This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food is West African Senegalese and it has a family-run feel. It is decorated in regional African art and has a fun, but simple, interior with a great atmosphere, great staff, and most importantly, great cocktails! It is always packed on the weekends, but surprisingly we didn't have to wait too long on this Friday night. How long it took for our food to arrive is another story. This isn't the kind of place you come when you have somewhere to be and need to get in and out quickly. It is a leisurely/slow dining experience and no one is in a hurry to hustle you out. The best thing to do when you arrive is to go to the bar and order yourself one of their delicious signature cocktails. My two favorites are the Flamboyant (vodka, hibiscus & lime) and the Fleur (whisky, tamarind & ginger). After being seated we ordered the Aloko (fried plantains with a tamarind sauce) & Pastelles (a turnover-type dumpling filled with beef, tuna, or feta & spinach, then topped with a spicy tomato and onion sauce). There is definitely some noise in the restaurant, but it still manages to feel cozy and intimate. The food is rich and simple (and the prices reasonable) and most dishes have a meat, seafood and vegetarian option. Some typical flavors and ingredients include; peanut sauce, coconut, couscous, citrus, plantains, lamb, tilapia, grilled shrimp, tamarind, kebabs and great salads. One of my favorites is the Baobab Salad. A salad of romaine, sun dried tomatoes, feta, cucumber, red onions, olives, and house vinaigrette with grilled shrimp for $7.75. I find the main dishes to be a bit on the heavy side and like to share an appetizer, salad and entree with someone. After putting your order in, don't expect your meal to come right away if the restaurant is full, so sit back, order another cocktail and enjoy your company. They don't take reservations (that I know of).
http://www.bissapbaobab.com
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