Char-Choma Restaurant

Name: Char-Choma Restaurant
Address: Aga Khan Beach Cottages, Mombasa, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya
Telephone: 0794 673598
Price range: Moderate
Rating: 4.6

Experience authentic Kenyan BBQ with a 4.6-star rating at this Mombasa gem. Enjoy tender meats, ocean breeze, and live music. Discover your next favorite meal today!

Steakhouse & Grill•$$•4.6(6,080)•Mombasa

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About Char-Choma Restaurant

This vibrant establishment along Mombasa's coast offers a truly memorable dining experience, earning a strong 4.6 out of 5 stars from its patrons. Located with its toes practically in the sand, it provides an inviting atmosphere perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze, especially with its desirable outdoor seating. Diners consistently praise the exceptional quality of the grilled meats, describing them as succulent and flavorful, often accompanied by perfectly prepared sides and fresh accompaniments. The presence of live music adds to the lively ambiance, making it a popular choice for groups and those seeking a relaxed yet engaging evening. With a moderate price range ($$), it's a place where you can savor delicious food without breaking the bank.

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Restaurant Analysis

Restaurant Characteristics

Formula-Based Analysis

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💰Price Range

Moderate

Price Range (Moderate)

Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value

🕐Meal Time

breakfast

Meal Time (breakfast)

This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.

👥Group Size

Groups Welcome

Group Size (Groups Welcome)

Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.

🎭Atmosphere

Outdoor

Atmosphere (Outdoor)

Al fresco dining with outdoor seating

🍽️Dining Style

Flexible

Dining Style (Flexible)

Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.

✨Features & Amenities

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Cocktails

Beer

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Features & Amenities

This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations

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Why Travelers Love Char-Choma Restaurant

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4.6 / 5.0(6,080 reviews)

**5 Stars – Char Choma Mombasa: Meat Heaven on Bamburi Beach! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟** Just wow! Juicy goat ribs and beef so tender they melted in my mouth, ugali on point, kachumbari slapping fresh. Toes in sand, ocean breeze, live band vibing—pure bliss! Service? Lightning fast and super friendly—Grace & team had my platter flying to the table before I could blink. Ordered 500g, left in a happy food coma. Stretchy pants mandatory! Short verdict: Best nyama choma in Mombasa, insane flavors, zero wait. 10/10, coming back tomorrow! 🔥🍖🏖️ I loved my experience at the restaurant. The beautiful view and great ambiance perfectly complemented the live band and DJ mixes that I truly enjoyed. I was pleasantly surprised by the birthday celebration the staff organized. They performed well choreographed dances as they brought out a cake, which made the moment extra special. The food was the highlight for me, and it was nothing short of amazing. The best restaurant in Mombasa. Quiet and beautiful location on the beach, best barbecue in town, amazing side dishes, and also cheaper than the others. Waiters and staff are kind and professional.You can order tour meat, gave it weighted and cooked at the moment. I'm going 2 times a week with my family, never been disappointed.

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Where to Find Them

Aga Khan Beach Cottages, Mombasa, Kenya

0794 673598

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Opening Hours

Open Now

Monday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Recent Reviews

Moppet K.

November 11, 2025

K K.

August 15, 2025

I loved my experience at the restaurant. The beautiful view and great ambiance perfectly complemented the live band and DJ mixes that I truly enjoyed. I was pleasantly surprised by the birthday celebration the staff organized. They performed well choreographed dances as they brought out a cake, which made the moment extra special. The food was the highlight for me, and it was nothing short of amazing.

Roberto B.

October 27, 2025

The best restaurant in Mombasa. Quiet and beautiful location on the beach, best barbecue in town, amazing side dishes, and also cheaper than the others. Waiters and staff are kind and professional.You can order tour meat, gave it weighted and cooked at the moment. I'm going 2 times a week with my family, never been disappointed.

Maurice M.

September 28, 2025

I like their system of picking the variety of meats from chicken, pork to prawns, lobster. They then prepare the assortment which for us took about 40 minutes. It was worth the wait. Freshly cooked food any day. My only issue was the wait for our drinks. All in all Char Choma was a good experience.

Anders T.

October 11, 2025

Fantastic venue. The atmosphere is very stylish, the food is good, the drinks are cold, and the service is attentive. The only criticism: the music is sometimes a bit too loud. Good to chill and relax.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Char-Choma Restaurant special

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Parking Lot

Free Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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Why Travelers Love Char-Choma Restaurant

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Recent Reviews

Moppet K.

K K.

Roberto B.

Maurice M.

Anders T.

What to Expect

Practical Information

Payment Options

Parking

Accessibility

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