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Cape Town Fish Market Dar es Salaam
180 Msasani Bay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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is
Review №1

Excellent seafood and sushi. Atmosphere is fun with live music and one can sit by the beach coast. Service is fast and friendly. It offers the right value for money. I even went twice while in Dar !

Ki
Review №2

If you plan to go for the view, I recommend it 100 percent. Anything else, you are taking a risk. People go here because they don’t have much of an option. The food is terrible at best and the service is subpar. Please, do not order the Sushi or anything raw unless you have lived in Dar for a while and your stomach is prepared for it. They don’t know how to handle raw fish in such a humid environment. You will be sick. We ended up leaving everything on the table as it was cold and inedible.

ci
Review №3

Went there on NYE 2021 and it was great! Great ambience and the view of the ocean and the midnight fireworks was spectacular! Only downside was the DJ played Amapiano almost the entire night otherwise its a nice place l.

Ab
Review №4

This is a must try place in Dar! Everything is excellent; the ambiance, food, service and prices. We enjoyed being by the sea while having seafood. There was also live music which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had drinks which tasted delicious. The fish tacos had a unique taste, definitely worth it. We also got red snapper and surf and turf. The steak was a little chewy but the seafood was great! Will come back when in town. There is also adequate seating for big and small groups!

Pa
Review №5

The location is spectacular. Being at the seafront you can a very good view of the ocean and at night the view is even better. If youre within Masaki area in Dar, please make sure you check out this place. Additionally the staff were quite friendly.

Ki
Review №6

The place had an awsome view of the sea with fresh breeze.Food: cheddar melt chicken was very delicious, compliments to the chef.Grilled red snapper however wasnt up to our expectations. Fish wasnt fresh and soft as I expected. It was bit bland. Tip: salt and pepper would make it more tastier.I would like to appreciate Mr John for his hospitality and taking the review of food positively. I am sure our next visit to this place shall be much more better

Am
Review №7

Live band was fantastic, loved every moment of it! The ambiance was perfect. I was skeptical to order pizza but I was very hungry and since beef or chicken skewers (mishikaki) arent on the menu, I decided to take the plunge and order the beef and chicken pizza. Its was delicious.....or maybe I was just starving. I went and complimented the chef who told me the Hawaiian pizza is favorite for most people. So I guess I have to return at some point to try it out.

Br
Review №8

Love Capetown... If you are ever in Dar it is a Must eat. They have nights for live music. The Food is great and the staff always are as well. I love the deep fried Sushi! It is a must try.

Ki
Review №9

Sushi was delicious. Tempura fried prawns - 10/10. Spicy tuna - 8/10Steaks are great quality!Satisfying portion sizes for the cost.Fast service (on a weekday evening, still packed)

Su
Review №10

Very nice place with live music near the ocean. Drinks are delicious and service was awesome.

kh
Review №11

Ive got a fetish for good food and this place gets me hot! Everything from the starters to the entrees to the desserts meshed perfectly with my flavor-profile. I found the ambiance to be very charming. With an amazing sunset view, cool ocean breeze.The place is classy and elegant so food & drinks are abit expensive....come prepared 🤗This is definitely a spot Ill be frequenting.

Ke
Review №12

Food was great… ambiance was also cool really enjoyed my visit

Ho
Review №13

Food was great so much. However I wonder if it is normal to be asked for tips from the waiters directly.

Be
Review №14

This place was Fantabulous.....sushi was great......steak ribs were to die for.....selection of drinks left me in awe.The place to be on evenings....especially when the band is playing......

Pr
Review №15

It has good Ambience.Famous for Sea Food.Near to BeachLive Music on weekends.Bar is available with local Beer as well.Very less options for Vegetarians only Spring Roll and Pizza.

