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Best Jollof Restaurants in Uyo

Fraîche Restaurant leads on rating with 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, while Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road has the largest review count, 2,021, alongside a 4.0 rating. The distinction matters in a fairly close field: Tilapia & tinz African Signature Restaurant has 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, and The Outback Grill has 4.4 stars from 266 reviews. Ranked counts 18 jollof restaurants in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Review volume varies sharply, from 47 for Fraîche Restaurant to 2,021 for Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 18 jollof restaurants in Uyo, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 18
Reviews analyzed: 5.0K
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Kilimanjaro Restaurant Ikot Ekpene
78.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars886 reviews₦₦
189 Ikot Ekpene - Uyo Rd, Uyo 520103, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for high-quality bread and a dedicated mobile app for online orders.
- tasty meals
- good customer service
- best bread
- online ordering
- spacious seating
- native soups
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume98
Review recency54
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
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Ubongabasi A. ★★★★★ : I had a great experience..they have the best service staff there is ... The food is great and service couldn't be better
Daniel V. ★★★★★ : I frequented cause I enjoyed the meals and services. There's this one particular attendant that always wears a very beautiful smile , forgotten her name though buh her salary should be raised 😁
2
Fraîche Restaurant
73.7/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars47 reviews
288 Oron Rd, opposite Nesman Filling station, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Authentic Nigerian dishes like amala and ofada rice in a cozy, warm ambience.
- top notch food
- friendly staff
- cozy ambience
- slow service
- authentic nigerian cuisine
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume56
Review recency52
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
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Maury ★★★★★ : Meals nice The staffs are friendly Cozy space for great meals
Oqua E. ★★★★★ : First time trying their Ofada rice? GAME CHANGER! Lovely ambience, delicious food. Only suggestion: work on that service speed, guys! New staff? I guess, but can't wait to come back!
3
Tilapia & tinz African Signature Restaurant
73.2/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars51 reviews
7 Ben Udo Street, Uyo 520101, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Antique decor with sewing machine legs as table legs, blending football, music, fashion, and arts.
- serene environment
- excellent service
- premium food
- antique decor
- generous portions
- good music
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume57
Review recency51
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
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Oludotun B. ★★★★★ : Was here on a holiday dinner for a Nigerian meal experience. The slow music in the background made us settled in. Ordered the affang soup on their menu which they said will take us 40-45mins. They did
Samuel J. ★★★★★ : Surely one of the best place to be at. Serene environment,top notch service,and overall, premium food like no other especially the fisherman soup. It's where taste meets class indeed 🥰
4
Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road
73.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars2.0k reviews₦₦
165 Oron Rd, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume100
Review recency48
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Yessy O. ★★★★★ : A good place to grab a quick bite and drink... including main meals. They do not have nice ice cream options though. P.S.: Their pizzas are amazing!
Ekong ★★★★★ : Great food as always. The service was slightly slow, but this was made up for by the quality of the wonderful food. When I am next in the sea I will definitely we returning!
5
The Outback Grill
70.0/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars266 reviews₦₦
Plot 4 C-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520101, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers an Italian 'Oyinbo' dining experience but fails with local dishes like isi ewu.
- warm greeting
- worst isi ewu
- instant noodles
- good ambience
- friendly staff
- karaoke
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume81
Review recency44
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
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Giorgio V. ★★★★★ : An Italian "Oyinbo" dining experience at Uyo. I recently visited The Outback Grill in Uyo, and I must say, it was an exceptional dining experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm
Emeka O. ★★★★★ : Renaissance Waterball Club visited the outback grill and it was amazing, from a delicious grilled chicken to good customer service, to amazing ambience and so on. It was a blast, having them change change their karaoke schedule to accommodate our team. Thanks
6
Brisa Place
70.0/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars176 reviews₦₦
House 31 C line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520101, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Mixed reviews on food taste and service, with some praising ambiance and others criticizing rudeness.
- slow service
- good ambiance
- rude staff
- overpriced
- tasty food
- ogbono soup
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume75
Review recency55
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment44
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Emily _O ★★★★★ : Terrible service!!!!! Overpriced food, considering the mid taste but the real issue is the service. You constantly need to try and get someone's attention and even when you ask questions concerning a meal, you're met with lackluster and borderline rude responses. If you value good service and good value for your money, I suggest you go elsewhere
Anne A. ★★★★★ : I had peppered gizzard and I loved it. The pepper was just right. The service was fantastic (I love smiling waitresses). And the ambience was just what I needed. It's not rowdy, the music is good (but
7
Maya Restaurant & Lounge
68.0/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars576 reviews₦₦
218, Nsikak Edouk Avenue, 2 Lane, by Akwa Efak St, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Combines restaurant, lounge, and club upstairs for a versatile night out.
- clean facility
- good ambiance
- friendly staff
- diverse menu
- higher prices
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume92
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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8
Laundry Lounge Uyo
65.6/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars126 reviews₦₦
Plot 2B Unit D, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520231, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume69
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment58
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Kingsley O. ★★★★★ : Small space for clubbing. Not bobbling at 11:30pm. Though neat place but not rocking...
John V. ★★★★★ : You can go here if you like to play snooker. It's private and you'd connect with like minded people. Though I'd appreciate if they reduce the indoor smoking. You'd attract more customers. It's not co
9
The April celebrations
62.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars57 reviews
