GIBBI'S ON THE BEACH, Bakau - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

African, Seafood

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

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Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service

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Andy P

3 contributions

Lobster & Prawn skewers are a must!

Jan 2022 • none

We have been visiting Gibby's on the Beach since it opened a few years ago. The open air outlook to the beach is fantastic for either lunch or an evening dinner. It is open until late in the evening and offers a wide selection of tasty food. I'm not quite sure how they didn't run out of King Prawns on skewers the week we were there as we promoted it with everyone back at the hotel and nobody was disappointed! Book a lobster meal about 48 hours before hand which will only cost £16/17. Service is Gambian time, but well worth the wait. Ask about the pictures and Gambian artefacts around the restaurant as they may be for sale at a good price! If you are looking for a business meeting this is the place as it is big enough to cater for all. If you are unsure of the dark road leading up to the restaurant don't be....Gibby will pick up and drop off from the Ocean Bay hotel and is very accommodating.

Written 27 January 2022

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Andy

8 contributions

amazing lobster again

Dec 2022 • none

wow! it never seems to disappoint with another wonderful week in Gambia. we visited Gibbis on 6 occassions this time supporting his wonderful restaurant. 2 lobster with all the trimmings,divine. £17 a serving,unbelievable value. prawns on scewers for£6, beer for £1.20 we really cannot understand why people do all incusive! the local restaurants need all of us to help or they will vanish. Gibbi will organise a local band with notice if enough people book, food is freshly cooked so sometimes its on Gambian time! great view from upstairs , do not be put off from walking from Ocean Bay as only 5 minutes, if any issues Gibbi will pick people up and return them as part of the service.

Written 11 December 2022

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Andy

8 contributions

Great food at Gibbys

Nov 2023 • friends

Lovely food at a great price. Gibby will give you a lift back to the Ocean Bay hotel after dinner. Great for lunch, dinner or just a drink. Lobsters and speciality fish can be pre-ordered 48 hours before. The prawn skewers or king prawns are beautiful if you enjoy prawns. If you fancy a plain dish of plain chicken and chips without sauce he can accomodate. He will pay for evening entertainment if he knows there are a few people going down from the hotel which is always very good. Great view during the day over the beach. There's a television downstairs which will show football. The pictures and wooden artifacts are for sale in the restaurant so if one catches your eye ask him the price. We always return to Gibby's and I have never once had Banjul belly from the food. The kitchen is extremely clean. Lovely food at a great price.

Written 26 November 2023

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severnup

Upton upon Severn271 contributions

Average

Feb 2020 • none

Gibbi's is owned by the people who own the Rising Sun which do cheap and cheerful food (and its ok) Gibbi's is a new purpose built restaurant quite large and with only a dozen people in looked empty and soul less . They plan to build bedrooms. The meal i had spaghetti bolagnaise which was ok but nothing special and not very hot as it has to be brought up from down stairs and the plates were cold. Did i mention the local bar next door every Sunday its blast out music and i mean blasts so no chance of a quite meal. Personly i think food doesnt do the the restaurant justice its nice surrounding if to big but there using the cheap and cheerful menu from the rising sun,they should go more upmarket To sum up average meal not expensive could do better more select upmarket menu

Written 26 February 2020

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JJCONearDerby

127 contributions

Okay nothing more

Jan 2020 • none

Decided to try this new venue . Food was okay but it such a huge and impersonal dining area with few guests which does not make for much ambiance ,there was no entertainment and it lacks idendity of any kind . Gibbi needs to try a lot harder to make it stand out if this venture is to succeed in a crowded restaurant market

Written 2 February 2020

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severnup

Upton upon Severn271 contributions

Room for improvement

Mar 2022 • none

We had been to Bobbi's on the beach when it first opened a couple of years ago then even though the food was ok it was cold and the restaurant was more like a staff canteen . After two years we found it hadn't improved,I had fish which was ok but again cold it cooled down stairs and brought up and not covered plus cold plates Another person had steak recommend by the owner not only cold but very tough. When asked if they had pearly bay wine they said they had but with a new name and label,we found it this not to be true. The restaurant is large very large and impersonal we suggested blocking half of it off Overall with few tweaks could be a decent restaurant but as it stands now we won't go back

Written 22 March 2022

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RelaxOrDie

Church Gresley51 contributions

Great Venue and staff with an Ocean view.

