A Lebanese grill inside the Athletic Club on Boulevard de Marseille in Biétry, built around charcoal-roasted lamb and a long mezze list. It ranks fifth of more than 400 Abidjan restaurants on TripAdvisor and runs two services daily.
Le Méchoui operates inside the Athletic Club on Boulevard de Marseille in Biétry, Marcory, and is one of the highest-rated restaurants in Abidjan, ranking fifth among more than 400 listed on TripAdvisor. The kitchen is built around Lebanese charcoal grilling, with whole roasted lamb as the signature centrepiece alongside a long mezze list and skewers of chicken and beef, a format that rewards ordering several small plates to share rather than a single main course. The setting inside a private sports club gives the dining room a relaxed, slightly clubby atmosphere, distinct from the standalone restaurants along the rest of Boulevard de Marseille, with outdoor seating that suits the charcoal-grill format. Two services run daily, at lunch and dinner, and the restaurant takes bookings both by phone and through its own site, restaurantlemechoui.com. Given its ranking and reputation, tables can be tight on weekend evenings, and booking a day or so ahead is a sensible precaution; weekday lunch is typically easier to arrange on short notice.
| Price | Around 16,000 XOF / USD 28.07 per person |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 12:00–15:00 and 18:30–23:30 |
| Reservations | Reservations taken by phone on +225 07 07 98 52 99 or through restaurantlemechoui.com |
| Address | Athletic Club, Boulevard de Marseille, Biétry, Marcory, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Charcoal-grilled lamb
- Mezze
- Chicken and beef skewers
Good to know
- Known for
- Lebanese charcoal grilling and mezze, ranked fifth of more than 400 Abidjan restaurants on TripAdvisor
Location
Athletic Club, Boulevard de Marseille, Biétry, Marcory, Abidjan
5.2793, -3.9826 View on map
Highlights
- Ranked fifth of more than 400 Abidjan restaurants on TripAdvisor
- Charcoal-grilled lamb and a long mezze list as the core of the menu
- Located inside the Athletic Club on Boulevard de Marseille
- Own booking website in addition to phone reservations
Tips for visiting
- Book a day or so ahead for weekend dinner given the restaurant's reputation
- Order several mezze plates to share rather than a single main course
- Weekday lunch is generally easier to arrange on short notice
- Ask about the day's charcoal-grilled lamb preparation before ordering
- The Athletic Club setting has outdoor seating suited to grill service
Accessibility
The restaurant operates within the Athletic Club grounds with ground-level and outdoor seating; no dedicated wheelchair facilities have been confirmed, so contacting the club ahead of a visit is advisable.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Le Méchoui rated compared to other Abidjan restaurants?
It ranks fifth of more than 400 restaurants listed for Abidjan on TripAdvisor.
What should be ordered at Le Méchoui?
The charcoal-grilled lamb and a selection of mezze plates are the signature order, alongside chicken and beef skewers.
Can reservations be made online?
Yes, through the restaurant's own site, restaurantlemechoui.com, or by phone.
Where is Le Méchoui located?
Inside the Athletic Club on Boulevard de Marseille in Biétry, Marcory.