Unless you are a vegan, visiting steakhouses in Kampala should be on your culinary bucket list. The love for meat – be it beef, pork or mutton – that Ugandans in urban areas have is incredible. Ugandans believe that sharing a plate of delicious steak is the best way to catch up and appreciate each other. Families and friends in the city have made it a culture to bond through a serving of steaks.
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Top Steakhouses in Kampala
The presence of state-of-the-art steakhouses in Uganda’s capital Kampala is a bold statement that meat has a special place in the Ugandan food culture. There are several steakhouses reputable for the greatness they bring on the plate just before you. Besides serving great steak, popular steakhouses in Kampala boast the best architectural designs. They include the following:
- The Lawns Restaurant
- La Chateau
- Kampala Smokehouse
- Carnival
- Fuego
1. The Lawns Restaurant
The Lawns Restaurant in Kampala, Uganda. Photo: thelawns_kla
The Lawns Restaurant is one of the giants in this sector. Sitting at lower Kololo in the heart of Kampala, The Lawns exudes a deep British undertone starting from its architectural feel and service, making it unique in so many ways. Unlike other steakhouses with only ample space to host visitors as they dine, The Lawns extends its glamour to views of a beautifully landscaped golf course sandwiched in the urban landscape of Kampala.
This establishment is surrounded by a lush green tropical garden that’s elevated by a variety of tantalizing African meat dishes, including beef, mutton, and chicken among others. Notably, if you have a fetish for game meat, you should consider dining at The Lawns. On matters of steak, the BBQ Lounge and Garden are the real deal. Here, you enjoy African grilled steak, locally referred to as “nyama choma”. The ‘Serengeti Platter’ is one of the most sought-after steaks at The Lawns. It is only right to mark it as the signature meat here!
The steak is juicy, tender and flavourful, a secret that has seen The Lawns continually prepare it with a fusion of local ingredients. It also has a British-themed bar and offers delicious dishes despite being a leading steakhouse in Kampala. Prices range from $6 to $26, making it one of the most affordable high-end steakhouses in Kampala.
2. La Chateau
La Chateau Kampala. [Photo: Visit Kampala]
3. Kampala Smokehouse
Kampala Smokehouse. [Photo: TripAdvisor]
4. Carnival Restaurant Kampala
The Carnival Restaurant in Kampala. Photo: thecarnivalrestaurant
It is an absolute “meat festival” at the Carnival in Kampala. The barbeque comes sizzling hot straight from the grill, and it never disappoints. For $10, you eat to your fill and in portions you desire. Carnival is popular among meat lovers who want nothing else but the great taste of delicious steak from the countryside of Uganda. Still, it carries the same culinary charm as other steakhouses in Kampala. The ambience and service are great.
5. Fuego
Nothing goes down better than an enviable ambience coupled with a tasty meal. This is what Fuego in the vicinity of Kampala is all about. Cool, calm, excellent services make you enjoy a plate of magnificently done steak to the fullest. Steak is a top seller here. It goes off the traditional Uganda touch with a continental feel and a taste that keeps you on the table for the rest of your time in Kampala.
Kampala has an irresistible food culture. Be it vegan or non-vegan. With such amazing steakhouses in the city, meat lovers enjoy every treat. These steakhouses have invested in just ambience and great service to complement the juicy steak they are all known for. The next time you plan a trip to Uganda, have a bite at any of the top steakhouses in Uganda.
