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Mike's Beach Cottages
Platter of grilled lobster with fresh lime
Restaurant & bar

Oceanfront dining, cooked to order

Our open-sided restaurant sits directly above the beach. The menu follows the boats: whatever the fishermen bring in that morning is what we cook that evening.

Platter of grilled lobster with fresh lime
Whole grilled fish with lime and fresh salad
Chicken stir-fry with rice, salad and sauce
Wood-fired pizza with salami, peppers and melted cheese
Breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, beans, roasted vegetables and bread

A taste of the menu

The menu changes daily with the catch and the season. Prices in Tanzanian Shillings; we accept Visa and Mastercard.

  • From the oven

    Home made pizza

    Baked fresh to order with your choice of toppings

  • From the sea

    Coconut octopus curry

    TZS 22,000

    Slow-cooked in coconut milk with lime, served with rice

  • From the sea

    Grilled Ushongo lobster

    TZS 45,000

    Charcoal-grilled with garlic butter and fresh lime

  • From the sea

    Catch of the day

    TZS 25,000

    Line-caught, grilled, with coconut rice and greens

  • Vegetarian

    Vegetable pilau

    TZS 16,000

    Spiced rice with garden vegetables and cashew

Reserve a table with your stay
The bar

Sundowners at the water's edge

Two bars — one under the makuti roof with a pool table, one on the stone terrace where the palms lean over the sand. Open from morning coffee to the last drink of the night.

Classic cocktails

Gin & Tonic

Gin & Tonic

A crisp and refreshing classic. Perfectly balanced gin with premium tonic and a hint of lime.

Mojito

Mojito

Light, refreshing and vibrant. White rum with fresh mint, lime and a touch of sweetness, topped with soda.

Daiquiri

Daiquiri

Simple and timeless. White rum, fresh lime and a touch of sweetness shaken to perfection.

Margarita

Margarita

Bold and zesty. Tequila with orange liqueur and fresh lime, served with a salted rim.

Piña Colada

Piña Colada

Creamy, tropical and smooth. White rum with coconut cream and pineapple.

Signature cocktails

Ocean Breeze

Ocean Breeze

A refreshing and citrusy blend with a cool ocean vibe. Bright, light and perfect for any time of the day.

Coconut Lagoon

Coconut Lagoon

Smooth, creamy and tropical — like a lagoon in a glass. A perfect escape to paradise.

Spice Island

Spice Island

Warm, aromatic and exotic with a hint of spice. Rich flavors that stay with you.

Beer & wine

Cold Tanzanian beers — Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Safari Lager — plus a short list of South African red, white and rosé by the glass or bottle. Soft drinks, fresh juices and local coffee too.

Sip. Relax. Enjoy the ocean.

Piña Colada in a tall glass with the sea and pastel sunset behind
Open makuti bar with painted murals, bar stools and a stocked back bar
Driftwood table under a pergola with an open view of the Indian Ocean
Pool table beneath a painted dhow mural inside the bar
Coconut palm and wooden benches on the stone terrace above the beach
Wooden pergola with tables and chairs looking out over the palms to the sea