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Dinner

Beginnings

  • Crab Bisque

    1,650

    Creamy seafood soup, cheesy crab toast, chives, herb oil

  • Crispy Calamari

    1,850

    Lightly fried calamari, baby marrow, lemon, charcoal-garlic aioli

  • Grilled Octopus

    2,650

    Herbed baby potato, roasted tomato, lemon, smoked paprika oil

  • Coconut Prawns

    2,150

    Crispy prawns, coconut-chili mayo, lime

  • Pan Seared Scallops

    2,950

    Coconut-cassava purée, crispy shaved vegetables, chili jam

Allergens · Draft

ShellfishDairyGlutenMolluscEgg

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Raws

  • Salmon Poke Bowl

    2,250

    Sushi rice, edamame, pickled ginger, carrot, cucumber, pickled wakame, sweet sesame dressing

  • Tuna Tartare

    2,350

    Malindi tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame, rice cracker, ponzu-soy dressing

  • Red Snapper Carpaccio

    2,150

    Mango-coconut sauce, cucumber-chili salsa, micro coriander

Allergens · Draft

FishSesameSoy

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Salads

  • Basil Burrata

    2,100

    Fresh garden tomatoes, crunchy garlic croutons, basil oil

  • Pomelo Salad

    1,650

    Mixed leaves, sugar peas, cherry tomato, asparagus, mint dressing

    Add poached shrimps

    None listedWith poached shrimps: Shellfish

Allergens · Draft

DairyGluten

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Crab

The Queen

  • Crab Tian

    2,450

    Avocado mousse, cucumber, sriracha mayo, crispy cracker, lime dressing

  • Crab Cakes

    2,650

  • Cheesy Crab Shell

    2,850

    Crab meat baked in creamy cheese, herbs & chili, toasted sourdough

  • Wok-Fried Crab

    4,800

    Blue crab, garlic, ginger, spring onion, tamarind-black pepper sauce

Allergens · Draft

ShellfishEggGlutenDairy

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Lobster

The King

  • Lobster Caesar

    3,900

    Romaine lettuce, Watamu lobster, anchovies, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic croutons

  • Lobster Linguine

    5,400

    Crustacean nage, lobster tail, tomato concassé, basil, parmesan chips, green oil

  • Lobster Thermidor

    8,900

    Whole roasted lobster, classic Thermidor sauce, parmesan and fresh herbs

  • Surf & Turf

    9,800

    Whole grilled lobster, prime beef tenderloin, lemon-herb beurre blanc

Allergens · Draft

ShellfishFishDairyGlutenEggMustard

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Pasta & Risotto

  • Mushroom Tagliatelle

    2,150

    Forest mushrooms, truffle cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, chives

  • Seafood Risotto

    3,250

    Carnaroli rice, mussels, prawns, squid, octopus, micro greens, herb oil

Allergens · Draft

GlutenDairyEggShellfishMollusc

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Sea Mains

Served with a bowl of jasmine rice or French fries

  • Tuna Steak

    3,150

    Yuzu salad, sesame mayo, honey glaze

  • Pan Seared Salmon

    3,650

    Herby potatoes, charred greens, dill beurre blanc

  • Confit Jumbo Prawns

    3,850

    Grilled asparagus, crustacean-pepper sauce, charred lime

  • Charred Grouper Fillet

    3,250

    Sautéed kale, pickled fennel, Cape Malay sauce

  • Caribbean Seafood Stew

    3,450

    Pan seared coastal seafood, coconut bisque, crispy ginger

Allergens · Draft

FishSesameEggDairyShellfishMollusc

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Land Mains

Served with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables

  • Corn-Fed Chicken

    2,650

    Chicken jus

  • Prime Beef Tenderloin

    4,200

    Green peppercorn sauce

Allergens · Draft

Dairy

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Desserts

  • Chocolate Fondant

    1,250

    Molten chocolate soufflé, almond crumble, roasted pistachio gelato, berries and mint

