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Calabash African Cuisine & Bar
7.9 • West African restaurant
Space combines West African design with Afrobeats music, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that suits solo diners, dates, and groups. Busy periods bring lively energy, especially after church services. Bar offers authentic African drinks like palm wine and Ghanaian beer.
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"I loved the authentic African cuisine; it tasted like home."
10
"This lunch spot has delicious, flavorful West African food."
9
"The peanut soup here is flavorful, rich, and slightly spicy."
8
Good to know
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Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to avoid long wait times.
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Expect a wait time of 30-45 minutes during peak dinner hours.
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The restaurant accepts credit cards and mobile payments, but no personal checks.
514-c S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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