Came here with a couple of friends on a weekday evening. The place has that easy, no-fuss vibe. We ordered a few things to share&mdash;the food was pretty tasty, nothing fancy but solid. Only downside: we waited a while for the dishes to come out. Not a dealbreaker though, we were chatting anyway. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area and craving something simple.

Pricey but the red curry fish was solid. Octopus stir-fry surprised me too. Good spot if you&#39;re okay spending a bit more.

Came here with a few friends after a beach walk and honestly the sticky toffee pudding was the highlight. So soft and rich, proper toffee taste. We sat outside, nice breeze, pretty chill vibe. Service was okay, not super fast but we weren&rsquo;t in a rush. Would come back just for dessert honestly 😄

The burrata was spot on, creamy and fresh. Pizza crust had that perfect chew. Place gets loud when it&#39;s full, but the vibe is fun. Good spot for a casual dinner with friends.

The goat was properly roasted, crispy on the outside and still juicy inside. We ordered the full platter for two and honestly could have fed three people with it. Place was packed on a Saturday night, so service got a bit slow, but the meat made up for it. Kachumbari was fresh too. Will definitely go back.

The grilled prawns were spot on&mdash;smoky, juicy, proper seasoning. Cave setting is cool but honestly I just came for the seafood. Worth the drive from Mombasa.

Took the boat cruise for the view&mdash;fish was fresh and well-seasoned. Cocktails did the job. Service lagged a bit, but the setting made up for it. Decent spot if you&#39;re already by the water.

The owner actually comes by to check on you, which is a nice touch. Ginger crab was the star of the night. Takeaway took a bit long though, so maybe dine in instead 😅

The owner remembered us from last week &mdash; that personal touch made it feel like a neighborhood spot. Pizza was solid, thin crust done right.

Stopped by for lunch&mdash;decent selection of fresh dishes, prices fair for what you get. Coffee was solid too. Service was quick enough, though the place got busy around noon. Fine if you&rsquo;re in the area and need something reliable without fuss.

The salt and pepper squid was the reason I kept going back&mdash;ordered it more than once. Prawn curry and lobster were solid too. Place has a good buzz to it, though the seating felt a bit cramped for my liking. Still, the food carried the whole experience for me.

Stella remembered my usual order without me even asking &mdash; that got me. Service like that just hits different. Place was busy but she still checked in at the right moments. Not rushed, not hovering. Felt properly looked after. Only tiny thing, the music was a bit loud near the back. But honestly, that kind of attention makes you want to come back.

Three local beers on tap, that got my attention right away 🍺 Beef skewer was good but a bit chewy, maybe the fillet&rsquo;s better. Just don&rsquo;t come starving, kitchen&rsquo;s slow when takeaway orders pile up.

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