Serengeti Shack in Airdrie

400 Main St N, Airdrie, AB T4B 2N1, Canada

★★★★★
(467 reviews)
Categories: East African restaurant Indian restaurant

About

Serengeti Shack, nestled in the heart of Airdrie, is your passport to the vibrant flavours of East Africa. Step into a world where culinary artistry meets warm hospitality. Our restaurant is a gastronomic journey through the Serengeti, with every dish crafted to transport you to this captivating region's savannahs and bustling markets. Our menu is a symphony of East African cuisine, offering a tantalizing array of dishes that celebrate the rich diversity of flavours and traditions. From Ethiopian Doro Wat's fiery spices to Kenyan Nyama Choma's savoury comfort, each plate is a masterpiece, prepared with love and authenticity by our talented chefs.

Website
serengetishack.ca
Address
400 Main St N, Airdrie, AB T4B 2N1, Canada
Plus Code
7XVP+QX Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3–9:30 PM
Wednesday
3–9:30 PM
Thursday
3–9:30 PM
Friday
3–10:30 PM
Saturday
3–10:30 PM
Sunday
3–9:30 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
467 reviews

Most Mentioned

platter (51) beef ribs (17) pistachio curry (13) garlic naan (12) samosas (10) BBQ (10) coconut curry (6) leftovers (6) goat curry (5) cassava (5)
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★★★★★
December 5, 2024

My wife and I went there with some friends a week ago, the food was delicious and the servings were good portions (none of us left hungry). The coconut curry I had was terrific and everybody thoroughly enjoyed what they ordered. We all agreed this place was a hidden gem in Airdrie and we would go back again. In case anyone is curious, I chose the chicken option with my curry and there was a generous portion and it seemed to be good chunks of white meat. Note: if you order the Naan, it says 1 but I believe that is one whole one, cut into pieces, because it is a plate with multiple pieces (shareable). The decor is very nice, I would have given the atmosphere a 5/5 but went with 4/5 because if it were busy at the time then I felt the tables may be a little too close together.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Found this place when someone suggested (more like raving about it) it on the Shop Local: Airdrie Facebook page. Thought we would try it out and invited another couple to join us and omg was the food amazing!!! It did not disappoint! Very flavorful and good portions. Their naan was excellent, not doughy like a lot of places, it was light, flakey and crispy. Can not wait to go back for more and take my kids next time. Met Alex the owner and he checked in to make sure everything was good and we were taken care of. I will definitely be highly recommending this spot to all my friend and family going forward. 🤤😋

★★★★★
September 26, 2024

My husband and I decided to check this restaurant out and we were NOT disappointed!! The food was DELICIOUS. We have been to a few East African restaurants in Calgary and this one is by far the best. Our server answered all my questions about the different foods and gave us delicious recommendations (which we asked for). I think I just found my new favourite restaurant 🤩

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

A beautiful ambient dining experience. Food was delicious. The owner (Chuma) always checked up on us. Excellent customer experience.

★★★★★
July 18, 2024

Love this place. A family favorite for sure. A regular destination for birthdays and other celebrations. The food is incredible and the owner and severs are wonderful every time. A great menu with so many delicious things I try. A lot of passion goes into this food. And the restaurant itself is fun and interesting with great decor. 5 stars.

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

We had the serengetti platter. Food was great and portion was BIG. Owner even gave us free chips appetizer and a bunch of spicy sauces. The owner was very friendly. After talking to him I learned him and his wife run this restuarant and they have been in this industry for 10+ years.

★★★★★
June 4, 2024

I just had my first of what will be many meals at the Serengeti Shack. We had the pistachio curry with lamb, the pistachio curry with curry, the garlic prawns, and the meatballs. I finished saying "I wish I had more room in my stomach to eat more". The owner was so friendly and helpful too. Definitely try this hidden gem!

★★★★★
January 28, 2024

Enjoyed my very first East African food. Such unique flavours that I never tasted before. Everything was so yummy! And the hot sauces have some good, sneaky kicks - they are not mild spicy. I'm glad I didn't get cocky and ask for spicy dishes. Comfortable atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Delightful service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Great service and food!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Four of us went for casual dinner and everyone s meal was great. Pistachio curry is excellent. Friendly service, we will be back!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Just fantastic. Wonderful service; good variety of different dishes to try. Cant wait to go back again. Loved the beef short ribs

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

A hidden gem! The fusion of flavors and freshness was absolutely amazing! We shall return!