Ca
Review №16

The service is *lightning* quick. There is an excellent ratio of staff to customers, which means ordering a new drink or getting the bill are utterly effortless. Wait-staff switch readily through English, Swahili and Afrikaans. The cocktails were good, the vibe was better - hustle-bustle and ocean views. Come for the service, the energy and the relaxed feel. If they land a great drink, all to the good. Ill be back.

De
Review №17

Dont have to say the place is really beautful and with amazing view. Visited I afternoon for lunch the food was amazing even the drinks. A seafood lover should surely visit this place. The drinks option was amazing and was perfect blend. The staff is very friendly and they suggest good food as per your taste requirement.

PA
Review №18

The ambiance was just calming, the scenery is just beautiful with that sunset into the ocean, the food was delicious, exquisite service from the place, great place for family and friends, you can sit by the ocean with a nice breeze or the air conditioned room which still has an ocean view. The bar serves a variety of nice drinks which I enjoyed very much, the place offers competitive prices for the and drinks.

Iv
Review №19

Such a nice, warm and chilled place. Good food. Good vibes. Amazing ocean view. Beautiful lighting at night. Service was good, not the best though but enjoyed everything else.

Ru
Review №20

Nice place to spend cool and calm evening.

Yu
Review №21

Perfect place for those who like live music,a cozy place near a beach where u can see clearly a beautiful sunset and feel the breeze.

WA
Review №22

Nice place next to the sea, food was reasonable, but there is room for improvement.Prices high. Staff very friendly but you have to wait quite long.

Fe
Review №23

Love this place definitely!Quite Ocean view fish restaurant with Japanese sushi dishes as well.The staff is really prompt and kind and the place is huge and fine even for large groups.

Si
Review №24

Good restaurant, good food, good view which are all based on 1 condition. This place is quite expensive compared to any other places in Dar Es Salaam.Anyway, apart of the price issue, it is very worth visiting.They do not have local beer, by the way.

Cl
Review №25

Great place! Its very expensive but totally worth it for a special occasion. We ordered a seafood platter and sushi. The sushi takes the prize, it was amazing!!! And then for dessert a coulant which also was incredible.Friendly staff as well and beautiful place.

Ad
Review №26

It been a sad day for me today. I went to Cape town fish market to set beside the beach and do some work but wasted my time going all the way there. Incidentally i met the manager and requested for a place sit where there is electricity so I can charge my laptop and do some work but they had no place except the bar. I cant sit at the bar and wanted to sit next to the beach view. So I went to sit there and requested for electricity extension but the worker response that it wasnt possible (even though they could have easily been able to procure such item). I requested to speak to the Manager but he just sent the worker back to me even though i can see him there. I didnt appreciate that. I closed my laptop decided to leave.I am blessed to be a person who manages teams in 10 countries and if a person require my help and service, I would go above and beyond to serve a customer or even as a manager meet with the customer and humbly apologies.My advise, treat each customer with love and respect. Instead of the Manager humbly apologies, he wanted to show that I am wrong. I maybe wrong but I am at Slipway sitting there the whole day and enjoying the meal, view and service they are providing. And maybe a regular customer here than at Cape Town fish market.I am willing to remove this comment after visiting Capetown Fish Market again in a few days and see if there is any improvement.

Ma
Review №27

Still lovely. The attention was adequate with staff that are quick in addressing you. Their cooking was beautiful and so was their presentation amd menu. You can see the effort they still put in for their customers.

ju
Review №28

Good, fresh food. I love the drinks!! My fav chilling place on weekends.It is LGBTQ friendly.

An
Review №29

An amazing Place to be with Family... Enjoyed.

