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Cafe at Emerson Spice

Tharia Street, Kiponda, Stone Town 0000, Tanzania
255 24 22 32 776
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Ranked #2 of 43 restaurants in Stone Town
Price range: INR330 - INR1,926
Cuisines: Eclectic
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Lagos, Lagos, Ni
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Wow what a surprise beautiful terrace. The reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is that the waiters were not very attentive, dirty plates needed clearing, wine glasses were not filled. Unfortunately as the food is so good , and the surroundings of such a high standard your expectations of the wait staff also increase.

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Stopped for lunch and didn't leave for hours. Wonderful food, very intense favours, very inventive dishes. Great place to explore the gastro tastes of Zanzibar. The seafood is super fresh and the best I tasted on the Island. Highly recommended.

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great location and great food, what more could you want! Would recommend to everyone, the lobster was amazing as was all the seafood we ate. Don't forget to book well in advance.

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Florence, Montana USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Stopped in for lunch on our Sunday market walk. What a pleasant surprise! Don't miss out on the spiced coffee after your meal!

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Very inventive and tasty cooking in the most amazing spot on a rooftop patio overlooking Stonetown. A must stop for an evening out while visiting Zanzibar. It's a beautiful hotel also.

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Franschhoek, South Africa
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38 reviews 38 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Whilst staying at Emerson Spice Hotel, I had lunch at the Cafe. I cannot recall the name of the actual fish, but the preparation and taste was great. I mention preparation specifically as I find most restaurants in Zanzibar tend to overcook their seafood. The Cafe at Emerson Spice prepared & presented a delicious meal.

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See 3 more reviews by RoubaixTravellers for Stone Town
Lusaka, Zambia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Sadly, I couldn't get a dinner reservation at Emerson Spice. Try as I might (email, phone, and a drop-in to see if there was any new availability), the spot was booked for my one night in Stone Town. Luckily, I was able to eat lunch here. The flies were a bit annoying, but otherwise, we had a fantastic lunch. My... More

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zanzibar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

As a regular guest at the stunning Rooftop restaurant i can confirm that the delicious sunset dinner is always consistently tasty, well prepared and highly imaginative. The chefs use local produce to create divine tasting dishes, each served on beautiful crockery with superb presentation. Emerson Spice is a must for visitors and expats alike. i never tire of going there... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We enjoyed a great dinner here overlooking the city - the sights and sounds were amazing; worth the effort to find and remember to book.

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Houston, Texas
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51 reviews 51 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

My husband wasn't feeling well from eating something bad the night before, but I'm glad my son was there to share the dining experience here with me. First the sunset view is really beautiful. i don't rememberr how many courses there were in this set menu dinner, seven or something, and several things on the plate with each course, so... More

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