Seafood in Chicago

Explore the seafood menu at Badou Senegalese Cuisine in Chicago, IL, available for pickup with bold, globally inspired flavors.

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Popular Seafood to Try

Thiebou Djen

$17.99

Fish fillet served with Senegalese-style djolof rice.

“Delicious food, the staff is super friendly and happy to serve you. Thiebou Djen and chicken pastel are must tries.”

Attieke

$17.99+

Fermented cassava with sautéed onion, bell pepper, and tilapia.

“Hands down top ten best food spots in Chicago. They moved into a larger spot and it's beautiful -- the hospitality is unmatched every time and we love that Badou himself suggests menu items to try. The attieke and Mbhoroke have quickly made their way into our date night rotation, go-to comfort food rotation, literally any excuse to go here we take because it's THAT good. Much love to Badou + staff for being 10/10 every single time.”

Jollof Rice

$17.99+

Broken jasmine rice with carrots, cabbage, and your choice of protein.

“This place has absolutely amazing food. I get the whole tilapia with jollof. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city”

Meet Badou Senegalese Cuisine

Badou Senegalese Cuisine in Chicago, IL brings a vibrant seafood selection to your table, blending West African and Caribbean influences into every satisfying dish.

Standout seafood choices include Thiebou Djen, Yassa Djen/Fish, Braised Salmon, Attieke, Curry Shrimps, and Braised Tilapia — each bursting with bold, layered flavors.

Visit Badou Senegalese Cuisine in Chicago, IL and enjoy your favorites through dine-in, pickup, or delivery — however you prefer to savor great seafood.

Seafood to Try

Braised Tilapia

$17.99

Braised tilapia with jolof rice, cabbage, and carrots.

Badou Jambalaya

$18.99

Okra, shrimp, and smoked turkey simmer in tomato-onion sauce.

“Jambalaya was out of this world, will definitely order again and check it out in person!”

Braised Salmon

$18.99

Braised salmon in tomato-onion sauce with white or jolof rice.

“Their food was amazing. The fish tastes so good and the rice is my favorite. Will definitely come back again. The owner is also very friendly.”

Curry Shrimps

$17.99

Shrimp in creamy curry with broccoli, onion, and Brussels sprouts.

“The vegan plate and fish dishes are so good, highly recommend the ginger drink too, really delicious!”

Yassa Djen/Fish

$17.99

Tilapia with lime and caramelized onions, served with rice.

“We had their food once at the Mag Mile race in downtown Chicago. This was my first time visiting the location. The service was polite and the food was great. We tried the Jollof rice and jerk chicken, plantains, yassa fish and rice. We will definitely go back.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular seafood options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Thiebou Djen — This entrée features a fish fillet with djolof rice, a Senegalese rice dish served together.
Attieke — Choose a tilapia fillet or whole tilapia; this fermented cassava dish contains fish and sautéed vegetables.
Jollof Rice — Choose fish fillet, whole fish, or jerk chicken with broken jasmine rice, carrots, cabbage, and a required spice level.
Braised Tilapia — This seafood entrée features braised tilapia, jolof rice, cabbage, and carrots, plus a required spice-level selection.
Braised Salmon — Select white or jolof rice with salmon braised in a rich tomato and onion sauce, plus a required spice level.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for seafood throughout the Chicago area. Order your seafood online for convenient pickup or delivery.