# Restaurant & Bars in Cotonou

> Dine at BEHANZIN restaurant and bars AKABA & IFE. Beninese and international cuisine at Benin Royal Hotel, Cotonou.

Canonical: https://www.beninroyalhotel.com/en/restaurant
Language: en

## Breakfast

Served 7:00 – 10:00, and 7:00 – 11:00 at weekends

Buffet breakfast included for hotel guests. Walk‑ins welcome: 8,000 FCFA/person.

| Dish               | Details                                                  | Price              |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Continental Buffet | Fresh breads, pastries, seasonal fruits, yogurt, cereals | 8,000 FCFA         |
| Beninese Breakfast | Akassa, yam porridge, beans cake, fresh fruit juice      | 8,000 FCFA         |
| Omelette Station   | Made‑to‑order eggs with local vegetables and cheese      | Included in buffet |
| Fresh Juice Bar    | Bissap, ginger, pineapple, orange, mango                 | Included in buffet |

## Lunch & Dinner

Served 12:00 – 15:00 & 19:00 – 22:30

Ask about our daily specials and chef's recommendations. À la carte at BEHANZIN: 7,000–17,000 FCFA; poolside at IFÈ: 2,500–17,000 FCFA.

| Dish                     | Details                                                         | Price       |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| Grilled Capitaine        | Local Nile perch, plantain purée, roasted vegetables            | 12,500 FCFA |
| Royal Poulet DG          | Chicken, plantain, carrots, green beans, in a rich tomato sauce | 9,500 FCFA  |
| Alloco with Grilled Fish | Fried plantain, whole grilled tilapia, spicy onion sauce        | 8,000 FCFA  |
| Mafé Royal               | Peanut butter lamb stew, rice or couscous                       | 10,000 FCFA |
| Beef Brochettes          | Marinated beef skewers, fries, house dipping sauce              | 7,000 FCFA  |
| Vegetarian Bowl          | Quinoa, grilled vegetables, avocado, lemon tahini               | 6,500 FCFA  |

## Wine & Cocktails

From 5:00 PM

Explore our selection of wines, spirits, and signature cocktails. Try one from Bar IFE or AKABA.

| Dish                | Details                                        | Price       |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| Cocktail "BEHANZIN" | Local gin, pineapple, ginger, lime, cane sugar | 4,500 FCFA  |
| Club AKABA          | Whisky, honey, lemon, mint                     | 5,000 FCFA  |
| IFE Spritz          | Sparkling wine, orange bitters, rosemary       | 4,000 FCFA  |
| South African Red   | Pinotage — glass                               | 3,500 FCFA  |
| Champagne           | Moët & Chandon — glass                         | 12,000 FCFA |

## Opening hours

| Day             | Breakfast    | Lunch / dinner                |
| --------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------- |
| Monday – Friday | 7:00 – 10:00 | 12:00 – 15:00 / 19:00 – 22:30 |
| Saturday        | 7:00 – 11:00 | 12:00 – 15:30 / 19:00 – 23:00 |
| Sunday          | 7:00 – 11:00 | 12:00 – 16:00 / 19:00 – 22:30 |