The Grove on riverside restaurant & bar

The grove on Riverside is one of those hidden gems in Nairobi with very few clientele. It is located in Westlands area in Nairobi and is on the rooftop of a best-western by Executive Residency. There is ample parking space at the lot downstairs and valet parking. When you walk into the building, the guard at the entrance gives a security check then directs you to the restaurant- by using the elevator to get to the top floor. When I got to the top floor,I was astonished to find the restaurant empty. The chef welcomed me into the restaurant and asked me if I preferred to sit indoors or outdoors. Obviously I chose to sit outdoors since it was a hot day and I wanted to appreciate the view of Nairobi. The grove has an indoor swimming pool, which was lovely. The terrace has the loveliest sitting area with a grass-carpet for its floors. A waiter handed me the menu and I opted for the chef’s special which was grilled chicken and broccoli with a side of mashed potatoes. The food was absolutely splendid which was surprising for such a deserted restaurant. It therefore is the best place to dine if you value privacy and good views. My bill came to $21 which was a steal. I will definitely be back to The Grove soon.

I will start by saying that the restaurant was not what I expected at all. Located at the rooftop of Executive residency’s best western, the view is spectacular. It certainly surpassed by expectations and I was pleasantly surprised. When I got off the elevator, a waiter welcomed me and asked me if I would prefer to sit indoors or on the terrace. I obviously chose the terrace. The rooftop has an indoor pool and a spacious dining area. The terrace has swing chairs and I chose a corner of the terrace with a view on one of the chairs. I would recommend this place to have lunch when you want to treat yourself and take a breather and relax. The waiter handed me the menu and I decided on a burger and fries although I would recommend that one tries the chef’s special. The food is presented well and is quite tasty. The burger had the softest buns and the beef patty was juicy and well done as per my request. The budget for one to dine here would be 20-30$. I would go back for the view and relaxing lunch at the rooftop overlooking Nairobi.