Le Safoutier
Quartier du Lac / Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde
Restaurant in Yaounde, Cameroon
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Safoutier is Hilton Yaounde's buffet restaurant on Boulevard du 20 Mai. Named after the safou fruit tree, it combines Cameroonian dishes with international favourites and is explicitly identified by Hilton for breakfast, lunch and brunch service.
About Le Safoutier
Le Safoutier in central Yaounde
Le Safoutier is a named restaurant within Hilton Yaounde on Boulevard du 20 Mai, Cameroon. Hilton explains that its name refers to the safou fruit tree. The current operator page describes a modern buffet restaurant, while Petit Fute characterizes the setting as a large, light-filled pergola with greenery and a colonial-house appearance. Those descriptions identify a dining venue within the hotel, rather than the whole property's restaurant and bar operation. The boulevard address is the clearest official arrival reference.
Cameroonian food alongside international dishes
The buffet combines traditional local cooking with international favourites. Hilton specifically associates Le Safoutier with breakfast, lunch and brunch, making it more useful to choose a meal format than to assume a fixed tasting menu. Petit Fute's brunch description mentions grilled prawns, ndole, salads and fruit cocktails. These are guidebook examples, not a guaranteed daily buffet lineup. The mix gives diners a way to explore local food while keeping familiar choices available, but a current spread should be checked directly if a particular dish is the reason for visiting.
Keep the hotel's outlets distinct
Ask for Le Safoutier by name when arranging a meal. Hilton separately describes the rooftop Bar Panoramique, the lobby venue La Cascade and the poolside O Vive, so rooftop views, sushi, poolside barbecue and live-band programming should not automatically be attached to this restaurant. The guidebook discusses brunch together with time by the pool, but that does not verify that pool access is included in every restaurant booking. Confirm the brunch date, current format, dietary requirements and any additional access arrangements directly with the hotel. Restaurant-specific dinner service and a current itemized menu were not firmly established in the official material reviewed, so neither is promised here.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Le Safoutier is the 2026 winner in Cameroon's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Hilton Yaounde, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde
- Website
- hilton.com/en/hotels/yaohitw-hilton-yaounde/dining
- Phone
- +237 6 50 00 29 29
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary, bright hotel buffet restaurant with garden views, colorful African artworks, and a relaxed but polished atmosphere suited to both business travelers and families.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- Buffet, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft drinks
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Hilton Yaounde, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 6:30 AM–11 PM
Location
Hilton Yaounde, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Le Safoutier?
At Hilton Yaounde, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde, Cameroon.
What does the restaurant's name refer to?
Hilton says it is named after Cameroon's safou fruit tree.
What dining format is offered?
A buffet combining local and international cooking; Hilton specifically lists breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Is it the rooftop restaurant?
No. Hilton identifies Bar Panoramique separately as its rooftop venue.