Amandina Watamu: Medina Palms Menu Prices, Seafood and Courtyard Dining
Amandina Restaurant at Medina Palms brings a Mediterranean, Moroccan and African food direction to Watamu. Its official dining page describes open-air and covered rooftop settings, with seafood and produce from the property's vegetable garden informing the kitchen. A substantial 2026 à la carte menu makes it possible to plan the meal around actual dishes rather than a general resort-dining impression.
Choose Amandina as the dining destination
Medina Palms has several food-and-drink spaces, including The Long Bar, Coffee Garden and a beach bar. Amandina is the named restaurant in this guide. When reserving, say whether you want a restaurant meal, a breakfast visit or another outlet so the team can direct you correctly.
The official restaurant contact is +254 114 128 477, with restaurantmanager@medinapalms.com listed for enquiries. The property also publishes its main reservation numbers, +254 710 571515 and +254 718 152999. The restaurant contact is the most direct starting point for discussing the table and food format.
The actual official photograph accompanying this guide shows evening tables around a small illuminated courtyard pool, surrounded by palms and planting. It is a dining-space image, not a substitute beach scene. For an anniversary or a calm holiday dinner, that visual setting helps explain the appeal before you start comparing menu items.
A menu with several culinary directions
The 2026 à la carte selection moves from ugali fries and fish preparations to pasta, grills and chef's signature dishes. That range is useful for a group that wants a coastal meal without requiring everyone to order the same cuisine. One diner can choose seafood while another follows a grilled-meat or vegetable-led route.
Start with the sort of meal you want. A soup and a main can create a clear two-course dinner. A lighter lunch might use a starter and a salad. A shared centrepiece suits a couple who want one focal dish, but it should be chosen according to the menu's portion description rather than the photograph alone.
The official page also connects the restaurant with herbs and vegetables grown in Medina Palms' own garden. That gives the menu a local ingredient thread even when the preparation has Mediterranean or Asian influences. Looking for that thread can make the order feel more coherent than choosing only by price.
Prices from the 2026 à la carte menu
The linked 2026 PDF was checked on 25 October 2026. Ugali Fries and Bruschetta Italiana are each KSh1,000. Yaki Gyoza is KSh1,200, Red Snapper Crudo KSh1,400 and Tuna Tartar KSh1,600. These examples show a starter range that includes both familiar formats and raw-fish choices.
Among the mains, Catch of the Day, Prawns Pili Pili and Prawns Thai Green Curry are each KSh2,000. Seafood Tagliatelle and Spaghetti Lobster are each KSh2,900. A 280g Black Steer Ribeye is KSh3,400, while the 350g version is KSh4,300.
The grill section lists a 700g Chateaubriand for sharing at KSh5,000 and a Seafood Platter at KSh6,500. Its note says the grill dishes include one preferred side, with an extra side at KSh600. The menu also states that prices include government taxes and a seven-percent staff service charge, which is a useful detail when calculating the order.
Make the food budget concrete
Two KSh2,000 main dishes and a KSh1,000 shared starter total KSh5,000 before drinks. A KSh5,000 Chateaubriand plus a KSh1,200 gyoza starter totals KSh6,200. These are comparison baskets assembled from the menu, not fixed restaurant packages.
The right comparison depends on the people eating. A shared beef centrepiece creates a different meal from two seafood mains, even if both fit a similar budget. Decide what you want to spend on the food first, then choose drinks and any additional courses around that decision.
For a longer dinner, one starter per person may be enough before a substantial main. For a lighter meal, a starter and salad can be a deliberate choice rather than an incomplete version of dinner. Explain that preference when ordering so the kitchen can help with the serving sequence.
Breakfast and coffee as another visit
Amandina separately links a breakfast menu and a pizza menu. The breakfast list includes an Amandina Special Full Breakfast at KSh2,500, a continental option at KSh1,100 and toast with eggs at KSh550. Those are different breakfast formats, with the full option carrying a much broader set of components.
The 2026 à la carte document also lists espresso at KSh250, macchiato at KSh300 and cappuccino at KSh400. A coffee stop and a full resort breakfast therefore need not be treated as the same spend. Choose the visit around whether you want a short pause or a meal that anchors the morning.
For two friends meeting before other Watamu plans, a lighter breakfast can leave the day open. For a couple celebrating, a fuller breakfast may be the occasion itself. The useful distinction is the time and attention you want to give the meal, not simply whether it happens before lunch.
Plan a courtyard occasion
When reserving an anniversary or birthday dinner, mention the atmosphere you want and the number of guests. A couple seeking a quiet table and a larger family group have different needs even if they order from the same menu. Give the restaurant enough detail to propose an appropriate arrangement.
If guests are staying elsewhere, send the property name and restaurant name together. That avoids confusing Amandina with another Medina Palms outlet. Decide whether the group will arrive for a drink first or sit down directly for dinner, especially if some guests have a fixed departure.
A compact bag is useful at a dressed dining table. It keeps personal items together and leaves the table for the food and glassware. For a special meal, choose a bag that works with the outfit and is comfortable to carry during the journey as well as inside the restaurant.
An accessory-led Watamu evening look
The courtyard's pale surfaces, palms and warm lighting suit cream, white, black, terracotta and deep green. A simple dress with a textured clutch or tailored trousers with a light blouse creates a polished coastal look without needing elaborate formalwear. A removable layer keeps the outfit adaptable through the evening.
Gold-tone earrings can be the main accent with a plain neckline, while a delicate necklace works well when the dress already has detail. For a dinner gift, choose an accessory the recipient can wear that night and use again. Moyo Lane's collection offers a way to connect the meal with a personal item rather than buying a completely new wardrobe.
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurant is this guide about? Amandina at Medina Palms in Watamu, distinct from the property's coffee garden, bars and beach outlet.
What is a current published main-course example? The linked 2026 menu lists Catch of the Day and Prawns Pili Pili at KSh2,000 each, checked on 25 October 2026.
How do I reserve a table? Contact the restaurant on +254 114 128 477 or use restaurantmanager@medinapalms.com, specifying the meal and occasion.
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Sources checked on 25 October 2026
- https://www.medinapalms.com/dine/amandina-restaurant
- https://www.medinapalms.com/uploads/files/Amandina-Menu-A3-LandscapeWebsite-2026.pdf
- https://www.medinapalms.com/uploads/files/Amandina-Breakfast-Menu-03.06.2024.pdf
- https://www.medinapalms.com/dine