Cedars
Lebanese mezze and charcoal grill on Lenana Road
- Lebanese
- Mezze
- Shisha
- Charcoal grill
- Groups
Signature
Known for
- Mezze platters that over-feed the table
- Charcoal-grilled kofta
- Hummus and baba ghanoush with warm pita
- Shisha on the terrace
The place
About Cedars
The Cedars has been Nairobi's default Lebanese table for years: mezze platters built for sharing, kofta and shawarma off the charcoal grill, warm pita, and shisha on the terrace afterwards. Portions are famously generous — the mezze for two comfortably feeds three.
Destinilo's take
The Cedars does one thing and has done it for long enough that nobody argues: Lebanese food, in quantity, on a terrace. The mezze platter is the entry point and the correct order — hummus, baba ghanoush, kofta, dolmas, little cheese and meat pastries, salads, warm pita, all arriving at once and defeating most tables of two. The grill work is the quiet strength, particularly the kofta. Add shisha and it stretches into a very long evening, which is exactly what most people come for.
On the menu
What to order
Mezze
Mezze for two
SignatureHummus, baba ghanoush, kofta, dolmas, cheese and meat pastries, salads and pita — realistically feeds three.
Hummus
Smooth, lemon-forward, finished with olive oil.
Baba ghanoush
Smoked aubergine with tahini.
Fattoush & tabbouleh
Sharp herb and bread salads to cut the grill.
From the grill
Kofta
SignatureSpiced minced meat skewers over charcoal — the standout.
Shish taouk
Marinated chicken skewers with garlic sauce.
Mixed grill
A platter of skewers for the table.
Shawarma
Carved off the spit, wrapped or plated.
After
Shisha
A range of flavours served on the terrace.
Baklava & Lebanese sweets
With Arabic coffee or mint tea.
Reviews
What people rate it
4.4
4.4980 reviews
- Mentioned often: Mezze
- Mentioned often: Grilled meats
- Mentioned often: Terrace
Practical
Opening hours
- Sunday11am – 11:30pm
- Monday11am – 11:30pm
- Tuesday11am – 11:30pm
- Wednesday11am – 11:30pm
- Thursday11am – 11:30pm
- Friday11am – 11:30pm
- SaturdayToday11am – 11:30pm
When to go
Evenings from about 7pm, when the grill and the shisha terrace are both running.
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Shisha
- Parking
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
- Card payments
- Reservations
Before you go
Good to know
- Portions
- Order one size down — the mezze for two feeds three
- Shisha
- Served in the outdoor and terrace areas
- Groups
- The mezze format suits large tables; book ahead at weekends
- Vegetarians
- The cold mezze section alone makes a full meal
- Location
- Lenana Road, minutes from Kilimani and Hurlingham
FAQ
Cedars, answered
What is The Cedars known for?
Lebanese mezze platters, charcoal-grilled kofta and shawarma, and shisha on the terrace.
How big are the portions at The Cedars?
Large. The mezze for two is regularly reported as enough for three people with leftovers.
Does The Cedars serve shisha?
Yes, in the outdoor and terrace seating areas, alongside Arabic coffee and Lebanese sweets.
Is The Cedars good for vegetarians?
Yes — hummus, baba ghanoush, fattoush, tabbouleh, dolmas and the pastry selection make a complete vegetarian mezze.
Where is The Cedars in Nairobi?
On Lenana Road, on the Kilimani side of the city, a short drive from Hurlingham and Yaya Centre.
Do I need to book?
Weeknights are usually fine; book for weekend evenings and for any table larger than four.
Menu format, portion sizes and Lenana Road location verified against long-running Nairobi reviews. Source. Last verified 2026-08-06.
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