Matemwe, on the quiet northeast, is lodge country, so most dinners happen at your hotel, with only a handful of simple local spots grilling the day's catch. It suits couples and anyone who would take calm and a fixed lodge kitchen over a long list of choices.
A small, well-liked local spot in Matemwe on Zanzibar's northeast coast for honest Swahili home cooking rather than a view. Expect the daily catch, grilled fish, rice and curries cooked to order, so bring patience.
A local seafood restaurant in Matemwe built around the daily catch: grilled fish, prawns, calamari and octopus, with Swahili rice and curries alongside. It's a simple, friendly setup rather than a polished beach club, a notch above the cheapest canteens on price.
A small, highly rated local restaurant in Matemwe serving Swahili dishes and fresh seafood at local prices. It rates 4.8/5 across about 117 Google reviews, a smaller sample than the area's busiest spots, and suits travelers after a cheap, genuine meal.
A small, well-rated local restaurant in Matemwe doing straightforward Swahili food and fresh seafood at local prices. It rates 4.8/5 across about 237 Google reviews and suits travelers after a cheap, honest meal near the beach.
A relaxed garden restaurant in Matemwe serving Swahili staples like pilau, coconut curries and grilled fish, usually cooked fresh so meals take their time. The open-air, unhurried setting fits couples and small groups who want a proper sit-down local dinner away from the resorts.
A local restaurant in Matemwe serving Swahili staples and fresh seafood in a simple, low-key setting.
A budget-friendly local restaurant in Matemwe cooking Swahili home-style dishes and the day's seafood to order.
A casual beachside spot in Matemwe with a bar and a seafood-leaning menu of grilled fish and the daily catch close to the sand.
