Location: Banjul
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Where to Eat in Banjul: The Best Restaurants and Bars
At the mouth of the Gambia River, Banjul is an oft overlooked seaport hub of economic and cultural activity. Welcoming visitors into town is Arch 22, a historical monument that also houses a modest textile museum. The city itself is home also to the African Heritage Museum as well as numerous bustling markets. The surrounding area boasts sunny beach resorts as well as nature reserves and national parks where monkeys, birds, hippos and hyenas go about their daily routines in the wild.
Things to do in Banjul
1. Butcher's Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Quality international restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering services, with a classic contemporary menu drawing flavors from all around the world. Come and enjoy our renowned food, accompanied by a relaxed, charming and sensual ambiance. GCCI 2011 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR WINNER.
Reviewed By happyholsWirral - wirral
Loved the food at this restaurant it was really well presented and tasty, you could never pay so little for such quality in the UK
2. The Green Mamba Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 668 reviews
Reviewed By JohnFSaunders - Colchester, United Kingdom
Spacious Gardens with plenty of rooms between the tables, especially for a more romantic occasion. The buffet allows you to choose and mix your own ingredients which are then individually cooked in a wok. Several choices of sauces for varying tastes. Just different!
3. Paradiso Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By Sibo S - London, United Kingdom
This restaurant is in the Senegambia strip and very much part of the tourist scene. Great food at very reasonable prices, but best thing is the staff are always 'on it' - they are very efficient and friendly and always busy and energetic. Loads on the menu, and I can certainly vouch for the chicken and pizzas. A firm favourite with my friends and me.
4. Scala Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By andycat - Rochdale
I am at a loss as to why people rave about this restaurant. I think you pay for the surroundings rather than the food. Contrary to what is said, this is not the best place to have a steak. That honour goes to Alex Bar.
5. African Queen Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 680 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda T - Merseyside
Chose the best fish dish, lobster and tiger prawns, husband never tasted anything like it.I had sizzling squid and prawns, rice and never tasted anything like it. Staff were amazing, entertainment, young man balancing a tray on his foot and on his head, very amusing. Lovely experience and best place on the strip to eat.
6. Gaya Art Cafe - The Gambia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Situated in the heart of the bustling ''Senegambia'' part of Kololi, yet nicely tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, is a chilled, mellow place where you are assured of having one of the finest dining experiences in The Gambia, and meeting an interesting and sophisticated crowd.Our fresh tempting menu, draws on flavours from the Mediterranean, Latin America and Asia, and not forgetting our vegetarian friends, a delightful variety of tasty organic dishes.Our bar, an exciting mix of traditional and modern cocktails, delicious world wines, and a heavenly variety of coffee beans to choose from, all set within a gallery of exquisite African art, contemporary decor pieces, and jewellery on display for sale.Gaya Art Cafe is chic but comfortable, stylish but relaxed, and buzzy but not loud. Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, or just lounging on our Terrace with a luscious cocktail, or simply having a great shopping experience, there is something for everyone, and much more in between.The place to see, and be seen. Come and enjoy the alluring and intimate ambience of Gaya Art Cafe.Hope to see you soon !
Reviewed By kdmcdutton - Windsor, California
This place was outstanding! The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. Definitely try the shrimp and the crusted chicken dish.
7. El Sol Gambia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
El Sol, Mexican Cuisine & Beyond is a restaurant serving modern Mexican and international food in a trendy and cosy setting at affordable prices. Located in the Senegambia area 50 steps away from Aquarius Night Club Kololi. Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails at our bar or have some tapas and drinks on our Terrace. We are now also open for lunch with a new menu of light bites, salads, burgers, sandwiches and some of our best tapas.
Reviewed By Tigram1 - Kalmar, Sverige
Went there in January with friends of me who know the owner. Then the food were excellent the portions ok and you got full, service good.
Next time we went there was without my friend who know the owner. Then the service were very low, the food portions very small.
We choose fright potatoes and got sex thin slice for a main course.
Had asked for extra vegetables but we didn’t got it.
The place is clean what is positive.
How can a place treat people different depending of who you know! The bribing culture is all Owen. That’s so terrible bad so I can’t find words.
8. Calypso Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By Famrave - Bristol, United Kingdom
What could be better than sipping cocktails - eating delicious garlic prawns or excellent steak kebabs - whilst watch crocodiles lumbering passed??? Really great place to sit and watch the river and the wild life!! If you feel adventurous you can walk back - through Baka market - the Botanical Garden - or the fishing village. It is at Cape Point which is taxi ride from the main resorts in Kololi - but well worth it!!
9. Captain's Table
Overall Ratings
4 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Lesley B - London, United Kingdom
A few minutes walk from our hotel, the staff are welcoming and the menu offers a reasonable choice. The food was good but don't go if you are in a hurry as the restaurant is popular but there aren't many staff so service can be a bit slow. That said, we would return as it is a nice plCe to eat.
10. GTS Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 430 reviews
At GTS our aim is to ensure customer satisfaction every time. We serve from 8 am and close 4 am every day. Our services include breakfast lunch dinner and snack menus. Always ask your waitress for the daily specials. Our bar serves till 4 am with a DJ playing a huge variation of music. We also offer a pool table free WiFi and show most live sports events. Between 9 pm and 11 pm we have live music entertainment 7 days a week ranging from acoustic drumming and full bands performing classic covers.
Reviewed By Adele B - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Came across this bar on our first night in Gambia and had the best night here, they have live bands / dancers on every night the atmosphere is amazing! We tried a lot of breakfasts in Gambia and once we tried GTS’s we wouldn’t go anywhere else ,the food is amazing! All of the staff are second to none, the manager , the door staff and the bar staff. You all made our holiday in Gambia. Thank you GTS, we will be back ❤️❤️
