La Braise African Grill

$$ • African, Barbeque, Fish & Chips

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About La Braise African Grill

La Braise African Grill is a hidden gem known for its delicious and affordable food. The half grilled chicken is a popular choice, bursting with flavor and cooked fresh to order. Customers recommend calling ahead due to the wait time, but assure that the quality is well worth it. The owner, Karen, is friendly and welcoming, ensuring that each meal is made with care and authenticity. The restaurant offers a variety of authentic dishes from Ivory Coast, all hot, fresh, and healthy. The space is tiny, fitting only three tables, which can lead to longer waits, sometimes around an hour, especially if walking in without a reservation. Despite this, customers say the food makes it all worthwhile, with dishes like grilled chicken, grilled and fried fish, plantains, jolof rice, and fried yams praised for being well-seasoned and cooked with love. The chef is friendly and communicative, and calling ahead for food pre-ordering is recommended. Visitors are encouraged to try new things and explore African cuisine, as the food is lively with herbs and spices but not overwhelming. The atmosphere is clean, and staff greet guests with smiles. Many customers have enjoyed dishes like grilled red snapper and attieke, along with sauces and fresh diced cucumber and tomato. Recently, the restaurant was renovated, and the space is now beautiful, cozy, and comfortable. It opens early, and a parking lot right next to Front & Center makes it easy to visit. The African espresso is also praised. Customers have enjoyed Okra soup with smoked fish, cow foot, tripe, skin, and crab, along with Jallof rice and Futu. Fufu with chicken and peanut sauce, Fufu with ox tail and crab, and a goat dish have also been loved. Overall, the restaurant provides an authentic and satisfying experience, with friendly service and a cozy space that makes the visit worthwhile.

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La Braise African Grill Reviews

4.9
213 ratings
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4.9
Atmosphere
4.7
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We stopped by for dinner. Everything was fantastic! The owner is so nice and sweet. Grilled chicken is super!! Homemade sauce are so delicious. One of the best restaurant in Springfield! Recommended! 👏👏
We ordered so many different items shishka bobs soup. 2 fish entress.everything was fantastic!!
WELCOME.TO.SPRINGFIELD
Amazing food with superior service.
Nobody should drive thru NJ and not stopping get that delicious food!!

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Hours

Monday 6:30AM - 10PM
Tuesday 6:30AM - 10PM
Wednesday 6:30AM - 10PM
Thursday 6:30AM - 10PM
Friday 6:30AM - 11PM
Saturday 6:30AM - 11PM
Sunday 1 - 10PM
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