    None listed

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

    1,250

    Light date sponge, toffee sauce, house-made vanilla gelato, served warm

    None listed

  • Cheesecake

    1,150

    Oreo, mango or blueberry

    None listed

  • Chocolate Boulevard Slice

    1,000

    Chocolate sponge, vanilla sponge and chocolate ganache

    None listed

  • Tropical Fruit Cuts

    600

    Fresh fruit of the season

    None listed

  • Gelato or Sorbet

    600

    A scoop of any house-made flavour

    None listed

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Breakfast

Fresh & Light

  • Tropical Fruit & Coconut

    1,250

    Seasonal fruits, coconut yoghurt, toasted coconut, lime & honey

  • Avocado & Sourdough

    1,350

    Sliced avocado, charred cherry tomatoes, whipped cheese, pickled onions, micro greens. Add poached egg, add smoked salmon

  • Shrimp Toast

    1,650

    Sourdough, egg tartare, pickled fennel salad, micro greens

Allergens · Draft

DairyGlutenShellfishEgg

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Indulge

  • Honey-Butter Toast

    1,150

    Vanilla-mascarpone mousse, banana brûlée, flaked almonds

  • Mawimbi's Mandazi

    850

    Mango & passion chutney, spiced local honey, icing sugar

Allergens · Draft

GlutenDairyNuts

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Mawimbi Signatures

Chef's recommended, hand-crafted

  • Mawimbi's Crab Benedict

    1,950

  • Turkey & Cheese Supreme Croissant

    1,350

  • Coastal Shakshuka

    1,450

    With smoked sailfish & crusty bread

Allergens · Draft

ShellfishGlutenEggDairyFish

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Wellness Breakfast

  • Chia Pudding

    950

    Tropical fruit tartare, crystallised mint, coconut shavings

    None listed

  • House Made Granola Bar

    850

    Greek yoghurt, exotic fruits, fresh mint

  • Yoghurt Bowl

    950

    Perfectly roasted house granola, seasonal fruit coulis, fresh berries

Allergens · Draft

DairyGlutenNuts

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Unique Baker's Corner

  • Bakery Basket

    1,450

    Served with choice of fresh juice and tea or coffee. Seasonal muffin, banana or carrot bread, butter croissant, pain au chocolat, choice of toast. Seasonal marmalade, honey whipped butter

Allergens · Draft

GlutenDairyEggNuts

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Individual Pastry

  • Seasonal Muffin

    450

  • Banana Bread

    450

  • Carrot Bread

    450

  • Butter Croissant

    400

  • Chocolate Croissant

    450

  • Almond Croissant

    500

  • Pain au Chocolat

    450

  • Danish of the Day

    450

  • Berry Twist

    450

Allergens · Draft

GlutenDairyEggNuts

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Dish of Identity

  • Coastal Breakfast Bowl

    1,850

    Coconut rice, grilled prawns, avocado, poached egg, sautéed greens, pickled vegetables, lime dressing

Allergens · Draft

ShellfishEgg

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Organic Eggs

All omelettes are served with freshly baked bread and butter.

  • Classic Eggs Cooked Your Way

    1,150

    Three whole eggs served with baked beans, crispy potato, sautéed mushrooms, grilled bacon or sausage

  • Eggs Benedict

    1,450

    Two poached eggs, English muffin, grilled bacon, hollandaise sauce

  • Mawimbi's Omelette

    1,250

    With your choice of unique toppings and crunchy skinny fries: mushroom & gravy, steak & gravy, shrimps & gravy

    Shrimp topping: Shellfish

Allergens · Draft

EggGlutenDairy

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Proteins
  • Two Eggs

    None listed

  • Grilled Pork Bacon

    None listed

  • Turkey Bacon

    None listed

  • Pair of Sausages (Chicken, Beef, Pork)

    None listed

Vegetables
  • Sautéed Mushrooms

    None listed

  • Arrowroot Crispy Potatoes

    None listed

  • Sautéed Spinach

    None listed

  • Avocado Slices

    None listed

  • Grilled Tomatoes

    None listed

Beverages
  • Cold Beverages

    None listed

  • Cold Pressed

    None listed

  • Smoothies

    None listed

  • Coffees, Tea and Chocolate

    None listed

Gluten free bread option available upon request

Please tell your server about any allergy.

