Norima

Norima sits near École Claire Fontaine in the 2 Plateaux Vallons neighbourhood of Cocody, part of the same restaurant cluster that also holds the district's French and Vietnamese kitchens. It combines a restaurant and bar in one address, pairing an American and Tex-Mex menu with a drinks side that leans on the bar for evening trade. Burgers form the backbone of the menu, alongside Tex-Mex plates such as fajitas and grilled meats cooked to order, giving it a more casual, grill-house feel than the fine-dining rooms found in Plateau. The dining room and attached bar area suit a relaxed evening out as much as a sit-down meal, with the bar side picking up trade after the kitchen's main service. There is no dedicated wine programme; the drinks focus is on beer and cocktails typical of a bar-restaurant format rather than a curated bottle list. Norima does not publish fixed hours, running lunch and dinner service with hours confirmed by phone, so calling ahead is the reliable way to check the kitchen is open before a visit. Reservations are taken by phone, and while the restaurant accommodates walk-ins, calling ahead is worthwhile on weekend evenings when the bar side of the venue is busiest.