Plot A, 105 Lagos St, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Upscale dining experience in Akwa Ibom without hotel affiliation.
- good ambience
- delicious food
- courteous owner
- bad service
- empty buffet
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume59
Review recency44
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment71
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Ubochi E. ★★★★★ : I was here for a friend's wedding reception and I'm impressed. I love their service and staff. The environment is also soothing.
Mfoniso U. ★★★★★ : This place is very horrible. The services are bad and the managers don't seem to know what they are doing. We has a party of 30 people and where schedule to be there by 12pm and the party started arriving at 1pm. We sat down started the occasion prayed....they had displayed an entire buffet but it was all empty. Now the made us order starters so while serving starters they can serve main meal, additional they make you make for waiter to serve. An hr after we arrived starters had not been served water had not been served, and the waiters when asked won't serve anything. Long story short, some of our guest left out of anger and some guess left without being served even after paying for a waiter. And this was a 300k plus package. Never again and I would not advise anyone to go there.
10
Foodies Plug
62.5/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars80 reviews
424 Oron Rd, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume64
Review recency60
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Emmanuel J. ★★★★★ : A simple place for traditional meals No sophisticated environment or signage though.
11
Amala Special
59.2/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars17 reviews
Close to division B police station, 31 M Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume42
Review recency31
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Peter S. ★★★★★ : The Amalais really special... expecially with Ewedu and Gbegiri
Keem K. ★★★★★ : A unique and warm place to eat Amala and other local delicacies at the popular Ewet Housing in the city of Uyo. Amala place is being managed by excellent young beautiful women who offer both indoor and outdoor catering services
12
JEDZ Amala n Ewedu Place
56.9/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars57 reviews
120 IBB Ave, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume59
Review recency40
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Filibus Y. ★★★★★ : Bad experience for me. Booked down and it wasn't honored.
13
Top De world kitchen and bar
15.6/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
46 Calabar ltu highway, Uyo 511211, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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14
Chicken Republic - Abak Road, Uyo
71.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars414 reviews₦₦
2WG5+Q86, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume87
Review recency60
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Unwana-Abasi E. ★★★★★ : The chicken was not okay it was very awful too much curry
Mustarion ★★★★★ : The food here is good, and the attendants very friendly.
15
Sevrysfoods
71.2/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars10 reviews
42 Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo 520221, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers board games and a quiet ambiance for small group hangouts.
- family friendly
- quiet ambiance
- board games
- good food
- excellent service
- dine in and take away
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume35
Review recency72
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment77
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Abasifreke S. ★★★★★ : It's an amazing place to eat mouth watering meals.
dozzie M. ★★★★★ : An amazing place, family friendly. Great food, amazing service and quiet ambiance. They have dine in and take away options. Everything here is "À la carte" You cos even have a small group hangout out here. They have some board games to play while you wait for your food. Totally recommend
16
Le’Goshen African Dishes Restaurant
63.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars137 reviews
288 Oron Rd, Uyo 520001, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Highly affordable, tasty African dishes in a small but aesthetically pleasing space.
- affordable
- tasty food
- small space
- courteous staff
- good ambience
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume71
Review recency8
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Seke R. ★★★★★ : If I had an award for aesthetics and excellent food service, I would gladly hand it over to this restaurant. My friend and I had a great time, with their delicious, highly affordable meals.
17
African Kitchen 24/7
57.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars24 reviews
2W4X+M8Q, Uyo 520102, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Beautiful lounge with good music but severely understaffed, leading to very slow service.
- beautiful lounge
- good music
- poor service
- understaffed
- slow food
- attentive staff
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume47
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment44
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Adiatu G. ★★★★★ : Such a lovely restaurant! They absolutely deliver on both taste and presentation. I genuinely enjoyed the food, it was delicious and satisfying. The staff were attentive 😉, and the atmosphere and choices of soundtracks made it a great place to relax and dine.
Victor E. ★★★★★ : Very very poor service. We called ahead of time to inform of our party size. When we arrived, taking our orders was a dysfunctional process and bringing the food out was even worse. 2 people both ordered Chinese fried rice, but the time these dishes came out had over 30 minutes in between and the second order wasn’t even Chinese fried rice. The waiter waited until the last minute to inform people that they’ve ran out of food which they ordered. Instead of all of our food coming out at once, everything came out one by one, so by the time some people received their food, others have already finished eating. In total it took 3 hours for all of our orders to come out, and some items were still missing and neglected. There is very high lack of coordination between the waiting staff and the kitchen, and they seem to be understaffed. This was a very horrible experience and I would give 0 stars if I could. The ownership and staff need to re-evaluate and get things together because this whole experience was ridiculous and very frustrating. Will not be back at all.
18
Savage Terrace Exclusive Bar
64.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars29 reviews
Plot 82 B G Bassey Ave, Joseph ikpatt street, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520101, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Review analysis
Renowned for the best fisherman soup in Uyo, with some calling it the best in 20 years.
- fisherman soup
- delicious recipes
- chilled drinks
- isi ewu
- best in uyo
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume49
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment95
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Mercy B. ★★★★★ : You can't but go back there for well prepared spicy fisherman soup,pepper soup..... inshort everything served at Savage Terrace Exclusive Bar is very on point ☝️.This good standard should be maintained
Itoro E. ★★★★★ : Savage Terrace rearranges your taste buds with varieties of delicious recipes and you can't but ask for more. Very chilled drinks to add to your good time. Need I say more? Stop by and thank me later.

