Floating Island Restaurant
Dine with breathtaking views at this Mombasa gem. Enjoy 4.3-star seafood and BBQ. Offers cocktails & outdoor seating. Discover a serene dining escape.
About Floating Island Restaurant
Perched in Mombasa, this waterfront establishment offers a truly serene dining experience, complemented by breathtaking views. With an impressive 4.3-star rating from over 800 reviews, it's clear that diners appreciate the quality of the food and drinks served here. The menu features a delightful array of seafood and barbecue options, perfect for a relaxed meal. Guests can enjoy their meals outdoors, and the availability of cocktails adds to the inviting atmosphere. While the entrance might require a bit of navigation and payment options are limited, the overall ambiance and culinary offerings make it a memorable spot for many. It's a popular choice for groups and reservations are recommended to secure a table.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Floating Island
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
This is the most serene place I've been to in Mombasa. The views are really breathtaking. The food and drinks are really great also. Pro tip come during midday on a weekday for a less crowded experience. They can work on the entrance part, it's a bit confusing especially for someone who hasn't been there. They should also allow other payment options the last time i was there i had to withdraw money from my Mpesa. Well, this is not a place I would recommend or go back unless it’s a date and just want to spend the evening drinking a milkshake. I went with my family and we waited and waited before we received any service or food. No one welcomed us, we had to find our way down to the sitting area, which was many stairs down. It was a lot of stairs. Two servers serving 10 tables although it wasn’t busy, yet the service was super slow. Our drinks came after 40 minutes and food after 1.5 hours. The glasses were not sanitized and I drank the water from the bottle itself. The drinks had a straw. It was so hot as there was no breeze, 3-4 fans which didn’t help at all. The waiters were trying but running up and down the stairs was definable taking a toll on them. The food was okay. Whatever we ordered, they were out of 50% of what we ordered, it was the same with the drinks. The menu was limited in terms of availability(they were out of most dishes, including ice hence they couldn’t make the drinks either) I really loved the place,and the food was amazing with a budget of 3k each food plus drinks, but it depends on what you want to eat,they don't serve alcoholic drinks just shisha goes for 1200 apart from that the ambience is nice
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Recent Reviews
Josephine O.
June 27, 2025
This is the most serene place I've been to in Mombasa. The views are really breathtaking. The food and drinks are really great also. Pro tip come during midday on a weekday for a less crowded experience. They can work on the entrance part, it's a bit confusing especially for someone who hasn't been there. They should also allow other payment options the last time i was there i had to withdraw money from my Mpesa.
Dhru V.
February 10, 2025
Well, this is not a place I would recommend or go back unless it’s a date and just want to spend the evening drinking a milkshake. I went with my family and we waited and waited before we received any service or food. No one welcomed us, we had to find our way down to the sitting area, which was many stairs down. It was a lot of stairs. Two servers serving 10 tables although it wasn’t busy, yet the service was super slow. Our drinks came after 40 minutes and food after 1.5 hours. The glasses were not sanitized and I drank the water from the bottle itself. The drinks had a straw. It was so hot as there was no breeze, 3-4 fans which didn’t help at all. The waiters were trying but running up and down the stairs was definable taking a toll on them. The food was okay. Whatever we ordered, they were out of 50% of what we ordered, it was the same with the drinks. The menu was limited in terms of availability(they were out of most dishes, including ice hence they couldn’t make the drinks either)
Julian N.
July 30, 2025
I really loved the place,and the food was amazing with a budget of 3k each food plus drinks, but it depends on what you want to eat,they don't serve alcoholic drinks just shisha goes for 1200 apart from that the ambience is nice
Fahd A.
June 19, 2025
Great ambience, amazing service & very tasty menu. You can do chefs request . The owner is a chef and he’s always on top things . It’s facing the sea .. Great breeze .. highly recommended
Noah K.
November 2, 2025
Great food, only 2 drink options (no alcohol), 1 hour wait for food. Very disorganised entrance. But it is very beautiful with nice vibes and decent prices.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Floating Island special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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