Born From
The Fire.
Nairobi's home for fresh fish barbecue and authentic Swahili coastal cuisine. Sourced daily, grilled over open charcoal — in the heart of Nairobi.
A Coastal Kitchen
in the Heart of the City
Dau Fish & Grill was born from a love of the Kenyan coast — the smell of charcoal in the open air, the patient craft of a whole fish spiced and flame-kissed, the communal rhythm of a meal shared around a grill.
We brought that spirit to Nairobi — and built a space where Nairobi could taste the coast without leaving the city. Our kitchen sources fresh fish daily, preps every spice blend in-house, and fires each order over open charcoal the way it was always meant to be done.
From whole grilled tilapia and coconut fish curry to chicken tikka biryani and Swahili pilau — whether you're in Kitisuru, Westlands, Kabete or anywhere across Nairobi, every plate is a chapter of the same story: roasted right, sourced fresh.
What We Stand For
Three non-negotiables that define every dish, every day.
Fresh
Right
Culture
How We Do It
Every dish follows the same uncompromising journey.
We source our fish daily from trusted coastal suppliers — tilapia, whole catch, and seasonal varieties direct from Kenyan waters. Never frozen. Always fresh-in before the grill lights up.
Coastal spice blends, yogurt rubs, aromatic herbs — every protein is seasoned and rested to let the flavour run deep before it meets the flame. Our blends are made in-house. No shortcuts, no packets.
Open charcoal grill. Real smoke. The kind of heat that builds a crust, locks in the juices, and delivers that unmistakable flame-kissed finish you can only get from Swahili barbecue done right.
Plated with care, served hot. In our garden in Kitisuru, as takeaway, or catered to your event across Westlands, Kabete and beyond — the same quality, every time, without exception.
A Place Worth
Coming Back To
Tucked in the leafy calm of Kitisuru, our restaurant was designed to feel like the coast found its way inland. Garden seating under open sky. The warmth of charcoal in the air. A setting that makes every meal feel like an occasion.
Whether you're here for a quiet lunch, a family dinner, or a full catering event — we've built Dau Fish & Grill to feel unhurried, welcoming, and unapologetically Kenyan.
The Best Way to
Know Dau Is to
Taste It.
Join us in Kitisuru — or let us bring the grill to you. Dine in, order online, or book our catering for your next event across Nairobi.