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Beach House Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar TZ, 4255, Tanzania
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Review №1

Stopped by for dinner. Ordered the fish fillet. Me and my wife ordered the the 2 varieties available on the menu. Food is tasty but portions (fillet) are small..staff is friendly and knowledgeable..seating is on a nice beachfront deck(patio) with nice music and great overall ambience. Great evening highly recommend!

Vi
Review №2

They trying to pretend to be what they’re not. Zero out of ten for this restaurant. We went there with my wife a couples of days ago. And as soon as we try to sit somewhere we notice that the couch are too old for that kind of « standing » if we pay the price of a cocktail on the French Riviera we except a minimum. My wife order a tuna tartare and it was fade. For my part I’m a huge fan of burger. The waitress told me it was top notch.. Well it was the worst burger of the island for me. The meat was really cheap the kind of beef that doesn’t taste beef but more the beef of the canteen when we were children. 30000 tz schilling for a burger I was expecting a bit more.Do yourself a favour and do not go there. For the owner or manager of this place. Stop trying to pretend to be something you’re not because it’s a very good sea view that you have here….

mw
Review №3

This place is kinda insta famous so we went in with high expectations. The place has the restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean so they have an excellent view .My disappointment came in when it was time to order our cocktails and they didn’t have most of the mixers used to make the cocktails 😣, we ended up eating lunch which wasn’t bad and drinking coconut water 🙄. Overall they could do better but the place is cute

Da
Review №4

Excellent food, perfect place to enjoy sunset.There is no credit card usage charge.Tuna tartar is yummy 😋

Ki
Review №5

This place was recommended to me as a great spot to see the sunset and it does not disappoint. Unobscured views of the ocean and sunset, but also sitting above the beach where people walk by/chill/play football.Relatively new to the area, and so the place attracts a lot of people.But even at peak hours our food and drinks arrived quickly.I must recommend the Ndimu na Sukari mocktail, and seafood pasta.They also have a beautifully decorated indoor café.

Er
Review №6

Very basic food. Quite disappointing really. The cocktails were very diluted as well. Not worth the high prices tbh. Nice sunset though; but that can be experienced from many other locations.

Le
Review №7

We heard about this place for great sunset and food. Great place to watch the sunset and enjoy great cocktails. Sadly we ordered a seafood starter, which ended up being some cheap small fried fishes with a few small prawns. Not really a great mix of seafood and after a long conversation to find out why, I found out they didn’t get fresh seafood that day because of delivery problems. So thankfully we thought to change our seafood paella to something else. It took some talking but in the end the waiters were great and made everything to make it good. In the end we received an amazing desert! The food it self was good but not amazing for the price but the desert is incredible! So just ask what’s fresh and what sea food is available.

Sa
Review №8

Highly disappointed with the food and service. Took longer than usual to get drinks, when they did come, my wine was warm and my guests drink was incorrect. They quickly replaced his drink which was good. We ordered paella which was a bit dry and under seasoned. The Indian pizza was also lacking flavor and had raw vegetables on top. Ive never ordered a pizza with peppers and onions and received raw peppers and onions on top. Our waitress was a bit cold to us in the beginning which I found odd and then she never returned until the another staff member asked her to deliver our bill. Considering theyre associated with the Hyatt and theyre much pricier than the other restaurants in the area, I had much higher expectations.

Ju
Review №9

Its okay. The prices are a little on the high side when accounting for the food quality. But overall the food is good. And so is the view on the balcony.

Ro
Review №10

Venue has potential. Food was very nice. However, service slow and FOHM distracted by personal interests. Music terrible.

MI
Review №11

Amazing place just like most reviewers are saying.. I went there to see if the reviews about this place are true and I might say they are.. You could feel the breeze of Indian ocean, hear the sound of waves, sit on comfortable sofas while enjoying a beautiful Zanzibar night sky.. Just as usual I ordered KUSI which is a BBQ fish fillet and mango salad on top of it with French fries as my side dish.. I might say I enjoyed the meal a lot.. The mango salad was everything.. Well to pair it up I choose MAFIA ISLAND gelato which had vanilla and mango ice cream as my dessert.. Man it was sweet.. One of the kind.. It was my first time mixing mango ice cream but it wont be my last.. The prices are a bit high it will be equalised by the calm environment and their charming staff.. It also has a bar for drinkers and I saw a cafe which had cakes and smell of coffee on my way out.. I highly recommend this place for stone towners it wont disappoint you..

