Appioo African Bar & Grill – African
Stepping into this vibrant sanctuary, guests are greeted by the intoxicating aroma of ginger-spiced kelewele and the smoky char of succulent goat kebabs sizzling on the grill. The kitchen crafts a soulful journey through West African flavors, from the comforting crunch of golden-flaked meat pies to bowls of aromatic pepper soup that simmer with a complex, slow-building heat. It is a lively gathering spot where bold spices and communal warmth bring the spirit of Ghana to the table, offering an experience that is as much about the rhythm of the atmosphere as it is about the depth of the cuisine.
1924, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12025887366 http://www.appiooafricanbargrill.com/0Cuisine: African
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, halal, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free
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Menu
Appetizers
- Meat Pie - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ghanaian Salad - $12 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Garden Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Appioo Wings (4 Wings) - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Appioo Wings (8 Wings) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Kelewele - $8: Seasoned and fried with African spices, topped with fresh roasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Delicious Pepper Soup (Chicken/Beef/Fish) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Delicious Pepper Soup (Oxtail/Goat) - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Kebab (Beef/Chicken) - $12: Chinchinga Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Kebab (Goat) - $14: Chinchinga Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fried Appioo Goat - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fried Appioo Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Yam Chips - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Main Courses
- Goat Burger (Monday Special) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tilapia - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Spinach Fish - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Red Snapper - $35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Jumbo Red Snapper - $55 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Kenkey Fish (Croaker) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Beef/Chicken/Fish - $22: Choice of peanut butter, palm nut, okra, egusi, spinach or tomato stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Goat/Oxtail - $25: Choice of peanut butter, palm nut, okra, egusi, spinach or tomato stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jollof Rice (Vegan) - $22: Spinach and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Waakye (Beef/Chicken/Fish) - $22: Rice and beans with red dried sorghum, served with shito, gari, and spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Stew - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Seafood Okra Soup - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Fish and Chips - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Jollof - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Waakye - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Beans - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Plantain - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Kenkey - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Banku - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Spinach - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ghanaian Fries (Fried Yams) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Prince Island - $22: Cognac and sultry flavors
- Appioo Ball - $15
- Mango Nyankpala - $15
- Sunshine Fantasy - $15
- Mango Ginger Margarita - $15
- Black & Stormy - $15
- Passion Sky-high - $15
- Mai Tai - $15
- Zongo Boy - $15
- Rum Punch - $15
- Black Margarita - $15
- Prince Korle - $15
- Bulldog Margarita - $15
Catering Services
- Jollof Rice (1 Pan) - $120 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Waakye Rice (1 Pan) - $80 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Goat Kabob (1 Pan) - $240 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fried Ripe Plantain (1 Pan) - $65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Stew (1 Pan) - $120 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef Stew (1 Pan) - $150 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Black Eye Peas (1 Pan) - $80 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Shitto (16 oz) - $20