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

We have heard great things about Serengeti Shack and finally made it for dinner. This restaurant does not disappoint! The food is wonderful. This will be a new go to.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Lovely spot. Food was amazing, so many options, it was hard to pick one. We went with the Serengeti platter, a little of everything, it was awesome. We will be coming back and trying a few more items off the menu. The service was also very good. I would recommend giving this place a try.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Really good food and a very chill environment. I can t handle spicy and they were able to accommodate that need so I was able to enjoy every bite! Will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

So i tried Serengeti s shack months ago and just ordered again tonight it is without a doubt best food i have ever had the peri peri chicken is the most amazing chicken i have ever had if you ever want great food without a doubt please order ! Even my girl loved the curry and loved the samosas thank you for feeding us tonight best food in airdrie

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Have been to serengeti over and over again. Every occasion the take out is always Serengeti. Enjoy dining in with friends and family because of the serene atmosphere.Their ribs are the best. Service is amazing. Thank you Serengeti for keeping the Tanzanias taste alive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Excellent food, great service! Very delicious, can t wait to come back.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

I loved their food. My favourite were their special chuma beef ribs in the flavour fusion (sweet and hot)! Thoroughly recommend!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

WOW. What amazing food. I enjoyed the beef Sambusa, Creamy Pistachio curry and garlic naan. Spectacular party on the taste buds.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

BBQ was great and authentic!! Amazing place for East African Cuisine. Im not sure why they have 4.9 stars, it should be at 5!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great service with smile and superb food. East African food like back home. Brings back memories. Thank you Chuma for great dinner

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The food was so flavourful and delicious! Portions were great and the platter was perfect for sharing. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. I look forward to coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

This place has so much flavour! We had the bbq bassa fish as an appi and 3 mains. For 3 people. Leftovers. Very good price. I could drink the coconut curry in a glass! So good. We will be back Parking: Its apart of a mini mall

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We got the Serengeti Platter and it was fantastic! The flavours worked amazingly together with the different assortment of meat. The shrimp was our favorite it was perfectly spiced not overpowered. The garlic Naan was also a favorite. Our server gave us great recommendations and the vibes were awesome will definitely come again soon to try more items on the menu!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

So good, so much flavor! Decent price. Will be back

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The food here was so so good! And very friendly, timely service. Highly recommend any of the BBQ meats, and the pistachio curry was such a unique amazing flavour!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The ribs were absolutely delicious and authentic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Incredible flavors. Perfect level for spice. Weve been a few times and have their chili Naan, basmati rice with onion, their pistachio curry, coconut curry, and coconut rice. Adore this spot and make it a must eat destination every chance I can get to town!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Delicious! We had the Serengeti platter for two. If we lived here we would be regulars.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

We had the Serengeti platter. The flavours of all the meat was delicious, but we founds the ribs and beef kabobs were a bit chewy. The chicken and prawns were delicious.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Ribs were great

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

An excellent meal, many unique dishes and wonderful service! This would be a great spot for a gathering with the fun and welcoming atmosphere!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

A restaurant to discover in Airdrie. Typically African food, tasty, spicy and well-presented, to be enjoyed without ustensils. We had the beef samosa and the Serengeti tasting plate. Well definitely be back !

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

So good! Best curry I ve ever had, and amazing service as well! Thank you

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing felt right at home Dietary restrictions: Not sure Parking: Perfect Kid-friendliness: Awesome

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Only thing I would change is making the mistake of bringing another person to share the food with me. I should have came in secret and enjoyed this delicacy. Under the cover of night. Kid-friendliness: Leave those kids at home, they will distract you. Unless they have proper home training. Don t ruin experience for others. Real rib lovers only.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

First time here and it exceeded our expectations! Very good food. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great beers and the tillapia platter is perfection! Unreal to have a place like this in Airdrie!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

This place is incredible. What an absolute gem to have discovered! Authentic Tanzanian flavours that I haven t had the opportunity of tasting anywhere except on the beach in Tanzania. 10/10 find. We got the Tilapia / cassava and the Ribs/chicken/biryani. Would highly recommend the Tilapia and Ribs!!! Excellent spice, smokey BBQ flavour on both.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great meal. Super service. Very complex and delicious spiced meal. Mine was very mild but it can go much much spicier. Dietary restrictions: Many many gf and df options. Knowledgeable staff explained the ingredients.

