The food was brilliant!! Went here on a whim for dinner. Had the grilled sea bass and the maafe (yam and peanut stew). Our table was perfectly silent while we ate, absolutely engrossed in the food and the flavours. The grilled fish is a must have, and vegetarians must (must!!) try the peanut and yam stew - subtle and smoky flavours hitting all the spots. I've travelled extensively across West African port cities and have a fair appreciation for senegalese food - Le Baobab ranks among the best I've had. Definitely going back here! Oh, if you're only in Brighton for a day, you must call/visit ahead and book or ask for timings - they weren't open for lunch the day we visited and we had to come back for dinner.

Small quirky restaurant with incredible food and refreshing drinks. Fish was delicious. We also liked how our food was served on a big sharing plate. The whole experience made us really want to visit Senegal!

Amazing restaurant definitely one of the best places for food in Brighton! Very tasty and freshly made. The atmosphere inside is also nicely crafted and it is a lovely vibe. But most importantly the food is amazing, all credit to the chef and the friendly staff

Fabulous food, so fresh and tasty. The juices are amazing! Really friendly and warm welcome. The mixed platters are the way to go then you get a bit of everything. One of our favourite places to eat 🤗

Went here for dinner tonight with two friends. Food is good and the service was with a smile. I had never tried this kind of food before so it was a good introduction. I found it a bit expensive for the portion size though.

Great food, friendly service and wonderful ambience make this one of the coolest restaurants in Brighton right now. Limited tables and opening hours so booking essential. Seafood here is excellent. Chef and staff welcoming.

This place and the owner are absolutely wonderful! He made our trip to Brighton with a late evening meal when we couldn’t find food anywhere. Most tasty and healthy meal with great music and friendly staff! I’ll be coming back every time I’m in Brighton 😋

Lovely food, cheap booze and a great atmosphere. Here's a before and after of our sharing plate to show how much we enjoyed it!

We love being able to give reviews like this. Everything from the welcome on arrival to the price at the end is wonderful. The staff are lovely and friendly and very happy to help with any questions about the food. The dishes are sublime. Some of the tastiest and beautifully cooked dishes we've tried for a long while. Not knowing much about Senegalese food we where keen to try, now we want to know a lot more. Left us warm and fuzzy and excited to return and work our way through the menu. And the bill didn't hurt either which is a real bonus. See you soon Le Boabab Cuisine.

Beautiful, tasty food. Everything was nicely spiced. It was my first time trying Senegalese food and I loved it!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and all at a good price. Thanks a lot for having us!

We had a fabulous time at Baobab. We came in quite late but they made us a vegan/gluten free platter that was delicious and just what we were looking for. It was made even better by the friendly staff who even invited us to play music with them at the end. It looked like the fish and meat would also be divine if that’s what you’re into!

The food was pretty good, I've never had Senegalese food so I can't really compare it but I really enjoyed it. The thing that made it stand out was the owner. I spoke to him for a while and I really enjoyed our talk. He was extremely nice, and he even invited me for a shot, then he gave me a handshake and a hug, quite an experience!

Came here a few weeks ago and wow, exquisite and authentic restaurant in the heart of Brighton. Where do I begin? Not only was the food deluxe (I enjoyed mafe chicken and my spouse the special veggie platter), but the service was a real treat in this day and age (especially the two young girls serving us who made our night). The chef was friendly and welcoming, honestly felt at home the whole time. A fantastic small local business to support, what a delight!

The restaurant is informal and friendly, the staff are friendly, the menu is small and pricey but vegetarian/vegan friendly. Most of all, the food is amazing. To me it was something completely new and I had never had Senegalese food before but I loved it.

Massive portions, cheap drinks, beautiful ambience and great food! Perfect place for a romantic date or a chill night with friends.

The food was amazing, we had the vegetarian and the meat special. Both were delicious and full of flavour. The meat was perfect, unfortunately it was so good I finished too fast even though the portion size was on the large size :) I have heard the fish is amazing here but it was mostly sold out of the fish so will definitely be coming back to try it next time. The staff and chef were friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend for somewhere to try in brighton.

13 July 2023 - We can down to Brighton late last week with some friends hoping to get a table at this place. Unfortunately they were closed when we turned up at 6.30pm on Saturday even though their opening hours have been updated 2 weeks ago saying they were open...Disappointed that we had to walk from the city center area where we were staying just to find out that this place was closed so we had to look for somewhere else to eat, every nearby local food place was busy with people even the local Indian place next door Manjus didn't have a spare table. We did find a small sign stuck in the restaurant window that said they are closed from early June to late July 2023 due to the Chef going on holiday!!! Whoever manages their business website should update it with the correct opening details so people don't waste their time making special trips for a place that is actually closed!!!!!!!!! I saw other reviews recently been added to this site but how can you visit a restaurant if they are closed for so long!!!!!!

We went on a Saturday evening for dinner. The food was absolutely amazing--hands down the best restaurant we've been to in a long time. We had the braised sea bass, the Senegalese chicken curry and the special vegetable platter which consisted of two kinds of veggie curries. We were so blown away by the complex flavours that we literally cleaned our plates down to the last bit of sauce! The service was friendly, atmosphere was lively but not too loud, just perfect. Prices were very reasonable too (3 mains plus 3 sides for 60 pounds). Would 100% go back to Brighton just to eat there!

This was my first experience with Senegalese food but hopefully not the last! The portion was really tasty and big. Almost always when I eat out, I find the food too salty or spicy, but this time everything was just right. The space is small and cozy, and the staff is really friendly and cheerful. The chef even came out to collect payment when the server was busy. Strongly recommended!

Music was very loud, food was nice enough but nothing special, and greasy. The waitress was nice but when I informed her there was a piece of foil in my food, nothing but a quick "sorry". We were expected to pay full price regardless. The picture isthe foil I found in my food and the paper written receipt. Very unprofessional.