Bofa Beach · Kilifi, Kenya

A table
worth finding

The newest beachfront restaurant on Bofa Beach, Kilifi. Fresh seafood, fire-kissed mains and vibrant cocktails, in a setting made for romantic evenings and special occasions.

Tue to Fri dinner from 5:30 pm · Sat and Sun lunch from 12:30 pm & dinner from 5:30 pm · Mon closed · Available for private events

The Tribal Experience

Where the coast, the fire and the table meet.

Daily Catch

Fish and prawns brought in each morning from Kilifi’s fishing dhows, on the plate the same day.

Cooked Over Fire

Fire-kissed mains and a varied menu that moves with the season, built around the ocean, the farm and the flame.

Cocktails & Cellar

Vibrant, flavourful cocktails, a considered wine list and a good pour of African spirits.

Made for the Occasion

A warm, low-lit room made for anniversaries, celebrations and long dinners with friends. Ask us about private events.

Chef plating a dish at Tribal Table, Bofa Beach Kilifi Sunset dining at Tribal Table, Bofa Beach Kilifi

Our Story

A new table on the Bofa Beach coast.

Tribal was born from a simple idea — that the most memorable meals are rooted in place. Perched on the white sands of Kilifi Beach, our kitchen draws from the Mijikenda coastline, the traders of the Swahili port, and the open-fire traditions that have fed this coast for generations.

Every plate is an offering: produce from nearby farms, fish hauled in at dawn, spices blended in-house.

The setting is its own reason to come. Tucked among the palms a short walk from the sand, the room opens to the sound of the waves and glimpses of the Indian Ocean through the trees. As the evening light softens, it becomes the kind of place you settle into and don’t rush to leave — comfortable, quietly luxurious, and easy to lose a few hours in over good food and good company.

Reservations

Reserve your table on Bofa Beach.

Booking takes a minute and is confirmed by email. For parties of eight or more, or to enquire about private events and full buyouts, get in touch with us directly and our team will look after the details.

  • Dinner Tue to Fri from 5:30 pm · Sat and Sun lunch from 12:30 pm and dinner from 5:30 pm (Mon closed).
  • Last food order 8:30 pm · last drink order 9:30 pm · venue closes 10:00 pm
  • Smart casual · barefoot welcome

Book a Table

By reserving you agree to our cancellation policy. A confirmation will be emailed to you.

Guest Stories

Loved by travellers & locals alike.

"One of the best meals we’ve had on the coast. The prawns were extraordinary and the whole evening felt unhurried and warm."
— Amina K. · Nairobi
"Beautiful room, brilliant seafood and a cocktail list to match. The kind of dinner you don’t want to end."
— Marcus L. · London
"Genuine hospitality, plating like art, and a setting that does the rest. Book ahead."
— Elena R. · Milan

Find Us

Where to eat in Kilifi: find us on Bofa Beach.

Planning a romantic dinner, a celebration or a private event? We’d love to host you.

  • Address Bofa Beach, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Phone +254 742 071084
  • Email fnb@tribalsand.com
  • Hours Monday · Closed
    Tue to Fri · Dinner from 5:30 pm
    Sat and Sun · Lunch from 12:30 pm · Dinner from 5:30 pm
    Last food order 8:30 pm · last drink order 9:30 pm · venue closes 10:00 pm

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