★★★★
September 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: We were doing the carnivore diet as so he immediately offered to get more meat vs. The rices, naan bread ect. Loved that! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

They deserve high ratings on the review. A taste of Africa. The platter we ordered was tasty. The serving was good. When in Airdrie, we will stop by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

My go to place for beef short ribs and really good African eats very authentic!!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great food best naan I ve had. Friendly helpful service. We will be back.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We had an excellent meal. The chicken coconut curry was perfect and you MUST order the garlic Naan bread!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We tried Serengeti for the first time tonight and now have found our new favorite place in Airdrie!!!! We had the short ribs (medium), biryani rice, garlic naan bread and lamb curry in creamy pistachio sauce. Each dish had its own full flavor, portions were awesome and the taste was phenomenal! The creamy pistachio sauce was delish! We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere. Chuma took me back to East Africa. Asante sana!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Go out of your way to eat here!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Fun and delicious!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The food flavor is amazingly!!! I would definitely come back again!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Amazing food and service. Chumas famous ribs, mogo, samosas and Biryani were phenomenal. Brought me back home to Africa!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Amazing east african food!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing place!! Delicious food. Great service. Will be back!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was soooooo delicious! The service was great! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing! We got the platter and it was the perfect amount for the two of us! I would definitely recommend if you wanted to try something new :) the mild was the perfect amount of heat.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The food and service ar this place are amazing. The prices are super reasonable as well. The flavours are amazing!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was great, got curries and a platter. Highly recommend the short ribs. Vegetarian options: Paneer for curries. Salad Dietary restrictions: GF

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Fast and friendly service, and authentically delicious food. We were encouraged to eat with our hands as they do culturally and it was a great experience.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I love the decor, the people and the food was AMAZING! Can t wait to come back again!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great food and fun atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Got the Serengeti plate for 2 and it was more than enough, had to pack some home. Good value. Great service. No complaints

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing place will definitely go again!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

My husband and I absolutely love Serengeti Shack! We always bring our visitors here to introduce them to this gem of a restaurant. We ve now been 6 or 7 times and every time has been fantastic! Even if we order for pick up!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Alex is amazing! First class service. Great place for couples date. Kid friendly place too. We arrived late after stampede, restaurant was closing in a few minutes but we were given so much food for a reasonable cost and the staff stayed in with us way past closing time. Thanks for going above and beyond. Highly recommended & would return with other family. Vegetarian options: Great veggies Dietary restrictions: Good options Parking: Great spot Kid-friendliness: Great one

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Eastern biryani with beef was amazing. Recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Wow the food is excellent and it really is quite affordable. Thanks for the great experience and the great food.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Came here for a family dinner. Great atmosphere, delicious food! Will absolutely come back.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Unique dining experience in Airdrie. Love the African decor. Delicious food and great service. Server knowledgeable about food options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Amazing hidden gem in Airdrie. The food was delicious!! The creamy pistachio is my favorite dish. I definitely will be back here next time I am in town. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing food!!! I drive over an hour just to come eat here. So much variety on the menu. Lots of vegetarian options. Something for everyone!!!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Excellent place to eat lunch and dinner. Support small local businesses.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

This was our first time there, we ordered a platter and had more than enough food for everyone. My kids (age 10-16) loved all of it. Everything was spiced SO well, it was all delicious!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great atmosphere. The food was very tasty. I got a platter for 2 and the variety was great, little bit of everything. Definitely more than enough for 2, the portions are huge. I highly recommend going to try it out. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend the chumma ribs, very tasty. Lovely place, and such tasty food first time since I ve arrived in Canada.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Wanted to try something new in Airdrie and was so glad we stopped here. Absolutely nothing like we expected and truly a delish meal! First meal in a long time where the plate was stacked with more meat than veggies. Will absolutely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

If you leave hungry, then you didnt come to the right place. Outstanding food and service!

