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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Dairy-Free at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Eye Peas (1 Pan), Garden Salad and Jollof Rice (Vegan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 15 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Fish, Ghanaian Salad and Fried Ripe Plantain (1 Pan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Eye Peas (1 Pan), Garden Salad and Jollof Rice (Vegan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Fish, Fried Appioo Chicken and Chicken Stew (1 Pan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Appioo Chicken, Chicken Stew (1 Pan) and Zongo Boy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ghanaian Salad, Fried Appioo Chicken and Chicken Stew (1 Pan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 6 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Spinach Fish and Fried Appioo Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Appioo African Bar & Grill
Appioo African Bar & Grill in Washington has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Eye Peas (1 Pan), Garden Salad and Jollof Rice (Vegan). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Appioo African Bar & Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Delicious Pepper Soup (Chicken/Beef/Fish) | 52 g | 94.7 g |
| Chicken Stew (1 Pan) | 2.8 g | 66.9 g |
| Waakye | 164.5 g | 47.8 g |
| Delicious Pepper Soup (Oxtail/Goat) | 55.3 g | 37.2 g |
| Fried Appioo Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Beef/Chicken/Fish | 87.4 g | 30.9 g |
| Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Goat/Oxtail | 87.4 g | 30.9 g |
| Mai Tai | 9.5 g | 27 g |
| Waakye Rice (1 Pan) | 41.4 g | 24.8 g |
| Seafood Okra Soup | 46 g | 24.3 g |
| Fried Ripe Plantain (1 Pan) | 28.6 g | 21.9 g |
| Rum Punch | 27.2 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Meat Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghanaian Salad - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appioo Wings (4 Wings) - $10 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appioo Wings (8 Wings) - $20 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelewele - $8: Seasoned and fried with African spices, topped with fresh roasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delicious Pepper Soup (Chicken/Beef/Fish) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delicious Pepper Soup (Oxtail/Goat) - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab (Beef/Chicken) - $12: Chinchinga Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab (Goat) - $14: Chinchinga Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Appioo Goat - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Appioo Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Chips - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Goat Burger (Monday Special) - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Fish - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Red Snapper - $55 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kenkey Fish (Croaker) - $22 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Beef/Chicken/Fish - $22: Choice of peanut butter, palm nut, okra, egusi, spinach or tomato stew Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fufu/Pounded Yam/Eba with Goat/Oxtail - $25: Choice of peanut butter, palm nut, okra, egusi, spinach or tomato stew Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jollof Rice (Vegan) - $22: Spinach and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waakye (Beef/Chicken/Fish) - $22: Rice and beans with red dried sorghum, served with shito, gari, and spaghetti Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew - $22 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Okra Soup - $28 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Jollof - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waakye - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kenkey - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banku - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghanaian Fries (Fried Yams) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Prince Island - $22: Cognac and sultry flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Appioo Ball - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Nyankpala - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sunshine Fantasy - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Ginger Margarita - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Black & Stormy - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passion Sky-high - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mai Tai - $15
- Zongo Boy - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rum Punch - $15
- Black Margarita - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Prince Korle - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bulldog Margarita - $15
Catering Services
- Jollof Rice (1 Pan) - $120 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waakye Rice (1 Pan) - $80 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Kabob (1 Pan) - $240 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ripe Plantain (1 Pan) - $65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Stew (1 Pan) - $120 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew (1 Pan) - $150 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Eye Peas (1 Pan) - $80 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shitto (16 oz) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Appioo African Bar & Grill
- Is Appioo African Bar & Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Appioo African Bar & Grill has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Eye Peas (1 Pan), Garden Salad and Jollof Rice (Vegan).
- What can I eat at Appioo African Bar & Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Eye Peas (1 Pan), Garden Salad and Jollof Rice (Vegan) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Appioo African Bar & Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Eye Peas (1 Pan) and Garden Salad.
- Is Appioo African Bar & Grill gluten-free?
- 15 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Appioo African Bar & Grill?
- Delicious Pepper Soup (Chicken/Beef/Fish), at roughly 94.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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