African Restaurants near Queens, NY

“Blessed Africa Restaurant is an outstanding dining destination that truly delivers on every level. The service is exceptional staff members are professional, attentive, and ensure that every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of.

The cuisine is authentic, flavorful, and prepared with evident care and expertise. Each dish captures the rich taste of African tradition while being beautifully presented. Portion sizes are generous, and the pricing is very fair, offering excellent value for the quality provided.

The dining space itself is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

I highly recommend Blessed Africa Restaurant to anyone seeking top-quality service, authentic cuisine, and an enjoyable dining environment at reasonable prices. It is truly a place worth returning to.“

“Amazing flavor and service“

“Really nice place just steps from the 6 train or a short walk from Pelham Bay Park.

Happy hour wings are very flavorful, jollof and stew are amazing, peppery and full of flavor that builds. They have Nigerian Guinness too, for those who like a stronger, brighter take on stouts.“

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

“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👌🏿“

“went in there to experience some african food and lemme tell you this place did not let me down. I ordered the dibi chicken and jollof rice and got a leaf drink that looks purple but wow mashallah it was amazing. the jollof rice with the chicken hit along with the plantains hit so hard. And that drink tasted so good it was all just an amazing experience and a great way to try out the cultures food. And Diallo is a great guy and so nice. Food was so good it made me forget about all my school problems, Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“host was accommodating the ambiance was lovely. The history behind every meal was fascinating. the meal was great.“

“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 ✌?“

“Africana Restaurant offers a truly exceptional dining experience. The food is simply outstanding—rich in flavor, beautifully prepared, and authentically crafted. Every dish carries the warmth and comfort of a home-cooked meal, bringing genuine taste and tradition to the table.
The service is equally impressive: attentive, welcoming, and delivered with genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel valued.

A special mention goes to Madam Blessin, whose dedication, professionalism, and gracious presence elevate the entire experience. Her passion for excellence is evident in every detail, making Africana Restaurant a place that stands out not only for its remarkable cuisine but also for its heartfelt hospitality.
If you are looking for authentic Nigerian flavour, exceptional service, and a truly memorable dining experience, Africana Restaurant is a destination well worth visiting.“

“Nice family restaurant. My first visit & taste of S. African french cuisine. Not too many place can offer good food at a reasonable price. This place does. Service was good. I had the Escargot & Tunisian Sausage. Both good. I like french food, but don't have it often since it's very rich. My hubby enjoyed the broiled Lamb chop. We shared the chocolate mousse torte. It was perfect, not too sweet. The flavors of the meal was spot on. Not overly salted, sweetened nor was there msg like most restaurants these days. Overall, I would go back & recommend this little gem. Our friend, long time patrons of La Baracka, had the AYCE lunch, which they enjoyed.“