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The Carnivore Restaurant: Restaurant Reviews

Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
254 020 605933
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Ranked #26 of 248 restaurants in Nairobi
Price range: $25 - $100
Cuisines: African
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Buffet, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Buffet, Late Night, Dessert
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Mechelen, Belgium
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“'Must do' in Nairobi”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

Because of certain laws you can't eat lion or other wild animals. But eventrough it was nice to have been there. The food was great and the service was excellent. They create a friendly and welcome atmosphere.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“Super expensive for cheap meat”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

So popular that we decided to go for my friend birthday. However, we were very disappointed. The meat was not good, the sauce tasteless, the side dishes very very common. Desert rubbish and all that for more than 3'000 ksh!!!! With an amount like this you can eat 2-3 times at art caffè or handi the indian restaurant a very good meal. Service was also very very poor. Do not go there.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Food
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Sydney, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“No game meats but the food was great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

I was expecting game meat on the menu but due to government regulation this was not to be. The meats available were barbecued to perfection and service was extremely good. This is also an extremely secure restaurant albeit 15 minutes by taxi out of the CBD.

Visited November 2012
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“Great, meaty evening out.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

The setting and atmosphere is amazing at Carnivore. From when you walk through the door and see the massive barbecue with guys turning meat on the skewers, to the customary Dawa when you find your table, everything is great. To me, the only downer was the lack of variety of venison, but I do understand that has to do with the conservation laws of the country. Well worth the visit.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Hallevik, Sweden
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

The food and service was lovely. Eat as much as you can while the flag is up. The only minus was that I expected more game, however the other food was excellent. I would definitely go there again

Visited September 2012
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