Fi
Review №30

Basically what happened was that I came to the restaurant with a friend of mine for happy hour. This was on Thursday 30th December 2021. The host who welcomed us seemed displeased and insisted that we had to order food to get seated at a certain location (even though we already had planned on doing so). We finally sit down and another waitress comes to attend to us after a good 15 min. She then harshly repeated that we had to order food to which we calmly explained to her that we were waiting for others and that the plan was to have dinner and drinks (while of course taking advantage of the happy hour).We got our watered down cocktails, picked out our food from the menu but nobody came to get our food order or to even ask if we needed our refills. This lasted for a good 45 minutes. At this point our other friends were late to arrive and so it was just the two of us. When I called the waitress who took our drink order to attend to us she simply took out her phone and showed us the time: 19:47; to tell us that happy hour was over (basically signaling that we must leave). I complained to her that the food menus were still on the table and that not once did anyone attend to us or even notice the huge menus still on our table. This waitress rolled her eyes and told me that she was actually serving another table so it doesnt really concern her. She then pointed to the waiter of that section, his name was Waziri. This same waiter was happily serving the next table & did not once turn to even acknowledge us; not even to take the empty glasses which had been sitting there for ages Not once did I hear an apology from either of them. In fact I distinctly remember Waziris name because he arrogantly showed me his name on his badge so that I may report him.The cherry on top was when we heard a team of waiters talking about us. I know it was us they were referring to because they specifically mentioned my complaint and one of them mentioned that it is difficult to deal with customers who lack education.I really hope that this branch does something about the attitude of their servers as I did not even wish to speak to a supervisor just due to the overall feeling that we were not welcome there. As for me I will not be returning and neither will I convince any of my friends or acquaintances to come. Such a terrible experience!

De
Review №31

Beautiful Chillax Spot! Good food, Great views, Top Notch Service! A must visit spot when you visit Dar es Salaam.#DeelishishnessTravels

Os
Review №32

Live music and great food, but the seafood platter that we ordered didnt come with rice even though it said so in the menu. Then they brought like two spoons of rice XD

Al
Review №33

Not up to the high standard of the Stone Town Zanzibar property, while food and service are Ok, i do not understand need of 10-12 Staff & waiters just seating by the cashing machine.. chatting, playing phone etc altogether..thus next to guests dining. The property isnt also as well maintained, clean and welcoming as the Newer Joint in Stone Town.

Mi
Review №34

Love the food. Got my stomach hella full

ah
Review №35

Place is very goodPerfect view to the oceanBand in the evening change the atmosphereFood is not the perfectDrinks is goodHigh prices

Y
Review №36

One of the best dining options in dar es salaam.• Fine Dine• Live band• Sea food and Steak menu• Sea View

Ra
Review №37

Great starters. Good, efficient service. Utterly disappointing mains. The 500g T-bone steak is about as thick as a chapati. Next time will order more starters and skip the main course.

Su
Review №38

Its a cool and nice place, enjoying the ocean breeze with good customer services, live band every weekend, should not miss

EM
Review №39

After struggling a couple of days of finding good food in Dar a Salam. We came across this place and loved food ambiance music. Muy muy recomendable.

Ev
Review №40

If youre looking for great sushi, you have to come here and try the delicious creations made by Robert and his team. An experience not to miss!Update: I came back with the idea of having a platter of the great sushi. The taste great as always, but the portions not what Im used to. The disappointment came with the drinks. Asked for a Moscow mule and another gin-based cocktail and there was no alcohol. The guests in the next table mentioned it as well. Very disappointed! 😞☹️

Br
Review №41

Excellent location by the water....our waiter Cassum was just great. We were well looked after. I really enjoyed my food and the rose and grapefruit gin mix is highly recommended. I will definitely be back here.

Ai
Review №42

I went for half-price Sushi available from lunch time until 6pm on the weekdays. The sushi may be at half price but there is absolutely No compromise on the taste or quality of the meals nor on the quality of the service provided. Great place to eat great food around great people!

