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
Tea Baa
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Ice Teas, chicken, rice, lamb & more
The Tea Baa is a lively little venue in Accra, it seems to be a mix of everything you want in a little eatery come bar come chill out space come hang out. It has a small and not complicated menu with a nice assortment of drinks….read on and get directions to the Tea Baa
Chez Clarisse Mama Africa
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Ivorian, meat, fish and veg & more
Chez Clarisse Mama Africa, is an Ivorian-themed restaurant come chop bar come pop up venue. This small intimate place in Osu…..read on and get directions and opening times on Chez Clarisse Mama Africa
Bistro 22
Location: Labone, Accra
Type of food:Â Contemporary, fish, meats
So you want to go slightly upmarket maybe you want to eat in a venue which offers a siren calm atmosphere where your guaranteed all dishes will come out looking….read and get directions and menu for Bistro 22
Café Kwae
Location: One Airport Square, Accra
Type of food: English Breakfast & Coffee
In every large city, you will find a cafĂ© or coffee shop and Cafe Kwae is no different. Located on the Ground Floor at One Airport Square Airport City. This Little yet medium size cafĂ© seems ….read and get directions and opening times on CafĂ© Kwae
Zion Thai
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Thai food
Zion Thai located in Osu, at the end Papaye Down, just near Blue Gate Restaurant….read on and get directions and opening times for Zion Thai
Café Mondo
Location: Jungle Avenue, Accra
Type of food: Breakfast, coffee, croissant & lite snacks
CafĂ© Mondo has two locations in Accra the one we went to was off Jungle road in East Legon This cafĂ© offers good sandwiches pastries of all types, cocktails, smoothies…. read on and get directions and menu for CafĂ© Mondo
Asanka Local
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Fufu, Banku, Talapia, Kenkay & more
Asanka local is like a massive food hall serving all Ghanaian dishes simply and cost-effectively. The vast venue can accommodate at least 100 people….read on and get directions and more information on the Asanka Local
Pinocchio Gelato
Location: Osu and East Legon
Type of food: Ice creams deserts & lite snacks
So when you have eaten traditional foods and experienced some upmarket cuisine now its time to refresh the palette with some ice cream Pinocchio is …read on and get directions and ideas of what you can order at Pinocchio Gelato
Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino
Location: Airport Residential Area Accra
Type of food: Coffee, lite snacks & more
I want a coffee..someone cried where can I just get a barista-style coffee and relax and watch the Accra go by. Have you tried Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino?…..read on and get directions to this hidden gem Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino
Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
Location: Near Achimota Road, Accra
Type of food: Ethiopian, veg, meat and fish
So you are in Africa, West Africa to be precise and if we were being a little extra you are in Ghana, Accra. But we will assume that you wanted to try something African…..read on and get directions to Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
Paloma Restaurant
Location: Asylum Down, Accra
Type of food: Buffet, Ghanaian & European
This venue is attached to the Paloma hotel and offers a buffet-style service so you can guarantee all sorts of dishes less traditional local dishes…..read on and read the full review on Paloma Restaurant and get directions
Nourish Lab Smoothy’s
Location: Osu and East Legon
Type of food: Fruit smoothies, salads, & lite snacks
Nourish Lab Smoothy is kinda of this place where you can get a mix of smoothies and for the health-conscious please note there is no kale. There are two locations in Accra…..read on and get directions for the locations of Nourish Lab Smoothy’s
Ninano Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Location: East Legon, off Boundary Road
Type of food: Japanese sushi & Korean
Ninano Korean and Japanese restaurant offers an atmospheric setting for enjoying Japanese and Korean cuisine…read on for the full review and get map directions to Ninano Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Duncan’s Pub
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Ghanaian, Banku & Talapia and more
This venue on its sign post states that it has been established since 1973. As we walked through Osu again. Clearly from the….read on for the full review and get directions to Duncan’s Pub
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: Pizza and pasta
Mamma Mia Pizza like now Mamma used to make, you need to locate 7th avenue in Osu quick. This place is another hidden eating gem that will amaze you..read on and get the full review on Mamma Mia Pizzeria plus the directions
Khana Khazana
Location: Adabraka, Accra
Type of food: Indian
Khana Khazana is a hard place to find as it’s practically tucked away behind a petrol station. Once found it is like India has arrived in Accra….read on and get the full review on Khana Khazana and the directions
Buka
Location: Osu, Accra
Type of food: upmarket Ghanaian, jolloff, waakye and more
Central location. The ambience is a delight – tasteful design that welcomes you and makes you want to go back… yes I know you are reading this waiting for the but…read on for the full review on Buka plus the map directions on your phone to this place
La Chaumière
Location: Liberation Raod, Accra
Type of food: French-Mediterranean
Off the busy Liberation road masked behind a green leafy high bush hides La Chaumiere which prides itself as a sophisticated French-Mediterranean restaurant….read the full review and the map directions La Chaumière
Santoku Restaurant & Bar
Location: Airport Road, Accra
Type of food: Japanese sushi and Asian fusion
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
Burger & Relish
Location: Osu Accra
Type of food: Burgers, chicken and Fries & more
So you say you like burgers, but you’re thinking how and where to get a decent burger in the hot heat of Ghana…..read on for the full review on Burger & Relish and the directions
Wow, so you got to the end of these short introductions! As we said there are over 200 different places to eat in and try in Accra if you are looking for food joints in Ghana use our restaurants near me function

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
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