Drinks

Mawimbi Cocktails

  • Pirates Float

    950

    Bacardi Carta Blanca, juice, Red Bull, honey, coke, coriander, lemon wheel

    None listed

  • Mzalendo

    900

    Bacardi Carta Blanca, watermelon, berry kiss tea syrup, lime juice, ginger ale

    None listed

  • Rum with a View

    800

    Malibu rum, coconut syrup, coconut flakes, dehydrated oranges, pineapple juice

    None listed

  • Bite the Bullet

    1,500

    Bulleit bourbon, sweet vermouth, honey syrup, cinnamon, lime juice

    None listed

  • Kale Kabaya

    1,000

    Gordon's gin, lime juice, mint, cucumber, kiwi puree, ginger

    None listed

  • Soul Mate

    1,000

    Smirnoff vodka, raspberry puree, marmalade jam, lime juice, syrup

    None listed

  • Spicy Kentucky Mule

    950

    Jim Beam, spicy syrup, orange juice, cinnamon sticks

    None listed

  • Grand Marnier Martini

    950

    Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, lime juice, orange zest

    None listed

  • Mawimbi Margarita

    1,000

    Jose Cuervo, tamarind syrup, lime juice, paprika spice

    None listed

  • Blue Lagoon

    1,000

    Malibu, Bacardi Blanco, blue curacao, coconut syrup, pineapple juice

    None listed

  • Mawimbi Basil Smash

    1,000

    Procera gin, basil leaves, lemon juice, syrup

    None listed

  • Bubbles & Smoke

    1,400

    Don Julio Blanco, Black Label, lemon juice, agave syrup, sparkling wine

    None listed

  • Jaba Fizz

    1,400

    Jaba juice, sparkling wine, blueberry, cinnamon, sugar

    None listed

Classics & Spritz

  • Classic Mojito

    850

    Bacardi Carta Blanca, mint, lime, brown sugar, soda water

    None listed

  • Classic Margarita

    950

    Jose Cuervo Silver, Triple Sec, lemon juice

    None listed

  • Dirty Martini

    1,000

    Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, green olives

    None listed

  • Whiskey Sour

    1,000

    Bourbon, optional egg white, lemon juice, syrup, Angostura bitters

    None listed

  • Cosmopolitan

    900

    Smirnoff vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, lime juice

    None listed

  • Negroni

    900

    Gordon's Dry Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari

    None listed

  • Old Fashioned

    1,000

    Bourbon or rye, sugar, soda water, Angostura bitters

    None listed

  • Classic Dry Martini

    1,000

    Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, green olives

    None listed

  • Mimosa

    1,200

    House Prosecco, orange juice

    None listed

  • Aperol Spritz

    1,300

    House Prosecco, Aperol, orange juice

    None listed

  • Campari Spritz

    1,200

    House Prosecco, Campari, orange juice

    None listed

  • Sangria

    950

    Red, white or rosé. Half litre 1,900, litre 3,650

    None listed

Without Alcohol

  • Two Ocean Mojito

    600

    None listed

  • La Playa

    600

    None listed

  • Passion Caipiroska

    600

    None listed

  • Berry Colada

    600

    Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, coconut

    None listed

  • Coconut Mojito

    600

    Coconut, lemon, mint, Sprite

    None listed

  • Pineapple Mojito

    600

    Pineapple, lime, mint, Sprite

    None listed

  • Hibiscus Blue Train

    650

    None listed

  • Classic Lemonade

    580

    Lime cordial, lemon

