Rainbow African Restaurant is a Ghanaian-inspired kitchen in the heart of Olde Towne Gaithersburg, Maryland. Established in 2003 according to its website, it offers a casual way to explore West African cooking through rice dishes, stews, fish and plantains. Guests can dine in or use the restaurant’s online ordering and pickup options.
Dishes to explore
The restaurant highlights attiéké with baked tilapia, served with a fresh tomato pepper blend and shito, as well as waakye with fried fish. Its published menu also includes jollof rice, red red bean stew with plantains, egusi and spinach, fufu, banku, kenkey and Ghanaian drinks such as ginger and sobolo. Menu items and prices may change. The photos below come from Rainbow’s official site.
Plan a visit
Address: 312 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Phone: (301) 947-0099. Email: [email protected]. The restaurant lists service throughout the week, with shorter Sunday hours. Confirm current hours and order details at rainbowrestaurantmd.com. Photos and information: Rainbow’s official website, checked September 27, 2026.
