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Seafood Platter
Most frequently praised as a standout dish, with multiple reviews calling it the best seafood platter in Diani. It’s recommended for being fresh, generously portioned, tasty, and excellent value for money.
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Grilled Fish
Repeatedly recommended for its perfect grilling, smoky flavor, and fresh catch-of-the-day quality. Reviewers consistently describe it as delicious, well-spiced, and one of the best fish dishes they had.
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Lobster
Mentioned several times as fresh, flavorful, and cooked very well. Reviewers loved its taste and often paired it with other seafood dishes, highlighting it as a memorable item on the menu.
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Calamari
Praised for being wonderful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. It appears in several positive reviews as part of the seafood selection that impressed diners.
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Tafi Fish
Specifically called out as excellent and well prepared. Reviewers mention it alongside other top seafood items, noting its freshness and great flavor.
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Grilled Prawns
Recommended for being delicious and served with rice and potatoes. Reviewers appreciated the fresh taste and satisfying portion size.
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Jackknife Fish
Highlighted for its beautiful smoky grilled flavor and especially for pairing well with the creamy coconut sauce. It was described as an absolute delight.
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Octopus
Mentioned favorably as part of the seafood platters and grilled seafood dishes, with reviewers noting that it was fresh and very well prepared.
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Red Snapper
Called out in an excellent seafood lunch and praised for being fresh and cooked beautifully. It is part of the dishes that reviewers specifically said not to miss.
Dettagli
Orari
| Lunedì | 8 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Martedì | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Mercoledì | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Giovedì | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Venerdì | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Sabato | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Domenica | 8 AM to 9 PM |
Informazioni su Colobus Shade
Colobus Shade is a seafood restaurant in Diani, Kenya, known for fresh local fish, lobster, calamari, crab, and seafood platters. Reviewers consistently praise the grilled seafood, coconut sauce, big portions, and fair prices. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and simple rather than fancy, with outdoor seating and table service. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reviewers often mention that it is close to the beach area in Diani.
Servizi
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Domande frequenti
What is Colobus Shade known for?
Colobus Shade is best known for fresh seafood, especially grilled fish, lobster, calamari, and seafood platters. Reviewers repeatedly mention the charcoal-grilled jackknife fish with coconut sauce, the grilled seafood platter, and the catch-of-the-day approach as the main reasons people come back.
What dishes are most recommended at Colobus Shade?
The most recommended dishes are the charcoal-grilled jackknife fish with fried potatoes, rice, and coconut sauce, the seafood platter with octopus, crab, prawn, and lobster, and the grilled prawns. Reviewers also highlight calamari, red snapper, tafi fish, and lobster as standouts, especially when served fresh and well spiced.
What is the atmosphere like at Colobus Shade?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and simple, with a rustic, no-frills feel rather than a fancy one. Reviewers say it suits people who care more about the food than the decor, including groups and solo diners, and the outdoor seating makes it a straightforward place for a relaxed meal in Diani.
Is Colobus Shade good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe Colobus Shade as affordable and good value, with portions that are big and filling. The listed price range is KES 1,000 to 1,500, and several reviews mention fair prices or better value than pricier beach and hotel seafood spots in Diani.
What should I know before visiting Colobus Shade?
The menu can change based on what the local fishermen catch, and some items may be unavailable, so it helps to ask what is fresh or order in advance. Reviewers also note that lunch can be quiet, there may be a wait for freshly prepared food, and the restaurant does not serve alcohol even though beer and wine are listed among offerings.
Is parking available at Colobus Shade?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Colobus Shade kid-friendly?
Yes, Colobus Shade is good for kids.
