The best restaurants Gabon

Cathy holds the Grouper bar, while Basile deals with the furnaces. Commander, fish, chicken or roasted rooster can be ordered, but also European cuisine is served. A menu is available every evening.

In this place, half-main, half-maquis, guests are served on a terrace shaded with bamboo roof. The dishes are local: cassava leaves and smoked fish, skewers, grilled fish, rice and aloco. The service is a bit long. Sometimes we have the chance to fall on an evening "ambiancée" by a band of music.

On the express road, about 1 km after the charcoal crossing from the airport, on the right (before the Democracy interchange), which has become difficult to access since the work at the Charcoal crossing. The space is occupied by several maquis. A meeting place of the middle class of Gabon, we come to family or friends to spend a pleasant moment around of a of meat or fish accompanied by rice or aloco.

A pair cook prepares typical Gabonese dishes. The buffet formula allows the curious to taste the various specialities of Gabon: stew, cassava leaves in salted fish, folon, gazelle, sea knives… The restaurant attracts an Acadian clientele from used, which is quite a good sign for the reputation of the establishment. A good address for the greedy!

In a beautiful setting, facing the sea, this local restaurant is popular with Librevillois on weekends for its hearty and tasty cuisine. Gabonese specialities are served, such as stuffed crabs, good grilled fish and some well prepared meats. The atmosphere is nice, the team warm, but the service is very slow. Fortunately, a large secure terrace allows children to wait. Ideal to come with your family. If the tide allows it, you can then relax in front of the restaurant's small beach.

A restaurant with a swimming pool where you can relax and dine in a calm and pleasant setting. It is better to call before to warn of your passage.

Cuban cuisine and good atmosphere. Ideal for a drink on the terrace.

A charming little maquis where grilling is served in the sand. The place is clean and welcoming, it's the benchmark for Shell expatriates, but also the local population to come and take a Régab or finish the evening.

On a terrace covered with a palm leaf roof, meat skewers, gambas, grilled fish, accompanied by fries, rice, cassava or aloco. The framework is pleasant. Good atmosphere on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening.

Missala Hostel offers a varied, European cuisine. The restaurant is pleasant and the restaurant also has a swimming pool.

District bar, where a vendeur seller is installed, meat, chicken (with bones!), fish, and also prepares grilled fish depending on the arrivals.

Here, specialities are bush, gazelle, porcupine, wild boar or chives meat, accompanied by banana or cassava. And freshwater fish such as mâchoiron, yanra, captain or red to broth.

If you are a fan of hot neighbourhoods, you can go to Bouaké, but preferably with a Gabonese! It is used for drinking and.

Little maquis. Catering with good value for money.

African cuisine. Skewers with fish or meat, with rice, fries or aloco.

Undoubtedly, one of Franceville's best tables. African dishes, Gabonese specialities (meat à l'odika) or French gastronomy, all in a refined setting. What to satisfy the most demanding palates! Impeccable service. But the entire map is not always assured.

It's a "turned back", a picturesque restoration formula, interesting for who wants to eat on the thumb, in the way of people in the country. You can eat it in the bar, back on the road. The bartender supplies the drinks ordered in the nearby bars (in cans). African cuisine: skewers fish or meat, with rice, fries or bananas, aloco. Fast service, clean place, good kitchen.

The former Intercontinental Intercontinental Hotel has maintained a very recommendable restaurant. European and African dishes.

On the first floor of the railway station, an air-conditioned restaurant with a clean atmosphere. European and African cuisine on the menu or à la carte.

One of the most beautiful terraces in the city. Beware of losing yourself while travelling! It is better to ask for your way. Treat yourself to African or European dishes, depending on the availability of the products. But we need to be patient. A night club, the 50 ^th, opened just to finish the evening…

The staff were friendly and helpful. Omelettes, salads, chicken, meat, at any small price.

This small, charming corner, whose name is inspired by the village of Annie Flora Batchiellilys, opened in 2008 and invites you to drink or to restore you in the shade of palm umbrellas. Claude offers fast catering at noon and serves breakfast for about 1 500 CFA. An initiative that is good to encourage.

This is one of the city's meeting places where locals come to eat generous dishes in a friendly atmosphere. You sit in a large, airy room on plastic tables and chairs. The menu offers a wide range of dishes, from omelettes to spaghetti, burgers and local specialities. For example, you can enjoy grilled plantains with fish, chicken or other meat. Fast and efficient service. Good value for money.