What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Uyo

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 18
With 5+ reviews: 17
Rated 4.5 or higher: 5
Median reviews: 69
Phone listed: 15 of 18
Opening hours listed: 16 of 18

17 of the 18 jollof restaurants ranked in Uyo have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 4,974 reviews.

Of the 18, 5 score 4.5 or higher, 12 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median jollof restaurants here has 69 reviews.

Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road has the most, 2,021 at 4.0, followed by Kilimanjaro Restaurant Ikot Ekpene (886) and Maya Restaurant & Lounge (576).

15 list a phone number, 7 a website and 16 opening hours; 18 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 7 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 11 carry no price marker.

Across the 25 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes jollof restaurants, the median city lists 18; Uyo has 18, the same as the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which jollof restaurant in Uyo has the highest rating?

Fraîche Restaurant has the highest rating of the five, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews. Tilapia & tinz African Signature Restaurant is close at 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, giving both ratings a similar review base.

Which Uyo jollof restaurant has the most reviews?

Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road has 2,021 reviews, the largest count of the five, and a 4.0 rating. Kilimanjaro Restaurant Ikot Ekpene follows on review volume with 886 reviews and a 4.1 rating.

How many jollof restaurants are ranked in Uyo?

Ranked counts 18 jollof restaurants in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Fraîche Restaurant has 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, while Tilapia & tinz African Signature Restaurant has 4.6 stars from 51 reviews.

Which Uyo jollof restaurants have price level 2?

Kilimanjaro Restaurant Ikot Ekpene, rated 4.1 from 886 reviews, Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road, rated 4.0 from 2,021 reviews, and The Outback Grill, rated 4.4 from 266 reviews, each have price level 2.

How should I compare the ratings and review counts?

The ratings are close, but the review counts differ. Fraîche Restaurant has 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, while The Outback Grill has 4.4 stars from 266 reviews. Kilimanjaro Restaurant Oron Road has a lower 4.0 rating but a much larger base of 2,021 reviews.

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