Once you are in Accra you are really spoilt in finding food joints and restaurants to experience. There are over 200 different restaurants in Accra with many of the most popular ones located in the central Accra and the Osu area. With a few upmarket and most recommended in and around the East Legon area. If you are looking for food near me then use our restaurant near me search function. The search will allow you to search for all restaurants in your immediate location where ever you are in Ghana. Here we have listed 20 places to eat in Accra that you must try!
How we compiled the 20 must-try places restaurants in Accra?
Our must try places to visit in Accra for food and to chop is based on recommendations from people we spoke to and from our own favourites. The list is not in any ranking order but just our table of what we felt were the places worth experiencing when you visit Accra either if you are on holiday or if you are coming in for a weekend from another Ghana region or town.
What type of restaurants are in Accra?
Accra is a busy city so you will be sure to find every type of cuisine from Indian, Chinese, French, Japanese to other African country dishes. You will always be spoilt for choice for finding Ghanaian cuisine ranging from upmarket jolloff to chop bar jolloff and Waakye.
On our journeys, we experienced hipster ice tea bars to must-try local chop bars to even the most upmarket and exclusive dining experiences that could be found in Accra. The viewGhana team spent a lot of time eating drinking and order which we enjoyed.
In this trying times, we know that there may be some restrictions at some places or extra precautions. But we recommend that we all show our support for these places and follow the rules and keep them going.Â
viewGhana’s 20 restaurants and places to eat list
Telande Tea Garden
Location: Cantonments, Accra
Food served: Teas, pastries and cocktails
Restaurant type: chilled, trendy cool
Located in a quiet and serene environment Telande Tea Garden provides a lush vintage garden setting, serving, teas, pastries, lunch, dinner, desserts, and cocktails …..read on and get directions to the Telande Tea Garden
Chez Clarisse Mama Africa
Location: Osu, Accra
Food served: Ivorian, meat, fish and veg & more
Restaurant type: local, classic
Chez Clarisse Mama Africa, is an Ivorian-themed restaurant come chop bar come pop up venue. If you want to experience quality Ivorian food…..read more and get directions and opening times for Chez Clarisse Mama Africa
Bistro 22
Location: Labone, Accra
Food served:Â Contemporary, fish, meats
Restaurant type: upmarket
Bristo 22 offers a very upmarket dinning experience within a siren calm atmosphere where you are guaranteed that all dishes will come out looking the same and perfectly presented read on and.make a reservation at Bistro 22
El Padrino Lounge
Location: near the Kotoka Airport
Food served: fine dining, European
Restaurant type: fine dinning
El Padrino offers refined fine dinning experience as well as a premium bar and cigar lounge which has also become a haven for lovers of luxury cigar in Accra…..books a table at El Padrino Lounge
Zion Thai
Location: Osu, Accra
Food served: Thai food
Restaurant type: chilled, rooftop
Zion Thai located in Osu, is a Thai restaurants serving all the Thai favourites like Pad Thai. Its a great place just to grab dinner or lunch…read on and get directions and opening times for Zion Thai
Kozo
Location: 126 Osu Badu Cres Accra
Food served: Asian fusion
Restaurant type: Upmarket outdoor dinning
Kozo is an Asian fusion open air restaurant with an amazing ambience which also is known for is wide array of cocktails Kozo makes dinning outdoors so nice it feels like you are indoors …. make a reservation at Kozo
Asanka Local
Location: Osu, Accra
Food served: Fufu, Banku, Talapia, Kenkay & more
Restaurant type: busy, families groups
Asanka LocalAsanka local is a massive food hall serving all the favourite Ghanaian dishes simply and cost-effectively. The vast venue can accommodate over 100 dinners ….read on and get directions and more information on the Asanka Local
Pinkberry
Location: Labone, Accra
Food served: Ice creams, deserts & lite snacks
Restaurant type: icecream and dessert palour
If ice cream and deserts are your thing then PinkBerry in Lebone has it all covered. A great place for after dinner or lunch to fulfil your desert craving . …find your local  Pinkberry
Orchida Flowers
Location: Nortei Ababio St, Accra
Type of food: Coffee, lite snacks & more
Restaurant type: Coffee shop and tea rooms
Orchida provides a really relaxed setting for whiling away the time whilst sipping coffee and tea with a lite snack. You will be taken away by the flower bouquets …read on and.get directions to Orchida Flowers
Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
Location: Near Achimota Road, Accra
Type of food: Ethiopian, veg, meat and fish
Restaurant type: chilled, romantic
Simret has been around for while and offers an alternative to local Ghanaian food. Serving traditional Ethiopian dishes …..read on and book a table at Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
Bella Favela Restaurant
Location: Presidential Dr, Accra
Food served: Seafood and pasta
Restaurant type: chilled, families and groups, couples
