Lukmaan Restaurant

Dine at a top-rated Zanzibar restaurant. Enjoy authentic local food, fresh seafood, and friendly service. 4.2 stars. Discover this local favorite!

Steakhouse & Grill · Seafood$4.2(5,460)Zanzibar

About Lukmaan Restaurant

This popular local eatery, situated near the Mkunazini Baobab tree, provides a genuine taste of Zanzibar. Diners consistently praise the wide array of local specialties, from freshly grilled meats and shawarma to vibrant, freshly squeezed smoothies. The welcoming atmosphere and the attentive staff, who often remember regulars by name, contribute significantly to its appeal, reflected in a strong 4.2 out of 5-star rating. With its affordable pricing and a reputation for friendly service, it's a go-to spot for experiencing authentic island flavors and a lively, communal dining experience. Outdoor seating is available, and the restaurant is well-suited for groups.

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💰Price Range
Budget-friendly
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Coffee
Family Friendly
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Why Travelers Love Lukmaan Restaurant

Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.

4.2 / 5.0(5,460 reviews)

Lukmaan is one of the best local restaurants. A wide selection of local specialties, fresh seafood, and freshly squeezed smoothies. The meat is grilled on-site, and they also serve shawarma. The waiters and staff are very friendly. They're very happy when you come often and regularly. And they know you by name. I was there almost every day for the two weeks I was there. I'll definitely be back. Many greetings to Zahura, Mohsen, and his brother. See you next time :) Nice! Although it was our first day and we haven’t tried many local dishes, we like what we have eaten. Food was clean and tasty and we do recommend here for customers searching to try something local. They have good amount of options in their menu including vegetarian. The atmosphere was nice, it is one of the nicest buildings around this area. We recommend you to not waste you time by waiting in the line to order. Waiters are all around and their menu includes prices. Rose was helping us during our visit and she was kind and attentive. Although the restaurant being busy at the period we have visited, the service was really fast. The food is good and clean. We came during peak hour and were served pretty fast. Only the portions of fish, especially the Jumbo prawn is not enough (only 1 shrimp - which I think is little for the price) but the rice portions are great The juices are good. I believe they should add ice in them to make them more fresh! The service is good only I would recommend having a bill printed out, cause counting with a calculator can lead to mistakes both from the clients & the management. Would come back! :) (they have free wifi)

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Where to Find Them

The Mkunazini Baobab tree, R5HW+R3P, New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Muhsin C.

October 28, 2025

Lukmaan is one of the best local restaurants. A wide selection of local specialties, fresh seafood, and freshly squeezed smoothies. The meat is grilled on-site, and they also serve shawarma. The waiters and staff are very friendly. They're very happy when you come often and regularly. And they know you by name. I was there almost every day for the two weeks I was there. I'll definitely be back. Many greetings to Zahura, Mohsen, and his brother. See you next time :)

Ece T.

September 26, 2025

Nice! Although it was our first day and we haven’t tried many local dishes, we like what we have eaten. Food was clean and tasty and we do recommend here for customers searching to try something local. They have good amount of options in their menu including vegetarian. The atmosphere was nice, it is one of the nicest buildings around this area. We recommend you to not waste you time by waiting in the line to order. Waiters are all around and their menu includes prices. Rose was helping us during our visit and she was kind and attentive. Although the restaurant being busy at the period we have visited, the service was really fast.

S R.

August 12, 2025

The food is good and clean. We came during peak hour and were served pretty fast. Only the portions of fish, especially the Jumbo prawn is not enough (only 1 shrimp - which I think is little for the price) but the rice portions are great The juices are good. I believe they should add ice in them to make them more fresh! The service is good only I would recommend having a bill printed out, cause counting with a calculator can lead to mistakes both from the clients & the management. Would come back! :) (they have free wifi)

László S.

September 14, 2025

This restaurant is not what it used to be. I have been coming here with groups for many years. Today I was here with 17 people. It took about two hours for most of the orders to arrive, but two of my guests had to wait even longer. The portions have become smaller. The waiters did their best and were friendly, but they cannot compensate for the wrong concept of the restaurant. Some dishes still taste good, but overall satisfaction is much lower than in the past. We received no compensation. It’s a pity — I am now looking for alternatives for my groups.

{CJ} J.

May 7, 2025

We stopped by for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the extensive selection of food. The restaurant was quite busy. Our server was quick to present the available options and had a good command of English. We chose to take our meal to go rather than eat in. Once we made our choices, the food was packed up swiftly. The flavors were excellent, although I would have liked it to be a touch spicier. In summary, I highly recommend this place.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Lukmaan Restaurant special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

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

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