IO
Review №12

Its Its very nice place, people are very friendly and courtesy is like a given for them, only down side is food took too long 😉 also prices are good within average prices

Jo
Review №13

Nice place to see the sunset. Good food and drinks, very kind service. Not cheap but nice.

Mo
Review №14

The place has a splendid ocean view with exemplary service from its staff. Definitely a good place fro breakfast, lunch or dinner!

fu
Review №15

Very nice place, food and cocktails are delicious. Stuff are very nice and polite.

Ro
Review №16

Very good food. curry fish is sensational. friendly staff and dreamy view.

Zo
Review №17

I really enjoyed the food & cocktails here. This is also the perfect spot to watch the sunset 💘

Te
Review №18

We had a lovely time here and really enjoyed the great food and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Ya
Review №19

Beautiful view, Horrible customer service. Our hostess had a table cleaned for us. That was the extent of good service. The table wasnt set. We both ordered a local dish they came back with one serving, they said they ran out. We had the waitress check before we ordered, she went to the chef to check she told us yes they had the dish it would be right out. The server brought the wrong food to our table sat it in front of us we has the discussion that it was not our order. He took the food and gave it to the next table it was their order. He told us the only had enough for one order and wanted to give us calimari. I explained to him I could not have the dish he was offering he seemed offended. The hostess offered the same dish and was equally offended when again we explained I could not ingest that dish. Apparently it was the only replacement dish they could offer. It wasnt that I didnt want what they were offering, I explained to them I couldnt eat what they were offering. Huge difference. There were a comedy of errors at a place we thought was highly rated. The drink was good, the appetizer I had was not pleasing at all.

Ra
Review №20

Beautiful sea view to watch amazing sunsets, enjoy pleasant meals and relax drinking amazing cocktails

Ur
Review №21

Good food, very friendly staff, nice terrace on the beach.

Ma
Review №22

Perfect spot to enjoy sunset. Place has a good vibe, nice staff and delicious food.

Ja
Review №23

The seafood was quite good. Prices were reasonable. Friendly service. Seaside view.

Ne
Review №24

I actually like to give 5 Stars but sorry to say: The place is nice but maybe because of its connection to hyatt overpriced for the value you get.

Mi
Review №25

Terrible food. Salad was nice, fish and seafood was just disgusting. After I left there I knew this is not over yet. The following 2 days I spent sick with food poisoning. The waitress was nice, the place is good as well. Just do not eat there.

Am
Review №26

Nice view of the beach but terrible food and not great service. We were the only customers and it took over 10 minutes for them to bring 1 beer. Seafood pizza was ok, and chicken wings were nice but they were cold. Chicken quesadilla had way too much pepper in and the chicken was dripping with some bright orange oil which has since given me a dodgy stomach would not recommend. Passionfruit juice was very nice and toilets were very clean.

Ja
Review №27

Staff were super friendly & attentive. Food was available fast (unusual for Tanzania) and was delicious. View was amazing, and relatively good WiFi is available. Was probably a little bit expensive. Hearing the manager lady getting angry at the staff wasn’t nice.

Ka
Review №28

High quality restaurant with delicious food and qualified staff. Our waiters name was Issa, he accepted us without a reservation for the evening. Urojo soup was delicious, Im very glad we ordered it.

Na
Review №29

Came for the dessert. Stayed for the great view to watch the sunset over the water.Dessert was great and drinks were strong.Management and wait staff were very friendly. Always had someone checking on us and we didnt feel like we overstayed our welcome.Good vibes.

so
Review №30

Nice place food is good. Breezy place to escape the afternoon heat

MM
Review №31

Beautiful interior. Classy, simple, well-decorated. Big television to catch some sports in a lounge area with couches, patio area is where majority of seating is located. There is also a bar. Food and alcohol is served at this place. Food is nice, restrooms are downstairs.If you need a taxi, call Salum. We met him, and used him exclusively on our trip. He was fair and punctual. He has WhatsApp: +255 778 073 020

Di
Review №32

Had our first drink and meal here when we touched down in Zanzibar and it was a treat. Fairly priced and great views

Al
Review №33

Waited for over 20 minutes and asked the waitress to take our order. She kept saying in a minute and ignored us.

