Rio Muni
One of the only places to eat in Rio Campo, the Pescaderia Bar has snacks and is in the southern part of the town.
Must-see restaurants in West Africa
Benin
This eatery overlooking the beach has garnered high praise for its ultra-fresh fish and seafood platters.
Banjul
Friendly, fresh and happy to relax its opening hours, this place serves delicious meze and pressed juice.
Senegal
A local favourite, Chez Poulo serves up Senegalese dishes in modest digs not far from the beach.
Sal
Found on the square, this is a good old-fashioned cafe-bar that serves simple meals and drinks.
Mindelo
One of several handy Fragata supermarkets in the centre. This one is particularly well stocked.
Cabo Verde
Tereru di Kultura has a lovely oceanfront terrace and small menu of seafood and pizzas.
Mauritania
Named for the city's football team and considered to have the best pizza in town.
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Load up on provisions at this well-stocked supermarket on Kairaba Ave.
Benin
This unpretentious maquis, with no more than a couple of wooden benches, is famous for one thing and one thing only: porc grillé sauce sang (grilled pork…
Burkina Faso
With an open-air terrace, great prices and a wide-ranging menu specialising in African dishes, Mandé is an excellent deal. If you just eat riz sauce (rice…
Burkina Faso
Sister restaurant to Mandé, Dankin serves a loyal base of local customers, who come for the simple West African dishes – riz gras or riz arachide (rice…
Côte d'Ivoire
A fantastic little place on the waterfront in Assinie Mafia, serving up Ivoirian specialities such as chicken kedjenou (slowly simmered chicken or fish…
Conakry
Tucking into fresh barbecued fish or spice infused local dishes here, where diners eat out under bendy coconut trees overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it…
Abidjan
Next to the war memorial, this restaurant housed in a renovated colonial building has a great range of dishes, including escargot, sauce feuille (manioc…
Côte d'Ivoire
A simple maquis (open-air restaurant) in Taï town. You can get the usual grilled chicken or fish with aloco (ripe bananas fried with chilli in palm oil)…
Burkina Faso
This cool den off the main drag boasts an inviting covered terrace and a vividly decorated interior. It churns out a good range of satisfying dishes,…
Abidjan
Brochettes (kebabs), beer and beats: this fantastic outdoor spot, with dozens of vendors grilling meats, sizzles until late. Once you arrive you'll be…
Abidjan
An upmarket, yachting-orientated seafood restaurant (ignore the hotel!) that has fresh fish and luxurious seafood offerings. Popular with the expats. In a…
Lomé
This Lomé institution is somewhat suffering from its popularity and location on the increasingly polluted Blvd Circulaire, but it's still a cool place to…
Conakry
The large garden is a favourite for family parties and live concerts. The menu is made of fast-food staples, but the garden space is pleasant and as good…
Guinea
It's hardly haute cuisine but the Petit Dakar, which doubles as a corner shop, stands out for its friendly vibe. Food is of the burger and greasy-fried…
Burkina Faso
This maquis (open-air restaurant) on the main street is a Pô institution, with regal service and delicious daily specials (grilled chicken, couscous,…
Benin
Locals swear by this restaurant, just south of Pl Kokoyé. It's not an attractive place (bare concrete walls), but the mashed yam is excellent and the…
Côte d'Ivoire
You can find great attiéké (grated cassava) – a slightly bitter, couscous-like dish – and brochettes (grilled meat or fish cubes) in this low-key eatery.
Abidjan
This Plateau dining hall has a good French menu, featuring everything from local grilled fish to fois gras and créme brûlèe infused with Nutella.
Abidjan
Don't miss this energy-infused local strip of different maquis (rustic open-air restaurants) offering fresh Ivoirian dishes served with a side of banter.
Burkina Faso
One of the town's better maquis, right in the centre of town; expect the usual rice or tô (millet- or sorghum-based pâte) with sauce.
Benin
This is a bit of a mix of African and European fare. Decent schwarma, basic rice and beans plus a fish of the day is served up in this friendly little…
Côte d'Ivoire
A nice and simple maquis on the beach, popular with local families at the weekends. Rustic Ivoirian food is served at the simple wooden terrace.
São Tomé
It's a bare affair, with a few pastries and passable coffee, but this is the only downtown cafe with wi-fi and ai-rcon, making it a lifesaver at times.
Lomé
You'll find all the usual Togolese favourites served in hearty portions at this informal joint right in the centre. It has outdoor seating.
Côte d'Ivoire
Part of Le Brennus hotel, this restaurant offers anything from simple omelettes to steamed lobster.
Abidjan
French bistro chain Hippopotamus provides Le Plateau's business population with steak frites, cocktails and decent burgers.
Burkina Faso
Meals and cold Brakina beer are available in a lovely garden setting. It's a great place to meet local people over food and drinks.
Côte d'Ivoire
More upmarket and expensive than the other maquis clustered by the lake – the excellent food here makes it worthwhile.
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