DINING

SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS IN DAR ES SALAAM

With culinary offerings ranging from fresh caught seafood to Indian and African specialties, Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel is renowned for its rich fusion of flavours. Dine on gourmet cuisine bursting with creativity in the hotel’s distinctive restaurants – Serengeti and Jahazi. Guests also enjoy more casual settings to meet any taste and occasion, including Kibo Bar, the Pool Bar and the charming Bakers Basket Patisserie and Coffee Shop.

In addition, the hotel features a dedicated Executive Lounge, which offers a café service, newspapers and private seating throughout the day for guests staying on our Executive Level floors.

Important Notice: Kindly note our Executive Lounge is currently closed till further notice.

Serengeti Restaurant

Discover our enticing new seafood buffet experience. The recently restyled Serengeti Restaurant offers an ambience that is light, airy and reminiscent of a Safari Lodge. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring elaborate salad and dessert islands, hot and cold dishes and active cooking stations. Sophistication is reflected in the warm, natural décor and you can choose to dine indoors or al fresco on the shaded outdoor terrace. Exciting theme nights such as the Seafood Night on Wednesdays, Indian Night on Thursdays, Taste of Africa Barbeques on Friday and the Family Brunch on Sundays shall surely tantalize your palate. Choose from a variety of fresh seafood offerings and have the chef prepare your food exactly the way you like it.

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Jahazi Restaurant

Enjoy sumptuous seafood selections served a la carte at our signature restaurant, Jahazi. The Swahili word for a fishing dhow is the inspiration around this inviting restaurant, whose style and décor echo an Arabic influence that tastefully blends the traditional with the contemporary. This focus on local fresh produce and the hiring of culinary colleagues from the local area are a reflection of the hotel’s strong appreciation for authentic cultural tastes.

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Kibo Bar and Terrace

Our newly renovated Kibo Bar and Terrace is the ideal meet-up point to enjoy a drink, a light bite or catch your evening sundowner as you select your favourite wines or whiskies from the elaborate beverage and cocktail list. Among the best outdoor terrace experiences in the city, you’ll find those Friday and after work drinks and after-dinner nightcaps are perfectly prepared and accompanied by exceptional a la carte dining. A local hotspot, Kibo Bar and Terrace is famed for its live music, vibrant ambiance, eclectic drink selections and excellent range of daytime and evening menu choices.

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Pool Bar

Enjoy Dar es Salaam's best-kept secret, the Pool Bar terrace overlooking the hotel’s beautifully manicured private gardens. Enjoy light meals and snacks accompanied by your favourite beverage.

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Bakers Basket Patisserie and Coffee Shop

Bustling with energy from morning to evening, Bakers Basket Patisserie and Coffee Shop is the perfect spot for enjoying an array of freshly baked pastries, cakes, baguettes and specialty coffees. Whether you’re on the go or have time to linger, this welcoming café has just what you need.

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Room Service

Enjoy 24-hour room service, which features an extensive menu that offers everything from the classic club sandwich to a delicately-spiced curry. You are welcome to have a private lunch or dinner in your room or suite or to relax with cocktails and canapés on your private terrace.

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