Mo
Review №34

Beautiful location to catch the sunset and decorated as wellI asked the waiter what is the soup of the day it was vegetable and i asked if they could do me seafood soup so the waiter asked the chef and he came to our table and took our order by himself and he recommended our main course as wellThe food is really delicious if the seafood is not served ask for it even the main course mix of seafood was deliciousHighly recommend this restaurant and the service was great

Os
Review №35

Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Superb service.

Va
Review №36

Five stars for view and location, beautiful and chilled out place. Minus three for the rest. Food quality is average for fresh catch of the day. Food portion is disappointing for the price paid, 100 gr red snapper for $13, in Stone Town. Left the place with appetite.

Za
Review №37

The two stars are because the place is beautiful with an amazing view. The food however was disappointing. I had a seafood platter that was not fresh! Lobster was off and the calamari was hard. The people seated next to me were also complaining that their food is off. Needless to say, I will not be coming back.

Jo
Review №38

Tried to give it a second chance but.. weak drinks, extremely slow service - waited over an hour just for appetizers

zi
Review №39

Tuna tartare is amazing with lime and chiliPasta was pure ItalianPizza is the best

Ha
Review №40

The service was extremely poor and the waitress outright rude. We eventually left, as she never came back to take our drinks or food order. There was nothing on the menu that looked appetizing in any way, and the drinks were overpriced compared to other restaurants in the area.

Jo
Review №41

Great music, nice ambiance, good food. The service is a bit disorganized, but everyone was very nice.

ar
Review №42

This was one of my favorite places in Stone Town. They serve delicious food in a well decorated and curated atmosphere. I didnt have any cocktails but I can tell from their drinks that they make good ones. The payeya was surprisingly good. A great place to watch the sunset.

Re
Review №43

Such a treat, friendly staff great food and spectacular views.

Za
Review №44

One of the best restaurants I have been to in zanzibar, homely, amazing view, good prices, overall the place is just excellent

Su
Review №45

Our favorite restaurant in stone town, we had margarita pizza, seafood starter, local dishes, absolutely delicious ++ the view

Va
Review №46

Beautiful and calm place. Come enjoy the hospitality of Zanzibar as the waves wipe away your sweat.

Uw
Review №47

We had a great dinner at the beach house. We had the lobster pasta as well as the paella. The paella was for sure the highlight and the chef has done an amazing dish. The paella could compete with any 5 star restaurant in Spain that prepares paella!

Ra
Review №48

A cool space to hangout or be by yourself with a nice food, welcoming staff and good service.

Az
Review №49

Delicious seafood 🦞 and wonderful viewI really enjoyed with my husband ❤️Thanks 🙏

Ya
Review №50

Very delicious seafood in an elegant restaurant with stunning ocean views. Food is expensive compared to other restaurants in Zanzibar but it really worth the experience.

Am
Review №51

Great ambiance and great location to watch the sunset. A bit on the pricy side though

Gu
Review №52

The food was very nice and view was amaizing

jo
Review №53

What a lovely view and the food also 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩, the waiters out of this world I think they go for special training on smiling before they start working with a fast pace waiters always asking for your next order and making sure you well seated comfortable and one of them is Alia..... The last was the best as I said they thought us the Zanzibar song mambo mambo, hakunamatata...... Its a place I can recommend anyone to go to

A-
Review №54

Beautiful location. Prices are steep though.

An
Review №55

Excellent food and ambience in the heart of Stone Town

Ja
Review №56

Perfect to be fair. Veranda 👌🏼, interior inside classy as anything! The Tanzanian curry was unreal. Quesadillas really good sunk down with a few Moscow mules which were made quite nice (which is rare). Views perfect. Not too expensive (comparing to Western prices) would DEFINITELY go again! Bit of a sun trap so take a sweat band 😅

CA
Review №57

Excellent food and service, sea view.

Ra
Review №58

Best fish and chips and pizza we eat in all Zanzibar …

al
Review №59

This place is the best place to be, when you are out on a date, or feel like getting a view of the sea, The breeze is relaxing, I personally felt its best to go a little late , at 5pm, You would like it more when the heat is down, I have tried almost all things on their food menu, Its amazing!! The chef is Amazing, staff are very polite and humble, I really loved their Kuku wa Kupakait is an excellent meal choice and never failed to amaze me, Sometimes in the evenings the place may get full, you may consider doing a reservation!!, The washrooms are Clean and smell good ( Great Hygiene). The Askaris ( Watchmen) are keen to advice on the parking if you do come with your car and maintain safety. Definitely a place to go!!!!

