Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
One of Gambia's most renowned restaurants, this has always been the top address for sumptuous and lovingly presented meals; the service and sea-view…
Must-see restaurants in West Africa
Dakar
One of Dakar's best fish restaurants serves freshly grilled treats, such as amberjack and dolphinfish, that you'll find hardly anywhere else in the city.
Kumasi
Friendly waiters serve up huge portions of delicious Chinese and Indian food in elegant surroundings. There's also a swish hotel on the premises.
Accra
Stunning Japanese food, impeccable service and elegant decor make Santoku one of the best restaurants in the country.
Accra
This canteen style restaurant in the heart of Osu offers a vast selection of Ghanaian dishes: local fish, namely tilapia; and soups such as groundnut and …
Accra
This restaurant is part of a worldwide chain specialising in chicken wings and many other fast food favourites such as burgers and nachos. This branch,…
Accra
There are plenty of Asian eateries in Accra, but this chic restaurant in the booming airport area is unique in that it offers such a variety of Pan Asian…
Accra
Tasty plates of shawarma, hummus and other authentic Lebanese dishes are served up at this all-in-one-venue in the heart of Osu. During the day, Venus…
Accra
This new restaurant and café in booming Labone offers good options from breakfast until a late dinner. Choose between croissants and muffins, Italian…
Accra
The kitchen offers pizza, pasta and platters of Lebanese fare in this enclosed garden. There is a little wooden indoor pavilion for the hot afternoon…
Accra
You have two choices: tender chicken or whole grilled tilapia topped with onions and tomatoes. The small menu doesn’t make this Ivorian favourite any less…
Accra
Feather covered lamps hanging from its high ceiling and artworks by local sculptors make sure this brasserie oozes with a little glamour. However,…
Accra
Ghana's tourism authority named this spacious, high-end venue the country's Restaurant of the Year in 2016. Bistro 22 is a good choice at any time of the…
Accra
Despite Accra’s large population, you won’t find many real cafes here. That’s changing with the recent opening of this cafe inside the extravagant facade…
Accra
With a narrow ground floor terrace along the street, this restaurant is best visited in the evening. Watch life go by and feel the chilli in your nose…
Accra
The popular Café Mondo is one of the few spots in town to get croissants, pain au chocolat and other pastries that wouldn't look out of place in a French…
Accra
This lively little joint specialises in iced tea (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) served in hipster-friendly glass jars. There's also a small menu of…
Accra
The fierce air-con and candy-coloured interior provide cooling respite after browsing Osu's shops, as does the excellent gelato. If you're after something…
Accra
Come here for top-notch coffee, sandwiches, shakes and freshly squeezed juices, served up on a lovely covered terrace, full of plants and hanging baskets…
Accra
Escape the heat at this air-conditioned smoothie bar, or sit on the terrace overlooking the street. There's a long list of delicious smoothies, plus tasty…
Accra
Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, big juicy steaks from South Africa – the food at this swanky establishment is delicious. The roof terrace is popular with…
Accra
Duncan's is an example of the low-key, outdoor chop bars that manage to get it right. Fresh, grilled fish and simple Ghanaian dishes draw a mixed,…
Accra
Expats swear by the pizza here and the pretty outdoor garden dining area makes everything taste better. Spaghetti and kid-friendly chicken fingers are…
Malabo
A challenge to find as it has no sign, this stylish restaurant is worth seeking out, particularly for lunch. The fish is excellent: try the bilolá – a…
São Tomé
You never know what you might find on the menu at Xico's, but it's all good. This atmospheric restaurant/cafe/bar, dressed in 'plantation chic', offers…
Rio Muni
If you spend any time at all in Bata, you will gravitate to this friendly bar and restaurant. Set on a crossroads, the terrace is surrounded by plants…
Dakar
This popular, breezy spot draws a mix of expats and locals, who come for a meal and perhaps a swim in the pool. There's a wide range of appetizers and a…
Accra
This South African coffee chain has proved to be a hit in Accra – it's a popular lunch spot for the office crowd, and the free wi-fi makes it a good place…
Mindelo
This old-fashioned 2nd-floor restaurant hasn't changed in decades. The menu has good-value classics such as cachupa (beans and corn mixed with fish or…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Gabriel, the talented chef and owner serves up classic Gambian dishes at excellent prices at this cosy open-sided spot in Cape Point. Traditional hits…
Mindelo
Out on Prainha Laginha, a 15-minute walk from the centre, Kalimba is a great spot for a sundowner. The open-sided deck perched over the sand offers fine…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This inspired restaurant is built around the concept of an Asian grill, meaning you have the rare treat of choosing the raw ingredients for your…
Brazzaville
This excellent restaurant offers Congolese, Senegalese and European dishes from its very unlikely location on a sandy backstreet of a Brazza suburb.
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
On the edge of Kotu Beach, Sailor's is a classic oceanfront spot that serves excellent seafood (including big mixed seafood platters). It has a separate…
Mindelo
Catch a taxi to the low-income Ribeira Bote neighbourhood for Mindelo's best pizza inside the basement of a family home. This word-of-mouth pizzeria run…
Sal
This friendly cafe with outdoor seating has earned many fans for its tasty, reasonably priced dishes and friendly service. Stop in early for French toast,…
Libreville
It's beside a prison, the decor is Rasta chic and your food is fixed by a charmer of a long-dredded musician who's been rearing pigs for years. Pork…
Republic of Congo
This very unexpected vegan restaurant in the heart of Pointe-Noire is a welcome break for anyone appreciating animal-free cuisine. The entire set up is…
Accra
One of just a few places in town to offer authentic Turkish dishes, this restaurant is a very popular dinner choice due to its expertly grilled meat…
Cameroon
It's worth making a diversion for the nightly grill at this hotel; great kebabs, steaks, chicken, seafood dishes and juicy German sausage are all well…
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