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The Carnivore Restaurant

Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
254 020 605933
Ranked #17 of 160 restaurants in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 286 Reviews
Price range: €19 - €75
Cuisines: African
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
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VonChuff
Kansas City, Missouri
Contributor
17 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

Great experience in Nairobi. Tons of food, normal stuff along with some exotic meats. Local cocktails are great. Price was a little high but wort it. If it's a weekend night the bar next door is good after dinner for a drink or two and some dancing. More

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Carolyn F
Milton, Delaware
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32 reviews
15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

This was our second visit to Carnivore - the first being 2 years ago. The first visit was a novelty. This was a disappointment. The only exotic meat we were served was crocodile and it was disgusting!!! From beginning to end, we were rushed through our meal. Soup was served and bowls grabbed as we were putting the spoons down.... More

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Stian1984
Nairobi, Kenya
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14 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

Excellent service and nice atmosphere. The place resembles an an Argentinian steakhouse, where the waiters come around with big pieces of meat that they cut onto your plate. You'll typically end up with huge groups of safari tourists on their compulsory stop, in addition to upper-class Kenyans. Before, the establishment was famous for serving all kinds of exotic meats, but... More

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dcgagnon
Potomac, Maryland
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72 reviews
36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

The prix fixe menu, the choice of several meats including two exotic ones (crocodile and ostrich meat balls), the eat-until-you-lower-the-flag concept all contribute to an original and interesting concept. Having a lot of different meats on a bbq pit at the same time creates some issues when the place is not packed with customers; you end up serving dry overcooked... More

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volvoc70m
Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

Went here before leaving for the airport and the food was good! Typical carnivore atmosphere, service was prompt and food was great. Try the cocktails, think its called Dawa, brilliant appetiser prior to the mains! More

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AdhiamboC
Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

Very good service, lovely ambiance, excellent meat selection :) More

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Broomfield_Nomad
Broomfield, CO
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12 reviews
21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

This used to be a fun place and the food decent. The service was horrible and the food bland, dry and overcooked. We waited forever to get any service and the staff did not appear concerned. It's a pity as I knew the place during it's better days and would take friends whenever I was in the country. So long,... More

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SanjG
Nairobi, Kenya
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23 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

A meat-eaters paradise with outstanding variety of fresh meat, exceptional service, good cocktails and great entertainment on Saturday night More

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Harish_1973
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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20 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

The wait was very long- had to wait for 90 minutes before I could get a table. But the food was good in general. I had some of the exotic meat- crocodile, ostrich and ox balls. Can't say I particularly relished them. Loved the chicken wings and pork spare ribs. More

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Karied98
Knoxville, Tennessee
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12 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Go for the meat or don't go at all. My friends that had the "meat special" as I call it, said it was worth it, but everything else is very overpriced. Service was great, but ask for prices BEFORE you order. After the meal, they come around with a calculator and tell you what you owe. I couldn't get a... More

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