El
Review №60

Tres chic, magnificent food and service

Ar
Review №61

Gorgeous views to the sea and friendly service. Great place to spend your afternoons here sitting and enjoying food and drinks. Prices slightly higher than next door.

Hu
Review №62

Compared to the general atmosphere in the island this place is very upscale with a very helpful staff, having an early dinner on the veranda watching the breathtaking sunset is absolutely phenomenal.Somewhat more expensive than most, but for sure worth it 👌

Pu
Review №63

Excellent food and great view. Grab a seat before sunset, otherwise it just gets full in no time! The drinks are great, too! Very helpful and cheerful serving staff. You might bump into a cute cat by the side of your chair!

Ta
Review №64

Fab sundowners and dinner by the ocean. Ask for gin menu which has mindblowing variety! Samaki spaghetti was delicious, just lacking parmigano. Friend had delicious paella. A place not to miss in the Stone Town if you love ocean, gin and foof

An
Review №65

Wow!! Highly recommend! Absolutely amazing food and outstanding service, not to mention the incredible view!Would definitely come here again when back in Zanzibar:)

De
Review №66

Great night memories of my wifes birthday. I thank our table waiter for the great food and unforgettable moments

Sr
Review №67

Food was not bad. I enjoyed the fish but I’ve had better Paella else where. My favorite part about this restaurant was the seating and the view. They also take visa, which has been hard to come by during my travels in East Africa.

L.
Review №68

Great place to be. I guess it is a place that many tourists enjoy because it is a lot different from the local places Ive seen. Its beautiful inside but you sure want to enjoy the terrace. The prices are fair Id say. I had a beef burger which was good.Only thing Id love to see improved: they have a very clean and spacious restroom but only one toilet stall. Sounds stupid to say that but I think that it would be a good thing to make it two for the many people visiting it for sunset.Anyways: visit it. Enjoy a Kilimanjaro beer and relax.

Ma
Review №69

My wife and me enjoyed the dinner here very much! The restaurant belongs to the Park Hyatt around the corner and is perfectly managed by Stefan, the Austrian manager and an Italian cook. Of course we also want to mention Ibrahim who did a perfect job waiting this evening! The food is very good and offers an big variety of typical dishes. Also you have a wonderful view over the ocean. Total recommendation!!!

RA
Review №70

A lunch spot recommended for the view more than the food, good service.

An
Review №71

It used to be a great place but unfortunately the quality and service has dropped significantly over the passed year.The staff are mostly the problem. Not interested to work it seems. It can take up to 10mins to get a menu and even an hour or longer to get your meal. I ordered just a dessert and it took 2 hours. I kept asking and they said it is on its way. Luckily I wasnt in a rush to eat and was just enjoying chilling in front of the sea. But this happened several times that I have visited.The last time I had to personally go to he Chef and inform him that we were in a rush so if he could make the food faster. And he did! The food is still good (although slightly dropping in standard) but extremely over priced! But that is the norm in Zanzibar.Beach House has great G&Ts though!

Ko
Review №72

Nice ocean view, ample space

La
Review №73

One of the best stylish places in town. The chocolate fondant was delicious. Superb restaurant to relax. I have never been disappointed.

Gi
Review №74

Good variety of western food. Staff are helpful and kind. Ill definitely visit again.

Jo
Review №75

Can only recommend. Quality food, quality service. Generally a swanky place.

Um
Review №76

Nice restaurant.decent prices and good food and sea view. Best time to eat is during the sun set. One thing thar was a bit turn off is it was slow to get our food orders and it took time to get the food. But overall great place, great views and good service. I recommend

Sa
Review №77

Very mixed review of the Beach House...Amazing food and accommodates for certain dietary requirements. However the service was utterly terrible. Perhaps we hit at peak time but a restaurant of this standard should be able to cope and most of the staff weren’t very friendly at all. Setting of the restaurant is perfect for sunset

je
Review №78

Great views & a good chill spot in the day

ni
Review №79

Chef papi is amazing. Warm, can personalize dishes, welcoming. Good dishes. Rating is just for him and the view.

Cr
Review №80

Nice place, nice food,probably the best in Zanzibar, the only problem is that you wait pretty much for the food and you have to remember the waitresses about your order

wa
Review №81

A very busy and popular place, smartly decorated in a minimal environment with just enough beautiful things to grab your attention. All done in white following the traditional Arabic influence - like Morocco. It leads to offering a relaxing place to just chill, admire the views of the sea and always memorable sunsets. The staff, especially the amazing lady who usually greets you at the entrance, is always willing to chat with you and make you feel comfortable.

za
Review №82

A charismatic place, very welcoming, sea view. staff very kind and attentive to customer needs. Excellent cuisine and choice of wines.Ideal for dinners, romantic, drinking.