    None listed

  • Passion Lemonade

    600

    Passion fruit, lime cordial, lime

    None listed

  • Strawberry Lemonade

    650

    Strawberry puree, lime cordial, lemon

    None listed

  • Hibiscus Lemonade

    600

    Hibiscus, lime, Sprite

    None listed

  • Lemonade Royal

    600

    Rose, lemon, Sprite

    None listed

  • Lavender Lemon Fizz

    600

    Lavender, lemon, Sprite

    None listed

  • Blue Matcha

    600

    Blue curacao syrup, orange, lemon, Sprite

    None listed

  • Milkshakes

    600

    Vanilla, kiwi, chocolate chip, banana cake, blueberry, raspberry or mango

    None listed

  • Iced Tea

    400

    Classic; hibiscus 450, lavender or vanilla 480

    None listed

  • Heineken 0.0

    450

    Alcohol-free beer

    None listed

Wine by the Glass

  • Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Brut

    1,100

    Sparkling · Burgundy, France

    None listed

  • Hesketh Sauvignon Blanc

    950

    White · South Australia

    None listed

  • Zonin Friuli Pinot Grigio

    1,200

    White · Friuli Aquileia, Italy

    None listed

  • KWV Chenin Blanc

    950

    White · Western Cape, South Africa

    None listed

  • Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay

    1,200

    White · South Eastern Australia

    None listed

  • Chateau Roquefort Les Roches Blanches Sauvignon Blanc

    1,000

    White · Bordeaux, France

    None listed

  • Trumpeter Rose

    1,000

    Rosé · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

  • Vergelegen Florence Rose

    1,400

    Rosé · Stellenbosch, South Africa

    None listed

  • Yellow Tail Rose

    1,000

    Rosé · South Eastern Australia

    None listed

  • Vendaval Merlot

    950

    Red · Central Valley, Chile

    None listed

  • Louis Eschenauer Merlot

    950

    Red · Pays d'Oc, France

    None listed

  • 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend

    1,400

    Red · Columbia Valley, USA

    None listed

  • Heritage Vintage Collection 1968 (Cabernet blend)

    900

    Red · Columbia Valley, USA

    None listed

  • Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz

    1,725

    Red · South Australia

    None listed

  • Vialla Sweet Rosso

    900

    Red · Italy

    None listed

  • Trumpeter Malbec

    1,300

    Red · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

Wine by the Bottle

  • Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Brut

    4,600

    Sparkling · Burgundy, France

    None listed

  • Codorniu Brut Cava

    5,600

    Sparkling · Spain

    None listed

  • Louis Eschenauer Cremant de Bordeaux

    7,800

    Sparkling · Bordeaux, France

    None listed

  • Graham Beck Brut (MCC)

    8,600

    Sparkling · Robertson, South Africa

    None listed

  • Zonin Prosecco Cuvee 1821 DOC

    6,000

    Sparkling · Veneto, Italy

    None listed

  • Cavit Lunetta Prosecco Rose

    6,500

    Sparkling · Veneto, Italy

    None listed

  • La Vieille Ferme Reserve Sparkling Rose

    6,600

    Sparkling · France

    None listed

  • Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut (Champagne)

    19,500

    Sparkling · Champagne, France

    None listed

  • Veuve Clicquot Brut (Champagne)

    28,000

    Sparkling · Reims, France

    None listed

  • Dom Perignon Brut (Champagne)

