Must-see restaurants in Ghana

  • Swad Fast Food

    Ghana

    The name might not be a winner, but this place remains as popular as ever. The large garden is dotted with pot plants and visited by the odd wandering…

  • Swap Fast Food

    Ghana

    The outdoor terrace is lovely but if the heat is too much you can always retreat to the air-con dining room. The food is good and varied – the menu…

  • Vic Baboo's

    Kumasi

    Vic Baboo's is an institution among travellers and expats. With the biggest menu in town, this place is whatever you want it to be – Indian takeaway,…

  • Bridge House

    Ghana

    With a terrace overlooking the fort and the lagoon, Bridge House is the nicest place to eat in town, and serves huge portions of European and Ghanaian…

  • Asanka Restaurant

    Accra

    Not to be confused with Asanka Local in Osu, this friendly and rather upmarket joint serves fantastic Ghanaian food, including groundnut soup, red-red …

  • The Castle

    Cape Coast

    Though not as impressive in size as its next-door neighbour (Cape Coast Castle), this wooden bar-restaurant is a charmer. The fare (a mix of Ghanaian and…

  • Simret

    Accra

    The welcome is warm and the authentic Ethiopian food served buffet style at this low-key place. There's a decent selection of veggie options and dinner is…

  • Paloma Restaurant

    Accra

    With plenty of al fresco dining space, charming staff and a mix of international cuisine (Ghanaian, Lebanese, wood-fired pizza), this is a nice place to…

  • Captain Hook's

    Ghana

    The place to come for huge and delicious platters of fresh seafood. There are steaks and other grills for carnivores. The wood panelling and model ships…

  • Sir Max Restaurant

    Kumasi

    Set within the hotel of the same name, Sir Max serves top-quality Lebanese food, including kebabs and mezze platters, on a nice terrace overlooking the…

  • Luxury Catering Services

    Ghana

    A popular choice serving tasty local and Western food as well as a decent selection of wine and real coffee. The guinea fowl is particularly good.

  • Bocadillos

    Ghana

    Perfect for pastries, baguettes, sandwiches and ice cream. Eat on the terrace overlooking the street or in the calm, chic interior.

  • Shoprite

    Accra

    A branch of the popular South African supermarket, with plenty of expat-friendly produce.

  • Outside seating area, El Cabron

    El Cabron

    Accra

    This Mexican restaurant opened its doors in late 2016 and occupies the backyard of the Duplex club. A small, elegant dining area can be found inside or…

  • Frankie's

    Accra

    A busy fast-food joint with an extensive menu of burgers, fried chicken, kebabs and other unhealthy delights.

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