African Restaurants near Astoria, NY

“😁 I got lost in Queens and stumbled across this place - they have a collection of great foods and textiles, making for a wonderful atmosphere. The woman I met at the counter was very nice, the food is high quality and filling and I am eager to come back here. Vegan options available 🌱.“

“my first time there. the merguez sandwich is so delicious. OMG so yummy 😋 great service. 🇩🇿🇲🇦 my new destination in steinway.“

“My wife and I generally eat for five people, we ordered 4 small plates and 2 mains, still looking into dessert. Each dish had its own layer of perfection with unique flavors and exquisite presentation. I’d say a restaurant on its way to becoming Michelin…..bravo! Oh and the ole school hip hop added to the vibe. Enjoyed this dinner date immensely!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Amazing flavor and service“

“Hands down one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! Ordered the jellof rice w/ lamb and it was DELICIOUS — their homemade juices are a must have as well. And that puff-puff *chefs kiss.* 10/10 across the board with their lovely and beautiful staff. 😊“

“I celebrated my cousin's birthday last October at Lagos restaurant and Lounge was great“

“The food is amazing and you can taste the culture. Restaurant space is also very clean and the staff where all kind and welcoming. I highly recommend👌🏿“

“Amazing food and super friendly service.“

“Diana and her team are the ABSOLUTE best in the industry. Her attention to details, her professionalism and dedication to her craft are unmatched. I recommend her and I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed by her services. Thank you, Berber Street team for all you do!“

“Alke Café has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. The ginger tea was really delicious. They also have a space for stand-up comedy, and the staff were very friendly. There’s even board games if you want to have some fun and enjoy your time there.“

“Best Ethiopian cuisine I’ve had outside of Ethiopia! Service was great, atmosphere was vibrant, live music, open mic, poetry this place has it all!“

“I used to order regularly from this restaurant through UberEats. The pepper steak and chicken bowl with Jollof rice were delicious. I tried the peanut stew and it wasn’t my fave. They upped the delivery fee to $6.99 on UberEats. Way too high so unfortunately won’t be ordering from here anymore.“

“The best Algerian restaurant in NYC, no doubt 🥰“

“This is my favorite place I've eaten on Arthur Avenue. I had the grilled lamb and it was delicious, the best lamb dish I've had in a long time and a large portion that I had enough to pack some up to take home. Service was friendly and welcoming. The ginger drink is fantastic, strong and spicy and you can tell they use fresh ginger. Nice atmosphere with good music. The price is a good deal for the quality and portion of the food. A lot of people near me ordered fried whole fish which looked great, I'll try that next time.“

“I really like their steak suya bowl, it's spicy and has a healthy serving of veggies and we'll flavored meat. Definitely recommend“

“Incredible vibe. Unique vinyl selection, amazing food, and a host who has mastered the art of the evening. It feels like dining at the house of someone with impeccable taste in both spice and sound. The speakers are the absolute star of the room—crisp, warm, and perfectly tuned to the space. 10/10, would move in if I could.“

“We ABSOLUTELY loved it. The food was fantastic so delicious especially mama’s bread!! The wines were divine 🍷 🍷 😋 The owner was gracious and the service was awesome- we will be back!!“

“Lots of character, high on aroma and flavor. All entrees gluten-free. Very casual.“

“I keep finding reasons to eat at this restaurant. All their offerings are tasty and enjoyable. Team: exceptional. Careful and experienced. This restaurant doesn't overcharge despite its popular address. My group has decided this place is worth revisiting.“

“So I randomly stumbled into this restaurant in desperate need of food and while I was in the restaurant I found out my birth family sitting in the restaurant. The shock of it all maybe me choke on my food and I started hyperventilating. The restaurant staff were the kindest people and performed CPR and resisted me back. After that, they gave me food and water to recover from the shock and help ease the introduction with my family. 10/10 experience and the staff will be invited to the family reunion next month.“

“Excellent great customer services“

“Went with my wife after church service, instead of take out, we dined in. The food is great, service is impeccable. While we were there, they attended to almost 20 orders. Everyone was just in and out with their orders. Very respectable. The following Sunday, we had to do a take out. The Iyan and egusi soup was so good that when I could barely finish the food, they thought I was done with the food, and they came to clean up... I was like nope, I'm just resting I will finish it 😀😀. Good food“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“We brought many people, but the restaurant seated us quickly and served us attentively. I shared this dish with my friend. The proprietor and workers make guests feel welcome. Servers make you feel special and the meals are too. This spot calls for your prompt attention!“

