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The King's List
Stone Town, Zanzibar

The finest tables in Stone Town, Zanzibar, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# The King's List — Stone Town, Zanzibar **The Palms Zanzibar** Zanzibar's finest dining experiences showcase International, Seafood, and Zanzibari cuisines across Stone Town and its surrounding coasts. Kilindi Zanzibar in Kendwa on the North Coast stands as a formidable contender, offering East African, International, and Swahili fare at the highest price band.
1
The Palms Zanzibar
International, Seafood, Zanzibari · Bwejuu · $$$$
In contention
2
Kilindi Zanzibar
East African, International, Swahili · Kendwa, North Coast · $$$$
In contention
3
Pongwe Beach Hotel Restaurant
Seafood, Swahili, Tanzanian · Pongwe (between Kiwengwa and Uroa) · $$$
In contention
4
The Rock Restaurant
Indian Ocean, Seafood, Zanzibari · Michamvi Pingwe · $$$
In contention
5
Baraza Resort & Spa
Arabic, East African, Indian, International, Persian, Swahili · South-East Coast (Bwejuu / Dongwe) · $$$$
In contention
6
Emerson on Hurumzi
Omani, Persian Fusion, Swahili · Stone Town · $$$
In contention
7
Bahari Restaurant at Tembo House
Indian, International, Italian, Seafood, Swahili · Shangani (Stone Town Seafront) · $$
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8
Maru Maru Hotel Terrace
Fusion, Indian, International, Swahili · Stone Town Medina · $$
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9
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
International, Seafood, Zanzibari · Stone Town Waterfront · $$$
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10
Fishermans Seafood and Grill
$$$
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11
Forodhani Gardens Night Market
Seafood, Swahili, Zanzibari Street Food · Stone Town Seafront · $
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12
The Palms Zanzibar
$$$
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13
Emerson On Hurumzi
$$$
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14
Emerson Spice Tea House
Seafood, Swahili, Zanzibari Tasting Menu · Stone Town Medina · $$$
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15
Matemwe Lodge (Asilia Africa)
International, Seafood, Swahili, Tanzanian · Matemwe (North-East Coast) · $$$
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16
6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar
Afro-Continental, Grill, Modern African · Shangani, Stone Town · $$
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17
Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
Japanese, Seafood, South African, Sushi · Stone Town Waterfront · $$
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18
The Rock Restaurant
$$$
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19
The Island Pongwe
Indian Ocean, Italian, Seafood · Pongwe, East Coast · $$$
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20
Upendo Beach Club
Beach Fusion, Grill, Seafood · Michamvi Kae · $$$
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21
Lukmaan Restaurant
Swahili, Tanzanian, Zanzibari · Stone Town Medina · $
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22
Upendo Beach Restaurant
$$$
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23
Z Hotel Rooftop
Asian, Contemporary International, Seafood · $$$
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24
Zanzibar Coffee House
Breakfast, Café, Coffee Shop, Light Meals, Zanzibari · Stone Town Medina (Mkunazini) · $
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25
Baraza Sultan Restaurant
$$$
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How the order is decided

Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.

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