Fine Dining in Karen
At Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, dining is more than a meal. It is about choosing the setting, atmosphere and experience that suits the occasion. Across our historic garden estate, four dining experiences in Karen offer different ways to enjoy dining in Nairobi; from relaxed garden meals and refined fine dining to glasshouse drinks and laid-back poolside gatherings.
Whether you're meeting friends for lunch, planning a romantic dinner, enjoying breakfast with family or simply looking for a beautiful place to eat in Karen, our four dining experiences offer a setting to suit the moment.
4 Restaurants at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens
From an all-day poolside lounge to candlelit fine dining, each of our four restaurants offers its own setting, mood and menu, all within one historic garden estate in Karen.
Hattons Lounge & Bar
Mornings start with freshly brewed coffee and light, wholesome breakfasts by the pool. As evening falls, Hattons becomes an intimate haven of golden-hour cocktails and candlelit conversation.
- Ideal for: Early breakfasts, casual takeaways and private gatherings
- Serving: Gourmet light bites and crafted cocktails
- Setting: Tranquil, poolside and open all day
The Garden Restaurant
A serene open-air oasis where morning breezes and dappled sunlight set the scene for a leisurely brunch. By afternoon it becomes a lively hub for friends, families and couples, with farm-to-table dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients.
- Ideal for: Brunch, lunch and dinner
- Serving: Farm-to-table cuisine
- Setting: Open-air seating in the gardens
The Atrium Glasshouse
Bathed in natural light and surrounded by greenery, the Atrium is a relaxed glasshouse for drinks, light dining and intimate gatherings, a calm, elegant space to pause and enjoy the moment.
- Ideal for: Intimate gatherings, drinks and relaxed dining
- Serving: Cocktails, wine and light dining
- Setting: Light-filled glasshouse surrounded by greenery
Babette's Fine Dining
Inspired by the legendary tale of Babette's Feast, Babette's pairs candlelight and elegant surroundings with carefully crafted cuisine, a beautiful setting for romantic dinners, celebrations and special occasions.
- Ideal for: Fine dining, romantic dinners and celebrations
- Seating: 60 guests indoors and 20 outdoors
- Setting: Candlelit, intimate and elegant