“This place is a hidden gem. We arrived on a very rainy day, yet once we got inside there was sunshine everywhere. My friend and I were so happy. The food was just delicious and the service was top notch.
I am vegetarian 90% of the time, however, I had fish that day and it was superb. We had the Poisson Grill, the Sweet Plantains, and the Ris Gras with no meat. Let me tell you, I ate slower on purpose!! So flavorful and so smooth… The sauce that came with the Ris Gras was amazing too!!
This experience could not have been the same without Amy!! She was the best waitress ever. She greeted us like we were family and her smiles, amazing knowledge of the menu, and energy was just perfect. I used to train servers and Amy made it look so easy. Please support this off the beaten path restaurant! Tell them Chase sent you!!!“

“We stumbled on this place your local home-cooked. The food is great. They just need to get more organized. We came there with friends raving about the food place our orders and they came back stating they ran out. We had to wait. It was late on a Saturday. If you’re going there go early before they run out of food.“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“I came here around a decade ago. They did not have a buffet back then, as many of the reviews here state. I remember liking this food. The restaurant was empty when it was new, mostly because the neighborhood folks couldn't afford restaurant food. But I noticed a large staff, which gave me the impression of whoever opened this spot, did it with love.

I'm Latin X of Caribbean Colombian and Coastal Ecuadorian decent. I came here to say, many Colombians would be shocked to find what Colombians believed were their cultural foods, right here in a West African restaurant. I remember seeing a whole wall stacked with just bunuelos, Colombian style. When I asked, oh you guys sell Colombian food too? They all looked at me like I was crazy, even though I was standing right next to the bunuelos, slowly realizing, the bunuelo isn't Colombian, it is actually West African as they told me it was their nationality's bread. I just can't remember if they said that bread originated in Uganda or Angola.

I have recently moved back to NYC. I think I will return to this place and find out. Fellow Colombians, come and check this place out. Find out where your grandparent's cooking magic originated from. Wepa!“

“Most walk by without noticing this place. This restaurant knows how to set the perfect scene. The taste experience works, service flows naturally, and food quality justifies the cost. Staff combined warmth with good information. This spot should be prioritized.“

“This restaurant has become my go-to recommendation. I built friendships with the employees, who are terrific and remarkably warm. The chef works with distinctive ingredients to make great food. You can tell they care about food quality. This place deserves every customer it gets.“

“It’s hard to get the Ghanaian taste when you’re far away so My good friend sent me here and I’m forever grateful, great food , tasty sauces, Ghana food joint atmosphere, Nana, you for pass through, I’ll always pass by when I’m in NY…..Oh , they even have Sobolo ✌?“

“Best African food around! If you know how to order, you’re in for a true gift! I usually get the poisson braise (grilled fish) with attieke (“acheke” or ground cassava) and aloko (sweet plantains). Enjoy!“

“last year July to August I was in New York never feel being far from home .I had the best time to taste west African food daily .I enjoyed your delicious Jelof rice and cassava leaf soup. I will definitely visit your resturant again in my next trip to New York.“

“The food tastes made just for you, served by people who seem to serve just for you. Nothing memorable about the taste profile. Plainly put, their customer attention exceeds expectations. i'm glad to say the restaurant met the standard. This place understands excellence.“

“This place was amazing. The jilof was my favorite. The service was perfect and the little kid named Eddy was really cute. The meat here couldn’t have been better. I’m really happy about this place and can’t wait to come back and get some more food.“

“It's a simple no frills restaurant, but the food was so good. Sure the servers aren't actors working a day job. But they were genuine to me and most importantly the food was delicious and I left wanting to return. Generous portions at a very reasonable price!“

“Good and tasty food. Neat environment. Pleasant owners and staff.“

“The food here exceeds what you expect from a local restaurant. All workers here have pleasant personalities. This place offers elegant visuals. Their dishes stand out even among excellent restaurants. This establishment meets every standard.“