You eat at Dhow Restaurant beside an art gallery in Maputo, with views over the Indian Ocean. The kitchen serves a fusion of Mediterranean and Mozambican dishes, including patisseries, while the gallery displays traditional crafts from Mozambique, Africa and Asia — jewelry, fabrics, paintings, furniture, masks, musical instruments and sculptures.

The restaurant takes its name from the dhow sailing vessels that traded along the East African coast for centuries. The space overlooks the water where these boats still pass. Music is part of the setting, with playlists blending electro and ethnic rhythms.

The gallery represents regional techniques and styles. You can browse the collection between courses or after eating. The building sits on Rua da Marracuene, a short distance from Maputo's working waterfront.