Been wanting to try Okun for a while. Finally did. Food was only ok. Waitress was stunningly poor. We ordered drinks and she said she would give us a minute to go over the menu. She never returned. After what seemed like a very long time , we asked another waitress to take our order. She left to find our waitress instead. Another wait. We finally order. Waitress disappears again. We flagged someone for a desert. Our waitress then returned to take the order. Simple- chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. Cake came with popcorn , weird, and no ice cream. Again, can't find the waitress. Took so long for someone to get the ice cream that we decided to leave without dessert. We get the bill and lo and behold the desert was on it. Will not return. Food only ok. Service was terrible. read more

The food truck located at Thursday farmers market is great. I recommend yhe doubles and jerk chicken very delicious.

we take our house guests for Okan delicious brunch. The jerk steak Sando ..egg, crispy potatoes with an amazing sauce sandwich is my favorite. Others loved the OG chicken biscuit Sando, one friend remarked it was the best meal he had in many years! service was excellent. Highly recommend read more

This place is SO worth it! Great ambiance and amazing food. I would recommend everything we had and will be back to try more! read more

Okan - Red red stew, chayote salad, jollof rice - African Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Ambiance, great! Service, great! Food---exceptional. Portions were large, flavor was unique, delicious and bursting with seasonings. I don't usually order dessert, but meal was so uniquely great, we had to try something. One of the best dining experiences. read more

Food was average at best . Expensive for what you got as well. People were nice and we had a nice time at event.

My number one "go to" in the region. Unqiue flavor combinations that just pop. The Chef, a former James Beard semi-finalist, is inventive and a total rock star. The summer menu is especially good and has some incredible flavor combinations (e.g., the watermelon and crab meat dish is to die for!). Keshawna (sic) is one of the best servers in the Low Country. read more

Excellent hearty food with vegan options. I tasted their food from the food truck and I went back for seconds.

First time, but NOT the last. Great service, outstanding food, and wonderful ambience. The place was full, but not noisy at all. In addition to the photos attached, we had coco bread, crispy cauliflower, and crispy mushrooms for appetizers/sides. The sauce with the crispy mushrooms was excellent. Everybody was satisfied, and there were no leftovers. Can't say enough about this wonderful establishment. Even the water service was great......take a sip and the server was there to top off your glass. read more

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Okan is both a great place for a date night and a great place to feed your inner foodie soul. The thing I enjoy the most in trying new ethnic food is not only trying new foods but also also trying foods put together in a way you've never experienced. The drink menu is imaginative and worth being adventurous. Paul, our bartender, was delightful and an expert mixologist and guide. We tried several special drinks on the menu. We tried the roasted okra for an appetizer, sitting on top a spicy tomato sauce. For dinner, my boyfriend had curried oxtail and I had the pastelon. It was hard to imagine how delicious this would be reading the ingredients -- sweet plantains, ground beef, tomato sauce. But take the keep of faith, it's worth it!! read more

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Loved dining at Okan! We're from the Sacramento area and love unique flavors! The restaurant had a modern upscale, fun vibe. We loved a side of Caribbean Callaloo (my husband loves collared greens and this was a fun take on that!) The sweet potato bread was warm, moist and perfect. We both voted our fave main was the Djon Djon noodles. If you're a fan of mushrooms- a must try! The pork shank was delicious. Our server Roderick was amazing and incredibly attentive. We wish this was closer by, but look forward to visiting again the next time we are in the area! read more

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the food was amazing but our server seemed like he was high as a kite, he forgot to fire my food at the same time my mothers, bought out the entire daily fish special instead of just the side of fish and the first cornbread we ordered had a long hair stuck to the cast-iron. read more

Love everything about this place from the food , decor, drinks and service. We have tried many items and some of our favorites are crab and watermelon salad, lobster curry, Djon djon noodles, hummus, carrots in dirt, fish, and ice cream. The hibiscus tea and all of their cocktails are delicious! read more

Since we have eaten our way through most of Savannah, we decided to try our restaurants in Bluffton and Okan was the first one we are trying in our food-ventures. I am definitely impressed and loved just about everything we had for dinner. Started off with the coco bread, little puff balls of bread that are crispy on the outside and melts in your mouth on the inside. I had the seafood stew - sorry can't remember the menu name but it included mussels, clams, shrimp in a stew that was rich and delicious that also had potatoes. We took the left over home to eat with rice. Sooo yummy! Husband had the lamb shank, not sure if it was supposed to be cold but it got cold rather quickly but overall, the flavor and tenderness was on point. The Carolina gold rice was cooked well and went really well with the lamb. Hibiscus tea was nice and refreshing. Ended with the Pistachio Sponge for dessert. Reminded me of of Christmas cake except with pistachios- really good. Will definitely come back. read more

