A seafood maquis on Rue F33 in Riviera M'Badon, known for its soupe du pêcheur and for agouti alongside charcoal-grilled fish. It opens at 15:00 on weekdays and at midday at weekends, running to midnight.
Chez Arthur is a seafood maquis on Rue F33 in Riviera M'Badon, Cocody, having relocated to this address from an earlier site elsewhere in the neighbourhood. The kitchen is best known for its soupe du pêcheur, a fisherman's soup built from the day's lagoon and sea catch, and for agouti, the bushmeat rodent that remains a niche but sought-after order at maquis serving game, alongside straightforward charcoal-grilled lagoon and sea fish. The setting is a typical Ivorian maquis: open-air or semi-open seating, plastic tables and chairs, and a casual, unhurried pace that favours conversation over formal service. Hours differ by day, opening later at 15:00 on weekdays but from midday at weekends, both running through to midnight, which makes it as much a late-lunch and evening option as a dinner destination. Walk-ins are the norm at maquis of this kind, and while the restaurant takes phone reservations, arriving without booking is standard practice, particularly earlier in the service window before the evening crowd builds.
| Price | Around 12,000 XOF / USD 21.05 per person |
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| Hours | Monday to Friday 15:00–00:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:00–00:00 |
| Reservations | Reservations taken by phone on +225 07 57 55 22 04; walk-ins normal |
| Address | CIAD, Rue F33, Riviera M'Badon, Cocody, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Soupe du pêcheur
- Agouti
- Grilled lagoon and sea fish
Good to know
- Known for
- Fisherman's soup and grilled fish; the maquis moved from its old address to Riviera M'Badon
Location
CIAD, Rue F33, Riviera M'Badon, Cocody, Abidjan
5.3261, -3.9355 View on map
Highlights
- Soupe du pêcheur fisherman's soup as the signature order
- Agouti bushmeat alongside charcoal-grilled lagoon and sea fish
- Open-air maquis seating typical of Riviera M'Badon
- Long service window running from midday or 15:00 through to midnight
Tips for visiting
- Walk-ins are normal; reservations are helpful but not essential
- Weekend service starts earlier, from midday, than the weekday 15:00 opening
- Try the soupe du pêcheur as the house specialty
- Arrive earlier in the service window for a quieter, less crowded meal
- Casual dress and an unhurried pace suit the maquis setting
Accessibility
The maquis has open-air, ground-level seating typical of the style, with no dedicated wheelchair facilities confirmed; the informal layout may involve uneven flooring.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Chez Arthur open?
It opens at 15:00 on weekdays and at midday on weekends, both running to midnight.
What is Chez Arthur known for?
Its soupe du pêcheur fisherman's soup and agouti, alongside charcoal-grilled lagoon and sea fish.
Do you need a reservation at Chez Arthur?
Reservations are accepted but walk-ins are normal, as with most Ivorian maquis.
Where is Chez Arthur located?
On Rue F33 in Riviera M'Badon, Cocody, after moving from an earlier address in the same area.