Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Owolabi Nigerian Eatery, BARZAKH• CAFÉ and Eat Offbeat, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best african restaurants in Brooklyn. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated african dining.
Brooklyn's Premier African Destinations
Brooklyn’s culinary landscape is home to a rich tapestry of African flavors, offering everything from the bold spices of Nigerian suya to the comforting staples of traditional West African kitchens. This curated collection invites you to explore a diverse range of dining experiences where classic African dishes meet influences from Middle Eastern, French, and Mexican traditions. Whether you are looking for a casual cafe setting or a refined sit-down meal, these local favorites showcase the vibrant spirit and global reach of the borough's African food scene.
30 restaurants in Best African Restaurants in Brooklyn | Top Rated African Food
- Owolabi Nigerian Eatery · rated 5/5: African.
- BARZAKH• CAFÉ · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Maloya · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Dept. of Culture · rated 4.7/5: African (Nigerian) is not on.
- African Pride · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- ESN african Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: African.
- Olas Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Brooklyn Suya · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- African Pride Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: African.
- Halal · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Joloff · rated 4.5/5: African.
- Akwaaba Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: African.
- Hadja Marley · rated 4.4/5: African.
- Le Baobab · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Hafiya Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- JMG Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Sweet Catch BK · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- Halall Coffee Shop · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Native Restaurant and Lounge · rated 4.2/5: African.
- Amarachi · rated 4.1/5: African.
- Festac NYC · rated 4.1/5: African.
- EKO Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Korean.
- Baraka · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Green Place · rated 4/5: American.
- Sisters & Family · rated 3.9/5: American.
- Wakkys African Restaurant · rated 3.9/5: African.
- Fingerlicking restaurant inc · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Ecowas Kitchen (Amala Junction) · rated 3.8/5: African (West African).
- Buka · rated 3.7/5: African.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