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Just had brunch there today. It was delicious! Some very different dishes and we tried a little bit of everything. The only thing I wouldn't get again was the cinnamon roll with citrus icing. It was pretty dry, I had them heat it up and it helped a little it just wasn't the quality of the rest of the food. We'll be back for sure! read more

Excellent, and different types of food Service very good, outstanding Ambiance very nice, Curry lobster. read more

The food was top tier! Started the night with the coco bread served hot and delicious. Then we went back to the hearth bread not a good as the coco but great. We had the curried oxtail and peri peri chicken. Oxtails fell off the bone. The chicken was moist and full of flavor. The service was excellent. The music was a bit loud but overall will be coming again. read more

Okan - Peri Peri Chicken - African Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Don't shy away from this African inspired cuisine! It will not disappoint! Food service in ambience we're off five stars. We've been here twice now in the past seven months. read more

When our group of six friends decided to celebrate a birthday at Okan, we had no idea we were about to embark on a culinary safari through the flavors of Africa. Trust me, this was no ordinary night out--it was an adventure with delicious twists and turns at every course! We kicked off our feast with a few bottles of a South African wine, the Badenhorst red blend, which had us feeling fancy and sophisticated from the first sip. Then came the bread--oh, the bread! If carbs could talk, these would sing. We had coco bread, hearth bread with jam, and my personal favorite, the sweet potato bread with blueberry compote. If you haven't had bread that makes you consider proposing to it, you're missing out. Appetizers? We had them all. The hearth okra was like a crispy little miracle, and the crispy shrooms were so good they almost had us fighting over the last piece. The blue crab was so fresh we were half-expecting it to wave at us from the plate. Then came the main event--entrees to share. The curried oxtail was my favorite, tender enough to make you forget every tough piece of meat you've ever encountered. The cashew curry was equally delightful, and the fresh fish of the day came out whole, looking so majestic that half our table paused to admire it before diving in. Big shoutout to Rodrick, our server, who guided us through this delicious journey with charm and efficiency. The chef worked his culinary magic, and the manager ensured everything was smooth sailing. A+ to the entire team! If you're looking for a dining experience that's out of the ordinary and packed with flavor, Okan is your spot. Just be prepared to fall in love with bread, fight over shrooms, and contemplate ordering an extra oxtail to take home. Five stars all the way! read more

Great gem, very imaginative menu, attentive staff, chill ambiance - go any day! Try the amazing Brussel sprouts, pork shank, yucca croquettes or cashew curry, all amazing and delicious! read more

I went to okan because of the great pictures on tik tok the bacalao fritters the bread was good with the jam it comes out very hot but the food lacked flavor at our table we had jerk oxtail which wasnt even spicy at all and had a sauce that tasted like bbq sauce . .I had great waitress she was amazing her name was kiesane . I had the catch of the day it wasn't so appealing. I went to the bar and the bartender tried to charge me 37 dollars for drinks i already paid for i questioned him saying how can one drink be 37 dollars so when you are there make sure you look at your bill if your not paying attention he might over charge you at bar when I questioned him he was like ohhh really read more

We had one of the most exquisite dining experiences ever at Okàn. The staff were so helpful, attentive, friendly, professional. The food was everything one could ask for: delicious, interesting, creative, beautiful, distinctive. The decor is warm and modern and artful. The cocktails were as noteworthy as the food. We just loved it! read more

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Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Such wonderful flavors! Crab salad appetizer was a delicious start followed by cashew curry and chocolate benne mouse for dessert. Everything tasted amazing! Roderick our server was friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back! read more

absolutely amazing cocktails and food with such unusual flavors, but it all blended perfectly! Great service and beautiful atmosphere!

Chef is a James Beard nominee and it shows. Food and flavor are outstanding! This is our 4th visit and we will be back for sure. read more

This beautiful restaurant provided an exquisite dining experience in what has become one of the most beautiful areas in SC. The service was absolutely exceptional, with the delicious food arriving quickly and well-prepared. The staff are exceptionally nice, particularly Rico, who is a remarkably kind, welcoming, and overall awesome person to be around! Seriously, this man deserves more credit! All in all, if you're looking to experience authentic African cuisine in a cozy, aesthetic environment, this is without a doubt the place for you. read more

