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Best Lebanese Restaurants in Calabar

Mustard Seed has 3.9 stars from 289 Google reviews. Its price level is 2, giving it a much larger review record than Sun flour's 6 reviews and Obua Crispy Chicken's 3. Obua Crispy Chicken has the highest rating of those three at 4.7 stars. Calabar, Cross River State, has 16 Lebanese restaurants. BACKHOUSE LOUNGE has 3.8 stars from 16 reviews, while Hacienda has 4.0 from 9. The higher ratings come with small review counts except for Mustard Seed.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 16 lebanese restaurants in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 16
Reviews analyzed: 6.9K
Photos verified: 15
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Mustard Seed
68.8/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars292 reviews₦
Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Google rating73
Review volume82
Review recency68
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment58
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John R. ★★★★★ : Been here twice now and the food is delicious 😋. From local foods to shawarma. And apparently they have loaded fries, I haven't tried as yet. Food is freshly made. You can stay inside with the air conditioning or stay outside with the fans.
Emmanuel ★★★★★ : I'm going to be a little bit graphic so permit me. I visited this restaurant with a senior friend of mine on the 29th of March for lunch. It turned out to be the biggest mistake of the week! The young guy who was taking orders was unnecessarily rude and arrogant. He acted with so much impunity. We both demanded for fisherman soup and white rice. It took almost 1hr for it to get to us. When it finally came, boy! I was super excited when I saw the contents of the soup but I was skeptical about how it looked - it was the strangest I've seen. My very first swallow confirmed my fears. The taste was horrible! The fish was also bad. Who in God's name uses "achi" to prepare fisherman soup?! The okra in it was forgivable. Barely 10mins into the meal, I found myself in the rest room, stooling all the liquid from my stomach. Diarrhea followed for the next 3 days. This is by far my worst experience with any Calabar restaurant. This is supposed to be a zero star rating if that was possible. I really hope this gets to the management.
2
Sun flour
55.9/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars6 reviews
X8JR+6XR, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume28
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Khemzie M. ★★★★★ : The ice cream is just meh.. but the place is actually affordable, nice spots around to take good pictures
Naomi A. ★★★★★ : Very good environment and nice aesthetic
3
Obua Crispy Chicken
54.5/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars3 reviews
X8MJ+XR4, Old Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume20
Review recency24
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Emmanuel E. ★★★★★ : A very beautiful place to eat delicious meals.
4
BACKHOUSE LOUNGE
47.3/ 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
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume41
Review recency14
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
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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
5
Hacienda
44.1/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars9 reviews
No 88 Atekong Dr, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume33
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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6
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar
78.6/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars3.3k reviews
10 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Uduak, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Spacious, clean rooms with no bedbugs, but old facilities and poor room service.
- spacious rooms
- clean bedding
- old hotel
- slow room service
- loud music
- food poisoning
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency85
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment44
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Arome O. ★★★★★ : This place is good considering how old this facility is and knowing the maintenance culture of Nigeria.
Prisca W ★★★★★ : The rooms are spacious and clean. If, like me, you're wary of picking up bedbugs from hotels and this is one of your considerations when choosing where to stay, then the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar is an excellent option. The bedding was clean and fresh, the mattress seam, bed frame, headboard and furniture, clean and free from bugs. Yes, I took my time to check🙈 The hotel has visible security and constant electricity. The bathrooms are clean and fresh towels are provided, for guests who use them. I highly recommend the Metropolitan❤️
7
City Grillz | Best Shawarma Calabar
73.9/ 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
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume51
Review recency41
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment100
Verification0
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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.
8
E3 Restaurant
70.1/ 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
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume85
Review recency53
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
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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.
9
Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar
67.1/ 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
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume100
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
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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
10
Tummytreet Restaurant & Lounge
63.7/ 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
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume30
Review recency23
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment77
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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
11
Crispy Chicken
62.2/ 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
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume68
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment44
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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
Freddy's Restaurant
59.9/ 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
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume56
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
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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
13
Tata Fish
59.6/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars870 reviews₦₦
Atekong St, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume98
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment65
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14
De Sauce Rooftop
58.1/ 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
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume67
Review recency4
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Joy O. ★★★★★ : The ambiance, music, food, customer service were just amazing ❤️
15
Munchies and shakes
54.7/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars47 reviews₦₦
92 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Old Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Small space with unique atmosphere, but menu availability issues.
- fried yam
- small space
- unique atmosphere
- menu availability
- moderate pricing
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume56
Review recency6
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment80
Verification0
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wisdom O. ★★★★★ : Awesome place to be with quality services all day long
ochurch P. ★★★★★ : Great place for relaxation and unique atmosphere
16
Echos of Calabar
50.0/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
140 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Calm, warm, and customer-friendly atmosphere.
- calm
- warm
- customer friendly
- cozy
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency49
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment64
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Esther O. ★★★★★ : I highly recommend. Calm and warm. Customer friendly also

What the data shows for lebanese restaurants in Calabar

Counted from every lebanese restaurants ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 16
With 5+ reviews: 14
Rated 4.5 or higher: 4
Median reviews: 48
Phone listed: 13 of 16
Opening hours listed: 15 of 16

14 of the 16 lebanese restaurants ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 6,918 reviews.

Of the 16, 4 score 4.5 or higher, 9 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 3 are below 4.0.

The median lebanese restaurants here has 48 reviews.

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar has the most, 3,331 at 4.1, followed by Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar (1,685) and Tata Fish (870).

13 list a phone number, 3 a website and 15 opening hours; 15 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 5 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 11 carry no price marker.

Across the 29 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes lebanese restaurants, the median city lists 16; Calabar has 16, 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

How many Lebanese restaurants are in Calabar?

There are 16 Lebanese restaurants in Calabar, Cross River State. Mustard Seed is recorded at 3.9 stars from 289 Google reviews, while Obua Crispy Chicken has 4.7 from 3 and Hacienda has 4.0 from 9.

Which of these five restaurants has the highest rating?

Obua Crispy Chicken has the highest rating among the five restaurants with stated scores, at 4.7 stars from 3 Google reviews. Sun flour follows at 4.2 from 6 reviews, while Mustard Seed has 3.9 from 289.

How should I read the 4.7 rating for Obua Crispy Chicken?

Obua Crispy Chicken's 4.7-star rating comes from 3 Google reviews, so it is based on a small number of opinions. Sun flour has 4.2 from 6 reviews and Hacienda has 4.0 from 9, also limited review counts.

Which Lebanese restaurant has the largest review count in the figures shown?

Mustard Seed has 289 Google reviews, well above BACKHOUSE LOUNGE's 16, Hacienda's 9, Sun flour's 6 and Obua Crispy Chicken's 3. Mustard Seed's rating is 3.9 stars, so its larger review record does not produce the highest score.

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