★★★★
June 21, 2024

Had the TZ platter and all of it was delicious. The chicken choma, ribs, and rice were especially tasty.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

The ribs are amazing

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

My wife just ordered from here. Its some of the best flavors youll get in Airdrie. This will be my new go to for take out or eat in. 10/10 restaurant. Thank you again for the amazing food.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

O What a Night... Celebrating our Birthdays... We shared the Serengeti Platter, and had GF rice made for us... Sooo Delicious, We felt so Celebrated with homemade Mango Ice-cream to wrap up out FEAST... We loved our daytrip to the Serengeti, surrounded by sights and colours... Highly Recommended!!! Dietary restrictions: Our host made everything GF safe as one of us is celiac... So grateful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The food was excellent, prepared quickly as well. Very flavourful and a great restaurant that Ill be back too for sure. The pistachio sauce was delightful and the lamb was so tender

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Very good with food allergies Food

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

First time here and we will be back. Was not disappointed.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great food and service!! A little gem in airdrie!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Enjoyed a delicious dinner. Recommend the Okra and of course the Naan.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Best food in Airdrie hands down

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great food, great service, check this place out!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Awesome food and customer service!! We tried one of the special Serengeti platter, it was great. Loved it , blend of African and Indian cuisine. Will come again

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Very tasty and authentic East African food! The owner is super down to earth and creates an atmosphere that is welcoming for all. There is flavour and there is spice, very unique experience, and friendly staff, highly recommend to everyone!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Omgg!! Best best and best traditional goat curry in Calgary. Chuma s famous ribs, gengeni chicken, chicken wings and their garlic naan all was amazing and delicious! Finger licking

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Every menu item is distinct in itself. The lamb curry is exceptional. Beef ribs add to the excitement of coming to this place. We also tried wings and gengeni chicken which was no short of excellence too. All this food accompanied with garlic naans is an unmatched combination. Overall, the food felt soul nourishing. Cant say enough good things about this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

My recommendation follows the same sentiments as most of the reviews. There is a reason why this restaurant is rated to so high. A lovely family owned restaurant that offers exceptional food with great value. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and Alkarim the owner makes you feel like you are part of the family. From their famous ribs, their diverse menu offers a great Indo-Afro fusion. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Amazing food. Everything was flavourful and the meats were very tender. Will definitely recommend to friends and visit again

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This place is great, such a hidden gem. Tender bbq and amazing curries. The service was great as well as the atmosphere. Definitely recommend the bbq short ribs and lamb. Also had the cauliflower curry and it was amazing on the Naan, the Naan here is the best Ive had.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great staff, delicious food & for atmosphere!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food for everyone Vegetarian options: Gf and vegetarian options Wheelchair accessibility: Parking and entrance is accessible

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Excellent food and service. Whole family loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Awesome food. Flavorful and good portions. Wish I had come here sooner.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Very good, I look forward to coming again.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Authentic East African cuisine. Protein for days, generous portions and the host was incredibly kind.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Kind, Welcoming host. Delicious, Flavorful food. Generous portions.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

First time visiting, will definitely make the trip back. Food was fast and well prepared. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Some of the salsa was hotter than I could handle, but the food was excellent!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

We were at Serengetti Shack o Good Friday, the food was really great and the portions were large. On top of that, the customer service was top notch. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We went the first time a couple weeks back and tried the 3 person platter ($80ish) and it was great, it offered a good selection to see what type of things we liked, and we had some leftovers to take home. This time we got butter chicken, pistachio sauce paneer, chili naan and onion basmati rice (pictured). The naan bread was sooo good, better than almost every other place I have had it. Everything else was also really good and we ll definitely be returning. Also, I don t know his name but the guy working there was really nice. Thanks!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Food was great as was the service and atmosphere. Took my family of five here and everyone was happy. Totally recommend this place. Check it out.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

The food was amazing and Alex did a great job looking after us. Highly reccomend the Serengeti platter along with the Paneer with a side of garlic naan bread. We will defintely be back! Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly options available

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

What an amazing addition for food lovers in Airdrie! Their meat is halal too! East african food at its best! I am pretty sure everything on the menu tastes good here. The Serengeti Platter was more than enough for 3 of us. Juicy and well bbq ed meat, flavours are amazing, the shrimp on the platter was a surprise and tasted so finger licking good. Kachumber Salad was excellent and added great balance to the food. The complementary hot sauces were mouth wateringly hot! Mango Lassi is so huge can be shared by two. The Kadak Chaai (Tea) is absolutely amazing if you like indian style sweet Milk tea. They also have popular indian subcontinental dessert items like Falooda, Kulfi and Gulab Jamun. Alex was a wonderful host and very polite person with great service. Pricing I would say on par with quality and quantity, you would be spending around $20-$30 per person for full lunch/dinner. Alex said they will be offering lunch specials soon and I think that will be great! All in all we will be coming back here again soon!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

All the food was great! The pistachio curry is amazing! New favourite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

It was very good!! First time coming, will come back again.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Had dinner here last night, so good.

