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The 12 Best African Restaurants Near Decatur

Updated: September 21, 2022

Love a good ‘braai’ and malva pudding? Then you should know Decatur boasts some great African dining options. We analyzed millions of diner and expert reviews from top sites for the best African restaurants in Decatur. Start the day with a rusk and Kenyan coffee or finish it with Injera, whatever you're after you will find it below.

Find the perfect African restaurant

Peri Peri Chicken

African, $, DecaturAfrican, $Decatur
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Mela Ethiopian Kitchen

African, $$, DecaturAfrican, $$Decatur
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 4.0

If you travel further

Embilta Café & Restaurant Ethiopian Cuisine

African, $, AtlantaAfrican, $Atlanta, Lindridge - Martin Manor
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Atlanta Eats, 2017

    Who Knew You Can Find Insane Ethiopian Food in the A?!

    Atlanta Eats, 2017
  • Hoodline, 2019

    Explore the 3 top spots in Atlanta's Lindridge-Martin Manor neighborhood

    Hoodline, 2019

Yebo Beach Haus

New American, $$, AtlantaNew American, $$Atlanta, South Tuxedo Park
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5

Abyssinia Cafe And Restaurant

African, ClarkstonAfricanClarkston
Google: 4.9
Yelp: 5.0
  • Eater, 2022

    The 10 Essential Clarkston Restaurants

    Eater, 2022

Kategna Ethiopian Cuisine

African, $$, AtlantaAfrican, $$Atlanta
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2022

    30 Restaurants to Try Along Buford Highway in Metro Atlanta

    Eater, 2022

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

African, $$, AtlantaAfrican, $$Atlanta
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Trip 101, 2021

    10 Best Places To Eat In Atlanta, Georgia

    Trip 101, 2021

Marrakech Express

Moroccan, $$, AtlantaMoroccan, $$Atlanta, East Atlanta
Google: 4.9
Yelp: 5.0

Sodere: Ethiopian Sports Cafe & Restaurant

African, $$, Stone MountainAfrican, $$Stone Mountain
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 5.0

Feedel Bistro

African, $$, AtlantaAfrican, $$Atlanta
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

Le Nouveau Maquis

African, $$, Stone MountainAfrican, $$Stone Mountain
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.5

Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant

African, $$, AtlantaAfrican, $$Atlanta
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0

Why is this list better than others?

Finding the right African restaurant for you shouldn’t be so hard. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 15738 spots across Decatur, analyzed 823905 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 863 lists and articles from the likes of Trip 101, Atlanta Eats and Eater – applying our boam magic to sift through results. The restaurants you see have been featured in Trip 101 - 10 Best Places To Eat In Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta Eats - Who Knew You Can Find Insane Ethiopian Food in the A?! and Eater - The 10 Essential Clarkston Restaurants. As restaurants continue to adapt to COVID-19, you can trust us to show the latest information on which restaurants are open and how with our real-time data recommendation engine. Our site gets no money for featuring restaurants in this list – everyone’s earned their place. These ten options are sure to delight.

Frequently asked questions

Peri Peri Chicken and Mela Ethiopian Kitchen are the highest-rated African restaurants for a quick lunch in Decatur.

Two of the highest-rated late-night African spots are Peri Peri Chicken and Mela Ethiopian Kitchen in Decatur.

Peri Peri Chicken and Mela Ethiopian Kitchen are the highest-rated African restaurants that serve breakfast in Decatur.

Peri Peri Chicken and Mela Ethiopian Kitchen are the highest-rated African restaurants for take-out in Decatur.

There are 2 African restaurants in Decatur.

Drink pairing tips

  • Sauvignon Blanc with your seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney

    When considering what goes best with seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney, we recommend a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, it truly complements the dish as it highlights the flavour of the wine.


  • Grenache and ewa agoyin


    Looking for a new pairing to match the spicy flavour of ewa agoyin? Try Grenache with its spice tones flavour next time.

  • The ideal pairing for grilled turkey burger

    Experts suggest pairing a grilled turkey burger with a glass of Rosé, a popular pink wine.


Interesting facts

  • Celebrating African

    If you’re a big fan of African, then you should definitely consider visiting the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festivale in California, The United States

  • Worth the big bucks

    If you have recently won the lottery, or you just happen to have $300 lying around, why not spend it on indulging in the world’s most glamorous, and most expensive, olive wagu beef?

  • A match made in heaven: tea & steak

    One should always compliment their food with a drink that doesn't take away from the meal. If it’s steak you’re eating, we recommend pairing it with a tea. The tannin-rich flavors of the tea won’t detract from the flavors of your steak.

Parking info

There’s nothing like finding the perfect parking spot right away when you’re going out for a meal. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen African spot.

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