Madiba Restaurant

4.2 (157)

$30 and under

Southern African

195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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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
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 is both a gateway and a much missed opportunity for enjoyment that is nothing short of ‘home’ - wherever that home may be. We are a New York based full-service Catering & Event Company, experts at making any size corporate or social function a highly 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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Madiba Restaurant.

4.2

(157)

4.3Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience

Noise • Moderate

157 Reviews

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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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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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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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Lunaduna
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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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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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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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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John Gold
New York City20 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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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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Shevyymoe
New York City22 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a nice brooklyn spot. Great music, food, drinks, Brooklynites and resident celebrity. Summer time outdoor give the Resaturant a most spacious feel however winter without the outdoor the restaurant is usually packed and cramped but still good.
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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
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 is both a gateway and a much missed opportunity for enjoyment that is nothing short of ‘home’ - wherever that home may be. We are a New York based full-service Catering & Event Company, experts at making any size corporate or social function a highly 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

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