Sa
Review №43

We loved itThe place is clean including toilets. The food is excellent with variety of choices and superb view. Reasonable prices and top service. There is bar and also sushi in addition to sea food. Uber service available.The chef in duty Mr Loius took a lot of trouble to prepare my special food. What I like about him he was honest on his response and genuinely served the type of cooking i wanted. Great place

Do
Review №44

Great place, good ambiance, good food

Ha
Review №45

Best fish restaurant in DarWe had the Hout Bay Platter which was excellent.Lobster, squid, octopus, prawns, fish cake and tilapia fillet.At TZS 159,000 it represents very good value to 2 persons.Located by the sea this restaurant has excellent views and the small fishing boats coming and going adds to the atmosphere.Highly recommended.

Ak
Review №46

Had a superb experience at Cape town fish market for my sisters birthday. I especially loved how the band made everyone celebrating their birthday feel special by giving them their attention for a few. It didnt Matter how many times they did it throughout the night. Every cake cutting ceremony had a ceremonious attention. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Ev
Review №47

The meal was amazing! Great customer care and veeeery trustworthy staff....so I forgot my 2 phones tonight, noticed like 30mins later, a friend called my number, a guy picked it up, I answered a few questions and went back to pick them up, after answering a few more qstn he remembered me and I finally got my 2 phones...Forever THANKFUL! Sitawahi sahau 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

El
Review №48

Great food as always👌

Ka
Review №49

Fabulous view, Attentive service, and good foodCape Town Fish Market is a lovely, upscale restaurant and bar. We had a wonderful dinner while enjoying a stunning sunset. Tables are primarily outside, and we were ale to score a table right next to the bay. We were seated promptly and our drink order was placed immediately. The menu is extensive with a strong focus on (of course) seafood.Ambiance: Lovely, modern, clean lines and takes full advantage of the location, right next to the bay. Playing to the higher end customers, lots of xpats and foreigners. The sunset was lovely!Service: Fast and attentive. Regular checkins. However, ordering was a little difficult. One of my pals wanted a Gray Goose Martinti. It was on the menu. After serveral back and forths we came to find out there was no Gray Goose. Not clear why this took so long to figure out..?Food: Presentation was lovely. Flavors were excellent. Serving sizes were OK.Prices: on the high side, but sensible given the venue and level of service.All in all: A nice dinner for a treat.

Br
Review №50

Very cool vibe. Awesom Jazz music. I love love love it and the food was amazing🤗 Service was not really on point but it was okay...

WM
Review №51

Exclusive restaurant for dinner. Dining area is well decorated and placed with harbour view facing west side extraordinarily for sunset. Service is friendly and timely manner. Seafood is really nice and probably we had best cooking way in Tanzania. I do really like to way putting prawns inside lobster, really enjoyable as prawn& lobster lover. Chicken tortilla is also well made, proving they are not just a seafood restaurant. Absolutely a worthy visiting again restaurant.

Bu
Review №52

Completely overrated!!! Paella is fried rice , it doesnt come in the pan its cooked, its bulk cooked then put on a pan and heated!!! Value for money is zero 0000, try Hamu and you will understand what a rip of this place is.

Ra
Review №53

Lovely staff, beautifull place, fresh and really good food. Good prices. In the weekend we had live music. Absolutely worth it!

Ka
Review №54

Our host raved about this place and my expectations were really high.We ordered a platter for two.They didn’t have mussels so they substituted with shrimps.The shrimps were in a white sauce that was rather bland.The calamari was a little too chewy.Fish was over cooked.The restaurant has a great view of the ocean.Service is great, nice friendly staff.

Ge
Review №55

Great cuisine, live band on weekends, amazing place to go on a date in Dar es salaam

Ro
Review №56

The best sushi in dar es salaam. I love it ❤️ chef are so polite 😊

Ma
Review №57

So classic and beautiful with delicious meals... with incredible air from the ocean.

St
Review №58

The atmosphere is great, the squid dish was bad, its serving and taste was bad. The sushi was awesome and very tasteful. The disturbing thing is that the toilets are discussing. No maintenance even after I told staff twice that the toilets were discussing. This is unacceptable for a high standard place. Otherwise 4 stars.

