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Baobab restaurant
Pepper Steak
Repeatedly praised as the best pepper steak in Malindi and generally anywhere, noted for its excellent taste and being a signature dish. Multiple reviewers specifically recommend it and highlight its quality.
Fish Milanese
Mentioned multiple times as a favorite dish, with one reviewer enjoying it three days in a row. It is highlighted for its delicious taste and is recommended for visitors to Malindi.
Steak de Chef
Highly recommended for its exceptional taste, described as 'to die for' by a reviewer. It is also noted that the chef cooks some of the best steaks ever, contributing to the overall excellent steak reputation.
King Fish with Seafood
Mentioned alongside the pepper steak as a great dish with fantastic verandah views, praised for its quality and as part of a great meal experience.
Pork Chops
Noted as excellent in reviews, contributing to the diverse and delicious menu offerings that complement the other highly recommended dishes.
Spicy Beef Stew
Highlighted as an excellent dish, adding to the variety of flavorful options available at the restaurant.
Vegetable Curry
Recommended by a reviewer who appreciates the truly African feel of the place, enjoying it as a great meal option along with cold beers while people watching.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
About Baobab restaurant
Baobab restaurant is in Malindi, Kenya, and is listed as a restaurant and African restaurant. It offers dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert options. Reviews consistently praise the sea view, affordable prices, pepper steak and steaks, and the polite, friendly staff. Guests also mention the casual, cozy atmosphere and the restaurant’s good value for the price.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Baobab restaurant known for?
Baobab restaurant is best known for pepper steak and steaks, especially the steak de chef and other freshly cooked steak dishes. Reviews repeatedly mention the sea view, friendly service, and strong value for money, which make the steak meals stand out even more.
What dishes are most recommended at Baobab restaurant?
The most recommended dishes are pepper steak, steak de chef, other steaks, vegetable curry, and Fish Milanese. Reviewers also mention tamarind juice and beer as good complements to the meal, especially for a relaxed visit by the sea.
What is the atmosphere like at Baobab restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with outdoor seating and a sea view or sea breeze. It seems to suit groups, tourists, and solo diners who want to sit, eat, and watch the world go by in Malindi.
Is Baobab restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently say the food is very affordable and that the price is just right, with a strong quality-to-price ratio. The listed price range is KES 500 to 1,000, which matches the comments about cheap beer and good food for the cost.
When is the best time to visit Baobab restaurant?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch are all served, but reviews suggest it is especially pleasant when you want a longer, relaxed stop with cold beers and people-watching. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, which is useful if you want a table with the sea view.
Is parking available at Baobab restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Baobab restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Baobab restaurant offers vegan options.
Is the food at Baobab restaurant halal?
Yes, Baobab restaurant serves halal food.
Is Baobab restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Baobab restaurant is good for kids.
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