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African Restaurants

AFRICAN RESTAURANTS

African food joints serve the country's staple foods but a chic new breed of restaurants are serving traditional African food in a modern, stylish setting. Most of the restaurants below you will find in Douala.  

 

Espresso House

Description: This is a Yaounde staple. Serves a refreshingly diverse menu during day time serving hours and doubles up as a late night drinking haunt after dark. It’s intended to be hip but caters to a wide audience, especially because of its convenient location in the embassy district.

Location:  Bastos, Yaounde, Cameroon

Contact: +237 99 33 33 33

 

La Mangrove

Description: A unique wilderness along the river Wouri, just 1 km from the city centre of Douala, you can enjoy the lush scenery while tucking into a buffet style lunch. Composed of several covered and uncovered spaces arranged in a luxurious garden Mangroves is very reasonably priced, which makes it even more enjoyable.

Location: Port, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 99 84 55 57 / +237 99 81 77 17

 

Le C

Description:  Billed as an upscale restaurant, primarily aimed at the dinner-time crowd (although lunch is available), Le C offers the perfect gastronomic experience. From well-done T-bones to fresh fish this foodie favourite has the potential to be the best in Douala.

Location:  NW corner of Rue Tokio/Rue SNEC, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 96 82 79 72

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Le dernier comptoir colonial

Description: Offers a superb sea view on the border of the Wouri. An ideal place to watch the sun go down while tucking into some fresh seafood. This is one hotspot not to be missed, if not for its fabulous menu then for its breath-taking location.

Location:  Douala | base navale bonandjo, Douala, Cameroon

Contact:   +237 77 76 04 05

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Les Banquettes Grill & Bar

Description: If you are looking for a romantic meal for two or a cocktail or three with friend this is the perfect place for you. The menu boasts American, Barbecue, Bar and Bistro cuisines from breakfast until late evening.

Location: 96 rue Joss | Bonanjo, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 94 84 84 84

 

 

Le Sorento

Description: As one of the busiest restaurants in town boasting an extensive, exotic menu, Le Sorento is guaranteed not to disappoint. Delve into the pizza/pasta menu or opt for a sizzling steak. And If you’re feeling adventurous why not tuck into a frogs legs appetiser and dig into some snake or crocodile for main course.  

Location:  Carrefour Hotel de l'Air, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 99 91 01 66

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Le Verger

Description: Tucked away in a courtyard off the main drag, this green-painted restaurant serves up a range of local dishes as well as the chicken and fish mains you find everywhere else. There's breezy outdoor seating as well as a more formal dining room.

Location:Rue de la Grande Mosquée, N’gaundere, Cameroon

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Le Yao Ba Restaurant and Bar

Description:  Located in the upscale district of Bastos, primarily a diplomatic area, this is the most upscale non-hotel restaurant and bar in Yaounde and is actually the only one of its type in the city.  It is pricey, particularly the cocktails, but is guarenteed to satisfy the most insatiable appetites with its African and continental cuisine.

Location: Just off Rue Joseph Eloumden, Yaounde, Cameroon

Contact: + 237 99 49 50 50

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L’Ovalie

Description: A warm atmosphere, a place of pleasure and hospitality. The chef and his team will play with all your senses and surprise you with a refined gourmet cuisine, subtle dishes and selected wines. With one of the best wine lists in Cameroon, create your game and your “melee” flavors. A feast for the eyes, a pleasure for the mouth.

Location: Rue Njo-Njo | (Soppo Priso) Bonapriso, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 96 04 18 64

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Restau-Cabaret Dolce & Freddo

Description: A very central terrace situated in between two bustling toads, this establishment offers a wide range to suit most appetites. While the menu tends to be a little bit pricey don’t let that put you off.

Location: Omnis. Face Stade, Yaounde, Cameroon

Contact: +237 22 20 55 83

 

Restaurant la Fringale

Description: Well known for its international cuisine and outstanding pork fish and grill, this attractive setting is perfect for a buffet lunch, midday snack or a civilised evening meal. Or why not quench your thirst while enjoying its cabaret from the bar.

Location: Rue Koumassi Douala, Bali, (Alimentation Koumassi) Cameroon

Contact: +237 33 43 25 80/ +237 99 93 01 04 / +237 77 65 40 09

 

Restaurant La Salsa

Description: A good atmosphere reigns in this restaurant of the world: pizza, French cuisines, Russian, Cameroon and others. An impressive setting, wide open space, indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure not to miss the speciality smoked master or marinade raw fish, a real treat for fans.

Location: Rond Point Bastos, Yaounde, Cameroon

Contact: +237 22 01 01 01

 

Restaurant Le Coq Blanc

Description: The recently renovated décor gives off a warm and chic ambience, a relaxed welcome in this plush restaurant which offers a traditional meticulous meat of Cameroon, with a refreshing choice of clean cuisines for the for the health conscious.

Location: Quartier Bastos, Yaounde, Cameroon

Contact: +237 75 83 91 84

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Saga Africa

Description: Serving superb food from daytime through till evening, this restaurant is known for taking traditional rural African dishes and introducing them to the city and visiting foreigners. Its attractive interior makes it the perfect setting to kick back and relax.

Location: Boulevard de la Liberté, Douala, Cameroon

Contact: +237 33 42 23 81

 

 

Top Spot

Description: With hands down the best location in town, overlooking the dramatic coastline, this place offers a fairly standard, Cameroonian selection of meat grills, shrimps, and fish and chicken dishes. 

Location: Limbe Botanic Garden, Limbe, Cameroon

Contact: N/A