Africanne on Main, located at 1102 W Main St in Richmond, VA, has quickly become a beloved fixture for West African cuisine, drawing a diverse clientele eager to explore authentic flavors. The restaurant shines in its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, evidenced by rave reviews from patrons like Jamal Saul, who praised the curry chicken as being better than homemade, and Fig Ingram, who found the seafood gumbo and fufu to be a delightful surprise that felt like home. Notable highlights of Africanne on Main include a diverse menu that accommodates both carnivores and vegans, with reviewers specifically lauding their attention to dietary requests. Emmy Taylor's experience exemplifies the restaurant's dedication to service, as she noted how the staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring popular dishes like egusi were available upon her arrival. Moreover, the cleanliness of the venue and the hospitable environment create an inviting dining experience. Fans of the restaurant appreciate not just the food – which is consistently praised for its taste – but also the community feel fostered by the staff. Whether you're indulging in the vegan options or classic dishes like curry chicken and gumbo, Africanne on Main delivers a culinary experience that transcends the meal itself, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic West African flavors in Richmond.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Africanne on Main
Jamal Saul
May 27,2025
The curry chicken was awesome. I'm from Guyana. So when I went there for lunch, I wasn't thinking that the chicken was going to taste so good, but it tastes better than what my mom would make it. fourth thumbs up.
Fig Ingram
Apr 28,2025
When I mean to tell you it felt like home here and don't get me started in the food. 10/10. I've been looking for some real African food and I tried this place today. I bought the seafood gumbo which came with fufu. when I received the bag I was skeptical because how small it was but trust it was enough. customer service was amazing and tbh I might go back for seconds in the next hour.
Josh Coker
Apr 25,2025
Food is tasty and nice place to get some good food. Place is nice and clean with good customer service. The only thing I’d like to see is more west african food on the menu.
Emmy Taylor
Apr 14,2025
I recently got into african food so this is the first African Restaurant I've been too! For starters the service is great, the lady at the register is always sweet, and they clearly pay attention to their customers because I recently started calling them to make sure they have egusi before I arrive and when I called today, the lady that answered said "Africanne on main, we have Egusi with goat meat and fufu." Which I thought was funny. Secondly the food is fantastic, and the prices are outstanding for the food's quality. My mom and I ordered two trays of food (One small, One large) that came up to 18, along with a small Egusi & fufu that came to 13 plus tax... So overall 10/10
Elite Notary Pro
Mar 27,2025
Absolutely, love the restaurant and staff members. They are always accommodating to my vegan request. For lunch, on Vegan Tuesday's, I enjoy the spinach, mixed vegetables, grandmas cabbage, yams, plantains, veggie tofu mix, vegan egusi and vegan mango cake. This is the best seasoned southern food in Richmond! We do catering orders during the holidays and the food is simply amazing, everyone loves it.
Katrina Ritter
Mar 20,2025
This place is my absolute fave. And tonight I went for the first time in a while and not only was the food just as good as always but the accommodations they made? Superb I love it
Zitamin
Feb 27,2025
Buffet style food and pay by weight. Food was AMAZING. And very filling. Well worth it and will come here again
Jenny A
Feb 19,2025
There’s no other way to describe this food other than “Comfort Food”. It truly felt like I went into their home, walked into their kitchen and served myself a home cooked meal. The food is very well seasoned. I had the Egusi Soup and made a plate from the buffet. I have no complaints with any of the food!! The Mac and cheese was creamy and buttery, mixed greens was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The stew chicken wow so good!!! It was very hearty and seasoned very well. I will be treating myself often to this restaurant.
Reviews For Africanne on Main