    75,000

    Sparkling · Champagne, France

    None listed

  • Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling

    6,400

    White · Columbia Valley, USA

    None listed

  • Hesketh Sauvignon Blanc

    4,400

    White · South Australia

    None listed

  • Louis Eschenauer Sauvignon Bordeaux

    6,000

    White · Bordeaux, France

    None listed

  • Quinson La Larme Chablis d'Or

    9,600

    White · Burgundy, France

    None listed

  • Two Vines Chardonnay

    6,000

    White · Washington State, USA

    None listed

  • Zonin Friuli Pinot Grigio

    6,000

    White · Friuli Aquileia, Italy

    None listed

  • KWV Chenin Blanc

    4,000

    White · Western Cape, South Africa

    None listed

  • Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay

    5,200

    White · South Eastern Australia

    None listed

  • Chateau Roquefort Les Roches Blanches Sauvignon Blanc

    6,000

    White · Bordeaux, France

    None listed

  • Cave de Tain Crozes-Hermitage

    8,000

    White · Rhone, France

    None listed

  • Domaine La Larme Labaume Sauvignon Blanc

    6,000

    White · Languedoc, France

    None listed

  • Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine Chardonnay

    16,000

    White · Western Cape, South Africa

    None listed

  • Trumpeter Rose

    5,400

    Rosé · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

  • Louis Eschenauer Cinsault Rose

    5,400

    Rosé · Pays d'Oc, France

    None listed

  • Vergelegen Florence Rose

    6,800

    Rosé · Stellenbosch, South Africa

    None listed

  • Yellow Tail Rose

    4,500

    Rosé · South Eastern Australia

    None listed

  • Vendaval Merlot

    4,500

    Red · Central Valley, Chile

    None listed

  • Louis Eschenauer Merlot

    6,000

    Red · Pays d'Oc, France

    None listed

  • Waterford Pecan Stream Pebble Hill

    7,500

    Red · Stellenbosch, South Africa

    None listed

  • 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend

    6,400

    Red · Columbia Valley, USA

    None listed

  • Chateau Beynat Terre Amoureuse

    7,200

    Red · St Emilion, France

    None listed

  • Catena Malbec

    7,200

    Red · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

  • Chemin des Papes Gigondas

    12,000

    Red · Gigondas, France

    None listed

  • Pederberg Dry Land Collection Joseph's Legacy (Shiraz)

    5,000

    Red · Paarl, South Africa. name as written on the sheet; may be a misspelling, confirm with Mawimbi

    None listed

  • Heritage Vintage Collection 1968 (Cabernet blend)

    4,000

    Red · Columbia Valley, USA

    None listed

  • Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz

    6,900

    Red · South Australia

    None listed

  • Vialla Sweet Rosso

    4,200

    Red · Italy

    None listed

  • Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico

    9,000

    Red · Tuscany, Italy

    None listed

  • Mentors Orchestra

    7,000

    Red · Coastal Region, South Africa

    None listed

  • 1865 Vineyards Carmenere

    7,700

    Red · Maule Valley, Chile

    None listed

  • Trumpeter Malbec

    5,800

    Red · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

  • Montes Pinot Noir

    6,400

    Red · Casablanca Valley, Chile

    None listed

  • Creation Estate Pinot Noir

    13,000

    Red · Walker Bay, South Africa

    None listed

  • Planeta Santa Cecilia

    14,000

    Red · Sicily, Italy

    None listed

  • Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella

    16,000

    Red · Veneto, Italy

    None listed

  • Rutini Apartado

    18,000

    Red · Mendoza, Argentina

    None listed

Please enjoy responsibly. Alcohol is served to guests over 18.

Events

Proposed

Mawimbi Acoustic Nights

Fridays, from 7:30 pm

Live music by the pool, seafood and wine under the lights.

Proposed

At the Chef's Table

One evening a month

The catch has a story. Tonight, the chef is telling it.

Proposed

Wednesday, Sorted.

Wednesday dinner

Seafood to share with your favourite people, one price per person.

Proposed

Crab Sunday

Sundays, lunch into the afternoon

Grab and crack live crab, slow and loud, with friends.

Proposed

Champagne and Oysters

Thursdays, 5 to 7 pm

Fresh oysters and a cold glass as the evening comes in.

Proposed

Gin & Jazz

Thursday evenings

A quiet bar, a good gin and the bass low.

The Legend
of the Wave

/weɪv/ noun: mawimbi

On the ancient shores of Kenya's Coast, the legend of the Great Wave is told the most. A tide of flavour sweeping through the Capital City, bringing only the freshest from the Indian Ocean, and the greenest from the rich brown earth. Wining and dining, grilling and chilling, a delectable feast for your senses.

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