★★★★
March 21, 2024

Tasty food. Guy working there was really friendly. Cool place. Will be back. Parking: 50 stalls. Plenty. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Food is Amazing ribs very tasty we had chicken biryani platter coconut curry it was too good best food in Calgary I very nice place and friendly people prices are very reasonable Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food was great! The naan was so good! We tried the Serengeti platter with biryani rice and masala corn. It was all cooked well and lots of food for 2 people. Service was great too. Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food great service. High quality beef ribs, fries, cassava everything.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

By far our favourite place to eat. We drive all the way here from Calgary because the ribs are so worth it! I grew up on East African beef short ribs and Serengeti has the best ones. Make sure you order a side of mogo with your ribs as well. Our standard order is beef ribs (medium) mogo and chicken mishkaki but everything on this menu is awesome. The owner is great and he ll tell you all about what are the best things to try on the menu!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food. Excellent portions. Really enjoy the flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

My husband and I decided to check out Serengeti Shack tonight and we really enjoyed our experience! To drink, I ordered the mango lassi while my husband got the salted lassi. We both agree that the salted lassi is probably the best weve had! For food, we got the Creamy Pistachio Sauce curry with goat and garlic Naan and we also got their goat biryani. Both dishes were so delicious! The goat was melt-in-your mouth tender. We will definitely be coming back to try other dishes!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great service and atmosphere to accompany some truly authentic cuisine. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Awesome small restaurant that is a must if you like African food. Food was delicious and the atmosphere & design of the place is great!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The most delicious food I took in a while. Fully recommended. Amazing falvours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Happy 1st year anniversary Serengeti Shack! We had such an amazing experience here. Party of 4, we had the platter for 2 and ordered a few extra dishes to try many different flavors. Absolutely delicious. The spices and flavors were incredible. Service was excellent.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The food here is beautiful, fresh, zesty and delightful. This will be out regular from now on. Amazing!!n

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I cannot tell you how much our entire party enjoyed the food here. It was all of our first time at the restaurant and we all were more than pleased. If you have not tried Eastern African it is similar to Indian but I found the tastes were of more variety and more flavourful than Indian. There was not one thing that we all did not enjoy. The curries were flavourful, the beef ribs were devine. The naan was perfect. I honestly cannot say a bad thing except I wish we ordered more dishes so I would have had more leftovers.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Incredible cuisine, using only the finest and freshest ingredients, accompanied by exceptional service and an enchanting ambiance.

★★
March 21, 2024

The food at Serengeti Shack was okay, but the service left a lot to be desired. My wife ordered takeout from there a few weeks ago and was told itd be ready in 30 minutes. We showed up about 35 minutes later, paid, and then had to wait at a table for another 15 without anyone even acknowledging us. Finally, the owner/manager brought our food, over 50 minutes after the order was initially placed, so I asked him why the delay. He basically brushed it off, claiming they werent late because he apparently told my wife it would take 45 minutes, and that is pretty much the same as 50. When my wife corrected him and said she was told 30 minutes over the phone, he got really rude and implied she was either lying or misheard. Regardless of what was said on the phone, his response was totally disrespectful. Instead of just apologizing for any confusion or delay, he decided to argue with my wife, essentially calling her a liar. Needless to say, we wont be going back there. Airdrie has plenty of other spots where they treat their customers better.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Amazing place. We read some very good reviews and wanted to check it out. Very happy we did.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Havent dined in but the food is so good. Have had the Serengeti platter, always get the beef ribs which are amazing. The butter curry with lamb and coconut curry with goat are fantastic. Weve also had a rice and goat dish with potatoes that was good too. The ribs are definitely recommended

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Incredible Chuma ribs, naan, and muhogo. Always amazing food and friendly service. We have been coming here since it was previously called Africana. It is still the same and still so good.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We highly suggest you experience the amazing flavours of east Africa! The Serengeti platter offers a generous variety of delicious bbq meats served with fragrant biryani rice and naan bread. For dessert we indulged in homemade pistachio ice cream with a traditional sweet milk pastry that melts in your mouth. We look forward to our next visit!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food the bbq meats where very good highly recommend this place we will be back again thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The food has wonderful flavours and it was an enjoyable dining experience! Its a fun environment with the zebra decor and good music. We will be coming back to try more of their amazing selection of dishes! It brought me back to Africa for sure, and once youve been, you always want to return!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Absolutely outstanding! I thoroughly enjoy ethnic food with a kick but my wife not so much spice. When you order something that you want to have spice you have a choice of degrees of heat. If not spicy, thats there for you as well and for the feint of heart, the chicken fingers are excellent! Give it a try, you definitely wont be disappointed! Oh yes and service is also excellent!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Hidden gem in Airdrie! Tasteful african food. Short ribs were savory, while the curry chicken was amazing. Kulfi pistachio put me over the edge...

