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Best Kebab Houses in Calabar — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best kebab houses in Calabar, Cross River State? You're in the right place. Calabar is known for its vibrant food scene, and kebab lovers have plenty of options. From City Grillz, which tops our list with a perfect 5-star rating from 34 reviews, to popular chains like Crunchies Fried Chicken and local favourites like Native Delicacies Restaurant, there's something for every taste. Our rankings are based on a combination of Google rating, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement, ensuring you get the most reliable recommendations.

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

    City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar

    74.7/ 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 recency47
    • 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
    Crunchies Fried Chicken Ndidem Usang Iso — photo

    Crunchies Fried Chicken Ndidem Usang Iso

    74.3/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars792 reviews₦₦

    39 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, off Marian road, Akim Qua Town, Calabar 540242, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Beautiful building but inconsistent food quality and rude staff.

    • clean environment
    • affordable
    • tasteless food
    • rude attendant
    • good service
    • beautiful building
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment59
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    Recent reviews

    • Francisca E. ★★★★★ The atmosphere was good the place is grt crunchies Mayne Avenue
    • Maenu C. ★★★★ Crunchies calabar 5 Mayne-avenue: Okay, if you’re into chicken, you gotta check out crunchies fried chicken 🐔. I mean, their menu’s got so much going on—tons of options, all super tasty😋. Plus, the service! Always on point, like they actually care about you leaving happy.🥳
  • 3
    High Quality Bakery — photo

    High Quality Bakery

    71.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars365 reviews

    102 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540242, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Renovated modern environment with quality pastries but recent decline in service.

    • renovated
    • clean
    • quality pastries
    • polite service
    • horrible customer service
    • disorganized
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Brendan J. ★★★★★ Before this place used you be kinda boring but now it's renovated to a well furnished and modernized environ 😎 It's very clean, siren and comfortable zone to be in while enjoying various delicious de
    • Moyo A. ★★★★★ Based on the name, I had high hopes for this bakery. We started with the 'smaller' location as it was called. It looked so run down, I could not get out of the car. The exterior of the 'big location'
  • 4
    E3 Restaurant — photo

    E3 Restaurant

    71.1/ 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 #4? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency61
    • 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.
  • 5
    Domino's Pizza Calabar — photo

    Domino's Pizza Calabar

    69.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars460 reviews₦₦

    former, 73 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Marian road, Leopad Town, Calabar 240212, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Suya pizza and cinnamon roll deals are popular menu highlights.

    • good customer service
    • suya pizza
    • cinnamon roll deal
    • spacious environment
    • variety of pizza
    • slow improvement needed
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment71
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    Recent reviews

    • Amobi V. ★★★★★ It's quite a thrilling experience, though I went there on a Monday, there wasn't much of a crowd, so I did enjoy my stay. The suya pizza is dope, a little above N5,000 for the particular size in this picture
    • Rhoda E. ★★★★ The smallie smoked bbq added to my original medium sized bbq chicken order was a complete MESS! It was just made of pepper! Please don’t do that, if at all you want to add to a persons order when they’re paying for it please confirm if they even tolerate pepper or whatever rubbish you put in it. That was very awful and unpleasant…. Extremely disappointing.
  • 6
    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar — photo

    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar

    68.1/ 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 #6? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency56
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
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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
  • 7
    Crispy Chicken — photo

    Crispy Chicken

    66.3/ 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
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    Recent reviews

    • Muhammad N. ★★★★★ This place has hearty, delicious and affordable meals. If ever you need something quick to eat you can drop by here for satisfaction. Their staff are very professional and polite.
  • 8
    Deluxe Grill, Bar & Restaurant In Calabar — photo

    Deluxe Grill, Bar & Restaurant In Calabar

    66.0/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars110 reviews₦₦

    5b Nsefik Road, Eyo Layout, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for its Deluxe Signature Fish and mouth-watering milkshake.

    • serene environment
    • good food
    • fish pepper soup
    • good music
    • wheelchair accessible
    • table tennis
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Mr C. ★★★★ It’s a wonderful place for bar relaxation, there’re so many dishes and drinks. I enjoyed my time there, and I do recommend you to try it out.
    • Ndiana W. ★★★★★ Serene environment, good food, mouth watering milkshake, spicy fish peppersoup, good music, and nice service.. 💯
  • 9
    Food Villa Restaurant and Bar — photo

    Food Villa Restaurant and Bar

    64.9/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars97 reviews

    124 old Ikang, Marian Road, Airport Area, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for creamy, meaty shawarma with a sweet and spicy flavor profile.

    • creamy shawarma
    • meaty
    • spicy
    • sweet
    • prompt delivery
    • customer friendly
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume66
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Joy C. ★★★★ This shawarma from food villa is the worse I have eaten. Not tastee. All previous reviews are fabricated. I'm really disappointed. To know that I ordered this shawarma because of the fake reviews here
  • 10
    Suya Arcade — photo

    Suya Arcade

    63.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars165 reviews₦₦

    X85H+JHH, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume74
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Michael M. ★★★★★ If you never chop suya for bogobiri, you de play... You de miss big time😋😋😋
    • Thankgod A. ★★★★★ Noisy and rowdy but very lively place to be
  • 11
    Crispy Chicken — photo

    Crispy Chicken

    63.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars109 reviews

    One (1, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Spicy rice is a standout menu item for spice lovers.

