KwaTay's Restaurant & Lounge is Closed.

We are remodeling the facility at this time. We will be open Saturday August 14th, 2010, with a new mission and a new name.

The new name is going to be SkyBox Sports Bar.

More Info to come soon.

Thank you for all your support. 

(206) 588-2070

 

                What They are Saying

Seattle, WA

Wow! Great atmosphere, tasty happy hour food (the chicken skewers are affordable and delicious).

I have been twice now for happy hour and cannot wait to go back for the entertainment they have on some weekend nights. I understand the show involves West African hip hop and, at other times, solo singers from places like Tanzania.

Easy parking and the happy hour is from 3-7pm. I am happy to have more variety in the Queen Anne area.

An individual website for the restaurant would be great.

This is as good as it gets without going to West Africa for authentic atmosphere and the food may even be better here.

I will be back. Thank you Kwa Tay's!

Seattle, WA

This place is perfect - I actually felt like I was in West Africa for a bit.

Good, authentic West African food has been, until now, impossible to find in Seattle. There are a few places out there that I would say serve food that is 'inspired' by West Africa, but this is the real deal.  I had fufu and palm nut soup and oh my, I felt like I was back in the village eating alongside a cooking fire.

My boyfriend had the Banku with Shito; the Talapia was fried to perfection.  This is a very hot and spicy dish, but it was well done.  Our friend had a beans and rice dish with goat (forgot the name).  Extra bonus: KwaTay sources their goat from Auburn - local goat!  Everyone enjoyed their dishes immensely.

The decor was awesome - just like a restaurant in Accra.  Masks, painted walls, a mirror on the dance floor, and Coupe Decale (Ivorian pop music) on the speakers.  Just a good time!

If you've been to West Africa, you're going to feel like you finally found a little piece of it here in Seattle.  If you're new to West Africa, stop by and check out a little bit of Ghana - good food, good music, and incredibly friendly people.  The staff at KwaTay is only too happy to explain dishes to you and put you at ease.  This is a great chance to try something new and support a new local.

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"Good food" by Mark H (3 reviews)

November 07, 2009 - Really likes it - I went for lunch and thought the food was great. They have a nice selection of authentic foods (the goat was wonderful) at a decent price. The atmosphere isn't great but the food more than makes up for that.

Seattle, WA

KwaTay's is suuuuuuper empty around dinner time, which can be a little unsettling, but the food is good! The menu has all sorts of Ghanian treats, from kenke to fufu, and a wide range of options for vegetarians and omnivores alike. (Okra! Fish! Goat! Eggs! and so forth.)

I had the fufu with palm nut soup, which was tasty, though served a bit cool. (Their fufu has the texture of knedlicke, the bready Eastern European dumplings) Since the kitchen is a one-person job, I'd recommend asking for food to come out as it's ready, so that you get each dish hot. Speaking of waiting, don't come hungry, and be prepared to have a beer or two before your dish arrives.

We'll definitely go back, especially since you can buy a $25 gift certificate for $12.50 through The Strangermart. It actually looks like it would be a fun place to go out and dance in Queen Anne-- I was bopping around in my seat to the stereo system all through dinner.

315-1st Ave. N.

Seattle, WA. 98165

( Across from The Key Arena West gate)

 

Mon: Closed

Tue - Thu: 12:00AM - 9:00pm

Fri - Sat 12AM - 2am

Sun: 2:00pm - 2:00am

Happy Hour T-F 3pm - 7pm

Half off all Appetizers