Hippopotamus — Restaurant in Le Plateau

I recently visited this restaurant and was impressed by the ambiance, decor, and cleanliness—it’s a very inviting space. However, the food was a major letdown.

We ordered the steak au poivre, ribeye steak (entrecôte), and the appetizer sampler. We requested the steaks to be cooked medium, but the waitress advised us to opt for rare because the meat wasn't tender. Unfortunately, even at rare, the meat was incredibly chewy and hard to eat, indicating poor quality. The appetizer sampler was overly oily and lacked flavor, making it quite unpleasant.

The only thing we enjoyed was the welcome dip and chips. As for the service, it was average at best, with no effort to elevate the experience.

While the setting is lovely, the poor food quality and uninspired service make it hard to recommend...

First, the place is really nice. A neat, clean, well designed diner. We were greeted very well at the door and the security escorted us towards the entrance. We were given choices of seating. The seating is comfortable. They have a big menu with a wide variety. I told them I have allergy to dairy and they gave me a manual that describes the allergens in every single item on the menu. Very impressive! I asked for the steak without butter and they delivered. The service is fast, professional, and friendly. Definitely...

This is my first dinner in Abidjan. One local beef steak and one local beer. The beefsteak is 34000xof, probably the living cost is high here which makes things expensive, but anyway, to me it doesn’t worth that much. Medium rare, it is tender but the flavor is not at the level could cost that much. Not...