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Best Fish Restaurants in Calabar — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best fish restaurants in Calabar? We've ranked the top 21 fish restaurants in Calabar, Cross River State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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21 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar — photo

    City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar

    72.0/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars34 reviews

    124 Old Ikang Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Extra creamy and meaty shawarma with perfectly done chicken.

    • best shawarma
    • creamy
    • meaty
    • fast delivery
    • friendly staff
    • value for money
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume51
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Hellena Fs ★★★★★ Delicious food and delivery was super fast!
    • Eve O. ★★★★★ The best shawarma I've had so far. The hotness was the first green flag🥹.It was very creamy and filling and the chicken was nicely done too.
  • 2
    The Home Restaurant and Lounge — photo

    The Home Restaurant and Lounge

    70.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    75 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Cozy, home-like atmosphere with standout dishes like isiewu and Arabian tea.

    • serene environment
    • delicious food
    • hospitable service
    • cozy atmosphere
    • isiewu
    • arabian tea
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency56
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • GODSUPREME S. ★★★★ Teary food. Wonderful parfait. Yummy shawama. Costly climax.
    • BTX T. ★★★★★ I went there yesterday..the atmosphere is relaxing, the osun rice was delicious but I didn't like the chicken peppers soup wasn't spicy..but I will certainly try the ogbono soup next..
  • 3
    E3 Restaurant — photo

    E3 Restaurant

    68.1/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars360 reviews₦₦

    X86F+P7P, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Buffet on Sundays offers good value at 13k per person.

    • good food
    • slow service
    • nice ambience
    • expensive
    • seafood pasta disappointing
    • buffet
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • JE I. ★★★★★ VERY lovely ambience. I ordered the seafood pasta (take away) and ate less than half of the meal. For the VERY expensive price I paid, that food was not appealing at all. Don't think I will take the risk of trying another food after wasting some money previously. On the fair side, maybe it was just a bad day to order seafood pasta.
    • Bukky B. ★★★★ The food is good and it's a lot. I was never able to finish any of my portions. Service takes forever though and they hardly ever have fresh fruit juices.
  • 4
    Chef Zhanga Foods — photo

    Chef Zhanga Foods

    66.4/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars136 reviews

    No 1 ACB Road Federal Housing Estate, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume71
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment75
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Eskor E. ★★★★★ Love his energy, love the food and he gives you so much food. Great atmosphere nice and clean worth visiting if you’re in Calabar.
    • Some G. ★★★★★ Chef Zhanga is going to hate this review, because he ensures his humbleness outshines his talent. I have eaten in quite a few places in Calabar, but I would eat here everyday just for the chance to sp
  • 5
    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar — photo

    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar

    65.1/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars1.7k reviews₦₦

    118 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers locally prepared African dishes at good prices, but service and AC issues noted.

    • local dishes
    • good price
    • slow service
    • tasteless food
    • ac not working
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency63
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel B. ★★★★ The food was very okay. The customer service needs to improve and be better.
    • THOMAS E. ★★★★ For your Peace of Mind please avoid this place, their food (coconut rice) is totally tasteless and nonsense, even a toddler cook better than whoever was in the kitchen on Friday 7th November 2025 AC
  • 6
    BOLEROES Grills — photo

    BOLEROES Grills

    64.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars83 reviews

    Atu, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Best bole and fish plug in Calabar with lots of pepper.

    • great taste
    • long wait
    • clean setup
    • good sauce
    • accepts transfers
    • lots of pepper
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume64
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Sho ★★★★ Nice grilling but long wait time. Still, I recommend them always as they have one of the best sauces to go with their bole. Prices are fair and as obtainable on the average. My favourite thing about them is how clean the setup is unlike most vendors. 💯 Recommend
    • iriri F. ★★★★ My best ever plug in calabar when it has to do with bole and fish, great taste with lots of pepper, if you don't love pepper avoid bolerose
  • 7
    Crispy Chicken — photo

    Crispy Chicken

    62.9/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars910 reviews₦₦

    Effio-Ette junction, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Wide variety of chicken dishes and sides, including unique peppered croaker fish.

    • affordable meals
    • professional staff
    • varied menu
    • peppered fish
    • good fried rice
    • wheelchair accessible
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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  • 8
    Tummytreet Restaurant & Lounge — photo

    Tummytreet Restaurant & Lounge

    61.8/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    No.3 Ntiero Close, Housing Estate Rd, off Duke Town Drive, State, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Serene ambiance with easy accessibility.

    • great food
    • serene place
    • good ambiance
    • wonderful service
    • easy accessibility
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency29
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment77
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    Recent reviews

    • Eric B. ★★★★ Nice 👍🏾 food served in a serene place
    • Ani I. ★★★★★ A lovely place to be any time and any day.. What I love most about Tummy Treet is their food and the ambiance
  • 9
    Beuberry cafe — photo

    Beuberry cafe

    61.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars108 reviews

    2 Old Marian Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency77
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment45
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Uche N. ★★★★ Very unserious people. The lady who is supposed to be the Manager I guess could not be bothered to engage with customers, appeared rude and condescending, the waiter did not know what was on the menu or if they could make it.....and worst bit, despite the restaurant being empty a few minutes past 11.00am, they insisted they had closed the breakfast menu. Very unprofessional staff. Owners need to train their people in hospitality.
    • Isaac J. ★★★★ I was excited to visit Beuberyy based on a recommendation from a friend, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. After being directed to the wrong location on Google Maps and making several calls to get proper directions, we finally arrived at 11:19am, only to be told that breakfast had ended at 11:00am. While I understand cut-off times, the restaurant was empty at the time, so it was surprising that no flexibility was offered, especially for a group of four ready to order. What was more concerning was the attitude of the staff member on duty. She seemed completely uninterested, more focused on her lollipop than assisting four paying customers. There was no attempt at accommodation or even basic warmth. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration, as first impressions are important.
  • 10
    Fisher's Garden Lounge — photo

    Fisher's Garden Lounge

    61.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    tinapa road after power plant, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency89
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 11
    Mosby restaurant — photo

    Mosby restaurant

    60.1/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    10 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Specializes in traditional Nigerian soups like Afang and Fisherman soup.