B
Review №59

Dont get me wrong, I like the restaurant a lot. The food is good and the view is beautiful especially in the end of the day. But as a frequent client (I go there at least once every 15 days) there is something that really annoys me. I usually go there with friends to enjoy the Happy Hour, have a few drinks then eat dinner. We bring our own reusable straws every time and insist that we dont want any straws with the cocktails and yet, at least 3 times it happened that the waiter forgot it. And there we were with 8 plastic straws that we tried so hard to avoid using! Why put 2 plastic straws in each cocktail anyway? Or why automatically put straws at all? If the client really wants it, let them ask for it instead of forcing them to use plastic they dont want or need in the first place. The photo attached was taken at the restaurant and shows clearly where all this waste will end up one way or another. If the restaurant team has a minimum of environmental consciousness, please, do something about it! It will not only be good for the environment it will be good for your budget too!

Am
Review №60

One of top and classic restaurant in Dar es salaam,If you want to have enjoyment of cocktails, sushi and big variety of styles of seafood , either grilled or fryed here is the place to be.As well as live band , from Friday up Sunday. and it one of the few places in Dar to view sunset over looking the bay.

Ke
Review №61

I enjoyed the live music! The singers really knew how to engage their audience. The outdoor lounge was great for live music and there is dinning right next to the water. It seems to be frequented by many expats in DAR.

Sa
Review №62

Nice environment with nice view of the sea. Food is great and service is pretty fast

Wh
Review №63

Love this place! Great view, very delicious foods. Perfect spot to watch the sunset 👌👌

La
Review №64

One of the greatest place I have ever been , food is way more than good If you love seafood then this is a perfect place for you to be.

Th
Review №65

Fantastic food, good price, breathtaking view.

Ra
Review №66

Great food options. Quick service. Inviting ambience. Reasonable prices. Picturesque views. Entertaining live music. Overall a great experience. Recommended.

Ml
Review №67

A very good place to chill especially on Sundays but you can go any day in a week.Myself, I normally go to Cape Town on Sundays

Ay
Review №68

As a cape town fish market lover ,I was so disappointed when I got my food today . I paid 130,000tsh for sushi and pasta that I normally have at the restaurant and the pasta was not as it should be ,I couldn’t have a second bite and soy sauce was mixed with some oil and water so I couldn’t even eat the sushi , I was really looking forward to my meal and am writing this because I called the restaurant to explain and they just hanged up on me so hopefully someone who can do something about it can see this

An
Review №69

Great place for a casual drink or some great seafood / sushi. Relaxed atmosphere by the seaside

Dr
Review №70

Sunset view is awesome. Good range of food. Recommended for classic dinner.

Ib
Review №71

I had the fish and chips and it was delicious. Great sea food and located next to the ocean with a great sea breeze.

Ma
Review №72

Best place to hangout with family and friends. The food variety is amazing. Keep on visiting.

D.
Review №73

Fine food and a good, but pricey white wine selection. Still worth it

Pr
Review №74

I always visit Capetown fishmarket every Sunday for lunch and evening beer. Sometimes alone and sometimes with friends... they have an entertaining live band😊, i like the babu who sings the English songs etc....me and my friends always enjoy the ocean side table. But sometimes when am alone i chose to stay indoors - to enjoy the air conditioning 😊 and freshest sushi in dar😋 and other days at the counter watching football and enjoying the sea breeze. I just want to say that, in addition to a nice meal, they have good attendants (waiters) with right balance of friendliness and efficiency. Kudos!👍👍👍👍

Do
Review №75

A must visit while in Dar Es Salam. The food is very tasty and the live band on weekends is a top draw.

Al
Review №76

It was very good restaurant. The lobster was ok. Waiters are very helpful, but serving is slow because of the crowd. There are a lot of meals in menu. You can eat either fish or meat however the prices are high for the city. You might expect to pay 50 usd per person.

Da
Review №77

The sunset was incredible I really enjoyed it.

