There’s something special about celebrating your loved ones’ birthday and a memorable birthday lunch/dinner is the perfect way to crown this special day. Here are 10 restaurants in Nairobi that’ll offer a beautiful birthday lunch/dinner experience.
1) Fogo Gaucho
Fogo Gaucho is a Brazilian steakhouse offering some of Nairobi’s tastiest meats. You should call beforehand to make a reservation. For only Ksh.2,800/= per person, get to eat 17 different cuts of meat and an assortment of desserts plus salads.
2) Carnivore
When going to Carnivore, make sure you and your team bring your appetite. Enjoy unlimited nyama choma for Ksh.4,000/= per person. There is also good music throughout the night which makes the experience more fun.
3) Bao Box
A birthday dinner isn’t complete without some goofing around. At Bao Box, you and your party will get to enjoy your meal and drinks while playing a number of board games offered at the restaurant. Make sure the birthday boy/girl wins a couple of games!
4) Asmara
Who wouldn’t want to try out a different cuisine (from the usual) for their birthday? Get to sample tasty Ethiopian and Eritrean platters in a cozy but spacious space. Definitely a memorable culinary experience!
5) Mercado
How about some tasty and spicy Mexican food for your birthday dinner? Call to make a reservation and decide whether to sit inside or on the terrace where you’ll have a beautiful view of Westlands. Go ahead and align your reservation with their happy hour where you get 3 cocktails for the price of 1.
6) Bambino
Bambino is an Italian restaurant located in Westlands. Make a reservation and at the entrance, a waitress will direct you to your table. The restaurant is picturesque which means lots of birthday photos while enjoying tasty food and great service.
7) Hero
Hero restaurant oozes class. The art on the walls will give you a beautiful backdrop for your birthday photos. The have a creative menu and the presentation will have you snapping photos of all the meals you’ll have. The entire experience is one for the books.
8) Honey and Dough
Honey and Dough‘s decor is one of the most well thought out in Nairobi. It’ll have you and your party feeling classy and relaxed at the same time plus the view from your table is spectacular. The multi-cuisine menu offers a balance of everything. Remember to take lots of photos!
9) Soaring Eagle Spur
This is the perfect spot if you love ribs. Imagine having the juiciest ribs Nairobi has to offer, on your birthday. On Thursdays, they have bottomless ribs offered for Ksh.2,000/= per person.
10) Cafe Kaya
Have an intimate birthday dinner? Then Cafe Kaya is the perfect restaurant for you. The decor is unlike anything you’ve been before. It’s cozy but still picturesque for you to take beautiful birthday photos. Align your reservation with their happy hour and enjoy 2 cocktails at the price of 1.
I am a charismatic 23-year-old student at the University of Nairobi. I enjoy traveling be it planned or impromptu. I also enjoy partying. I'll be there with a drink in my cup all through the night, chasing the sun. Life's too short not to choose the fast lane. Carpe diem!