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$4 - $35
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Seafood, French, Bar, Barbecue
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Reviewed October 16, 2022

Rooms poorly maintained, toilet broken/leakage, bathroom drainage clogged, regular powercut, NO Wi Fi, severe water shortage (their excuse pressure not working for past 3 days), restaurant food takes 90 minutes to serve. This property is managed by 3 employees

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed August 12, 2020 via mobile

This place is now closed. Following good reviews and recommendations we walked along the beach to find funky squids. However it was completely deserted and we were later informed that the owner had left to run somewhere elseMore

Date of visit: August 2020
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SylvainF359, Propriétaire at The Funky Squids beach bar & grill, responded to this reviewResponded October 15, 2020

Good afternoon, I am the owner of the Funky squids beach bar & grill, yes, we are closed since I April 2020 not to run anywhere but to change location we are going to open soon in a better bigger beach area. It is now...More

Reviewed December 5, 2019

A good place for a meal with cold beer, wine or soft drink. At the beach, Combine with a swim, but order the meal before you go to swim! Excellent food, but the serving takes time.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed July 14, 2019

No place to chill, loud music from the art-music school next to the restaurant.The matrasses from the seats were really dirty.I took 'the funky garlic prawns' and my girlfriend Calamares with chips.We waited one houre for 2 little plates.My prawns were really bad with a...lot of vinegar in the plate?I couldn't taste the garlic!? No sauce, only dry rice. The calamares of my girlfriend were ok but the portion was really little. I told it to the waitress and she told me : next time better...there will be no next time. Poa poa is much cheaper and better but you are not at the beach then...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed March 3, 2019 via mobile

We had so much fun here and we ate and got drunk a bit ha ha.. They have a quick services and it's a good place to chill when you're in bagamoyo.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed December 22, 2018 via mobile

Having seen the reviews on tripadvisor, we were looking forward to a romantic moonlight dinner with seaviews. Well the seaviews were just about the only good thing about this place. First of all, the choice of loud, cheezy 80’s christmas songs will not cater to...almost anyone’s taste.... but then the food..... after a long wait my husband got ‘tigger prawns’ (sic). Nice big prawns and although the choice of seasoning was a bit unusual, it was however the far better choice from my own. My funky chilly prawns sounded great but turned out to be served in an unappetizing black chunky sauce which probably was soy sauce cooked for a long time to make a thick, salty and not at all spicy consistency. Funky? Oh yes but not in a good way. The french wine had been stored at unfavorable temperatures that did the taste no favors. Why this place is number 2 on tripadvisor is beyond me.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed December 22, 2018 via mobile

I visited this place with my family and everything was great: the Service, the Food, the beach, breeze, ..... Everybody was happy. Will visit again...

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed December 20, 2018

Funky Squid Located on outskirts of Bagamoyo. Rooms not perfect, old and tired looking but location fantastic. Lots of character and plenty of space round the place. On the beach with great sitting areas for relaxing, volleyball, old boat fitted out with cushions for relaxing....Prices very competitive for the beach position although some rooms do not have AC. No hot water in the bathroom but with high temperatures outside this was no problem. Menu extensive but higher prices than some others nearby although the quality and flavours are superb. Breakfast is great. Swimming in the sea, nice beach area, Masai workers very traditional and friendly. Position perfect for walking to fish market, local restaurants and the town. Easy to explore Bagamoyo from here. Friendly atmosphere Owners very accommodating, food good. Great to relax on the beach out in the grounds, recline on the old boat, play volleyball with the locals, pool, kayak, swim in the ocean. We enjoyed the place very muchMore

Date of visit: December 2018
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SylvainF359, Propriétaire at The Funky Squids beach bar & grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2018

Thank you, John for taking time to write your experience at the Funky Squids. Again love honesty yes ours rooms are not perfect we never pretend otherwise but there comfortable we plan to refurbish them in a close future we already do one at the...More

Reviewed December 13, 2018

A Nice Place Close to the Beach. Makoti dining hall makes a good atmosphere. Excellent Food, but the servingtime from order of Food until you get the Food is loooong!. Order the Food, take a bath, and the Food may be ready when bath is...finishedMore

Date of visit: December 2018
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SylvainF359, Propriétaire at The Funky Squids beach bar & grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2018

Thank you for taking time to write your experience at the Funky Squids. Yes its true it takes time, we do suggest to order before hunger gets in to you, we are making everything from scratch and fresh, but we are trying to improve the...More

Reviewed December 1, 2018 via mobile

Great place to eat. Huge selection of delicious food although the prawns and burgers are outstanding. Food is consistently good quality and perfectly cooked. We often come to enjoy the cool breeze and hang out with friends and family for an afternoon. Great location on...the beach for a swim or watching the world go by.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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SylvainF359, Propriétaire at The Funky Squids beach bar & grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2018

Thank you for taking time to write your experience at the Funky Squids, it's always a pleasure to see you come down with your lovely family wish you guys a very great holiday season. The Funky Family

Reviewed October 31, 2018

All is good. The food, the drink, the staff, the place. No hesitation. I recommend the pesto, the burgers, the funky calamaris and the hot dogs...

Date of visit: October 2018
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SylvainF359, Propriétaire at The Funky Squids beach bar & grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 1, 2018

I would like to thank you to have visit the funky squids beach bar & grill your appreciation is very welcome ,merci have a great time in Bagamoyo. See you soon hopefully. Sylvan

Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile

The best burger we had in two months in Africa (mostly spent the time north of the equator). The garlic prawns were amazing too. The fries were crisp and salty unlike any other you'll find in Africa. Would come back for the food. On a...side note, we didn't have to wait at all.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed September 30, 2018

Tired and a bit rundown, Only had a drink. Menu written up on a chalkboard. Staff cheerful enough, Not quite what one expected

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed September 24, 2018

I visit this restaurant about three times per year. Each time we take a mission team to Tanzania, we visit this restaurant and beach. The staff is very accommodating and personable. They take care of us well. The beach is a great place to relax...and unwind after a mission trip, or any African adventure.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile

A group of 8 ladies from the US were here for the day last week and found the location to be absolutely pristine and beautiful with very gracious owners. Agreee the food is fresh and delicious and takes a little longer than we would typically...like, but knowing this is often the case (and pace of life in general) in Tanzania, we planned accordingly by putting in our order and then talking walks and relaxing on the beach until the food was ready.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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The Funky Squids beach bar & grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5