My first time at the restaurants and I was fascinated by the pleasant ambience of the cave restaurant. The food was delicious and was attended to by Jamal who possessed amazing customer service experience . I would definitely recommend the place to people or person who would like to experience a cave restaurant with a moderate ambience . Attached is a picture of Jamal preparing the delicious flamb&eacute; dessert 🍮.

The cocktails were the best part honestly. Purity knew what she was doing and picked out some solid options for us. Pork chops came out cooked just right too. Only thing is the seating area felt a bit tight, could barely move my chair without bumping into the next table. But the drinks made up for it. 🍸

Nice spot tucked away by the beach. Food was decent but nothing crazy. Prices a bit steep for what you get. Service felt a little cold though.

The gardens are really well kept and the pool area is lovely. Staff were friendly too. Just wish the loungers had a bit more cushion, my back felt it after an hour.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and that pond view really sets the place apart. Got the spring rolls and fried noodles &mdash; both were solid, portions decent for the price. Staff didn&#39;t keep me waiting long either. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Watched the chef work right in front of me. Sushi was legit, fresh, no complaints. Place has a good vibe, not too loud. Quick bite before heading back. Price is fair for what you get. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The seafood platter for two was plenty&mdash;lobster and prawns were done just right. Honestly, the price felt fair for what you get, especially compared to some of the fancier spots around. Service was attentive without hovering. Only small thing, the table was a bit close to the kitchen door, but it didn&#39;t ruin anything. I&#39;d sit there again.

Lunch buffet for $7 is a solid deal. Got to try biryani and ugali with choma, plenty of food for the price. Nothing fancy but it fills you up.

Lovely garden setting with plenty of greenery and private nooks. Great spot to relax, though be prepared for some mosquitoes and a few resident cats.

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 😄

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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