Okàn is the new kid on the block but it's an official powerhouse in the Lowcountry! Our lunch was spectacular with a great kale salad dressed with citrus and ginger. The BLT was full of pork belly topped with a perfect runny egg. The jerk chicken with Carolina gold rice and grilled pineapple is excellent. The spice blends are unique while using the best local ingredients. The chef has given small town Bluffton, Big bold flavors from the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. No local restaurants can provide a unique dining experience that Okàn offers. Look at the menu and you know what I mean. The restaurant itself has the most comfortable seating and diners are not stacked on top of each other. The bar area is well designed, again for comfort. Naturally when you have a great venue and food The staff is also great! Bravo, we will be back. They also have a food truck. It's next on our list! read more

Love this restaurant. So many fun and new flavors. Beautiful inside, friendly staff, and the food is delicious. And they use olive oil for their salad dressings which I love. Hard to find a restaurant that uses olive oil verse seed oils. Well done Okan!! read more

We had a fabulously helpful server (Rodrick) who gently guided us through our first experience here. Decor is high-modern African but not pretentious or over the top and very comfortable. The cashew curry with a side of jerk goat was delicious and filling. Everything was cooked tender and juicy. read more

Okan - Cashew Curry with a side of jerk goat. - African Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

We just returned from dinner at Okan in Bluffton and the food was OUTSTANDING. Creative, fresh, full of flavor, unique, imaginative, I could go on and on! A VERY welcome addition to the food landscape here. We'll be back for sure! read more

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My wife and I consider ourselves to be foodies and we spit time between Manhattan and Hilton Head Island. We know food! Finding really amazing food has been challenging down here in South Carolina, but not any longer. We found Okan....a purveyor on inventive food! From the moment we entered their beautifully designed space, we were greeted by Ben Carson who is one of the owners. We were wisked to a fabulous table. If you want Southern Comfort food, don't come to Okan. If you want to be blown away by inventive and flavorful cooking, this is the place for you. Our server was Keyshauna who could not have done a better job explaining the menu to us. Some of the African and Jamaican ingredients were new to us. My wife and I liked so many things on the menu, that the two of us ordered for four people....and we didn't regret it. Everything was delicious....but you must try their fried mushrooms, kale salad, beet hummus and we tried both the amber jack fish as well as the Red Snapper Escovich. It's a lot of food, but we were glad to take home what was left over.....which is something that we never do. During the meal, Chef Bernard Bennett (and co-owner) came to our table to check on us. Chef Bernard has already received a James Beard nomination, and we now know why. Don't count on having any room for desert, although we saw some of these deserts at neighboring tables, and they looked pretty amazing. The other thing that we did not have, but all of our neighbors ordered was one of three bread choices.....which we will try next time...and there will be a next time and it will be soon. Lastly, Okan is fairly priced. We walked out feeling like we received good value, unlike so many other restaurants that use "sense of humor" pricing. You'll feel good about the bill and leaving a generous tip! read more

Went here for a date night- the food was incredible and the atmosphere was amazing. We ordered the oysters, sancocho, pastelon and cornbread (not pictured because we ate it so fast, it was delicious). Highly recommend this spot for a unique dining experience. read more

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My family and I visited Okan for the first time on New Years Day. The food is absolutely amazing! My husband and I had the special which was the brunch burger. It was seasoned well with African spices, a fried egg on top and crispy yuca fries. My son had the OG Biscuit Sando ... YUM! We also got the Jackson's Bara and Oyster Mushrooms for the table. My goodness, so tasty! It's been a long time since I ate anything out that made my heart sing. There were a few things that had me rate service and atmosphere a 4 instead of 5. Our server forgot to ask if we wanted anything to drink. No biggie, we were fine with water and I think she was so excited to share the details of the delicious specials that she forgot. One of our items was served on a chipped plate. When our brunch burgers arrived each plate only had half a burger. I thought how strange a presentation. We realized when the check came that the server put one entree to be split for two. When I ordered and said "we'll both have the brunch burger" she assumed we were sharing. The serving size of even half a burger was more than enough and I'm glad to know that's not how it's normally served. The young man who brought our food sliced my sunny side egg and dripped it over my burger while saying "they told me to do it this way". He was awkward at this and I would have preferred he asked and not touch my egg. The space is beautiful and well appointed so seeing the dirty glasses on the bar we assumed from the night before and the wine glass with blue masking tape, used to measure pours, wasn't the best look. Lastly, the music didn't match the vibe, in my opinion. It seems to be upscale casual but the 90s dance hits took away from that. I realize the critique may seem more than the praise but I assure you, I LOVED THE FOOD! The food and great attitude of the staff. It's the small details of the experience that needed some TLC. I'm looking forward to trying dinner and making this one of our favorite spots. read more

went for lunch, they just instituted a new menu ; first day. Everyting was great, mojo chicken, djon noodles and cheesecake. Cocktails spectacular and our server Brittany was great. Can't wait to return read more