Nov 2023 • couples

We recently visited Gibbis several times whilst in the Cape Point area. The evening meals are of excellent quality at very good prices, and I'd also say that the 1st floor open air restaurant is just as good for lunch time relaxing as it is for formal dining. At one lunch time visit we asked if we could request freshly caught grilled Barracuda for that evening.....and there it was ready for us at the booked time, well cooked with a selection of fresh vegatables/salad, potatoes/rice and two sauces. One member of our party has some mobility problems, and on seeing this Gibbi arranged free transport back to their hotel, and also proided his phone number so that he could be contated to collect her for any future visits.

Written 1 December 2023

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JB2009

Lincoln48 contributions

Disapointed.

Feb 2024 • couples

We were really disapointed with our meal having been recommended by more than one person to try Gibbi's. I had noticed an offer on facebook so had contacted but this was no longer taking place - which was fine things change - but it was never highlighted that it was cancelled so had I not contacted it would have been annoying. The restaurant had 2 other couples in so was not busy so didn't expect to be waiting for as long as we were. Indeed the other 2 couples were finishing when we arrived so there were no other people to serve. We had local dishes but having experienced these elsewhere were underwhelmed with these and wishing that we had a starter. I would not say that they were cheap (in comparison to prices in The Gambia) so comments around value for money have surprised me. Although had the special night been on that would have made a difference I am sure. We would not recommend and would not be back. Our suggestion would be for you to try next door at The Mangrove @ Bojang River Lodge as an alternative.

Written 24 February 2024

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B Alice

Cardiff16 contributions

Lovely lunch near the beach

Apr 2024 • family

Visited at lunch time with family and we were not disappointed. The food was very fresh and tasted great. A couple things on the menu were unavailable due to the time of year (approaching low season). We were the only people in the restaurant and a table of 8 - the staff were extremely accommodating and lovely. Would recommend for a nice lunch on the beach.

Written 19 April 2024

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notfilc1

Stoke-on-Trent14 contributions

Excellent food and service

Jan 2022 • none

In a fantastic location overlooking the beach area and sea, a bit hard to find the first time and dont worry about walking down the track to it as it is very safe, I wouls suggest finding it during daylight. The bar next door for the locals keeps you entertained with their music. Very friendly staff and the food was excellent, the fish and chips is cheap but you get enough and its very nice, I had it twice. Definitely worth a visit.

Written 1 February 2022

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Nola Internatio... L

Asia73 contributions

Stunning restaurant, beautiful food, easy on the budget.

Nov 2021 • none

The barracuda was 5 star. The scenery amazing. A cool breeze on the beach and now they have a happy hour. 75 dalasi COLD as ICE beer for happy hour. The only place in stunning Cape Point that does so. I have tried many meals here and not one has disappointed. African dishes and international food with great panache and western standard. Very hygenic and professional wait staff. The new cook is gifted. I love this place. Follow the signs. Worth the effort.

Written 21 November 2021

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Domoda

United Kingdom186 contributions

Disappointing after previous excellent visit

Mar 2024 • couples

Great position overlooking the sea. Only two other couples waiting for food.Julbrew on drinks menu but not available. Red wine not available after one glass as there was no more. Beef domoda and benchin was tasty and only twenty minute wait. No taxi return offer although this was available a few months ago. So disappointing tonight.

Written 17 March 2024

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51happytraveller51

Brighouse197 contributions

Wish we’d tried it earlier in the holiday so more time to revisit.

Dec 2023 • couples

Our favourite restaurant in cape point. Don’t let the short walk put you off. Take a torch. Lovely tasty food, good quality, good sized portions and friendly staff. Very reasonable prices. We loved the prawn kebabs and chicken kebabs. It is a large restaurant and nice decor. Newly built. I really hope it be owners plans work out for him.

Written 10 December 2023

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Andrew D

2 contributions

A pleasant evening

Feb 2024 • friends

We only ate here once during our stay but we found the food and service to be good, it was quiet when we there so no problems with the service. A good view over the sea as well.

Written 2 March 2024

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MichalSkowron

Krakow87 contributions

Only for VERY patience people.

Feb 2024 • friends

I can’t comment the food because after almost 2 hours of waiting I lost my patience. Go to eat everywhere but not there. There is a lot of restaurants around.

Written 21 February 2024

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