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Swahili Village OTS, Newark, NJ

Swahili Village OTS

4.4
4.4
358 Reviews
$31 to $50
African
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Swahili Village OTS

4.4
$31 to $50
African
Newark

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    African, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, East African
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am
  • Phone number
    (973) 494-7379
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alfredo Hernandez
  • Catering
    www.swahilivillages.com | 202.798.7701
  • Private party facilities
    www.swahilivillages.com | 202.798.7701
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Cross street
    Corner of Center Street and Mulberry Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit, Light Rail, Amtrak
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swahili Village OTS offers a vibrant atmosphere and "excellent seasoned food," with standout dishes like Jollof rice and chicken curry. While the ambiance and decor impress, service can be inconsistent, with some guests experiencing delays. Perfect for a lively pre-concert meal, this spot promises "amazing food, service and vibe" for repeat visitors.

358 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    my experience was not good the waiter didnt listen to my request of sauce on side. our waiter was very forgetful when we asked for water and straws we had to make the same request at least 2 times before receiving straws and water and i had to go back to the reception area to find waiter to pay for bill. i did not enjoy my red snapper because of sauce on it and when i asked the waiter why was it there he responded with ooohhh i forgot to tell kitchen sauce on side.

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  2. Sherronda

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious seasoned very well and not salty. We received a decent portion and my plates was hot upon delivery. The waiter was very attentive and catered to us! Great service and we had a wonderful evening!

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  3. Tiela

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cassandra our server was amazing! The food was decent. No kids menu, so I don’t recommend bringing children with a limited palate. The drinks were ok. The decor was nice. Overall the experience was 6/10.

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  4. gigi

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I throughly enjoyed my experience. The food is authentic and tasty. Loved the jollof rice and the salmon bites. The wings were fried just right and pretty large. I will be back!

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  5. Janice

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to dine before going to NJPAC for a show, or even if you’re in the area for a visit. Food is very good d as well as the staff hospitality. Be sure to reserve on line far in advance of your show time.

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  6. SL

    New Jersey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Private send to management/owner! Samosas was the best part of this trip's meal- Order 2 sets-

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  7. Gregory

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will definitely go there again. Aside from the price of the meal, everything else was exceptional. Everything costs more in today’s economy, so the price was comparable to other restaurants.

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  8. Lisa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Swahili Village. The food is phenomenal and love the music. Just wish I could get a table on the bar area.

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  9. Lynne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative & tasty cocktails. Excellent food - great flavors & good variety of menu choices.

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  10. Michele

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely beautiful dinner with friends on a Sunday afternoon. Bradley was so friendly with his caring service, the restaurant & artwork is beautiful & the food was delicious. We shared the whole fish & beef cubes & are still talking about the delicious the collard greens & spinach sides. Thank you for making our Sunday road trip a very special outing.

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FAQs

Swahili Village OTS offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 494-7379.

Swahili Village OTS is rated 4.4 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Swahili Village OTS restaurant

Swahili Village OTS

4.4
$31 to $50
African
Newark

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Swahili Village OTS

2 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Center Street and Mulberry Street
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    African, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, East African
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit, Light Rail, Amtrak
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alfredo Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 494-7379
  • Catering
    www.swahilivillages.com | 202.798.7701
  • Private party facilities
    www.swahilivillages.com | 202.798.7701
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