The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar
Hi Hivers!!
What's the most interesting, unusual or unique restaurant you've been to??
For me it was The Rock in Zanzibar!!!
The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar is world renowned due to it's unique location. As the name suggests, the restaurant is perched ontop of a rock!..
And if that wasn't impressive enough said rock is positioned off the coast of Michamvi Pingwe beach.
White sand and the Indian ocean surround The Rock
When the tide's out you can simply walk across the sand. At low tide you can wade out in the warm waters. And when it's high tide there are complimentary boat transfers available.
The Rock was originally a fisherman's post. But with a bit of love and careful planning it's been transformed into one of the world's most unique restaurants!
With logistics of electricity, plumbing and waste management all carefully considered, the Rock has minimal environmental impact.
It's not only the stunning location that brings all the diners to the beach... But the food as well!
Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island. So of course all of the best spices are used to create the most exotic flavours!
The menu consists of local cuisine and lots of SEAFOOD!!
All locally sourced and made with the freshest ingredients. I'm not a huge seafood fan but I was still super keen to check this place out... Because location, location, location!!! Haha
The fact this place makes great food is a massive bonus! Obviously the location is a huge draw card so people will come to the restaurant regardless... But you throw in some delicious, tasty food and you have yourself a winning combination!
The Rock restaurant is located on the south east corner of Zanzibar
Even though we were on the complete opposite side of the Island we were going to mission it there!
We caught a taxi from Stone Town and the drive takes about an hour and half. When we arrive the sky is bright blue and tide is out.
Which was a bit disappointing as I was looking forward to walking through the water!.. Oh well, it's still cool to walk across the sand and climb up the stairs of the Rock!!
We're seated outside and it's a lovely view
By the time we've finished our food and drinks, the tide has come in. Wow! That happened so quickly.
I'm pretty excited because now we get the chance to wade through the water.
There is a sandbag walk way which was very handy. Using this we were knee deep in the water.
The water is surprisingly warm. If the taxi wasn't waiting for us, would of stuck around for a swim!
By now the couds have also rolled in, changing the whole mood of the Rock!
So when on Zanzibar I highly recommend visiting the Rock restaurant!
It has a laid back ambience and good service, served with a smile. Scenery is beautiful, food is tasty and decently priced. Two thumbs up 👍😊👍
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This sure is a cool restaurant! Best seafood platter ever 😍😍
Was def the biggest plate of seafood I have ever seen!.. Couldn't believe you were able to eat it all haha
Oh this is so cool! I love the location and I think it is awesome to walk through the water to reach the place
It was such a cool place 😊 always good to go to unusual places! Such an awesome restaurant experience 🍽
It really looks different and exotic, I would definetely visit
It really is, hope you get to visit there 😊
It would be great
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This definitely tops my list of want to go restaurant! Now I got to add Tanzania to my bucket list as well
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Zanzibar and Tanzania are def worth visiting!! Would love to go back again someday. Thanks for the upvote 😊
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I imagine the following scene: one walks there, drinks a few lites of Beer. At this point the tide movement is unknown. After a few hours, the distracted tourist staggers down the stairs and automatically aims to his hotel, his vision is completely distorted. Then the tide is up... what the hell would the tourist drunkenly mind think?
I loved the place btw.
Haha I'm sure this has probably happend a few times and would be quite a shock for them 😊
Such a cool place and the food looks awesome too!
On my list if I ever visit Zanzibar.
Thanks for sharing yo!
It's def worth a visit!.. and Zanzibar is a great place aswell. Hope you get there one day! 😊