Bella Favela is an authentic friendly Italian restaurant with a South American Latin fusion. Enjoy great seafood dishes and grills within a great indoor and outdoor setting ….read and get directions to on Bella Favella
Sunshine Salad Bar & Restaurant
Location: 3rd Street, Osu
Type of food: Fruit smoothies, salads, & lite snacks
Restaurant type: chilled, families and groups
The Sunshine Salad Bar and restaurant provides a wide range of freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and fresh blend smoothies great place to detox…..read on and get directions to Sunshine Salad Bar & Restaurant
Ninano Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Location: East Legon, off Boundary Road
Food served: Japanese sushi & Korean
Restaurant type: chilled, families and groups
Ninano Korean and Japanese restaurant offers an atmospheric setting for enjoying Japanese and Korean cuisine especially fresh sushi…book a table at Ninano Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Nyo Nyo Essentials
Location: 62-72 Boundary Rd, Accra
Food served: Ghanaian and Grills
Restaurant type: Diner
Nyo Nyo Essentials provides healthy sized food options made fresh with locally sources ingredients. You can opt for paired meals which which combine of rice with a choice of proteins….read and get directions to Nyo Nyo Essentials
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Location: Osu, Accra
Food served: Pizza and pasta
Restaurant type: chilled, families and groups
Mamma Mia Pizzeria makes pizza “like now Mamma used to make”, This place is a hidden eating gem that will amaze you once you find it.read on and get directions and book a table at Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Tandoor Indian RestaurantÂ
Location: Soula Close, Accra
Food served: Indian
Restaurant type: chilled, families and groups
Probably one of the oldest and most authentic Indian Restaurant in Ghana, The atmosphere and décor transfers you into India not forgetting the food….book a table Tandoor Indian Restaurant
Polo Club Restaurant & Lounge
Location: Airport Bypass Rd, Accra
Food served: International
Restaurant type: fine dinning
Polo Club Restaurant & LoungeThe Polo Club Restaurant & Lounge offers a premium restaurant experience in Accra with menu comprising diverse cuisines from around the world …book a table at Polo Club Restaurant and Lounge
La Chaumière
Location: Liberation Raod, Accra
Food served: French-Mediterranean
Restaurant type: upmarket dinning
Off the busy Liberation road masked behind a green leafy high bush hides La Chaumiere which prides itself as a sophisticated French-Mediterranean restaurant...make a reservation at  La Chaumière
Santoku Restaurant & Bar
Location: Airport Road, Accra
Food served: Japanese sushi and Asian fusion
Restaurant type: upmarket dinning
Santoku is a classy place this contemporary Japanese restaurant and Sake bar is located in the  luxury development of Villaggio Vista…..read on for the full review and directions to Santoku Restaurant & Bar
Starbites Food & Drink
Location: multiple locations in Accra
Food served: Burgers, yam chips, pastas, chicken and more
Restaurant type: Fast food diners
Starbites is a Ghanaian brand and chain of diners located in and around Accra providing a range of dishes influenced from around the world  from the Americas to Asia fused with Ghanaian dishes …..find your local Starbites Food & Drink outlet
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Author: Salomi Seiche
Salomi Seiche is a main writer for viewGhana they cover all topics and areas and have been doing so for a number of years
Good to see Simret has made this list their buffet for meat and vegan dishes.If you are in Accra and looking for a taste of Ethiopia I would recommend ..
I am seeing that Simret is being recommended a lot. I went there for dinner and it was great! The food was excellent, the service superb will worth it
Nourish Lab is not really a restaurant more a cafe and hangout, they need to sort out their shabby looking exterior though
Yes, “Nuff Respect” that Duncan’s made this list. This is my ultimate favourite. Republic gets rammed. But this place is just local simple and just good
Paloma’s does not really serve local food well, they seem to be good at international dishes
I have been to the Tea baa and Dedo is a great host… food is simple but good
Bistro 22 he staff attentive and the food is good, example pasta with crab meat, decent ambiance but it is pricey
Tea Baa however, good it is when we went the food took forever to arrive. When it finally arrived, it was a small portion of food.
Why isn’t Urban Grill on this list they are have super attentive and hospitable waiters and they have good Covid measures
The owners is really nice and friendly at Mamma Mia and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Pizzas can be a little expensive though
Santoku should be on this list as when we visited the food was outstanding and really well plated. The cocktails were great. The only downside is that it felt like some of the waiters did not have full knowledge of what was on the menu
How did Khana Khazana get listed, there are other Indian restaurants in Accra. Personally I would have listed Charkara Lounge, 1 Standfast street..but that is my choice (:-))