Suggestions for African Restaurant near Washington

Manichandra • October 4, 2019One of the best grilled chicken you can get on the planet. Order half chicken or full chicken with garlic bread and Portuguese rice

Kat • May 25, 2015Absolutely fantastic and authentic Ethiopian food. Gluten free injera (like a sour dough pancake) for $4 extra

Gladys K. • June 15, 2014Kelewele is amazing. The beef and chicken kebabs are so yummy. Great food all around and you can't beat the live reggae.

Ebony B. • August 20, 2013The food is great and the staff are friendly. I had a mishap with my order, but it was immediately corrected by the staff. I will definitely go back.

Rachel C. • January 6, 2016The veggie burger and portobello & halloumi wrap are delicious.

Kenneth W. • February 17, 2020Chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavors were great. Garlic bread is good and I liked the Macho Peas.

Adeleke O. • May 22, 2014Nigerian delicacy to badt gan. Just a taste will convince you. Drop in anytime in the DC environs

Cleveland C. • June 2, 2018Wonderful restaurant! My all-time favorite African restaurant in DC!!♥️💯 Love it!!!

Emily R. • September 9, 2017I love the lemon & herb chicken, and the garlic bread.

Samar H. • March 5, 2015You must try this restaurant. Great for chicken lovers! Although it is an african restaurant but the Medetrian salad are exceptional specially with added halomi cheese

Ranjeesh Y. • June 8, 2017Now more veggie options. I also loved the one veggie pita and now more to love

Brian S. • July 4, 2013Great food, chill music. Vegan beef and chicken options.

Ola O. • September 26, 2014Savoury well seasoned and marinated chicken. Love them as quarter, half or just wings. Peri peri fries are nice too.

N G. • January 30, 2023The wine is amazing. Try the South African blend!

DeVaughn • October 21, 2013Jerk drumettes are da bomb. Beef patties are fresh made... Can't go wrong with Roti or Tilapia special.

Casey D. • February 28, 2010The vegetarian here is awesome. Most Ethiopians don't eat meat or dairy for 55 days during lent so the veggies and bread are all vegan friendly. Go big and ask for the 16 item fasting special.

Kitty S. • November 17, 2018Great service, great food.

Nicole C. • April 23, 2014Definitely get the food & the coffee here. The folks who run this place are really great too.

Ama K. • July 7, 2013Best Ghana food in DC! Trust me! I'm picky...and I'm talking in terms of food! Delicious! And the owner is so personable! Try his homemade ginger beer! Strong but delicious!

JK • August 15, 2021Try Collard greens cooked with a special cut of prime beef seasoned with garlic, onions, and ginger & Desserts such as cheesecake and tiramisu cake, plus ice creams

Alice Eunjin • January 19, 2016Best and most authentic Ethiopian food I've ever had! Everything is delicious, but my favorite was the beef tongue and tripe stew. Also try the mango juice

Jade J. • September 11, 2017Veggie sampler is best! Try the cabbage and chickpeas

Ryan E. • April 14, 2022A friend and I had the Swahili basket, goat, lamb chops, and a few sides, and it was all delicious

Riley L. • October 21, 2015Everything I've ever tried on their menu is delicious. This is a great place to go for dinner with friends, or with kids if they like food that can be somewhat messy

JK • August 15, 2021Try Beef sambusa of fried pastry filled with ground beef and black pepper onions and garlic, Lega sibs tender lamb cooked medium well with onions jalapenos tomato and herbs & Honey wine tej

Cara • February 9, 2017Ghion is legit. The space isn't fancy but the food is fantastic and the staff is warm and welcoming. They also do delivery/takeout that really can't be beat.

Ronnie A. • July 6, 2012Bring a group and order family style to try lots of different dishes!

David N. • October 29, 2011Excellent Ethiopian cuisine. They even have a few American dishes. Salad is very very good.

AL J. • June 30, 2015Awesome food, lots of options. It's like chipotle for Ethiopian food. One of my favorite places in silver spring!