    • bad mince
    • spicy rice
    • friendly staff
    • dusty packaging
    • casual staff
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency62
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment44
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    Recent reviews

    • Nsibiet A. ★★★★ Great restaurant for outing. Houses the prestigious medplus calabar pharmacy
    • Eranke O. ★★★★★ I bought a plate of beans from their branch at effioette obviously because I was hungry only to get the food and there was dust all over the cover of the plate, you can imagine how cold my throat felt.
  • 12
    Apples Fried Chicken Ltd — photo

    Apples Fried Chicken Ltd

    62.2/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars346 reviews

    by Fi Ekong Estate, Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency31
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Grace L. ★★★★★ We dropped by here to grab some food and charge my phone. There are power points (not many... but yes), there is air conditioning. Large fush roll deep-fried 1000 NGN ($0.60 USDll). I got the meat pie instead, not much meat but very tasty.
    • Perpetual N. ★★★★ First when I saw the name Apples🍎, I thought it was a store for phones and accessories. Not until I saw the menu😄 The environment is clean and attractive, their services are okay, quality of food is nice and very affordable. There's a variety of food to choose from. Their staff are nice
  • 13
    Stop Ova Kitchen & Bar — photo

    Stop Ova Kitchen & Bar

    59.9/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars14 reviews

    49 Atimbo Road, opposite Church of Christ, University Satellite, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers homemade, pocket-friendly meals with a focus on Afang soup.

    • fresh meals
    • tasty food
    • lovely environment
    • cold drinks
    • pocket-friendly
    • afang
    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume39
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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  • 15
    Tata Fish — photo

    Tata Fish

    59.6/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars870 reviews₦₦

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

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume98
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment65
    • Verification0

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  • 16
    CHICKEN REPUBLIC MARIAN ROAD — photo

    CHICKEN REPUBLIC MARIAN ROAD

    56.9/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars38 reviews₦₦

    85 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume53
    • Review recency64
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Favour E. ★★★★ I just got back from there few ministers ago i wanted to try their meat pie but I was totally disappointed the fillings were so small just had and I could only taste onions but for their customer service very good
    • Techytab ★★★★ These folks had the nerve to serve me burnt chips? Also had to wait over 1 hour to get my burger with the excuse that the chicken was being prepared….🤦🏽‍♂️
  • 17

    Hara grills

    55.4/ 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 recency75
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 18
    Obua Crispy Chicken — photo

    Obua Crispy Chicken

    54.9/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    X8MJ+XR4, Old Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency28
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel E. ★★★★★ A very beautiful place to eat delicious meals.
  • 19
    BACKHOUSE LOUNGE — photo

    BACKHOUSE LOUNGE

    47.6/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    1b Prof Ivara Eau Street, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers a mix of English and local dishes, with fresh preparation on request.

    • serene environment
    • tasty meals
    • fresh preparation
    • local dishes
    • good for friends
    • quiet place
    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Orezime O. ★★★★ A lovely place to spend a cool private evening with a few friends 🧡. When you want to chill and take some good time off. That's the place to be
  • 20
    Calabar Buka and Grills — photo

    Calabar Buka and Grills

    41.0/ 100
    3.13.1 out of 5 stars12 reviews

    87/93 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, opp. vicon pharmacy, Marian, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating31
    • Review volume37
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Victoria E. ★★★★ I wonder why i didn't read review before going there. The amala is the least impressive I've ever had. They had no idea what gbegiri was, ewedu looked like it had been warmed for 3 days. Cold protein in the stew, extremely oily and burnt stew. I don't recommend
    • Matt O. ★★★★ We ordered fisherman soup and poundo. The poundo was like pudding and the soup wasn't tasting good. I couldn't eat, someone had to get a medicine. This is our experience after spending 40k plus to buy food today

Frequently asked questions

What is the best kebab house in Calabar?

According to our ranking, City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar is the top kebab house in Calabar, Cross River State, with a perfect 5-star rating from 34 reviews. It is known for its shawarma and kebabs.

Which kebab house in Calabar has the most reviews?

Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has the highest number of reviews among the top 5 kebab houses, with 1,684 reviews and a rating of 3.8 stars. It is a popular spot for local delicacies.

Are there affordable kebab options in Calabar?

Yes, High Quality Bakery is a budget-friendly option with a price level of 1. It has a rating of 4.2 stars from 365 reviews, making it a great choice for affordable kebabs in Calabar.

Which kebab house in Calabar has the highest rating?

City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar holds the highest rating among the top 5 kebab houses in Calabar, with a perfect 5-star rating from 34 reviews. It is the top-ranked kebab house in the city.

How are the kebab houses ranked on this page?

Our rankings are determined by a methodology that considers Google rating, number of reviews, recency of reviews, profile completeness, verification status, and paid placement. This ensures a balanced and up-to-date list of the best kebab houses in Calabar.

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