The first and the tastiest attieke and fish I had in Monrovia and still a regular fave. Served with a tasty gravy and pepper and the freshest cucumber, tomato, and avocado salad. I prefer the grilled fish to the fried and while you don't get a whole fish you get a huge, thick steak slice of fish that is dense, flaky, and well seasoned. The portion allows for easily making 2 or even 3 meals out of a serving. Because of this, I always ask for extra gravy and extra pepper. I had the pleasure of meeting Evelyn also and she is a warm and welcoming host. While I order for delivery often, dining in is a wonderful experience and I love that the space is spacious, yet intimate with booths reminiscent of a cozy, hometown diner. Can't wait to try out their...
Read moreAcclaimed by locals for cooking Liberian cuisine at its best, Evelyn’s serves a hearty mix of daily special rice dishes, stews, fresh seafood, local greens and tubers.
Liberian jollof, solidly coastal West Africa — mildly spiced but flavorful rice, perfect when accompanied with fried Atlantic fish.
The more adventurous Palm Butter served as a creamy (slightly nutty) stew of smoked fish and meat, coming with a large portion of the quintessential plump, short grain rice.
An excellent place when seeking the local and authentic,...
Read moreWe ordered four soups and fufu. The soup was terrible!!! The soup was tasteless and tasted burned and old like the meat was sitting for a long period of time. It took the food a long time to come out and the food wasn’t hot. The best thing that was ordered was the club sandwich; it was delicious. The French fries here were soaked in oil, very hard and cold. The dry rice wasn’t good either. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this place as a native or tourist; save your...
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