Opened since 2013 after major renovations, this restaurant is one of the references of the whole of Libreville. Charmel, a humble chef, is the very incarnation of generous cuisine, Bistronomy with a capital B. All the products are meticulously chosen and are found in a well-stocked plate. A French and Mediterranean cuisine of quality: perfect for a business meal, in love or to crown a stay in Libreville. From its perched location, you have a beautiful view of the sea. Warm and professional welcome.

Restaurant serving French and Gabonese cuisine. On the seafront, Massena Beach has a room facing the harbour, overlooking a small beach with a few forgotten boats. Here, you can play billiards with friends, or enjoy pizzas, hamburgers or prime rib on the terrace. On the other side, Le Massena is set in an enclosed air-conditioned room. It serves more elaborate dishes such as lobster grilled in cognac or calamari sautéed in garlic. Even if it's not as popular as it used to be, it's still a pleasant address.

A popular establishment with Gabonese families. You can dine in an air-conditioned room with discreet decor or on the wooden terrace. The menu offers a varied choice to suit all tastes. You'll find African specialties, European dishes, as well as pizzas and hamburgers. As for local dishes, let yourself be tempted by manioc leaves with smoked fish or one of the bush meats on offer. The drinks menu is also well-stocked, with a wide choice of liqueurs, cocktails and wines. Friendly welcome.

This is one of the best places in Moanda to enjoy fine European and African cuisine, in a peaceful setting. You can enjoy bushmeat and grilled fish in the air-conditioned dining room or on the sheltered terrace. The establishment also offers air-conditioned rooms and comfortable, furnished studios that offer peace and serenity. Upstairs, room 7, with separate toilet and bathroom, is pleasant and bright. Our efficient staff will give you a warm welcome and a smile.

Once one of the best restaurants in Franceville, the quality of the establishment has declined. But it's still a pleasant place, with its sloping garden and sunken kiosk. For those who fear the heat, an air-conditioned room welcomes customers. Traditional Gabonese cuisine is served, mainly bush meat such as antelope and smoked fish accompanied by rice, bananas or manioc leaves. The sign also advertises pizzas, but when we visited, the pizza maker was absent...

This guinguette-style restaurant attracts expatriates from Moanda. Here, you can sit on a pretty terrace with trellis walls and green plants. For more privacy, you can ask to have a drink inside. The menu features mainly Asian specialties, grilled meats and bushmeat, served at all hours. From egg rolls to sushi, we recommend the Asian dishes, perfectly executed by the young Gabonese chef. Aperitifs, wines, beers, soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water. Friendly atmosphere.

Gabonese cuisine restaurant. Meat or fish dishes, served with plantain or manioc.

Here is a local restaurant where you can enjoy good grilled food in a pleasant setting. It is frequented by Gabonese families, some of whom come to celebrate special occasions. In addition to meat and fish kebabs, the menu includes African specialities and pizzas. The dishes are copious and tasty, the service is careful and in a good mood. On certain evenings, the restaurant is transformed into an atmospheric bar where events such as piano bars and afterwork are organised. Very good house cocktails.

Around a beautiful swimming pool, the bar-restaurant offers a pleasant setting to eat, sitting on the terrace or in the air-conditioned room. You can taste good European, African and sometimes Asian dishes. The place is animated by several musical events which attract a large number of customers. The atmosphere is more peaceful on Sundays by the pool where hamburgers and beers are the order of the day. You can also come and drink delicious freshly squeezed fruit juices, homemade cocktails or even homemade rum. A good address!

For a simple and tasty local meal on the go. Choose a Gabonese mother and her barbecue with, as criteria, the noise of the nearest bar, the frequentation, the freshness of the fish, the smile of the saleswoman and your luck. You will taste braised fish, meat brochettes or forks. That's what we call chicken feet. At the end of the month, you will also enjoy the excitement of payday!

Not far from Port-Gentil, this "feet in the water" restaurant lives up to its reputation as the best in the area. In an enchanting setting, prepare to delight your taste buds with delicious carpaccios, freshly caught braised fish or meats well prepared by an experienced Gabonese chef. Generous, well-presented plates. Beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the ocean, where you can sip a good house cocktail. A very nice address!

