An evening maquis on Boulevard Loraine in Marcory Centre, open since 1984 and widely held to grill the best brochettes in Abidjan. Service runs from 19:00 to midnight, with attiéké and alloco alongside the skewers.
Chez Ambroise has been grilling on Boulevard Loraine in Marcory Centre since 1984, making it one of the longest-running maquis in Abidjan and, by local reputation, the source of the city's best brochettes. The menu is built entirely around the charcoal grill: beef and offal skewers are the headline order, backed up by grilled chicken, with attiéké and fried alloco served as the standard accompaniments rather than as separate dishes. The setting is a classic evening maquis, open-air with plastic chairs and tables set close together, loud with conversation and grill smoke rather than music, and built for a steady stream of regulars rather than a formal dining experience. Service runs only in the evening, from 19:00 to midnight, with no lunch trade at all, which concentrates the crowd into a single busy window each night. No reservation is needed and none is really taken in the usual sense; tables are claimed on arrival, and on busy nights that can mean a short wait standing near the grill while a table clears.
| Price | Around 7,000 XOF / USD 12.28 per person |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 19:00–00:00 |
| Reservations | No reservations needed; tables are taken on arrival. Phone +225 05 05 78 36 00 |
| Address | Boulevard Loraine, Marcory Centre, Marcory, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Beef and offal brochettes
- Grilled chicken
- Attiéké and alloco
Good to know
- Known for
- Charcoal brochettes; the maquis has been grilling on Boulevard Loraine since 1984
Location
Boulevard Loraine, Marcory Centre, Marcory, Abidjan
5.3022, -3.9895 View on map
Highlights
- Grilling on Boulevard Loraine since 1984, widely rated Abidjan's best brochettes
- Beef and offal skewers as the signature order
- Attiéké and alloco served alongside the grilled skewers
- Classic open-air evening maquis atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Arrive early in the evening to avoid a wait for a table
- No reservations are needed; tables are taken on arrival
- Order a mix of beef and offal brochettes to sample the full range
- There is no lunch service, only evening trade from 19:00
- Cash is the safest way to pay at a maquis of this style
Accessibility
The maquis has open-air, ground-level seating with no dedicated wheelchair facilities confirmed; the layout is informal, with tables set close together.
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Frequently asked questions
How long has Chez Ambroise been open?
It has been grilling on Boulevard Loraine since 1984.
Does Chez Ambroise take reservations?
No reservations are needed; tables are taken on arrival.
What should be ordered at Chez Ambroise?
The beef and offal brochettes are the signature order, served with attiéké and alloco.
Is Chez Ambroise open for lunch?
No, it operates evening service only, from 19:00 to midnight.