The Rock restaurant

Details

Details of The Rock restaurant

Located in front of Michamvi Pingwe beach on the south-east coast of the island, the Rock sits on a rock. It promises a unique dining experience with all-natural, fresh, and passionately prepared food.

A charming, exclusive restaurant that instantly became one of the icons of Zanzibar is

decorated in a simple, local island style. The Rock specializes in seafood and local tastes, and it plays an important role in local fishermen and farmers' lives, especially those from the nearby village Michamvi, as the restaurant's needs directly benefit their community.

The Rock is committed to having a minimal environmental impact, so from having the idea for the restaurant on the rock to serving your exclusive meal they strive to be as environmentally conscious as possible.

They are welcoming couples and groups of up to 20, reservations are obligatory.

An open-air terrace, offering that romantic evening under the African stars by night, skies by day, with panoramic seascapes is available for pre and post-meal drinks.

The Rock is an ideal location for special events and can be reserved for private parties.

Although in the sea, it can be reached on foot at low tide, at high tide you'll be transferred with a boat. And, if you wish to boost the romance, use the complimentary boat ride in the surroundings of the rock.

 

The Rock restaurant

Our advice:

The Rock is not for everyone, it is a special restaurant with excellent food, too small to cater to fast food tastes and budgets.

Short Overview

Sitting in the waters of the Indian Ocean, just a shot from the shore there is this rock. Technically, it's an island, but truly it's just a rock. And on top of it the Rock. A charming, exclusive restaurant that instantly became one of the icons of Zanzibar.


Decorated in a simple, local island style, the restaurant specializes in seafood and local tastes, easily meeting high international standards.


They are welcoming couples and groups of up to 20, reservations are obligatory. Are you visiting on a special occasion? The Rock is ideal and can be reserved for private events.

Let us plan your dream
African trip!

IIf you're planning a safari in East Africa for 2027, there's a new item on your checklist. Kenya, mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar now each require foreign visitors to buy a Government Travel Insurance Policy as a condition of entry. Kenya and mainland Tanzania started their schemes in early October 2026...
Women of the Maasai are globally known for their beaded jewellery and vibrant red shukas. This craft of beadmaking acts as a visual language passed from mother to daughter. Specific patterns, shapes, and layers reveal a person’s marital status, age group, and social rank. Besides beadmaking, Maasai women are responsible...
Rainy Season in Tanzania doesn't always mean cancelled plans and flooded roads; some showers blow through in minutes. However, some can mess with your driving or getting to a remote camp. The difference comes down to the month, the region, and how ready you've made yourself. Think of this as...
Kenya's Safari story usually gets told through the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and the Big Five. However, beyond those famous names there are mountain forests, flamingo-covered lakes, dry northern reserves, conservation projects, and gorges. You can actually walk through on foot on these gorges. That's where an Off-Beat Kenya Safari comes...
A first Kenya Safari usually centres on the big names. For instance, lions, elephants, the Maasai Mara and the excitement of seeing everything for the first time. A second trip feels different. There's less pressure to complete a checklist. There's more room to notice the small stuff: how a herd...