Sexy Fish brings contemporary beachfront dining to Nungwi, one of Zanzibar’s most celebrated stretches of coastline. Situated on a wooden deck overlooking the water, the restaurant combines sophisticated seafood, cocktails and a stylish but deliberately relaxed atmosphere.

The setting is central to its appeal. Sun-bleached timber, ambient lighting and unobstructed Indian Ocean views give the restaurant a chic beach-club character without overwhelming the natural surroundings. Dinner becomes particularly atmospheric after sunset, when the illuminated deck sits immediately above the sound of the ocean.

Seafood forms the core of the menu, with an emphasis on locally caught ingredients presented through modern techniques. Zanzibar spices and flavours appear throughout, providing a local accent to otherwise contemporary dishes. International wines accompany the seafood, while non-seafood options make the restaurant considerably broader than its name might suggest.

Presentation is an important part of the experience, with dishes designed to look as considered as the restaurant itself. Lobster, tuna, fresh fish and contemporary vegetarian dishes sit alongside more substantial meat options.

What makes Sexy Fish different from many Zanzibar restaurants is its contemporary confidence. It does not attempt to recreate a traditional Swahili dining room or rely solely on an exotic setting. Instead, it offers something closer to a modern international coastal restaurant while allowing Zanzibar’s seafood, spices and spectacular sunsets to provide the sense of destination.

For travellers staying around Nungwi who want a special evening with polished service, sophisticated seafood and one of northern Zanzibar’s best waterfront atmospheres, Sexy Fish is an obvious choice.