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Moonflower: Restaurant Reviews

Palacina Residence & Suites, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ranked #25 of 248 restaurants in Nairobi
Cuisines: African, European, Continental
Dining options: Reservations
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- Sep 16, 2012
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Dining options: Reservations
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Nairobi, Kenya
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Ambiance...Amazing Band!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

Had dinner with a friend & we had a good time.

Raves;
- Great hostess. Very professional & pleasant despite the restaurant being busy & we'd not made reservations.
- Great band. Heard they're called 'Sanaa'. The lead singer's voice [bass/baritone] is amazing!!! This is one of the reason's why i'd go back.
- Great Ambiance. Nice relaxing environment. We had dinner @ the partial outdoor seating but settled for drinks inside the lounge/fireplace-area because it got really chilly outside.
- Enjoyed my wine!
- Great location. Traffic-free. Lots of parking.

Rants;
- Limited menu. [i don't like/eat meat so i found the choices of chicken & sea food to be very limiting].
- Poor Service & waiter badly in need of some training. We had to keep reminding him of our requests. He also was not able to recommend anything on the menu & even said that 'if we are not sure of what we wanted, we should settle for fish & chips!!! Really?
- For the price, i wasn't impressed with the entrees. [My chicken fajitas were not authentic-Mexican & my friend's pork chops were too flat].

Given I love great ambiance & great bands,i'll give Moon flower another chance...& hope the meals will be as memorable as Sanaa.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Nairobi
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8 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Always a lovely experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

I had lunch at the Moonflower last month & it was as lovely as usual. My friend and i both had seafood as starters. I had the Lobster * crab pie while he had some pasta. We both had their fresh juices.

The outdoor seating area is lovely...the staff were attentive & friendly.

  • Visited April 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Awesome location...great food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is it is very pricey. However, you "get what you pay for" certainly goes with this place. Their soups are extraordinary, and the partially outdoor setting makes it a very nice, comfortable place.

Visited March 2012
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Nairobi, Kenya
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16 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Always a wonderful experience, but one needs deep pockets.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

The service is always friendly, attentive, and professional (not an easy mix to arrive at). We've been many times over the years -- never had a bad meal. The ribs are great, some of the best in Kenya. The salads are fresh and large - I've never had a bad experience with eating raw vegetables here. They often have live music -- but it is never loud or overpowering. The ambiance is great. Parking is tough -- nose-in only on an extremely steep hill. Can be tricky with a manual transmission. This place is expensive. Great for the occasional special occasion.

  • Visited September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Nairobi, Kenya
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Boutique Restaurant in a Boutique Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Moonflower is one of the best restaurants in Nairobi with a fantastic setting and a good choice of non-vegetarian and vegetarian foods.

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