juices and cocktails. The venue also features live music or a DJ on weekends, and several reviews mention it as a good value spot rather than a VIP-style place.
Amenities & services
Accessibility
- Assisted listening devices
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is La Gusta Diani Kenya known for?
It is best known for beachfront seafood, especially grilled whole fish, mixed seafood platters, and local fish caught fresh from local fishermen. Reviewers also highlight the fresh juices, cocktails, and the relaxed beach bar setting right on the water.
What dishes are most recommended at La Gusta Diani Kenya?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend fried octopus, chips masala, fried calamari, and the seafood platter for 2 with lobster, whole fish, prawns, and octopus. Other favorites include mixed grill fish with rosemary potatoes and vegetables, grilled whole fish with coconut rice, red snapper, tuffi fish, and homemade ice cream made with local fruits.
What is the atmosphere like at La Gusta Diani Kenya?
The vibe is described as local, chill, and beachfront, with good views, live music in the evening, and weekend DJ or band performances. It suits people who want a relaxed beach bar rather than a VIP scene, and reviewers mention it works well for lingering from afternoon into the night.
Is La Gusta Diani Kenya good value?
Yes, several reviewers call it good value and say the food quality is high for the price, with one mixed grill fish meal for 4 costing 5500 total. Comments also note that it is not expensive for a beachfront place, especially compared with other Diani Beach restaurants.
How late is La Gusta Diani Kenya open, and when is it busiest?
One review says it is open daily until 11 pm, and weekends can be livelier because of the DJ or live band. If you want the full beach atmosphere, reviewers suggest coming in the afternoon and staying through sunset or into the evening.
Is parking available at La Gusta Diani Kenya?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
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