The best seafood restaurants Tanzania

This is THE new restaurant in Stone Town. Hailing from South Africa, it has taken over the spectacular building on the water in Forodhani Gardens Park, so the view is breathtaking and the tables are numerous, as are the waiters. You'll want to try everything: the poké bowl, the tuna tataki, the grilled meats, the fish and shrimp "popcorns", and above all the sushi, creative and deliciously fresh, thanks to the tempting photo menu. When the plates arrive, they're as sophisticated as the image: everything is a success, right down to the insane cocktails.

This is the restaurant of the new Seconda Stella Zanzibar luxury hotel in Jambiani, dedicated primarily to couples. At the time of our visit, the restaurant had not yet opened, but it will be the first "Surf & Turf" restaurant on the southeast coast. In other words, the seafood and meat combos popular across the Atlantic. One of Bulgaria's top chefs (a Master Chef award winner) is due to come in specially to take charge of the kitchens.

This new signature restaurant of the Z Hotel replaces the very famous Saruche on the same level facing the sea and the beach. It is only open for dinner and the address is chic. Sexy Fish offers seafood in all sorts of ways and sauces. The fish is of course local and ultra-fresh, as is the seafood, and the chef Bengali Rasel offers an African-European fusion menu, spiced up with Zanzibar spices: delicate tuna ceviche, lobster tempura, crab curry à la sénégalaise, or simply a nice grilled lobster.

This is the best restaurant in Nungwi, especially the grilled octopus, a real treat. Walking out onto the Essque Zalu hotel's huge pontoon is already a stroll, lined with swings facing the shades of turquoise and, why not, sip a good cocktail before settling down to eat. On the menu, an array of gourmet dishes to share, including many vegetarian options - excellent squash and carrot fritters with mango chutney - and seafood options, such as grilled cicadas with chimichurri sauce or tuna confit with capers and red beans.

This local fishermen's restaurant is part of the nightly fishmarket on one of Nungwi's central beaches. Candlelight, tables with their feet in the sand and nomadic music and acrobatics create a romantic and friendly atmosphere. The highlight of the show is the display of huge fish, lobsters and octopus that you can admire in front of the restaurant. It's time to go for the XXL shellfish. The waiters are - rare thing in Zanzibar - efficient and organized, the wait is reasonable.

This kitesurfing centre has a nice restaurant on the beach, which serves well executed dishes. With its Italian origins, you can choose from antipasti, pasta dishes, fish dishes... The shrimp and avocado bruschetta is recommendable, the divine seared tuna steak too, as is the chicken curry or the seafood pasta, although the toppings could be more generous. The house serves excellent cocktails and the spot is really nice, especially the chill zone with benches on a raised terrace in front of the beach.

It is THE new restaurant in Dar es Salaam. Coming from South Africa, it has taken over a magnificent terrace facing the sea at Msasani. A spectacular view that you can admire in beautiful garden furniture, the setting is fantastic. You want to try everything: the poké bowl, the tuna tataki, the grilled meats, the fish and shrimp popcorns, and especially the sushi, creative and deliciously fresh, thanks to the menu with its tempting photos. When the plates arrive, they are as sophisticated as the image: everything is successful, up to the insane cocktails.

Not everyone is lucky enough to stay at the luxurious Sea Cliff Hotel, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy a meal at the superb Karambezi Café, which offers a sublime view of the sea, from breakfast to dinner. The prices are a bit steep, but you pay for the standing, the setting and the 180° panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. You can eat and share unpretentious pizzas, burgers or snacks, as well as more substantial and deliciously fresh fish and seafood dishes. Cocktails are a good option here at aperitif time.