Kenya - Mombasa - Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant

A truly unique experience—dining in an oceanfront cave under the stars ✨. This restaurant specializes in seafood, though meat options are also available. 🌌 The Ambience Booked for 8:30 PM, greeted by a Maasai warrior at the entrance. Seated inside the ancient coral cave—romantic and surreal. Service was polite but robotic (no warnings about dish overlaps). 🍽️ The Food Starter: Indian Ocean oysters 🦪 (lightly seasoned, fresh!) Spicy crab tartare (salty but great for whetting the appetite). Main Course (Seafood Platter for Two): Expectation: A lavish spread like in France or Spain. Reality: Over-seasoned, repetitive dishes (see pic 4 👀): Cold crab meat (same as starter) Grilled & raw oysters (tiny when cooked—just butter & spice left) Fried squid (thick batter, chewy) Black tiger prawns (the saving grace). Missed opportunity: Fresh seafood drowned in heavy flavors. Wine Pairing: Opted for house white wine (light & fresh) 🍾—but clashed with the bold, salty seafood. Verdict: ✅ Unbeatable atmosphere (cave + stars = 💯). #CaveDining #MombasaEats #HitOrMiss #KenyaFoodie