Le Débarcadère

The 18 Best Restaurants in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

"This open-air haven perched at the water’s edge turns the ocean’s bounty into a feast for the senses. Fishermen unload oysters, crabs, and prawns just steps away from where diners enjoy refreshing gnamakoudji (ginger juice) and share plates of grilled fish with crisp edges that give way to tender, smoky interiors. Be sure to try the crabe sauce créole, a luscious crab dish simmered in fragrant Creole spices, or the langoustines grillées, delicately charred and served with a zingy citrus dipping sauce. The unpretentious atmosphere invites customers to linger in the rhythms of the coast." - Meha Desai