Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar

Savor fresh seafood with a 4.4-star rating at this Zanzibar favorite. Enjoy cocktails, live music, and group dining by the ocean. Discover your next meal.

Seafood$$4.4(3,135)Zanzibar

About Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar

This popular Zanzibar eatery, situated in the vibrant Forodhani area, offers a delightful seafood experience that has earned it a strong 4.4-star rating from over 3,000 diners. The $$ price range makes it an accessible yet special choice for enjoying fresh catches. Diners frequently praise the plentiful and exceptionally tasty food, with sharing platters and specific dishes like the salmon grande receiving commendations. The atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful outdoor seating and live music, creating a memorable dining occasion. It's a place known for its accommodating service, making it a favorite for both couples and larger groups looking for a well-rounded evening by the sea.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
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Why Travelers Love Cape Town

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4.4 / 5.0(3,135 reviews)

Food was plentiful and really tasty. We had the chicken wings and salmon grande for starters, then a sharing platter, all very good but sadly could not finish. Beautiful setting and great to have live music whilst we ate, although a little quieter would have been better. Such a lovely evening, thank you Thomas for your good service 😀. Favorite restaurant in stone town! Adam was a great server. Thomas was so helpful and for the food out so fast for our large and hungry tour group! This was a great lunch. We’ve been many times and will continue to come back!! Absolutely love the popcorn shrimp! Highly recommend!! Really nice place with great food. After two weeks of sub-par food in Tanzania this was a great find. Even if we sticked to our familiar cuisine. Everything was delicious and together with the view and the fab service, we were very pleased.

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Where to Find Them

The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Elaine

October 5, 2025

Food was plentiful and really tasty. We had the chicken wings and salmon grande for starters, then a sharing platter, all very good but sadly could not finish. Beautiful setting and great to have live music whilst we ate, although a little quieter would have been better. Such a lovely evening, thank you Thomas for your good service 😀.

Tessa K.

June 30, 2025

Favorite restaurant in stone town! Adam was a great server. Thomas was so helpful and for the food out so fast for our large and hungry tour group! This was a great lunch. We’ve been many times and will continue to come back!! Absolutely love the popcorn shrimp! Highly recommend!!

Mendes C.

September 23, 2025

Really nice place with great food. After two weeks of sub-par food in Tanzania this was a great find. Even if we sticked to our familiar cuisine. Everything was delicious and together with the view and the fab service, we were very pleased.

Di P.

October 28, 2025

Really nice atmosphere and staff was amazing, especially Juma! We had a great time and the food was great. Good variety of beers. We were not disappointed for being here 3 times.

Mustafa A.

September 3, 2025

Cape Town Fish Market never disappoints! The food is always fresh and very tasty. I highly recommend the chicken schnitzel and the fish & chips – they’re always on point. The garlic bread is a great side, and the passion fruit juice is refreshing and perfect to go with the meal. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you want good food and great flavors!

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Cape Town 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 Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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