Fe
Review №78

I really enjoy the pizza 🍕😋 in this place (not a fan of seafood, but I hear they have excellent options)

Mi
Review №79

Disgusting service tbh, very disappointed they served us terrible sea food that made me gag and my friend puke within minutes and the manager didn’t even bother to come see what was the issue and we still got charged full price of the meals, we will not be coming back.

aa
Review №80

The place is amazing.. what i loved more was the view,. Especialy at night it gorgeous

No
Review №81

I had a kind of platter. Image of prawns in menu is very different from the actual prawn which is very small. The taste of prawn was terrible! I could not eat it. I had also prawn salad. It was just a prawn salad with mayonnaise. The prawn in the salad was also bad taste. Sushi was not so bad but I’ll never come this place again.

Sa
Review №82

Great variety in menu, service and dining experience with a beach side view. Exceptional seafood

Za
Review №83

Great ambience, The sea food pasta wasn’t the best though but still tasted good

Am
Review №84

Right on the water, you can’t beat the food. Lots of ex-pats, travelers and locals. Great mix of people, good live music and very vibrant atmosphere.

JA
Review №85

Nice than ever, live band a so romantic, sea breeze, good hospitality for staff

Al
Review №86

Ambiance is great. Amazing drinks for sundowner. I ordered the lobster thermidor and the sushi and ebi bites.

Be
Review №87

Beautiful spot and atmosphere by the sea. Good service. Pretentious menu, specially the Japanese dishes. If u r looking for nice sushi or sashimi this is not your place. Great for a drink.

Ga
Review №88

Venue is fab, food is great.Beautiful view of the sea, this restaurant sits on the beach. Live music on the night was too good! Its quite a busy location and got filled on the night I visited. Food was great quality - something made from calamari & fish - but I must admit that the quantity was quite disappointing. Perhaps its what I ordered. Nevertheless this is definitely a place to hang out when you are in Dar es Salaam.

Ph
Review №89

If you want good food, this is not the place. nice staff though

Kr
Review №90

Very good food and nice place

Do
Review №91

Has everything to be great! Food is good, but can be better, service good and fast.

Ju
Review №92

Good vibes, good food. To avoid crowds go there during week nights/evenings and not on Friday or the weekend.

Ba
Review №93

Great food and entertainment. Love this place with local and international community.

ah
Review №94

For me its the best. Nice view good fabulous staff. Even with lot of people the staff are active. Nice delicious food. I was there on a Sunday we had a live music. Its a good place for family couple or business.

Ta
Review №95

Food came fast, it waz sooo tasty, life band was authentic, very attentive service, clean, child friendly , romantic!

Im
Review №96

A bit of a higher end restaurant but i would say it was worth it! The location and the food is inseparable! Amazing

Mr
Review №97

Visited on 13th Feb 2022 prawns were spoiled, steaks tasteless. Very sad

Da
Review №98

Certainly one of the best if not the best place for sundowners. It has an incredible ocean view with a beautiful sunset most of the time. Be sure to catch their happy hour, and if you can handle it, go for the long islands. The most value for money drink on their menu aside from being the best long islands I have had in the city. The passion fruit blast and the CTFM sundowner are also worth trying. I found their moscow mule to be to light on the alcohol though. If you’re a seafood lover then the sea food platter is definitely worth trying too!

Li
Review №99

Its a nice place and the food is delicious

al
Review №100

One of the best seafood restaurants at Dar es Salaam. Try the combo meals. Prefect setting area to the ocean & great staff.

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  • Address:180 Msasani Bay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Site:http://www.ctfm.co.tz/
  • Phone:+255 677 779 999
Categories
  • Sushi restaurant
  • Family restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–11PM
  • Thursday:11AM–11PM
  • Friday:11AM–11PM
  • Saturday:11AM–11PM
  • Sunday:11AM–11PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • All you can eat:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
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