Gambia Restaurants

There are several restaurants in The Gambia that serve both local and international cuisines. Most of them are reliable restaurants and are located in most tourist destinations throughout the country. They offer special menus both local and international in appealing ambience. Diners are especially well-catered for in Banjul. Most restaurants in Gambia stay open all day, from 10:30 to 23:00, from Monday through to Saturday. We recommend that during your Gambia Holidays; take pleasure in the Gambian dishes offered plus several other international meals.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN GAMBIA

Ali Baba Restaurant
Situated at the main corner in the heart of Senegambia near the Kairaba Hotel, Ali Baba Restaurant has an unusual feature. It is famed for its special entertainment of live music every evenings and night in the Ali Baba Gardens. It serves all international menus as well as special favourite menus of macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese and pizza for the young.  The local cuisine is prepared with high quality ingredients.
Contact:
Email: skybar1@hotmail.com
All Italiana Restaurant
Located next to Kairaba Hotel in Senegambia-Kololi, All Italiana serves mainly Italian food. However special orders can be made for an English breakfast with fish and chips.
Contact:
P.O. BOX 331, Serrekunda
Tel: +220 4460063 / Fax: +220 4460099
Bananas Bar and Restuarant
Situated on the Old Cape Road (Bakau) diners can choose to eat in or just outside at the front.
Contact:
Old Cape Road Bakau – Cape Point
Tel: +220 6734901 / +220 7734901
Email: laminbananasrest@hotmail.com
The Butchers Shop
Butchers Shop is renowned for its high standard in home-grown fresh meat products. Special breakfasts, lunches, dinner, catering services and take–away are available. Come and dine in a relaxed and appealing ambience.
Contact:
130 Kairaba Ave, going towards Leybato Beach
Tel: +220 4495069
Email: butchers@qanet.gm
Website: www.thebutchersshopgambia.com
Brown’s Pizza & Deli
Brown’s Pizza & Deli is nestled on the right next to Task Crown Mini Market from the Senegambia junction. Here guests find simple and great food all the day. Services are exceptional with high quality foods. Menus offer a wide selection of dishes ranging from traditional to modern recipes, appealing to all tastes. Meals include pizza, salad and sub on request. Diners can request entries made vegetarian-style or with any of our fresh meat.
Contact:
Tel: +220 7980028
Email: brownpd@live.com
Website: www.brownpd.com
Clay Oven Indian Restaurant
An Indian Restaurant situated off Atlantic Road in Fajara near the Total Petrol Station. Clay Oven has the widest choice of genuine Indian cuisines of any Gambian restaurant.
Contact:
Satang Jow Rd
P.O BOX 4337 Bakau-Fajara
Tel: +220 4496600 / +220 7973535
Mob: +220 7973535
Website: www.theclayoven.gm
The Dutch Whale Bar & Restaurant
The style is Dutch cuisine blended with influences from West Africa, is what awaits guest at The Dutch Whale Bar & Restaurant. The restaurant is situated on the road as you drive towards Palma Rima Beach Junction, Kololi. Familiar dishes are offered with a different blend of Gambia flavours and ingredients.
Contact:
Tel: +220 446 4804 / +220 446 4823
Mob: +220 778 9704
El Sol Restaurant
On the Bertil Harding Highway, El Sol serves Mexican cuisine in Kololi. Adventure travellers and guests at El Sol Restaurant will be able to sample the best of local and wider Gambian flavours in addition to continental and classic world dishes.
Website: www.elsolgambia.com
Esporta
Situates just off Kairaba Avenue on Garba Jahumpa, Esporta serves a scrumptious dishes of Caribbean and African cuisine. Its menu is spiced with Gambian & African as well as Caribbean ingredients.
Contact:
Garba Jahumpa Road before the Sabena junction in Bakau
Gaya Art Cafe
The restaurant & art cafe can be found just after Senegambia junction in the direction of the airport.
Kamal Hocheimy 57
Tel: (220) 4464022.
Email: Gaya@qanet.gm
Green Mamba Garden
Green Mamba Garden is another very popular place to eat in Gambia. Situated near the Kairaba hotel in Kololi, it offers you plenty of local dishes, and traditional as well as international dishes. It’s location in a tropical garden offers a great dining atmosphere.
