1. Haandi Restaurant - A brand well known for its Indian food, Haandi Restaurant is by far the best in Kisumu. You definitely will get great Indian cuisine in a beautiful setting.
2. Laughing Buddha Lounge and Cafe - This is a great restaurant and anyone visiting Kisumu should not leave without trying it out. It's good for fast food and you won't get disappointed at all.
3. Duke of Breeze Rooftop Restaurant -This is one of the best restaurants in the city owing to its sports bar and Rooftop Restaurant & Bar that gives opportunity to enjoy not only local but also international cuisine.
4. Tilapia Beach -The name does it better as a visit to this restaurant is never complete without an amazingly prepared tilapia dish in addition yo other delicacies.
5. Alnoor Cafeteria -Located off Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu, Alnoor Cafeteria is the best restaurant for fast food especially if you want some good barbecued chicken.
6. Green Garden Restaurant- Located near Good Year, Odera street, Kisumu. The Green Garden offers a wide variety of dishes and one cannot forget its cozy atmosphere. Its the perfect restaurant for a date night.
7. New Victoria Hotel- Located within the Central Business District of Kisumu City along Gor Mahia Road behind Aga Khan Hall. In addition to the delicacies you get to enjoy here, you also have a good parking area with excellent security.
8. Nairobi Java House- This is a really special one as it is the home to the finest freshly-roasted coffee. You don't want to miss out on this, do you?
9. Kisumu Simba Club Restaurant- Located next to United Mall, Simba Club Restaurant is splendid. Its special in that there is a membership program whereby there are temporary members who pay the membership fee and you are good to go. For those just visiting Kisumu, I would recommend that you try out the special 'Friday Buffet' - the best part of it on every Friday evening.
10. Mon Ami Restaurant- A bestie list cannot be complete without including Mon Ami. With its ideal setting, you don't feel confined to an indoor setting as you always have the option to dine by the beautiful pool in the restaurant.