The owner and chef is so friendly, so personable that you feel like you are completely at home eating there. If you are lucky enough to hear him speak, he speaks from the heart and you immediately understand that your dinner is an emotional investment for him. However it could also be the drinks made by their resident mixologist that will wow you into oblivion. Then the food, so fresh, so homemade w/love. You will taste the heart and soul of this earnest chef in every bite. I can't wait to go again. Loved every minute, from the absolutely delightful staff to every perfectly seasoned bite. Love, love! read more

Food was very good, good selection. Our server Roderick, was extremely friendly and efficient. Loved the right level of heat in the food. Fried mushrooms were excellent.. had a very nice time read more

Loved it. Nice location and food. My favorite was the French toast. Food came fast and I can't wait to try the dinner menu

The chef owner is such a sweet and lovable guy. You can taste his passion for culture and cooking in his food. He was also on the shows chopped and beat Bobby flay. He's an incredible and inspiring chef. I love how many vegan options they have!! This restaurant really celebrates the African diaspora. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful. There was a live artist there when I went. It was dinner and a show. We had an amazing time. There is so much history in Carolina gold rice ... it's the crop that gave South Carolina wealth and prosperity. Enslaved Africans taught South Carolina farmers how to grow it. This state was built off the backs of African people. This restaurant pays homage to their many contributions to this country , the world, and the culinary field. The callaloo is absolutely exceptional. I wanted to drink the pot liquor. I just could not stop eating it. My aunt raves about the parsnip cake. She wants to stop by the restaurant before heading home and grab more of it for her birthday next week. read more

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Gorgeous food and fantastic experience. Order the Manhattan. Saladu was to die for. Local grilled fish melts in your mouth. First class service. Great music. 5 Stars all around. read more

Before we get started I do not often do this. As a former chef and someone who worked in this industry for a long time I try to look past things and give the benefit of the doubt to a lot of places. The things that happens even after sleeping on it made me feel I need to express myself. First off I do want to say I did enjoy our waitress. Definitely things she could have done much different but overall she was about the only thing enjoyable about the experience. First off I paid for a valentine day five course meal with the chef at the bar explaining his creations. It was about fifty more dollars per ticket than the in house seating. Well that appeared oversold and we did not get that experience. Then the amount of disorganization was amazing. The food runners messed up the order of the meal, gave food to the wrong people, and most of the staff seemed utterly clueless. Our meal was well unappealing to say the least and left me excited I had dominos at home left over from my kids dinner. Not only that but because of the incompetence we were left between course for a minimum of 25 min per course. It would have been okay if the portions were adequate in size for the 150+ dollar price tag, and had more flavor. As an example one dish was supposed to have a truffle cream sauce and well it was either so sudtle but more likely not present, but absolutely no truffle present. It was a non sweet whipped cream like substance that added nothing. In addition after two hours and three of five courses just finished we ended up getting our fourth which was supposed to be the first. Then the zealous owner I assume came. I wanted to discuss the frustrating and poorly executed event but instead of actually trying to see how the experience was all he talked about was how wonderful the wait staff was. When he saw I was agitated and about to discuss the meal (I said my waitress she was wonderful and the only thing that was) he turned and walked away. We asked for dessert to go and probably should have read the clues by the countless desserts left over that we should have just ran. We got to the car and my wife tried the parsnip cake (supposed to be similar to carrot cake). The cake was worse than a bran muffin and the icing was a soured butter/sour cream whip that I am wondering is salt replaced the sugar because it was actually not edible. It was thrown away immediately. My daughter before we tossed it tried it and said "gross, what the hell is this" spit it out and was done. This was an unbelievably frustrating and disappointing experience. I have had this planned for my wife and I for like a month and as a James beard finalist chef I was so excited. The cold Dominoes pizza was a better experience that what we had and (not a knock to dominoes) but I freaking hate dominoes. I want to conclude, I have for many years of my life, worked as a chef and with chefs in fine dining restaurants in my home town in NC and I know how this things are supposed to run. Had I ever been a part of the disastrous event that was last night and sent out food that late and that poor I would have been fired. This was truthfully one of the worse dining experiences my wife and I have had in a very long time. As a final thought, the owner when he conversed with us before e leaving he asked where we came from and we told him Savannah, he said "Savannah is cool I guess, but we hope to bring more people from Savannah here to experience our food," well sir I can tell you I will never be recommending your restaurant to anyone here so it may be a good while before that dream comes true. read more