Tel: +220 880 0717
GTS Bar & Restaurant
Located in Kololi, GST Bar and Restaurant boasts varieties that cater for all tastes of guests. It is run by a Gambian registered charity whose aim is to enable responsible tourists to enjoy themselves while reciprocating back to the local people through employment and good service.
Tel: +220 7777225
Leybato Bar & Restaurant
Located on Fajara beach, Leybato Bar & Restaurant has a lot more to offer not only because of its wide choice of cuisines and quality services, but the scenic view of the beach water makes it spectacular. There’s a good choice of fine wines also at Leybato Bar & Restaurant to help your meal down.
Contact:
Fajara Beach
Tel: +220 4497186
Ngala Lodge Restaurant
If you do have a vacation stay in Ngala Lodge, you will discover the foods served at Ngala Lodge restaurant is exceptional. The Lodges is nestled on a hill-top with sea views of Fajara area. It is run by a Belgian chef.
Ocean Clipper Restaurant
Located along Kofi Annan Street in Cape Point beach
Contact:
P.O BOX 4065 Cape Point, Bakau
Tel: +220 4494265
Flamingo à la carte
Eating out in Flamingo à la carte is an adventure on its own. A must for every Gambia visitor is to try the local Gambian cuisine in a unique and authentic atmosphere. This is just 1 of 5 bars & restaurants in the hotels which is located on Kololi beach. It opens 7pm to midnight apart from Wednesdays.
Frank’s Hungarian Restaurant
The restaurant is situated on Kofi Annan road Cape Point, near Ocean Bay Hotel. The menu served offers a selection of Hungarian and international food, pork, beef, seafood, gulash. There are also several tasty options for you. There is Hungarian Buffet served every Saturday starting 8pm. It is paramount to book in advance.
Contact:
Tel: +220 7707096
Email: maiksoszbella@yahoo.com
Youth Monument Bar & Restaurant
Located at the main Westfield Junction, near the Gamtel Building, opposite Trust Bank, the venue offers quality services including live TV on huge screens, open air garden, pool table, catering, Wednesdays Ladies’ Night, Thursdays Reggae Night, Fridays African Night, Saturdays Live Music, Sunday Oldies Night. It is a wonderful location to relax and enjoy.
Contact:
Tel: +220 777 63 13 / +220 4377 499
Email: jjco_2000@hotmail.com
Sunshine Beach Bar & Restaurant
Located on Cape Point beach it serves varied menu, which includes dishes of Gambian, Canaria-Spanish and International Cuisine.
Tel: +220 7055160
African Heritage Restaurant & Bar
Located on Samba Breco Street Cape Point, the restaurant serves a wide choice of local and international dishes on their menu such as Fish Banjul Style, Scampi Fritters, Creak Oyster stew, and Golden Prawns.
Contact:
Tel: +220 4496778
Website: www.africanheritagegambia.com
Tahonga African Queen
Situated at Senegambia, just a few minutes from the main Kololi highway, Tahonga African Queen is one of the best restaurants with both local and international dishes.
Contact:
Tel: +220 9944190
Email: Tahongaafricanqn@hotmail.com
Jewel of India
The Jewel of India is a well established Indian restaurant and bar located in the heart of the Senegambia tourist strip of The Gambia, just a short walk away from the Kairaba and Senegambia hotels, serving genuine Indian food.
Website: www.jewelofindia.gm
Luigi’s Restaurant
Luigi’s Restaurant is situated 50m from Palma Rima Beach Junction at Kololi. It serves Italian cuisine in an open setting with sea views.
Contact:
P.O BOX 1366, Banjul
Tel: +220 4460280
Fax: +220 4460282
Website: www.luigis.gm
OTHER RESTAURANTS
Nostalgia
Tel: +220 4495 078 / +220 77 77 183
Paradiso Bar & Restaurant
Situated along the main road at Senegambia
Tel: +220 4462 177
Restaurant Barracuda
Situated about 200m from the Badala Junction on a small back street
Scala Restaurant
Senegambia Area, opposite Kololi Casino
Tel: +220 4460813
Email: scala@qanet.gm
Tao Restaurant
Senegambia Area next to Serges Hotel
Tel: +220 4461191
Email: scala@qanet.gm
Rose and Crown Pub
Situated on the 2 Old Senegambia Road
Avocado Restaurant
Cremata Restaurant

In reality the Gambia Restaurants offers some excellent dining and eating out experiences which are more than worth a visit by tourists and locals alike.