In a wooded setting, with old French posters on the walls, there is a kitchen based on Basque and French dishes (bouillabaisse, Basque cake, wine, etc.) accompanied by a wide selection of wines, accompanied by a mixed clientele. The restaurant belongs to the famous Mr. Béti who owns «Chez Béti» in Nyonié. And, as he has to be in his company, he is very well received. Note a lunch formula (entrance, dish and cheese/dessert) quality and competitive.

Formerly located at the beginning of Montée de Louis, this famous Libreville address has moved a few streets perpendicular to its former site. The setting is much more chic and elegant, with its leafy wooden terrace and small air-conditioned dining room. However, the menu has not aged since the establishment was founded in 1989, and is still predominantly African and Creole. Odika lives up to its reputation: simple and good. The speciality? Chicken à l'odika, but you can just as easily come for anything else. Professional service.

The Beach Club offers a wide range of food and beverage options in a leisure activity area (soccer, paddle, basketball, tennis...). On weekdays, it's relatively quiet, with lunch or dinner served by the beautiful pool or in an air-conditioned room in a chic, relaxed atmosphere. From Friday onwards, the pace quickens, with a mixed grill evening (lobster, grilled prawns...) with live band. On Sundays, a poolside brunch is followed by a large buffet. The Beach Club remains a must for major events, and is often privatized.

Between its intimate restaurant, open-air bar and panoramic terrace, the establishment offers a pleasant setting for a drink or dinner for two or with friends. With its half-gastro, half-street food menu, it attracts an eclectic clientele of all social classes and nationalities. You can enjoy homemade burgers, grilled meats and salads, as well as more inventive dishes such as lamb shank with clementine sauce and lobster termidor, the chef's specialty! Also great signature cocktails.

Facing Pointe Denis, with its feet in the sand, l'Iroko enjoys an exceptional oceanfront setting. The menu is simple but tempting, varying from meat to fish. From a beef coupe to a fisherman's plate, there's something for everyone! If you're feeling peckish, try the fish rillettes or the fresh and delicious captain's carpaccio. At the end of the day, when the sun is fading over the horizon, this is a popular spot to enjoy a cocktail or a beer. DJs sometimes come to liven up the Iroko for festive evenings.

Surely one of the best restaurants in Port-Gentil! Fausto, a well-traveled Portuguese chef, is at the helm of this gastronomic restaurant that will delight the taste buds of fine gourmets. On the menu? Revisited tapas and Portuguese dishes concocted with top-quality produce. Tender and melt-in-your-mouth, the meats are imported directly from South Africa and Australia, while the fish is fresh from the sea. To accompany these tasty dishes, let yourself be tempted by a wine from Spain, Italy or Argentina. Fabulous!

Laure and Alex, former owners of Le Bistrot, have built this bar-restaurant on the edge of the Marina with their own hands. With its central bar and wooden tables by the water, the result is superb, and you'll feel truly on vacation here, whether you're sipping coffee in the afternoon or enjoying house cocktails in the evening. From tapas to daily specials, the cuisine here is simple but high quality, including the famous beef coupe-coupé. Here, locals and expatriates rub shoulders in a happy, friendly atmosphere, especially on concert nights.

This stilted restaurant, round like an African hut, is accessed via a pontoon preceded by a pleasant garden. But the most fabulous part of Colins is undoubtedly its terrace overlooking the marina, where you can see the fish leaping merrily about with a view of the sea. We come to the Colins for a drink - with a fine cocktail menu - which is easily preceded or extended by lunch or dinner. Not great cuisine, but everything on the menu is simple and good. Also delicious crêpes.

A little café by the water or, almost better, a little shawarma, an excellent address for these Lebanese sandwiches with meat or chicken. Ultra-fresh, tasty, probably the best in town. The establishment also serves burgers, sandwiches and other Lebanese specialties and local dishes, all equally well prepared. This sheltered terrace is frequented by Gabonese families and long-settled expatriates. Enjoy the fresh air and, in season, watch the humpback whales off the coast.

Attended by a mixed clientele, the restaurant is renowned for its simple dishes, cooked with fresh produce. Between suggestions and daily specials, there is little choice on the slate, but you will soon find what you are looking for. The speciality of the house? The Mémène prawns, grilled and served with a tomato sauce based on fresh cream. The whole thing is served with rice, chips, fried potatoes or alloko. You can lick your fingers, even if you regret the quantity for the price paid. You can sit on the terrace or in the air-conditioned room.