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Kaya Energy Bar & Design
Kaya Energy Bar & Design believes that food should be enjoyed raw to ensure that no nutrients are lost in the cooking process and specialises in creating tasty dishes and drinks using raw ingredients. In addition to the restaurant, Kaya also has a natural shop selling a range of organic superfoods, and a designer showroom featuring a range of furniture, jewellery and cosmetics. The ideal choice for the health conscious foodie, stop by to enjoy the raw food creations and grilled seafood dishes in the peaceful, relaxing outdoor garden setting.
Kaya Energy Bar & Design, 1-10 Link Road, Cantonment, Accra, Ghana, +233 540 349 943
Santoku
For innovative Japanese cuisine in the heart of Africa head to Santoku. The restaurant is contemporary both in design and cuisine. Guests here can choose to dine at the long bar or sit at a more private table. Chefs from the famous Nobu London worked with Santoku’s chefs to create the vibrant, unforgettable menu of seafood, tempura, sashimi and crisp salads. Try Santoku’s signature dish of pan-fried scallops with foie gras and orange tobiko or go for the teriyaki pork belly with ginger ponzu aubergine. Santoku is also popular for it’s brilliant cocktail bar and intimate terrace, making it a great restaurant choice for a lengthy dinner or romantic evening.
Santoku, Villaggio Vista, North Airport Road, East Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana, +233 544 311 511
Le Must
A French restaurant decorated simply with Ghanaian colours, Le Must serves top quality dishes in a beautiful, spacious setting. Stop by to try the set menu that changes daily and is available Monday to Friday. Choose the chicken fricasse with seafood, the grilled chateaubriand fillet steak or the lobster thermidor for a delicious and succulent meal. Le Must puts on live music every Thursday evening bringing a special atmosphere to the dinner service. Cash only.
Le Must, 28 Orphan Crescent, Labone, Accra, Ghana, +233 244 033 568
Buka
A truly African restaurant, Buka serves a variety of fusion dishes from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria and Senegal. Diners can relax on the outdoor terrace and watch their choice of meats and fish being grilled in the open-air, or hide away from the heat in the air-conditioned sanctuary of the indoor restaurant whilst sipping on fresh coconut milk straight out of the shell. Buka is decorated in natural colours with furnishings made from woven bamboo giving it a truly authentic, holiday feel. Try the fresh fish soup, jollof rice, grilled guinea fowl and fried plantain for a scrumptious feast to share between two or three.
Buka, 10th Street, Osu, Accra, Ghana
Shaka Zulu
The self proclaimed best nightlife venue in Accra, Shaka Zulu is a bar and a club as well as a restaurant. Open daily from 10am until late, guests are welcome to stop by for lunch or dinner, as well as drinks well into the evening. The decor at Shaka Zulu is quite elaborate with a showcase bar acting as the focal point of the entire establishment. Expect big red leather seating areas to laze about on. Don’t leave without trying a dessert.
Shaka Zulu, Olusegun Obansanjo Way, Accra, Ghana, +233 302 999 866
Toro
The first tapas bar to open in Accra, Toro is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving incredible paellas and tasty tapas. Stop by on a Thursday evening to listen to live music whilst feasting on beef in blue cheese, spicy garlic prawns and aubergine chips. There are also plenty of drinks to choose from to keep the atmosphere lively, including a delicious sangria and great mojitos. Toro is situated within the Afrikiko Complex but there is an indoor seating area too for those after a quieter night.
Toro, Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana, +233 202 261 001
The Republic
No trip to Accra would be complete without a visit to The Republic to sample some indigenous Ghanaian dishes and listen to traditional music. This revolution-themed bar serves up a wide mix of cocktails that are made using local spirits as well as an abundance of authentic dishes at really affordable prices. It’s not unusual for patrons to pour out onto the street in front of The Republic to have a dance as the evening turns into night. Try the hibiscus cocktail for a refreshing alcoholic beverage and remember to bring cash as they don’t accept credit cards.
The Republic, 3rd Street, Osu, Accra, Ghana, +233 246 314 044
