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African Restaurant Business Names

Delicious name suggestions for an African restaurant.
Plate of traditional African food at an African restaurant.

An African restaurant's name should sound authentic and creative, enticing customers to stop by for a delicious bite of traditional cuisine. Be sure to consider your menu, target market, and the brand you're trying to build. Read through our list of memorable ideas below, or use our African restaurant name generator. Once you've chosen a name, browse these restaurant logos.

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African Restaurant Business Name Ideas:

Rank

Business Name

Description

1. African Delicious

A simple but powerful name that promises tasty and authentic African food.

2. Homemade Queen

An approachable name that has a sense of familiarity. Great for those who prepare homemade food.

3. Chow Tasty

This memorable and fun name is well-suited for a restaurant with delivery service or a food truck.

4. Hearty Village

"Hearty" suggests your portions are filled with variety & "village" conjures a sense of community.

5. Africa Grub

Perfect name for an African restaurant that specializes in popular and authentic cuisine.

6. Jollof Good

This name works well for an African restaurant that offers yummy jollof—a Nigerian specialty.

7. The Yummy Authentic

Sounds fun and credible. Promises customers that you'll always prepare traditional and tasty food.

8. Homeland Delicious

"Homeland" is a beloved nickname for the African continent. Offers loads of expansion possibilities.

9. Chow Cuisine

Catchy and creative, providing excellent room for marketing. "Chow" may also refer to "bunny chow."

10. Cafe Queen

Feminine and pretty. This name will work well for a cafe. Great for logo and slogan opportunities.

Ethiopian Restaurant Business Names

Ethiopian Restaurant Business Names

Authentic names for your new Ethiopian restaurant.

More African Restaurant Business Name Ideas:

Good African Restaurant Names:

  • Kenyan Safari Kitchen.
  • Taste Afrikan.
  • Egusi Hut.
  • Sumbala African Grill.
  • Braai'd Bar.

Memorable African Restaurant Names:

  • Potjie Goodness.
  • Piri Piri Palace.
  • Game Gourmet.
  • Sizzle Ocean Cookery.
  • The Namibian Plate.

Traditional African Restaurant Names:

  • Koshari Queen.
  • House o' Jambalaya.
  • Furaha Kula.
  • B'stilla & More.
  • Chakalaka Cuisine.

Good African-Themed Restaurant Names:

  • South of the Sahara.
  • Zebra's Grill.
  • African ChowDown.
  • Lion & Lime Feast.
  • West Africa Bazaar.

African-Inspired Restaurant Names:

  • Sugar Cane Country.
  • Afrique Bistro.
  • Taste of Ifisashi.
  • Zim & Zam African Eatery.
  • Safari Savor.

Nigerian Restaurant Business Names:

  • Afra Food Bowl.
  • Buca Hut.
  • Um 'n' Chop.
  • Le Restaurant du Niger.
  • West African Nnamdi.

FAQs:

How do I choose African restaurant names?

  1. Consider your brand, target market, and menu.
  2. Comb over your business and marketing plans to identify keywords.
  3. Brainstorm name ideas and share them with family and friends.
  4. Feed your name ideas and keywords into a business name generator.
  5. Use online surveys and polls.
  6. Check name availability with the state.
  7. Choose the best name and register it.

Where can I find some African restaurant name ideas?

You can peruse our list of African restaurant name ideas for inspiration.

What are some existing African food restaurant names?

  • Fannie's West African Cuisine.
  • African Village.
  • Shuri African Restaurant.
  • Taste of Africa.
  • Lelapa Restaurant.

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