The 5 Best African Restaurants Near Hollywood

Updated: May 2, 2022

Love a good ‘braai’ and malva pudding? Then you should know Hollywood boasts some great African dining options. We analyzed the top restaurant review sites and leading food blogs for the best African spots in Hollywood. Sit down and feast on Jollof Rice while sipping on Amarula liquor at these Hollywood venues.

Find the perfect African restaurant

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How was this list created?

Finding the best African restaurant for you shouldn’t feel like a second job. We used our boam magic powers to analyze 823905 local restaurant reviews, Google and Yelp ratings for 16799 restaurants, and 790 lists and articles from top sources like Eater and Infatuation. The restaurants you see have been featured in Eater - 12 New Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale to Check Out Right Now and Infatuation - The Meet In The Middle Guide: Where To Eat With Your Broward Friends. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. Our site gets no money for featuring restaurants in this list – everyone’s earned their place. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.

Recurring questions

There are 2 African restaurants in Hollywood.

Shabo's Barbecue is the highest-rated African restaurant for delivery in Hollywood.

Shabo's Barbecue is the highest-rated African restaurant that is good for groups in Hollywood.

Shabo's Barbecue is the highest-rated African restaurant for take-out in Hollywood.

Two of the highest-rated late-night African spots are Shabo's Barbecue and Teff Fields Ethiopian Cuisine in Hollywood.

Drink pairing tips

Pair seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney with Sauvignon Blanc
For an elevated experience, pair your seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney with Sauvignon Blanc. This combination works particularly well because this white wine highlights the flavour of the wine.
Grenache with your ewa agoyin
When considering what goes best with ewa agoyin, we recommend a glass of Grenache, it truly complements the dish as it complements the sweetness of the ewa with the fruity wine.
The perfect match for grilled turkey burger
When having grilled turkey burger, experts suggest you pair it with a glass of Rosé, a popular pink wine.

Factoids

The origin of Arabica coffee
The next time you bite into a deliciousArabica coffee remember to thank Ethiopia who are responsible for this tasty culinary invention.
A traditional dish
The stewed lamb or goat in wat is what makes it such a favourite in Ethiopia.
Celebrating a love for barbeque
barbeque-lovers in The United States come together annually on 44 to celebrate National Barbeque Day

Parking in the area

Parking has always been a challenge in Hollywood. 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.