The Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi – Ultimate Open-Air Dining Experience
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The Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi is an Open-Air Restaurant situated in the Langata Suburb of Nairobi close to Wilson Airport, about 5 kilometres/ 3 Miles from Nairobi centre. The Restaurant opened in September 1980 to instant success. This restaurant is a must for Meat Lovers. For one Set Price as much freshly barbecued meat as you can eat is presented to you.
The Carnivore Restaurant is a hot destination with food lovers and tourists alike. It is located 3 miles out of Nairobi city centre. The open-air restaurant first opened in 1980 and gives diners the opportunity to try every kind of meat imaginable. The restaurant works on an all-you-can-eat system, for one set price, you are given a two-hour slot either at lunch or dinner time.
All of the prime, high quality meat is roasted on traditional Masai swords over a huge charcoal pit at the entrance of the restaurant, before being carved onto sizzling cast iron plates at your table. Diners can choose from a huge selection including four choices of wild game, salads, vegetable side dishes and a variety of delicious exotic sauces.
After the meal, guests are invited to try the famous Carnivore Dawa cocktail, which specially created to hydrate the person and refresh the taste buds. The word Dawa in Swahili means medicine or a health potion.
DAY 1 – The Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi
The Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi is an iconic open-air dining venue situated in the Langata suburb, close to Wilson Airport and approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) from the city centre. Since its opening in September 1980, the restaurant has enjoyed instant and enduring success. It remains a top choice for meat lovers, offering an all-you-can-eat experience where, for one set price, diners can enjoy as much freshly barbecued meat as they desire.
A favourite among food enthusiasts and tourists alike, The Carnivore Restaurant gives guests the opportunity to sample an impressive variety of meats. Operating on a two-hour dining slot during lunch or dinner, the restaurant ensures a steady flow of perfectly cooked selections.
The premium meats are slow-roasted over a vast charcoal pit using traditional Maasai swords, creating a dramatic and aromatic entrance experience. Once cooked, the meat is carved directly onto sizzling cast-iron plates at your table. Guests can choose from a wide assortment, including four types of wild game, as well as salads, vegetable side dishes, and an array of delicious and exotic sauces.
After the meal, diners are encouraged to try the famous Carnivore Dawa cocktail. Specially created to hydrate and refresh the palate, “Dawa” translates from Swahili to mean “medicine” or “health potion”, perfectly matching its invigorating character.
- All-you-can-eat selection of barbecued meats
- Four types of wild game (seasonally available)
- Side salads and vegetable dishes
- Variety of exotic sauces
- Freshly carved meats served at the table
- Two-hour dining slot for lunch or dinner
- Option to enjoy the signature Dawa cocktail (extra cost if not specified)
- Transport to and from the restaurant
- Additional drinks not included in the set price
- Speciality items not part of the standard menu
- Tips and personal expenses
- Guaranteed availability of specific game meats (seasonal and regulated)
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