An Ivorian and pan-African restaurant on Route de M'Pouto in Riviera 4, set in a garden compound that also functions as an art and music venue. It closes on Mondays and is a long drive east of the Plateau.
Bushman Café sits inside the CIAD complex on the Route de M'Pouto in Riviera 4 M'Pouto, one of the furthest-east dining addresses in Cocody and a genuine trek from the Plateau business core. The kitchen serves an Ivorian and pan-African menu built around grilled fish and chicken, sauces served with attiéké or foutou, and larger African plates designed for sharing across a table, in keeping with the venue's social, garden-party character. What sets it apart from a standard maquis is its dual identity as a cultural venue: the same garden compound hosts art displays and live music, so a visit can extend from an early dinner into an evening of performance. The setting is outdoor and informal, with a relaxed dress code and a noise level that rises as the evening's music programme gets going, making it better suited to a group outing than a quiet meal. The restaurant closes on Mondays, and because it doubles as an event space, calling ahead to check whether a music or art programme is scheduled on a given night is worth doing before making the long drive east.
| Price | Around 15,000 XOF / USD 26.32 per person |
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| Hours | Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday |
| Reservations | Reservations taken by phone on +225 07 59 49 66 51 |
| Address | CIAD, Route de M'Pouto, Riviera 4 M'Pouto, Cocody, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Grilled fish and chicken
- Ivorian sauces with attiéké or foutou
- African plates for sharing
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- Ivorian and pan-African cooking in a garden venue that doubles as an art and music space
Location
CIAD, Route de M'Pouto, Riviera 4 M'Pouto, Cocody, Abidjan
5.3302, -3.9542 View on map
Highlights
- Garden-compound restaurant that doubles as an art and music venue
- Ivorian and pan-African sharing plates, sauces with attiéké or foutou
- Located in Riviera 4 M'Pouto, one of the furthest-east Cocody dining addresses
- Live music and cultural programming alongside dinner service
Tips for visiting
- Call ahead to check whether music or an art event is scheduled that night
- Allow extra travel time given the distance from central Abidjan
- Order sharing plates to suit the venue's social, group-friendly format
- Remember the restaurant is closed on Mondays
- Arrive early for dinner if a later music programme is planned, since the venue gets louder as the evening goes on
Accessibility
The venue is an outdoor garden compound with level ground-floor access; no dedicated wheelchair facilities have been confirmed, and uneven garden paths may be a consideration for visitors with mobility needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bushman Café just a restaurant?
No, it also functions as an art and music venue within the same garden compound.
Is Bushman Café open on Mondays?
No, it is closed on Mondays.
How far is Bushman Café from central Abidjan?
It is a long drive east of the Plateau, located in Riviera 4 M'Pouto in Cocody.
What food does Bushman Café serve?
Ivorian and pan-African dishes, including grilled fish and chicken and sauces served with attiéké or foutou.