Mami Wata Restaurant
Mami Wata
A family-run landmark on the riverfront boulevard, open since 2005, overlooking the Congo River toward Kinshasa. One of Brazzaville's signature restaurants.
At the end of the Corniche riverfront boulevard, its terrace faces the Congo River and the Kinshasa skyline across the water. Frequented by locals, expatriates and government officials, with occasional evening performances. The menu covers local specialties, river fish and grills: mouambe smoked chicken with dried shrimp, saka-saka fish stew, daily river fish soup, captain fish skewers, grilled steak and more. Main courses cost about 9,500 to 18,500 CFA francs, and a full meal runs about 15,000 to 25,000 CFA francs per person, which is high by local standards. Open daily 11:00–23:00. Book ahead by phone for weekend dinners and sunset tables. Just a few minutes by taxi from the city centre. Some reviewers say the view is better than the food.
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Mémorial Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
- Nabemba Tower
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne du Congo
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Poto-Poto School of Painting
- Poto-Poto Market
- Corniche de Brazzaville & 15 August Bridge
- Case de Gaulle