Our Menu
Our menu is a carefully balanced fusion of Swahili, Indian, and global flavors, paired with creative cocktails, handpicked music, and the inviting challenge of a pool table. It’s the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening, a casual get-together, or simply relaxing in Diani’s enchanting coastal vibe.
Whether you’re a local in search of a peaceful dining spot or a traveler keen to explore one of Diani’s more intimate treasures, Terra Mare offers a memorable experience that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about exceptional food.
Starters
Butternut Bisque
with Coconut CreamKSh 680.00Velvety smooth butternut soup, enriched with a swirl of creamy coconut
- Mediterranean Seafood Soup
(Slightly Spicy)KSh 980.00A robust, tomato-based soup brimming with fresh seafood, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs
- Clear Chicken SoupKSh 780.00
A comforting, light chicken broth, simmered with fresh herbs
- Butternut Bisque with Coconut CreamKSh 680.00
Velvety smooth butternut soup, enriched with a swirl of creamy coconut
- Mediterranean Seafood
Soup (Slightly Spicy)KSh 980.00A robust, tomato-based soup brimming with fresh seafood, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs
- Clear Chicken SoupKSh 780.00
A comforting, light chicken broth, simmered with fresh herbs
Salads
- Pasta and Corn SaladKSh 680.00
Pasta with cubes of fresh tomato, capsicum, corn and vinaigrette dressing
- Seafood SaladKSh 1,650.00
A medley of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, topped with succulent shrimp, calamari, and fish cubes in a light, flavorful dressing
- Pasta and CornSaladKSh 680.00
Pasta with cubes of fresh tomato, capsicum, corn and vinaigrette dressing
- Seafood SaladKSh 1,650.00
A medley of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, topped with succulent shrimp, calamari, and fish cubes in a light, flavorful dressing
Appetizers
- Lemon Prawn SkewersKSh 1,600.00
Succulent prawns and vegetables marinated in freshly squeezed lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection
- Calamari RingsKSh 950.00
Crispy coated calamari rings served with our house-made tartar sauce
- Pan-Fried CalamariKSh 950.00
A light coastal starter. Tender, pan-fried calamari, lightly seasoned and tossed with cracked black pepper and a zesty squeeze of lemon. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce
- Maru BhajiaKSh 790.00
A popular Kenyan snack made of thinly sliced potatoes, coated in gram flour, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with a spicy tomato chutney
- Chicken Seekh KebabKSh 1,350.00
Made with seasoned minced chicken, shaped onto skewers, and grilled. It comes with a side of refreshing Raita—a cool yogurt dip with cucumber and coriander and warm, soft Naan. It’s a perfect, satisfying meal
- Lemon PrawnSkewersKSh 1,600.00
Succulent prawns and vegetables marinated in freshly squeezed lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection
- Calamari RingsKSh 950.00
Crispy coated calamari rings served with our house-made tartar sauce
- Pan-Fried CalamariKSh 950.00
A light coastal starter. Tender, pan-fried calamari, lightly seasoned and tossed with cracked black pepper and a zesty squeeze of lemon. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce
- Maru BhajiaKSh 790.00
A popular Kenyan snack made of thinly sliced potatoes, coated in gram flour, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with a spicy tomato chutney
- Chicken SeekhKebabKSh 1,350.00
Made with seasoned minced chicken, shaped onto skewers, and grilled. It comes with a side of refreshing Raita—a cool yogurt dip with cucumber and coriander and warm, soft Naan. It’s a perfect, satisfying meal
Main Courses
Chicken & Meat
- Chicken SchnitzelKSh 1,350.00
Thinly pounded chicken breast, breaded and fried. Served with mashed potatoes or French fries
- Chicken Tikka MasalaKSh 1,500.00
An Indian-inspired dish of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream, and herbs. Served with naan
- Butter ChickenKSh 1,500.00
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with aromatic spices, cashew nuts, and a swirl of butter. Served with warm naan bread. An Indian-inspired classic
- Swahili Chicken Stew with RiceKSh 1,350.00
Tender chicken, garden-fresh vegetables, and local spices simmered in a rich tomato broth. Served with fluffy steamed rice
- Beef Stew with Ugali and SpinachKSh 1,400.00
A hearty Kenyan classic: tender beef slow-cooked in a rich tomato broth with vegetables and traditional spices. Served with ugali and sautéed spinach
- Chicken KormaKSh 1,550.00
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with yogurt, nuts, and a blend of aromatic Indian spices. Served with your choice of fluffy rice or warm naan bread
- Chicken SchnitzelKSh 1,350.00
Thinly pounded chicken breast, breaded and fried. Served with mashed potatoes or French fries
- Chicken TikkaMasalaKSh 1,500.00
An Indian-inspired dish of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream, and herbs. Served with naan
- Butter ChickenKSh 1,500.00
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with aromatic spices, cashew nuts, and a swirl of butter. Served with warm naan bread. An Indian-inspired classic
