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Authentic African BBQ, Kebabs & Grilled Specialties in Baltimore - Book Now!
Family-owned African grill and lounge, ten years strong

Authentic African BBQ In The Heart Of Baltimore

We fire up bold kebabs, grilled fish, and grilled chicken, then serve them across two floors with karaoke, hookah, and weekend live music.

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A delicious homemade lentil casserole served during a cozy family meal.
Delicious Nigerian Egusi soup with red peppers and herbs, served in a vibrant red bowl.
Hands holding a bowl of egusi soup with assorted meats.

Pricing

Breakfast

Yam and Egg/Atadindin$17
Fried yam or boiled yam goes with fried egg sauce or fried hot pepper sauce
Akara and Akamu/Custard$26
Freshly fried bean cake goes with hot akamu made from corn or also taken with hot custard.
Moi Moi and Akamu/Custard$17
Moi Moi is a delicious Nigerian meal made from beans, to be eaten with hot akamu or hot custard.
Indomie and Egg$19
Professionally made indomie noodles with fried egg or boiled egg to serve one person.

Main Menu

Jollof Rice$20.00
Comes with Chicken, Beef or Fish
Fried Rice$22.99
Comes with Chicken, Beef or Fish
Egusi and Fufu/Poundo$27.00
Efo riro and Fufu/Poundo$27.00
Amala gbegiri and ewedu$24.99
Okro soup and eba$25.99
Ogbono soup and fufu$25.99
Peanut soup and rice/semo$26.00
Bitterleaf soup and swallow$27.00
Ewa and agbado$22.00
Ayamase and white rice$27.00
Egbo and ewa$20
Ewa riro$15.99
Rice & beans with atadindin$27.00

Protein

Peppered fried beef$25
Peppered fried chicken$18
Peppered fried turkey$20
Peppered goat meat$20
Peppered Snail$37
Bokoto$25
Peppered catfish$25
Asun$20
Suya$20
Catfish pepper soup$38
Tilapia pepper soup$30
Assorted pepper soup$20

Swallow

Fufu/Poundo$6
Eba$6
Semo$6

Specials

Chicken, shrimp spaghetti$20.99
Tilapia buka soup/obe ata$28
Fried tilapia, plantain & rice$30
Fried croaker, plantain & rice$35
Puff-Puff$13.99
Local jollof rice$28
Fisherman soup & swallow$32.99
Our Services
KebabsGrilled FishGrilled ChickenJollof RiceEgusi SoupBanga SoupSuyaMoi Moi

Areas We Serve

Baltimore, MD

Why Choose Us

Grilled to order

We prepare our kebabs, grilled fish, and grilled chicken fresh for each order, ensuring quality in every bite served in Baltimore, MD.

Local and accessible

We're an African restaurant in the Baltimore area committed to fair pricing and transparent service you can count on.

African flavors done right

Our African BBQ and jollof rice reflect authentic recipes and careful preparation - reach out to experience the difference.

★★★★★

5.0 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews on Google of Koko Grill and Lounge

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What Customers Say

Very nice lounge…. Their food is top notch and i really had a nice time there

Akinleye Akindele · 1 month ago

Ain’t gonna lie, this spot surprised me. BYOB, good food, good hookah, and the DJ ain’t miss all night. If you’re looking for somewhere to chill without spending club money, this is it.

Mitch · 1 month ago

suya was 10/10 highly recommend

Fopefoluwa Atanda · 4 weeks ago

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Our Grill, Your Table

We bring authentic African flavors to Baltimore through our carefully crafted kebabs, grilled fish and chicken, and traditional soups that our team prepares fresh every day.

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Delicious grilled mackerel on a barbecue grill, perfect for a flavorful lunch.
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A tempting platter of grilled kebabs served with fresh vegetables and sauce.
Close-up photo of grilled beef topped with onions, accompanied by fries and lettuce.
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Come Eat With Us

Stop by 3316 Ayrdale Ave in Baltimore, or call us at (323) 970-3007 to plan a dinner, order take out, or set up catering.

Working with us

How it works

Browse the menu

Look over our menu and specials to find what you're in the mood for.

Place your order

Order online, call ahead, or stop by. We confirm the details with you.

We prepare it fresh

We make your order to order so it's ready when you are.

Enjoy

Pick it up, dine in, or have it delivered. Then come back soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Koko Grill and Lounge's hours of operation in Baltimore?

We're open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2 AM. Sundays we open later at 2 PM and close at 2 AM. Stop by whenever it works for you - we're here to serve Baltimore.

Do you accept walk-in customers or do I need to make an appointment?

Walk-ins are always welcome at our Baltimore location. You don't need an appointment - just come in. If you'd prefer to call ahead, reach out to confirm your party size.

What African BBQ and grilled dishes does your restaurant serve?

Our African BBQ menu features grilled fish, grilled chicken, and kebabs. We specialize in these charcoal-grilled staples. Each dish brings authentic African flavor to Baltimore.

Can I order kebabs, grilled fish, and grilled chicken at Koko Grill and Lounge?

Absolutely. Kebabs, grilled fish, and grilled chicken are core to what we do. All three are prepared fresh at our Baltimore restaurant. Get in touch with us about your order.

Do you offer authentic African cuisine like Jollof Rice, Egusi Soup, and Banga Soup?

Yes. We serve Jollof Rice, Egusi Soup, and Banga Soup alongside our grilled specialties. These authentic dishes round out our African menu in Baltimore. Come taste the real thing.

What American cuisine options are available on your menu?

We focus on African cuisine and African BBQ at Koko Grill and Lounge. For specific menu details beyond our grilled and soup offerings, contact us directly - we're happy to walk you through everything we have.

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Ready to taste authentic African flavors?

We'd love to welcome you to Koko Grill and Lounge. Reach out today to reserve your table or learn more about our African BBQ, kebabs, grilled fish, and chicken.

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