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Family-Friendly Restaurants

🍽️ Family-Friendly Restaurants for Kids in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

26 kid-friendly restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Dar es Salaam

🎳 Bowling

Azam Game Centre offers a welcome air-conditioned escape from Dar es Salaam's heat with modern bowling lanes equipped with bumpers for young bowlers, plus video arcade games and sweet treats. With an impressive 4.9-star rating, this spotless facility combines classic family bowling with added entertainment options, making it a reliable choice for rainy days, birthday celebrations, or simply cooling off while having fun together.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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Shoppers Plaza supermarket in Mbezi Beach, DSM🛍️ Shopping
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4.5(549)$$6 mi · Mbezi Beach

Shoppers Plaza is a modern shopping mall in the Mbezi Beach area offering convenient family shopping with a variety of stores, a supermarket, and food options. It provides a comfortable, air-conditioned break from Dar es Salaam's heat and a chance to stock up on snacks, supplies, or souvenirs while traveling with kids in Tanzania.

🕑 1-2 hours

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The Waterfront restaurant in Dar es Salaam, DS🌳 Park
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4.3(1,776)Free

The Waterfront at The Slipway offers families a beautiful coastal escape with walking paths along Dar es Salaam's stunning Indian Ocean shoreline. Kids can run freely in the open spaces while parents enjoy the sea breezes and scenic views, with plenty of restaurants and seating areas making it perfect for a relaxed family outing. The combination of outdoor space and nearby dining options creates an ideal spot for families to unwind after exploring the city.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours

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COCOMAS BEACH CLUB restaurant in Kinondoni, DSM🍽️ Restaurant
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4.2(208)$$11 mi · Kinondoni

Cocomas Beach Club offers families a relaxing escape along Dar es Salaam's coastline with everything needed for a full day of fun. The venue combines a safe, shallow swimming area perfect for little ones with a playground, pool, and onsite restaurant serving meals throughout the day. Parents appreciate the family-focused atmosphere and the ability to keep kids entertained while enjoying beautiful ocean views.

🕑 4-6 hours

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Msasani Fish Market market in Msasani, DSM Activity
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4.0(360)5 mi · Msasani

Msasani Fish Market offers families an authentic slice of Tanzanian life where kids can witness the bustling energy of a traditional African market. From colorful displays of fresh fish and tropical fruits to the aromatic street food stalls, this sensory-rich experience provides an educational and exciting cultural adventure for curious young travelers.

🕑 1 to 1.5 hours

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The Slipway Restaurant offers families a relaxed waterfront dining experience where kids can play while parents enjoy stunning Indian Ocean views. With dedicated play areas to keep little ones entertained and a children's menu featuring familiar favorites, this casual spot takes the stress out of dining out with young children in Dar es Salaam.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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Addis in Dar brings the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia to Dar es Salaam, offering families an exciting cultural dining adventure. The welcoming staff and family-friendly atmosphere make it easy for parents to introduce children to traditional Ethiopian cuisine, where eating with your hands using injera flatbread becomes part of the fun. This is an ideal spot for families raising adventurous eaters or wanting to expand their children's cultural horizons through food.

🕑 1 to 1.5 hours

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Steers Family Restaurant offers a convenient dining solution for families traveling in Dar es Salaam, combining quick service with dedicated play areas to keep children entertained. Perfect for when you need a reliable meal break during your Tanzanian adventures, this family-focused chain provides familiar fast-casual fare along with special kids' meals and family packages that won't break the travel budget.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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Samaki Samaki Restaurant restaurant in Dar es Salaam, DS🍽️ Restaurant
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Samaki Samaki offers families the perfect combination of delicious seafood and international dishes right on the beach in Dar es Salaam. Kids can enjoy their meals and then play on the sand just steps away, while parents relax in the casual, welcoming atmosphere. The dedicated kids' menu and beachfront location make it an ideal spot for a leisurely family lunch or early dinner.

🕑 2-3 hours (including meal time and beach play)

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Upanga Market Fresh Cafe cafe in Upanga, DSM Cafe
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Upanga Market Fresh Cafe offers a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere where families can enjoy freshly squeezed tropical juices and light, simple meals without fuss. This locally popular spot provides a relaxed environment where children are not just tolerated but genuinely welcomed, making it an ideal pit stop during your Dar es Salaam adventures.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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The Garden Kitchen Restaurant restaurant in Upanga, DSM🍽️ Restaurant
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The Garden Kitchen Restaurant offers families a relaxing outdoor dining experience in the heart of Dar es Salaam's Upanga neighborhood. The spacious garden setting gives children room to move around while parents enjoy a mix of familiar international dishes and authentic Tanzanian cuisine, making it an ideal spot for families adjusting to local flavors or seeking comfortable dining options.

🕑 1.5 to 2 hours

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Cream Palace Ice Cream Shop ice cream in Upanga, DSM🍦 Ice Cream
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Cream Palace is a beloved local ice cream shop in the Upanga neighborhood where families gather to enjoy both classic favorites and unique tropical flavors you won't find back home. This friendly, budget-friendly parlor gives kids a delicious taste of Tanzanian ice cream culture while offering a cool break from Dar es Salaam's warm climate.

🕑 30 minutes to 1 hour

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