Kilimani Restaurants: Garden to Rooftop
10 November 2026 · 4 min read · How-To Guides
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Three Kilimani restaurants have new, checked Cottlink profiles. The Oak Garden Steakhouse on Kitale Lane serves grills and breakfast from 7:00 am daily. CJ's Kilimani on Argwings Kodhek Road serves breakfasts, burgers and milkshakes with no alcohol. Mezze On The Deck is a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant open 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Kilimani has restaurants on almost every main road, which makes choosing harder, not easier. This guide narrows it down by occasion: a garden breakfast or business lunch, a family meal without alcohol, and a rooftop dinner with friends. Each section draws on the restaurant's Cottlink profile, which was checked against its own website, and gives the number to call. We do not list menu prices because they change.
Where can you have a garden breakfast in Kilimani?
The Oak Garden Steakhouse on Kitale Lane, off Dennis Pritt Road, serves breakfast from 7:00 am every day according to its Cottlink profile. It sits on about an acre of landscaped gardens on the quiet Kilimani side near Lavington and the Arboretum, so it suits an early meeting outdoors.
The breakfast menu named on the profile includes The Oak Grill Breakfast of steak strips, eggs, roasted sweet potato wedges, avocado and sourdough, and a slow-cooked ossobuco soup. Opening hours are 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. For reservations, call +254 722 683 123.
What is on the menu at The Oak Garden Steakhouse in Kilimani?
The Oak Garden Steakhouse in Kilimani builds its menu around grilled meat, according to its Cottlink profile. Steaks include a 300 g ribeye, a T-bone, a sirloin and a fillet, served with sides and a small salad, and there are flame-grilled chicken dishes such as herb-marinated breast and teriyaki chicken with fried rice.
Beyond the restaurant, The Oak has fully serviced meeting rooms and caters weddings, birthdays and other private events, and its website carries a separate wine list. If you are planning a work lunch that runs into a meeting, ask about booking a room and a table together on the same call.
Where can families eat without alcohol in Kilimani?
CJ's Kilimani on Argwings Kodhek Road does not serve alcohol, according to its Cottlink profile, which reviewers mention as part of its family-friendly feel. It opens from early morning for breakfast, so it works for a family brunch or a meeting where alcohol is not wanted.
The CJ's menu is split into breakfast, drinks, mains and desserts. Guides to the Kilimani branch mention big breakfasts, sizzling fajitas, burgers, pizzas, pastas and large milkshakes. The restaurant has a second floor with views over the junction outside. CJ's also runs branches on Koinange Street, at Village Market, The Waterfront in Karen, The Imaara Mall, Lavington, BBS Mall and Acacia Promenade Mall.
What are CJ's Kilimani's opening hours?
Detailed opening hours for CJ's Kilimani are not published, so its Cottlink profile asks you to call the branch on +254 712 000 011 before you go. The profile says it opens from early morning for breakfast meetings, but closing times are not listed, so check before planning a late meal.
When you call +254 712 000 011, ask whether you can reserve a table for a group, since walk-in waits can vary at meal times. The CJ's head office line is 0800 720 003 if you cannot get through to the branch.
Where is the rooftop restaurant in Kilimani?
Mezze On The Deck is the rooftop restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham, on Argwings Kodhek Road on the Kilimani and Hurlingham side, according to its Cottlink profile. It serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with open-air seating and city views, and opens 11:00 am to 11:00 pm daily.
The menu draws on the Mediterranean and Lebanese kitchen, with mezze platters and small plates, grilled meats and seafood meant for sharing. The dress code is smart casual. The profile mentions weekly evenings such as a midweek wings and wine night and Saturday sundowners with a DJ, but asks diners to check current events first. For table bookings, call +254 180 064 750; the hotel's main line is +254 719 078 000.
How do you choose between these Kilimani restaurants?
Pick by occasion. For a garden breakfast or a business lunch in Kilimani, The Oak Garden Steakhouse opens at 7:00 am. For a family meal without alcohol, CJ's Kilimani fits. For an evening with views, Mezze On The Deck stays open until 11:00 pm. Cottlink profiles list each restaurant's number.
- Early start: The Oak lists 7:00 am every day; CJ's opens early for breakfast.
- Late finish: Mezze On The Deck lists 11:00 pm; The Oak lists 10:00 pm.
- Private events: The Oak caters weddings and birthdays and has meeting rooms.
- Dress code: Mezze On The Deck asks for smart casual.
- Dietary needs: call ahead about allergies or halal and vegetarian options, as the profiles do not list them.
For more dinner options on this side of the city, see our Kilimani and Hurlingham dinner guide, and for places inside the mall, the Yaya Centre businesses guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which of these Kilimani restaurants opens first for breakfast?
The Oak Garden Steakhouse lists 7:00 am opening every day on its Cottlink profile.
Does CJ's Kilimani serve alcohol?
No. Its profile says CJ's does not serve alcohol.
Is there a rooftop restaurant in Kilimani?
Yes. Mezze On The Deck is on the rooftop of Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham on Argwings Kodhek Road.
Can I book a private event at The Oak?
The Oak caters weddings, birthdays and private events and has meeting rooms. Call +254 722 683 123.
Why are menu prices not listed?
Prices change, so we leave them out. Call the restaurant for the current menu.
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