    • traditional soups
    • afang soup
    • fisherman soup
    • excellent service
    • sunday brunch
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Christiana D. ★★★★★ I had the best time at The Slessor Restaurant. The food was everything! Personally, I enjoyed the Afang and Vegetable soup. Will definitely be going back there on my next visit to Calabar.
    • Chris O. ★★★★★ Delicious meal, love the Fisherman soup most especially and Sunday brunch.
  • 12
    Terry's Kitchen — photo

    Terry's Kitchen

    59.6/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    75 Atamunu St, Efut Abua, Calabar 500001, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Top choice for celebrations in Calabar with consistently outstanding taste.

    • delicious food
    • great for celebrations
    • hygienic
    • swift delivery
    • best in calabar
    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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  • 13
    Freddy's Restaurant — photo

    Freddy's Restaurant

    57.4/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars48 reviews

    95 Atekong Dr, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers Lebanese and international cuisine alongside freshly prepared Nigerian dishes.

    • freshly prepared dishes
    • lebanese food
    • good service
    • nice environment
    • parking available
    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume56
    • Review recency7
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ransome I. ★★★★★ The place is nice I really enjoyed myself you have a good life style hair environment is beautiful everywhere is cool a nice
  • 14
    De Sauce Rooftop — photo

    De Sauce Rooftop

    55.2/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars99 reviews

    92 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Rooftop venue with a popular food spot (Munchies and Shakes) in the compound.

    • good dj
    • nice waiter
    • great aesthetics
    • amazing food
    • limited beer options
    • good ambiance
    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume67
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Joy O. ★★★★★ The ambiance, music, food, customer service were just amazing ❤️
  • 15
    Eme Inn Calabar — photo

    Eme Inn Calabar

    55.2/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars141 reviews

    Ediba Rd, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume72
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Louis E. ★★★★ I got isiewu from them, omo....I purged horribly for more than 4 days plus! It was a terrible experience! Even my dad experienced serious purging, my cousin when I told him said he experienced the same stomach upset when he bought isiewu from them in December! My God...be extremely careful with the isiewu...I say, for 4 to 5 days, I was constantly purging, even after taking flagil and tetracycline! Please be very careful
    • Anna J. ★★★★ This place is horrible the customer service is terrible. I came with my family to eat and the workers were very disrespectful they didn't attend to us for like 1 hour and to add upon it
  • 16
    Tata Fish — photo

    Tata Fish

    55.0/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars870 reviews₦₦

    Atekong St, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume98
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 17

    Hara grills

    53.8/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    112 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Atekong, Calabar 540001, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency85
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 18
    Tatafish Restaurant — photo

    Tatafish Restaurant

    53.5/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars58 reviews₦₦

    110 Marian Hill Rd, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Sho ★★★★ I love the point-and-kill option as it ensures you get freshly grilled fish always. The grilling is well done and tastes really nice. It's a bit tricky getting drinks especially if you don't drink alcohol, and but it's usually sorted in the end . Doubles as a viewing centre and bar so it's really rowdy and attracts all sorts. Do not recommend for kids.
    • Isah A. ★★★★ Nice treatment by the attendant
  • 19
    Backyard Terrace — photo

    Backyard Terrace

    48.0/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars118 reviews₦₦

    Plot 10 Southern Industrial Layout Ekorinom, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines local delicacies with football viewing and snooker.

    • reasonable price
    • friendly service
    • local delicacies
    • football
    • snooker
    • chilled beer
    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment59
    • Verification0

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  • 20
    The Table & Sauce Restaurant — photo

    The Table & Sauce Restaurant

    47.2/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars13 reviews

    Effiong Bassey Street, Ntioro Street, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Slow food service despite good ambience and decor.

    • slow service
    • good ambience
    • poor lighting
    • inconsistent food quality
    • cozy environment
    • long wait times
    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume38
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Sho ★★★★ They don't seem to open during the day, and do not have any pointer or service person to actually state it. So you end up wandering aimlessly till you figure it out and leave.
    • OBETEN G. ★★★★★ Good ambience and cozy environment for dates. Great customer service, but their food is nothing to write home about. I was on a date last week, and we made an order for coconut rice, it took over an hour to get it served. Worst part of it was that the food wasn't nice. Tasted like food that has been cooked for days and rewarmed. Waisted my 13k for nothing. I can't recommend Table and Sauce to anyone. Their food doesn't make any sense.
  • 21

    Tony's barbeque fish

    42.9/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    by vicon pharmacy, 101 Marian Rd, Municipality, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    • best barbeque fish
    • great taste
    Why ranked #21? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated fish restaurants in Calabar?

City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar is currently ranked #1 with 5.0 stars from 34 Google reviews.

How many fish restaurants are in Calabar?

We currently track 21 fish restaurants in Calabar, Cross River State.

How are these fish restaurants ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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