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

My wife and I shared the tilapia and ugali platter and masala Chai. All very yummy! We love East African food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Excellent food with really polite staff. If you love meat, you got to come here. Platter carries the best value where you can taste every kind of protein! Definitely would coming here again and again.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food, great service, phenomenal atmosphere. We will most definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Have been here twice now, incredible experience. The BBQ lamb shoulder is some of the best lamb I have had. The garlic Naan was perfect as was the Pistachio Chicken Curry we had with Onion Basmati Rice... if you live in Calgary worth the trip! Also a really good diverse beer menu too with some great Belgium beers at a great price. Bravo!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

First time coming here. Food was flavourful and just the experience was fun!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The food was delicious, definitely recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The Serengeti Shack is definitely worth trying out! The food was amazing and the service was great. Its a hidden gem in Airdrie, AB that you wont want to miss. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Hands down my favourite food. I have recommended this restaurant to many people and they all end up loving it. Not only is the food 10/10 but so is the service.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Top notch this place amazing food!

★★
February 21, 2024

It s good food with good portions but really disappointed to be charged gratuity for dining in for 2 , you should not be charged 15% for dining as a table of 2.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Amazing food and staff... come from Calgary to enjoy beef ribs. Cant be beat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Deliciously flavored cuisine...well be back

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We had the ribs, mogo (cassava) and fish platter. They were all outstanding. Service was excellent and the ambience is great.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The food was amazing, Alex was an amazing caring man. I enjoyed the spice of East Africa. The masala chai, ugali, chapati, beef curry and yellow lentil curry was to my expectations. Food

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Very friendly, food was delicious. Tried a few new things

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Food was incredible! The decor is my favourite and you totally have to follow the suggestion and eat with your hands. Picture is dessert - not worth passing up! Food

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Good food. Friendly staff. Great Service.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The food was lovely. Great service and chill atmosphere

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Amazing! We were treated to an incredible variety of flavours that we have never experienced before. Every dish we ordered had the perfect amount of spice and the owner was very patient explaining the menu to us. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Super delicious! You gotta try the beef ribs and mogo. Cool East African decor inside too

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Delicious food and excellent service! Best thing I had to eat since coming to Alberta. Looks like Im going to Zanzibar for my next vacation

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

First time there and all I can say is wow! Everything was amazing here. The Roshys chicken was heavenly as was the naan bread. 2 curries we tried were also fabulous. What a gem of a place. Great portions and very attentive and friendly service. Can t wait to return.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Delicious food. We shared the platter for 4. SO much food!! Beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp. The beef ribs are amazing!! We will be back!! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

What a hidden gem! An acquaintance recommended Serengeti Hut and it took me a while to visit, I regret the delay. We ordered the Serengeti Platter and the Pistachio Cream Curry with a side of roti. The food was cooked to perfection! The prawn skewer was a favourite among our group. The service was attentive and well-timed. This will be our new go-to restaurant to celebrate birthdays and graduations.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Delicious food, fabulous atmosphere!! Perfect place for a date night, especially if your man likes grilled meat!!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We went for their Valentines Day Dinner and WOW. For $99 my fiancee and I ate like royalty. The food was hot, delicious and plentiful. The ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. Our host was kind, prompt, and very helpful. We have been here once before, and it was honestly just as good. The Serengeti Shack just does not disappoint!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Always amazing food, great service, fun atmosphere. Great prices for how much you get.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The Best Short Ribs ever hands down! I would go to the Sahara desert for them! Make sure to get them extra Saucy .

