Bennachin
1212 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 522-1230
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): African
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: At Bennachin’s in the French Quarter, you won’t find African-influenced New Orleans cuisine. Instead, you’ll find New Orleans-influenced African cuisine. The saucy dishes include a whole trout and several stews. Jazz Fest regulars will recognize some of Bennachin’s offerings from its stall at the Fair Grounds: jama-jama (sautéed spinach), fried plantains, and poulet fricassee (chicken on a stick).

Jamila's Cafe
7808 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 866-4366
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): African
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: New Orleans' only Tunisian restaurant often gains customers by offering samples of crawfish, zucchini and spinach bisque. Located along a strip of charming restaurants and shops near Tulane and Loyola universities, Jamila's is truly one of a kind, featuring a selection of couscous dishes including a couscous royal with homemade, garlic-spiked lamb sausage. Known to have a professional belly dancer on Saturday nights.

Nile Cafe (The)
3100 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 897-0920
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): African, Middle Eastern
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)