- Swahili Chicken Stew with RiceKSh 1,350.00
Tender chicken, garden-fresh vegetables, and local spices simmered in a rich tomato broth. Served with fluffy steamed rice
- Beef Stew withUgali and SpinachKSh 1,400.00
A hearty Kenyan classic: tender beef slow-cooked in a rich tomato broth with vegetables and traditional spices. Served with ugali and sautéed spinach
- Chicken KormaKSh 1,550.00
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with yogurt, nuts, and a blend of aromatic Indian spices. Served with your choice of fluffy rice or warm naan bread
Seafood
- Samaki wa KupakaKSh 1,500.00
Our signature coastal masterpiece. A whole grilled fish on bone (catch of the day), generously smothered in a rich, aromatic coconut and tamarind sauce. A true taste of the coast. Served with your choice of Ugali or Rice
- Golden Crispy Crumbed Fish FilletKSh 1,600.00
A perfectly fried fillet of fish, coated in a golden, crispy crumb. Served with your choice of creamy mashed potatoes or classic French fries
- Swahili Fish Curry in Coconut SauceKSh 1,800.00
Fresh catch of the day simmered in a rich, aromatic Swahili-style coconut curry, infused with local spices and a hint of tang. Served with fluffy steamed rice
- Samaki wa KupakaKSh 1,500.00
Our signature coastal masterpiece. A whole grilled fish on bone (catch of the day), generously smothered in a rich, aromatic coconut and tamarind sauce. A true taste of the coast. Served with your choice of Ugali or Rice
- Golden Crispy Crumbed
Fish FilletKSh 1,600.00A perfectly fried fillet of fish, coated in a golden, crispy crumb. Served with your choice of creamy mashed potatoes or classic French fries
- Swahili Fish Curryin Coconut SauceKSh 1,800.00
Fresh catch of the day simmered in a rich, aromatic Swahili-style coconut curry, infused with local spices and a hint of tang. Served with fluffy steamed rice
Vegetarian
- Maharagwe ya Nazi with ChapatiKSh 1,000.00
A hearty Kenyan classic: tender kidney beans slow-cooked in rich, spiced coconut cream. Paired with warm, flaky chapati
- Paneer Tikka MasalaKSh 1,650.00
Cubes of tender paneer (Indian cottage cheese), marinated in spices and grilled, then simmered in a rich, creamy Indian-inspired tomato-based sauce. Served with warm naan bread
- Vegetable Stew with RiceKSh 1,250.00
Garden-fresh vegetables, and local spices simmered in a rich tomato broth. Served with fluffy steamed rice
- Maharagwe yaNazi with ChapatiKSh 1,000.00
A hearty Kenyan classic: tender kidney beans slow-cooked in rich, spiced coconut cream. Paired with warm, flaky chapati
- Paneer TikkaMasalaKSh 1,650.00
Cubes of tender paneer (Indian cottage cheese), marinated in spices and grilled, then simmered in a rich, creamy Indian-inspired tomato-based sauce. Served with warm naan bread
- Vegetable Stewwith RiceKSh 1,250.00
Garden-fresh vegetables, and local spices simmered in a rich tomato broth. Served with fluffy steamed rice
Extras
- RiceKSh 300.00
Fluffy steamed basmati rice
- UgaliKSh 200.00
Traditional stiff maize porridge, a staple accompaniment
- Naan BreadKSh 150.00
Freshly baked flatbread
- ChapatiKSh 150.00
Freshly rolled and pan-fried flatbread
- KachumbariKSh 250.00
Fresh tomato, red onion, and chili salsa
- Seasonal VegetablesKSh 300.00
Our chef’s selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables
Pasta
- ArrabiataKSh 1050.00
Pasta tossed in a spicy, home-made tomato sauce with red chili pepper flakes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, topped with grated Parmesan cheese
- Seafood PastaKSh 1,500.00
Pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with succulent shrimp, calamari, and fish cubes
- Creamy Chicken PastaKSh 1,350.00
Pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with tender chicken pieces, tossed with garlic
Sweet Endings
- Ice Cream ScoopKSh 300.00
A refreshing scoop of your choice of delicious ice cream. Please ask your server for today’s flavors
- Fresh Fruit SaladKSh 550.00
A vibrant medley of locally sourced, seasonal fresh fruits, diced and ready to refresh.
- RasgullaKSh 600.00
The light and spongy delight from East India. These delicate, spherical sweets are made from fresh cottage cheese (chenna), kneaded to perfection and then gently simmered until soft and pillowy in a subtle, aromatic sugar syrup. A refreshing and mildly sweet treat, best enjoyed chilled.
- Gulab Jamun Gulab JamunKSh 650.00
A classic Indian indulgence. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings are crafted from milk solids (khoya), gently fried to a rich golden-brown, then immersed in a fragrant, warm rose and cardamom-infused sugar syrup. Each bite is a sweet, aromatic embrace, a truly comforting dessert.
- Malindi Halwa with Black CoffeeKSh 750.00
Savor our Mombasa Almond Pistachio Halwa, a cherished sweet of the Kenyan coast. This traditional, chewy delicacy, popular in our region and influenced by centuries of Arab culinary exchange, is made with fine tapioca flour, slow-cooked with ghee, cardamom, toasted almonds, and pistachios for a unique, satisfying texture.
Enjoyed best with a strong, traditional black coffee, offering a robust balance to its rich sweetness. A truly authentic coastal experience.
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