Ga
Review №83

Property has tasteful decor and the island vibe at the restaurant makes it look fresh. The Hibiscus Vodka drink did not disappoint. Makes you feel like you’re in Zanzibar. For dinner, I had the seafood paella. It was flavorful and had fresh seafood in it. Was cooked very well and dis not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. Even the manager came personally to ask how the food and setting was. It is right next to 6* but has better view, drinks, food, and even prices!

Ma
Review №84

During our trip to Stone Town, we were looking for some nice place to eat a lunch. We picked Beach House. The restaurant is located outside the main tourist routes but its really worth to visit. Inside the building there is a shop with some cosmetics and spices. Tables are located on terrace with ocean view.Beach House has many cuisines inside the menu: African, Italian, Indian, SeaFood etc.We ordered two pizzas: Indian and Zanzibar. It was delicious! Zanzibar pizza was served with cheese, egg and something else. As for desserts we took ice creams. Everything was tasty and very delicious.Cards payment allowed. Toilet in very good quality, free for customers.I definitely recommend this place.

Al
Review №85

View is amazing, Food only middle Class. Service Good. We hast traditional chicken food weich was only a chicken with a Bit of rice. Oversalted salads (both: Beach House Salad and Tropical were Too salty). My Fish was welk grilled but sauce and surface of fish did Not taste very well. Overall we hast a Good evening with a nice View nur probably there are netter Places where To eat.

i
Review №86

We went to this place for our two events, that was awards night and after party. The place is so nice, nice view, its very Classic place that someone must feel the value of it. The service provided is good and the food delivered on time. This is what i like mostly when i go to a restaurant, quickly deliver.

Ar
Review №87

It was the best sunset in my life here

Sh
Review №88

Good assortment of drinks at reasonable prices. Bartender came out and made drink to our request! Nice views as well off the ocean

sa
Review №89

I loved their food although they do not have toddler friendly sits.... So its not toddler friendly

Ge
Review №90

The best in townThe price of drinks are bit exaggerated but still OK.They have good DJs and also tasty food... for lunch for dinner..

Da
Review №91

You never know which celebrity you might see here. I met Diamond Platinumz there. The place was buzzing, great elegant chilled out vibes. Dress to impress in smart casual. Lovely place

Ah
Review №92

Its good place nice taste

Fe
Review №93

Ive also been walking past this venue for days.As you walk in you are greeted with such warmth & comforting smiles.What stunning sea views from this venue & very good vibe.My waiter was so amasing & my food arrived in no time at all.The food & presentation in this restaurant is quite an experience, loved it.To the management and staff thank you for a great experience.Kind regardsFerdie Liebenberg

Ya
Review №94

An exceptional view with quality food are what you are going to get here. Try the steak and listen to the waves crashing. The perfect place to revive yourself after a long day of walking around the Stone Town.

St
Review №95

We were in Zanzibar for 3 days and stopped here 2 times! Once to have a drink and the second time for a light lunch. The view is amazing and there are tables with chairs and couches to select from. The food selection was very small but were there at 3 pm so I assume they have a bigger menu for dinner. Great place to kick back and relax.

Ta
Review №96

I would like to say that I really enjoyed the great vibe at the Beach House yesterday. It was lively, the music was good, the scene was absolutely beautiful and of course, the service and staff were great.The desserts were really good, the place is classy and seems to be well organised. Overall, it is one of the best places in Zanzibar and probably among the best staff I have seen.Well done!! :)

Jo
Review №97

Amazing atmosphere, good music and really friendly staff.Food was delicious, I totally recommend it.

Xa
Review №98

Comfortable place, nice sea breeze, non-ubtrusive music on the background and solid menu and normal prices (eg Kili for 8000). Had the quesadilla, which was plenty.

Bu
Review №99

Asha served us very well. The food was so nice too. A nice place to enjoy sunset

Se
Review №100

Nice area. No drinks for Ramadan after iftar only. Food is good so is the veiw

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  • Address:Shangani Street Zanzibar TZ, 4255, Tanzania
  • Site:https://www.beachhousezanzibar.com/
  • Phone:+255 773 430 876
Categories
  • Fusion restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
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
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Halal food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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