Restaurants & cafés

Restaurant

Karatu

Happy Days Restaurant

A popular, good-value spot in town serving Tanzanian and international dishes to travellers.

Hotel

East Zanzibar

Paje by Night

A long-running Paje beach bar and kitchen known for pizzas, seafood and a lively evening atmosphere.

Hotel

Pemba

Pemba Misali Sunset Beach dining

Casual beachfront meals and seafood at a west-coast lodge near the Misali reserve.

Market

Mbeya Highlands

Mbeya central market

A vibrant market brimming with the highlands' fresh produce, fruit, avocados and local snacks.

Hotel

Kigoma

Lake Tanganyika Hotel Restaurant

A lakeshore restaurant offering fresh fish, grills and a breezy waterfront setting in the heart of Kigoma.

Hotel

Kigoma

Coast View Resort Restaurant

A relaxed lakeside spot known for freshly prepared food, tropical fruit and views over the water.

Hotel

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Manyara Ranch bush lunch

Scenic bush meals arranged by lodges in the conservancy between the two parks.

Israeli Restaurant

North Zanzibar

Cholo's Bar

A driftwood beach shack on Nungwi sand, a long-running favourite for casual bites, sunset drinks and reggae.

Market

Bagamoyo & Pwani

Bagamoyo fish market grills

Beachside stalls where you choose the day's fresh catch and have it grilled with chips or ugali.

Restaurant

Tanga

Food Palace

A popular town-centre restaurant serving Indian, Swahili and continental dishes in generous portions.

Restaurant

Iringa & Ruaha

Hasty Tasty Too

A long-running, budget-friendly Iringa eatery popular for breakfasts, curries and travellers' fare.

Restaurant

Mwanza & Lake Victoria

Diners Restaurant

A busy town-centre spot dishing up hearty Tanzanian and Indian plates, grills and quick lunches.

Hotel

North Zanzibar

Amaan Bungalows Restaurant

A busy Nungwi beachfront kitchen serving grills, pizzas and seafood right on the sand.

Market

Mafia Island

Kilindoni fish market grills

Harbour-side stalls where the day's catch is grilled to order at village prices.

Hotel

Tanga

Mkonge Hotel dining

The historic seafront hotel's restaurant offering seafood and international fare in landscaped gardens.

Food Store

Mwanza & Lake Victoria

Yun Long

A dependable Chinese restaurant in the city offering a varied menu and a change of pace from the usual fare.

Restaurant

North Zanzibar

Mangi's Fish Market

Casual beachfront grills where the catch of the day is cooked to order at village prices.

Hotel

Bagamoyo & Pwani

Millennium Sea Breeze dining

The beach resort's restaurant offering seafood platters and international fare with ocean views.

Hotel

Nyerere (Selous)

Sundowner bar

Camp bars set out drinks and snacks for sunset over the river or bush.

Restaurant

Mwanza & Lake Victoria

Kuleana Pizzeria

A long-running central favourite for wood-fired pizza, pasta and coffee, popular with locals and visitors alike.

Gift Shop

Iringa & Ruaha

Iringa central market

The town's bustling market for fresh highland produce, spices and local snacks.

Buffet Restaurant

Stone Town

Forodhani Night Market

The iconic waterfront food market where grills sizzle with seafood skewers, Zanzibar pizza and urojo soup after dark.

Restaurant

Tanga

Patwas Restaurant

A long-running, budget-friendly spot known for fresh juices, snacks and simple meals.

Restaurant

Kigoma

Sun City Restaurant

A popular local eatery serving hearty Tanzanian plates, grilled fish and quick, affordable meals in town.