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

First time here, everything was very good and had good flavours. We tried a few apps and the Serengeti plater we will definitely be back to try some more dishes Parking: Lots of parking

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We just had our first east African meal! What an incredible experience Seregenti Shack offered.From the amazing service and unbelievable food it was all around a 5 star experience !! It was also very entertaining watching my boyfriend eat with his hands!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I love this place!!! Amazing food and great customer service. It s got the true African vibe and it s my go to place.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Best food and service. Definitely coming back! Way to go Chuma! Kid-friendliness: Friendly and helpful staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing food! Great atmosphere!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Very tasty meal with family. Loved the decor.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

5 stars across the board! We visited for our first time to celebrate our 23rd anniversary and it was amazing. Service was welcoming, friendly and offered up lots of suggestions. We ordered the Pili Pili fries to start and shared the Serengeti Platter. The platter is a must. Its a great way to try so much of what this place has to offer. The food packed a punch of flavour that we wont soon be forgetting. We will definitely be back to try more.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Our first visit. We will be back!!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Delicious food with very flavourful sauces.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Amazing food. Amazing service. We will be back for sure! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

5 Stars all the way! Amazing food, atmosphere and service. A hidden gem in Airdrie, positively recommend dining here!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I reserved a table for my birthday and everyone s food was so good. We even ordered more food to go. The platter was so good and had many options to choose from.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Best quality food ever and the service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The best place for ribs. Kulfi was Soo good. Will definitely come back and recommend to others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Everything was perfect. the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. will definitely come back.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Fabulous place to eat in Airdrie. We are visiting from Edmonton and stumbled upon this awesome restaurant. The food was tremendous. My only critique would be that the portions were too large for a lunch. Would be great for a supper size. Oh well, we will have more to enjoy tomorrow. Haha.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great food and kind service . Professional, clean, and friendly atmosphere. All the menu items don t disappoint! A must try!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Amazing food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

First time visiting and it exceeded expectations in pretty much every way. We had never had African food before and everything we had was delicious and prepared with care.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Just had the Serengeti platter for New Years Eve. The food and service were excellent. So happy we could get in tonight.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing service! Food was well seasoned and came out quick and hot. We ll be back soon to try more dishes!

January 21, 2024

I went to this place with my family, thinking the service, food, and everything would be great, though, I was wrong. The food was extremely cold, and when we asked the worker to make our garlic naan a bit crispy, as before it was soft, she brought it back to us completely burnt and black. I don t blame her though, I blame the owner, as he was the one making our food. He was extremely rude to us, didn t answer us when we would ask him to come, and talked to every single table, but ours. The food used to be good, now it s either cold, burnt, or raw. I don t recommend going to this restaurant due to the lack of respect, and the food was, well, let s just say not great. The worker was nice though, but the owner wasn t.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Lots of dairy and gluten free options!! So tasty! Food

★★★★
January 21, 2024

The food was absolutely amazing couldnt be better Dietary restrictions: Very good Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Food is flavourful - so tasty!! Portions are large and great value.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

5 stars amazing food and excellent service huge servings for the price, left full and happy.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

There food was delicious! We had the coconut curry and pistachio curry. Both were amazing but I would suggest the pistachio! Coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

I recently dined at Serengeti Shack in Airdrie, and the experience was nothing short of excellent! The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff. The standout dish for me was the pistachio curry it was absolutely amazing, bursting with flavor. A delightful culinary adventure that I highly recommend to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. Five stars all the way!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Lovely restaurant especially if you love meat! The staff were really nice and helpful

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Absolutely delicious food and the gentleman who served us was absolutely amazing! We ll definitely be coming back!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great food. Chill vibes

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Food here is AMAZING! So flavourful and such huge portions. Everything we had was perfection and prices were really reasonable! Everyone should try this place. Vegetarian options: So many options but lots of carnivore selection as well.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Food was excellent!! So flavourful. Really enjoyed the music in the background. Thanks Food

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Wonderful food and service. We will be back.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Our first time here. The food is amazing and the service was friendly. We will recommend it to our friends and certainly come back again.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

My wife and I went there with two friends and had the platter for 4. The food was excellent; there was lots of it, and excellent value for the money. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Tried the ribs and the goat curry with great garlic nann. The ribs were good and had a flavor I have never had before. The goat curry was delicious and tender. Worth stopping by, great service too! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

My first time here and as soon as I walked in I felt at home. The service was excellent, felt like family. The whole experience of eating with my hands and grooving to the upbeat music made me feel like I was on vacation. Serengeti is the place to be if youre looking to feel comfort and escape at the same time. Im so coming again. You gotta try!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Very impressed! Food was super good. I love that they encourage people to eat with their hands. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Delicious and very authentic Tanzanian food! Highly recommend the pistachio curry and cassava leaf curry