Appioo African Bar & Grill

We had a late pickup delivery. The restaurant is pretty small but spacious. We came in 30 minutes before closing so it was completely empty. The guy there was extremely nice and answered all of her questions. We ordered the waakye with beef stew and both the chicken and beef suya. Honestly, I would not get the chicken suya again. The chicken itself was overcooked. Beef suya gets a 10/10 from me. My bf is Ghanian and said the waakye was okay. I get like it could have been seasoned a bit more. The shito wasn't as spicy as I was expecting. The star of the show was definitely the beef stew! It was so tasty and the beef was cooked to perfection. Wasn't too hard to chew and pulled apart pretty nicely. Would definitely try again!

Came here to try Ghanaian food for the first time and it was sooo delicious!!!! I got the okra soup with goat and fufu and it was incredible!!! This was my favorite meal in DC!! The flavors were so yummy and earthy and spicy and complimented each other perfectly especially with the fufu!! My plate was scraped clean!!! I've been dreaming about this since I left, will definitely be back!!!

Good spot! There was a lot of options on the menu, portions were good, prices were alright, and service was a bit slow. Appetizer: Kebab 9/10 (basically Suya) Palm drink (if you know you know) Food: Waakye 7.5/10 Jollof and stew 7.5/10 Kenkey 7.5/10 Spice level was medium nothing crazy. Nice vibes they played good music and have good ambiance. It's not fancy you can come casual. Overall, there's some other West African/Ghanian spots I prefer. But I wouldn't be upset at coming back.

4/10/24Noticed there were several African Cuisine in DC, so we had to try.Ghanaian Cuisine Prince Island (Cognac based cocktail)Not a drinker but this was good.Egyptian Mango JuiceYum!NKRAKRA - Pepper Soup w ChickenPeppery! Hehehe. It's good thoNKONTOMBRE & JOLLOF - Spinach Stew w CroakerDelicious!KELEWELE - PlantainsWAAKYE - Rice & BeansHubby loved these sides. The only thing he wanted to try LOLWish they were near us so we can try everything on the menu!

Came into town and wanted to try some good African food. While searching on Google, I found this location. The location was a bit hard to find but once we found it, it was easy to get in and grab a seat. The restaurant was busy on and off, but the service was great. Our server was very attentive and provided some great suggestions to us as well as other patrons. The food was delicious and the ambience was top tier. The music was the touch that we needed for tonight. The music was relevant and just the right volume. My only complaint was that the oxtail was small for it to be an added three dollars. Other than that, everything was great and I will certainly visit if I am back in the area.

Just ordered the pepper soup with oxtail and while the taste was delicious I was taken aback when I noticed hair wrapped around a piece of the oxtail. PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE! Very unsanitary!! I am so disgusted. The plantain were burned and charred! This has been a horrible experience

Small, cozy, and community-oriented, this DC joint is cracking and smacking. As my first time having Ghanaian food, I can say the cuisine is authentic-all that spice and everything nice! The portions are generous and the service responsive, especially when a bunch of educators also known as "out-of-towners" come stomping in looking for some DC flava!

I've been waiting to try Fufu and Okra for a while, recently visited DC and my friend recommended this restaurant! I have no words. The meal was exactly as I was hoped it would be., plus 10x better! Now to find a place back home that can give me this same feeling.

Appioo African Bar & Grill: A Love Letter to the Best Food in Town!I've been going to Appioos Bar & Grill since 2020, and let me tell you -- they NEVER disappoint. It's more than a restaurant; it's a whole experience. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much love and care, you can taste it in every single bite.As a Congolese and Dominican woman, food is my love language, and Appioos speaks to my soul. Their dishes have that perfect balance of comfort, spice, and authenticity that makes me feel right at home. Whether I'm having one of my all-time favorites or trying something new from their menu, I'm dancing with every bite -- that's how good it is!It's the kind of place you recommend to everyone you know because you know they're going to be blown away. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and you can feel the passion that goes into every plate.Appioos isn't just a meal; it's a treat for your soul. I'll keep coming back for years because nothing else compares. If you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out. Go ASAP! You won't regret it.

My family's first time trying West African / Ghanian food during our trip to D.C. Our server was absolute wonderful and answered all our questions, and was very friendly and full of smiles when he saw our group enjoying all the food. He made sure all our needs were met as well. We also loved the atmosphere and music that was playing during dinner!Highly recommend the yam chips, Kelewele (fried plantain, with peanuts), Jolloff rice, Appioo wings with chips, Nkontombre (spinach stew) with oxtail and fufu, and Egusi with fufu.