The Best Seafood Shacks And Beach Cafes In Accra Ghana

Seafood is an important component of the diet of the people of Accra. Being a coastal town, there is always a fresh supply of different kinds of seafood sold everywhere from street stalls to upscale restaurants and cafes. These cafes and shacks represent some of the best places to eat seafood in Accra.

1. Maya Cova

Restaurant, Hotel Restaurant, Contemporary, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

A splendid beachfront view, a luxurious setting and a continental seafood menu, Maya Cova has all this in abundance. Located close to the Labadi beach in Accra, Maya Cova is a luxurious seafood restaurant where you can enjoy some of the finest crabs, prawns or lobster-based dishes in Accra. Maya Cova’s allure lies in its calm ambience and perfect food, pleasing both business and casual diners over an awesome view of the beach.

2. Osu Night Market

Restaurant, Market, Fish and Chip Shop, Fast Food, Seafood, African

Osu is where a majority of Accra’s best restaurants are located, and it is also very well known for this night time seafood bazar that is the Osu night market. Fresh octopus, prawns, crabs and white fish are spiced and grilled in the open air and sold with traditional Ghanian dishes like Banku and Kenkey. This market is a good place to experience street seafood at very affordable prices and to dine like a local.

3. Jamestown Cafe

Cafe, Contemporary, Seafood

You can also enjoy seafood in Accra whilst getting work done at Jamestown Café. This cafe is a neatly designed co-working space, operated by architects, where creative work is encouraged by the lovely art pieces on display. Their menu features charcoal grilled tilapia and deep fried crab. Work and gaze out of the window at the beautiful Atlantic ocean.

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