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Madiba Restaurant

4.2
4.2
169 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern African
195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

About this restaurant

Feast on authentic South African cuisine at Madiba Restaurant. Its casual shebeen-style setting is ideal for grabbing a quick lunch with friends or dining out with family. Madiba Restaurant serves breakfast with such fare as eggs, French toast, bacon and salmon. Guests can start their dinner course with a small plate of grilled calamari, ostrich carpaccio or chicken livers. Then guests can move on to an entrée of oxtail stew, pan-seared prawns with saffron yellow rice and greens, or a rib-eye steak with Moroccan couscous. Madiba Restaurant features a bar that offers a variety of drinks. It provides catering services for business functions, parties and other events. This restaurant offers outdoor seating for guests to enjoy the neighborhood views as they dine. It welcomes reservations, and takeout service is available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern African
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00am
  • Phone number
    (718) 855-9190
  • Website
    http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mark Henegan
  • Catering
    Madiba restaurant itself, our Catering & Event Production division <br />is both a gateway and a much missed opportunity for enjoyment <br />that is nothing short of ‘home’ - wherever that home may be. <br /><br><br><br />We are a New York based full-service Catering & Event Company, <br />experts at making any size corporate or social function a highly <br />unique event.
  • Private party facilities
    Since 1999 Madiba Restaurant has offered a unique South African experience, the first of its kind in the United States. The restaurant is more than the food, drum beating live music to late night revelry with Fort Greene locals, Madiba Restaurant is the perfect mini vacation to the African Continent
  • Location
    195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Cross street
    Carlton Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    G to Fulton or Clinton-WashingtonC to LafayetteB54 at Carlton & Dekalb (west bound)B54 at Carlton & Lafayette (east bound)
  • Entertainment
    From the South African All Stars to local Brooklyn Artists, the bill constantly changes!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 169 people are saying

Madiba Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience

Noise • Moderate

169 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around!

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  2. Mauro

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was a while since the last time there. Some new faces, many familiar individuals. The food is excellent and tasty, as well as the cocktails. Waiters are attentive and smiling. I confess: I am biased. I love this place. But I cannot less happy for this gem discovered few years ago.

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  3. MichaelMD

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 27, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mandiba is the affectionate nickname for Nelson Mandela and this rustic Fort Greene gem is a fitting tribute to him. Go if you are interested in sampling South African hand-crafted slow cooked authentic peasant food. We loved it. The combination of spice and palate unique to this part of the world.

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  4. Lunaduna VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 19, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved every dish we spilt. The samosas were served with the most delicious pepper and spices which I believe is called atchar-not hot just but extremely flavorful. The ostrich carpaccio was fresh, tender and yummy. Chicken livers peri-peri were absolutely delicious with the perfect mix of spices. We also split the Oxtail stew which we elected to have served with roti-loved every single morsel of this dish. Oh and the two drinks we had were amazing! My only wish is that Madiba is not right down the street from my house. 

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  5. BlkBarbii

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second trip to Madiba...I had a great time, the owner was very nice! Food great plus the drinks strong but very good. ...I would strongly recommend this place to others. Btw, I will definitely be going to the location in Harlem....Yessssssss!

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  6. ShariS

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was soooo good. I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and he said it was the best food he has had in a long time. The ambiance was great as well and if you like to jam to Black music while you eat, this is the place to be.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food! I had the prawns and they were delicious. I would definitely recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and unique food that was perfect to share. The staff was the perfect balance of leisurely and efficient.

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  9. John

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 9, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster tail was substantial and the fish special was delicious. Ambience was interesting. Service was pleasant and attentive. Only shortcoming for me was the lack of adequate A/C.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 5, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the decor, menu had great authentic South African cuisine and the server was very friendly. Great spot in The New Brooklyn.

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FAQs

Madiba Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 855-9190.

Madiba Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

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195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carlton Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern African
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    G to Fulton or Clinton-WashingtonC to LafayetteB54 at Carlton & Dekalb (west bound)B54 at Carlton & Lafayette (east bound)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Henegan
  • Entertainment
    From the South African All Stars to local Brooklyn Artists, the bill constantly changes!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (718) 855-9190
  • Catering
    Madiba restaurant itself, our Catering & Event Production division <br />is both a gateway and a much missed opportunity for enjoyment <br />that is nothing short of ‘home’ - wherever that home may be. <br /><br><br><br />We are a New York based full-service Catering & Event Company, <br />experts at making any size corporate or social function a highly <br />unique event.
  • Private party facilities
    Since 1999 Madiba Restaurant has offered a unique South African experience, the first of its kind in the United States. The restaurant is more than the food, drum beating live music to late night revelry with Fort Greene locals, Madiba Restaurant is the perfect mini vacation to the African Continent
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