A seafood maquis on Rue du canal in Vridi, Port-Bouët, serving grilled lobster and braised fish close to where the boats come in. It opens at 11:00 and runs to 21:30 every day.
La Langouste chez Cakpo sits on Rue du canal in Vridi, Port-Bouët, right beside the canal where local fishing boats land their catch, giving the maquis a direct line to fresh lobster and fish rather than relying on a distant market supply. Grilled lobster is the headline order, served plain or with a simple accompanying sauce, alongside braised fish and attiéké served with seafood, a straightforward seafood-maquis menu built around whatever the boats bring in. The setting is informal and open-air, typical of the fishing-quarter maquis found around Vridi and Port-Bouët, with plastic tables close to the water and a working-harbour backdrop rather than a polished dining room. It holds a 3.5 rating, reflecting an inconsistency in the seafood's freshness and preparation that some reviewers have noted, more variable than the tightly rated seafood addresses on Boulevard de Marseille. Hours run daily from 11:00 to 21:30, covering lunch through early dinner without extending into the late-night maquis hours found in Marcory. Reservations are taken by phone, though as with most maquis, walk-ins are the norm, particularly at lunch when the catch is freshest.
| Price | Around 12,000 XOF / USD 21.05 per person |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11:00–21:30 |
| Reservations | Reservations taken by phone on +225 05 04 09 84 |
| Address | Rue du canal, Vridi, Port-Bouët, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Grilled lobster
- Braised fish
- Attiéké with seafood
Good to know
- Known for
- Lobster and grilled seafood beside the Vridi canal, where the fishing boats land
Location
Rue du canal, Vridi, Port-Bouët, Abidjan
5.2551, -3.9983 View on map
Highlights
- Grilled lobster sourced directly from boats landing at the adjacent canal
- Braised fish and attiéké with seafood as the core menu
- Located directly on the fishing canal in Vridi, Port-Bouët
- Daily service from 11:00 to 21:30, covering lunch through early dinner
Tips for visiting
- Visit at lunch when the catch is freshest off the boats
- Walk-ins are normal, though phone reservations are accepted
- Ask what came in that morning before ordering lobster
- Service ends at 21:30, earlier than the late-night maquis of Marcory
- Allow time for the drive to Vridi, which is further from central Abidjan than Zone 4
Accessibility
The maquis is at ground level beside the canal with an informal, open-air layout; the ground near the water may be uneven, and no formal wheelchair facilities have been confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Langouste chez Cakpo known for?
Grilled lobster and braised fish, sourced directly from boats landing at the adjacent canal in Vridi.
What are the hours at La Langouste chez Cakpo?
It is open daily from 11:00 to 21:30.
Is the seafood always fresh at La Langouste chez Cakpo?
It sources directly from local boats, though its 3.5 rating suggests some variability in freshness and preparation.
Where is La Langouste chez Cakpo located?
On Rue du canal in Vridi, Port-Bouët, beside the fishing canal.