Restaurant
Buka
A long-running Osu restaurant cooking traditional Ghanaian and wider West African dishes, from light soup and fufu to jollof and kelewele, in a two-level dining room.
Bistro 22
A Labone kitchen and bar since 2014, serving steaks, seafood pasta, burgers and grilled fish indoors or on a leafy terrace, with cocktails until late.
At a glance
- Type
- International bistro and cocktail bar
- Area
- Labone, Accra, Ghana
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily · 12:00–23:30
- Official site
- bistro-22.com
Good to know
- Outdoor terrace
- Air-conditioned dining room
- Cocktail bar
- Online reservations
- Private events
Why we recommend it
Bistro 22 has been one of Accra's favourite all-round restaurants since it opened in 2014. It sits on Ndabaningi Sithole Road in Labone, a quiet residential neighbourhood just north of Osu, and combines an air-conditioned dining room, an outdoor terrace and a cocktail bar. The cooking is international with local touches, which makes it a dependable choice when a group cannot agree on what to eat, and the restaurant has won a Ghana Tourism Award.
The menu covers starters and salads, seafood, steaks and grills, burgers and sandwiches, and desserts. Char-grilled steaks and seafood pasta are among the best-known dishes, alongside gourmet burgers and grilled fish. The bar mixes house cocktails and serves wine and spirits. It is a comfortable place for lunch meetings on weekdays and for long, sociable dinners in the evening.
The terrace is the most pleasant place to sit after dark, when the heat drops, while the air-conditioned room is better on hot afternoons. Bistro 22 suits couples, groups of friends, business diners and visitors who want familiar food in a relaxed setting. It also hosts private events such as birthdays and corporate dinners, and larger groups are asked to contact the restaurant directly.
The restaurant is open every day from 12:00 to 23:30. Reservations can be made online or by phone and are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. Prices are mid-to-upper range for Accra, broadly in line with other international restaurants in Labone and Osu. Dress is smart casual.
Card payments and mobile money are widely used at restaurants of this kind in Accra, but carrying some cedis is still sensible for tips and taxis. Service is generally relaxed rather than rushed, so allow a couple of hours for dinner on the terrace, and let the staff know when booking if you are celebrating an occasion or need a quieter table for a business conversation.
Labone is a short taxi or ride-hailing ride from Osu, Cantonments and the Airport Residential Area. Several of Accra's popular bars and cafés are in the same neighbourhood, so it is easy to continue the evening nearby after dinner.
Bistro 22 FAQs
When did Bistro 22 open?
It opened in 2014.
What kind of food does it serve?
International dishes with local influences, including steaks, seafood pasta, burgers and grilled fish.
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 12:00 to 23:30.
Can I book?
Yes, online through the restaurant's booking system or by phone.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there is an outdoor terrace as well as an air-conditioned dining room.
Can I hold a private event there?
Yes. Birthdays and corporate dinners are hosted; contact the restaurant directly for large groups.
Is it good for drinks only?
Yes. The cocktail bar serves house cocktails, wine and spirits.
Where is it?
At 22 Ndabaningi Sithole Road in Labone, north of Osu.