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Best Jollof Restaurants in Port Harcourt

BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC has the highest rating of the first five, 4.3 stars from 562 reviews, while Jevinik has the largest review count at 2,270 and a 4.1 rating. The field is fairly close. Seven jollof restaurants are ranked in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Eden Lounge & Restaurants Port Harcourt and Amala Headquarters also have 4.1 ratings, based on 287 and 245 reviews respectively. Concave Lankafushi Restaurant has 4.0 stars from 154 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 7 jollof restaurants in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 7
Reviews analyzed: 3.5K
Photos verified: 7
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Jevinik
77.6/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars2.3k reviews₦₦
57 Tombia St, Rumueme, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers both Chinese and Nigerian cuisine sections in one restaurant.
- good food
- great ambience
- ample parking
- family friendly
- large portions
- affordable
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency45
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Recent reviews
NiaSuccess N.D. ★★★★★ : My Very First taste of Nigerian Food! By Nigerian Standards this place is pricey, But it's a great intro for an American First Timer. The restaurant is beautiful, lovely winding stairs, air conditioning beautiful dining area. I ordered the Native Soup with Steamed Catfish & Garri. My serving was absolutely HUGE, & delicious, But SPICY🔥for sure, (Otherwise I'd have given it 5 stars). My server was pleasant (almost too efficient) nothing we needed was too much for him to handle. It was a good day... We enjoyed it so much we went back a few days later & brought 30 people with us for a special Celebration.
Olanlokun D. ★★★★★ : The building is distinguishable. Parking is moderate. I wonder if it would be sufficient on a very busy day. There was sufficient sitting and it was well aerated. Everything on the menu was available which was a good thing. It didn't take too long for the food to arrive after our orders were placed. The quantity wouldn't leave you disappointed. It was more than sufficient. If you have a small stomach you might require two sittings. The food was rich as well and tasted great. I particularly enjoyed the peppered chicken.
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BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC
70.4/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars562 reviews₦₦
Phase 1, 15c Omerelu Street, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria
Review analysis
Abundant flies and bugs in the dining area, repeatedly mentioned.
- slow service
- flies and bugs
- dirty glasses
- long wait
- good ambiance
- jovial waiter
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume92
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment30
Verification0
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Chinonyerem E. ★★★★★ : Very terrible service. The waiter kept forgetting my order, the Smirnoff she brought was dirty, I was given a 45 minute wait time for my meal and when I asked for a snack to munch on, the waiter said I had to compulsorily buy a drink from the bar before I could get groundnut.
K J. ★★★★★ : I am an Asian so not putting my opinion on the cuisine taste as it much depends on local geography. However the sitting ambience is kind of casual. The house flies were abundant and the barbeque took forever until we were full with snacks and drinks. We went there for Barbeque specially, but we had to pack it as it was already too late.
3
Eden Lounge & Restaurants Port Harcourt
68.0/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars287 reviews₦₦
Grace Plaza Event Centre, 3B Evo Road, Elechi, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
Review analysis
Christian-themed lounge with gospel music and no alcohol.
- gospel vibe
- no alcohol
- good food
- friendly staff
- power issues
- poor service
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume82
Review recency51
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Anne N. ★★★★★ : Nothing to write home about, with poor Customer service Communication, going there is a waste of time and money…. You guys don’t even deserve 1 Star
Obi C. ★★★★★ : They responded on time though their menu was not up to date. I got jellof rice for 10k and native soup for 11k. Their food was good. The staff was friendly.
4
Amala Headquarters
67.2/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars245 reviews₦₦
R23H+WV6, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume80
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Chiamaka O. ★★★★★ : The food tastes very nice but the service is quite slow. The prices too are quite decent. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Queen M. ★★★★★ : Went to for quick lunch with my colleague, and I had Amala, more like satisfying my craving...it was really good . The meals were appetizing and mouth watering..I love that they had varieties of local meals , it was spacious and clean.
5
Concave Lankafushi Restaurant
64.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars154 reviews
Phase 2, 165 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
Review analysis
Picturesque, detailed interior decor that is visually striking.
- beautiful decor
- good ambience
- limited menu
- courteous staff
- good for dates
- not crowded
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume73
Review recency36
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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Recent reviews
jeffrey O. ★★★★★ : Cool and chilled place to have a luxurious meal with company of friends, family, etc. Not crowded. Great layout.
Henry M. ★★★★★ : There is a lot of chatter and hype about this place, which is not unusual with a new spot which springs up in New GRA Port Harcourt. Worth the hype: * Picturesque interior. A tad garish though. * Good air conditioning. * Quality music, wafting through ceiling-mounted speakers. * Courteous and helpful staff. * Easy to find via Maps (albeit not very conspicuous), good access roads. Not worth the hype: * No parking space. Zilch. Nãda. You will park along the road, at your own risk. * Poor value for money. Meals are mediocre for the cost. I had Rivers Native Soup, Cow Tail and Poundo. The soup was watery, had no large Prawns and was not very tasty. * An ice bucket used as a hand-washing bowl. What was that?! * Music was a bit too loud. * Faux-gold cutlery, some of which are fading and peeling. * Really compact space; not suited for group dining. Not wheelchair accessible. Recommended mostly for single or couples dining, especially where pictures are a key consideration.
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Jollof essence
56.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews
309 Danjuma Drive, Peter Odili Rd, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt 451001, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume26
Review recency21
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ikeorgu A. ★★★★★ : Taste Naija jollof at its peak.
Praise C. ★★★★★ : Very great chef, The best Very excellent at what she does
7
Jollof and Co
24.7/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Ken Saro-Wiwa Rd, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume10
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Port Harcourt

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 7
With 5+ reviews: 6
Rated 4.5 or higher: 1
Median reviews: 245
Phone listed: 7 of 7
Opening hours listed: 7 of 7

6 of the 7 jollof restaurants ranked in Port Harcourt have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 3,524 reviews.

Of the 7, 1 score 4.5 or higher, 5 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 1 are below 4.0.

The median jollof restaurants here has 245 reviews.

Jevinik has the most, 2,270 at 4.1, followed by BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC (562) and Eden Lounge & Restaurants Port Harcourt (287).

7 list a phone number, 1 a website and 7 opening hours; 7 have a photo on file.

Across the 25 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes jollof restaurants, the median city lists 18; Port Harcourt has 7, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from January 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which Port Harcourt jollof restaurant has the most Google reviews?

Jevinik has 2,270 Google reviews and a 4.1 rating. Its review count is more than four times BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC's 562 reviews, though BoomTown has the higher rating at 4.3.

How many jollof restaurants are ranked in Port Harcourt?

Seven jollof restaurants are ranked in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The first five all have at least 154 Google reviews, ranging from Concave Lankafushi Restaurant's 154 to Jevinik's 2,270.

Which has a higher rating, BoomTown or Jevinik?

BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC has 4.3 stars from 562 reviews. Jevinik has 4.1 stars from 2,270 reviews, so BoomTown leads on rating while Jevinik has the larger body of reviews.

Are the ratings close among these Port Harcourt jollof restaurants?

Yes. BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC is on 4.3, while Jevinik, Eden Lounge & Restaurants Port Harcourt and Amala Headquarters are each on 4.1. Concave Lankafushi Restaurant is on 4.0 from 154 reviews.

Which ranked jollof restaurants have price level 2?

Jevinik, BoomTown Restaurant & Coffee Shop PHC, Eden Lounge & Restaurants Port Harcourt and Amala Headquarters each have price level 2. Their ratings range from 4.1 to 4.3, with review counts between 245 and 2,270.

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