Sizzling spare ribs on slate
4.4 · 201 Reviews · Arusha

Where smoke
meets smile.

Slow-grilled ribs, fire-kissed steaks, and cocktails that linger. An Arusha favourite since the first ember was lit.

Open Daily
until 11:30 pm
JJR5+7QV
Arusha
Happy-Hour Daily
Cocktails & small plates

House Favourites

Made to be remembered

Full menu
Pulled Pork Burger

Pulled Pork Burger

12-hour slow-cooked, brioche bun

Grilled Fish

Grilled Fish

Whole tilapia, lemon & herbs

Smiley Sour

Smiley Sour

Citrus & passion fruit cocktail

Smiley's interior

Our Story

A corner of Arusha that always smells of woodfire.

For years, Smiley's has been the spot where friends linger longer, plates come heavier, and the cocktails arrive before you've finished asking. We grill slow, season bold, and welcome everyone like family.

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Hungry yet?

Walk in, dial in, or save a table for tonight. The fire's already going.