Must-see restaurants in Ghana

  • Khana Khazana

    Accra

    Tucked behind a petrol station (Engen Filling Station, next to Avenida Hotel), this outdoor Indian restaurant is a gem – cheap, delicious and with long…

  • Buka

    Accra

    Ever-popular Buka serves some of the best West African food in Accra, in stylish surroundings to boot. Hearty plates of jollof rice, tilapia and groundnut…

  • View Bar & Grill

    Kumasi

    Without a doubt the best restaurant in Kumasi. Delicious and beautifully presented food is served up in stylish surroundings, with expansive windows…

  • Okorye Tree

    Ghana

    Attached to the Black Star Surf Shop, the Okorye Tree does a roaring trade in pancakes, burgers and great big burritos. Grab a table on the wooden deck,…

  • Baobab Vegetarian Moringa Restaurant

    Cape Coast

    A tiny organic food bar with a wholesome touch, Baobab serves up great veggie stews and curries, black-bread sandwiches and refreshing juices, smoothies…

  • Patagonia

    Accra

    Beef lovers will feel at home in this elegant steakhouse and seafood grill on the ground floor of West Africa’s tallest building. Imported from South…

  • Auntie Muni Waakye

    Accra

    Waakye (a mix of beans and rice served with spaghetti, meat or fish stew, boiled eggs and lots of hot shito pepper sauce) is Ghana’s most popular street…

  • Outside view, Burger & Relish

    Burger & Relish

    Accra

    Gourmet burgers have come to Accra in this hip, industrial restaurant, which doubles as a trendy cocktail bar in the evenings, and a family-friendly…

  • La Chaumière

    Accra

    There's stiff competition these days, but La Chaumière remains one of Accra's best and fanciest restaurants. It excels in old-school elegance, with soft…

  • Chuck's Bar & Restaurant

    Ghana

    You won't see many locals in here, but as far as expat havens go, this is a good one. A wood-burning pizza oven produces excellent pizzas and the menu…

  • Moti Mahal Restaurant

    Kumasi

    One of the fanciest and best-loved restaurants in Kumasi, Moti Mahal is a formal place serving some of the country's finest Indian cuisine in elegant,…

  • Noble House

    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.

  • Santoku Restaurant & Bar

    Accra

    Stunning Japanese food, impeccable service and elegant decor make Santoku one of the best restaurants in the country.

  • Asanka Local

    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 …

  • Lord of the Wings

    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,…

  • XO Sushi Restaurant & Bar

    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…

  • Venus Lounge, Bar & Grill

    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…

  • Moka’s Resto Cafe

    Accra

    This new restaurant and café in booming Labone offers good options from breakfast until a late dinner. Choose between croissants and muffins, Italian…

  • Zen Garden

    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…

  • Chez Clarisse Mama Africa

    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…

  • Coco Lounge

    Accra

    Feather covered lamps hanging from its high ceiling and artworks by local sculptors make sure this brasserie oozes with a little glamour. However,…

  • Bistro 22

    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…

  • Café Kwae

    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…

  • Oustide view, Zion Thai

    Zion Thai

    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…

  • Café Mondo

    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…

  • Outside view at night, Tea Baa

    Tea Baa

    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…

  • Outside view, Pinocchio Gelato

    Pinocchio Gelato

    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…

  • Outside view, Josie's Cuppa Capuccino

    Josie's Cuppa Cappuccino

    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…

  • Outside view, Nourish Lab Smoothy's

    Nourish Lab Smoothy's

    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…

  • Sushi bar on the terrace, Monsoon

    Monsoon

    Accra

    Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, big juicy steaks from South Africa – the food at this swanky establishment is delicious. The roof terrace is popular with…

  • Duncan's

    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,…

  • Mamma Mia Pizzeria

    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…

  • Vida e caffè

    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…

  • Bosphorus

    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…

  • Nik's Pizza

    Kumasi

    Sit at plastic chairs and tables in a rustic garden while friendly waiters serve decent thin-crust wood-fired pizza . Walking here after dark isn't…

  • Wooden Bakery & Coffee Shop

    Ghana

    As well as freshly baked goodies and Italian coffee, this popular joint serves up tasty Lebanese dishes, burgers and pizzas on an expansive terrace just…

  • Kentish Kitchen

    Kumasi

    Set in a pretty garden within the National Cultural Centre, this simple restaurant serves good Ghanaian dishes such as red-red (bean stew), fufu …

  • Coconut Dream Bar & Restaurant

    Ghana

    This rustic, bamboo restaurant is painted in the colours of the Ghanaian flag and has a breezy 1st-floor dining area. At night, benches are placed out in…

  • Dizzy Lizzie's

    Ghana

    This chilled beach-front restaurant a short walk down the sand from Big Milly's serves a mix of international and Ghanaian food. There's live music on…

  • Orange Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Cape Coast

    Sitting on the beach next to Cape Coast Castle, this airy and friendly cafe serves fresh organic juices and smoothies, as well as tasty breakfasts, fish…

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