Ranked #198 in Restaurants · Lagos
Bambooka
- Open Sundays
Sources and dates
- Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 30 May 2026.
- 5 Google rating/review records held, 5 with written text; newest published 13 December 2025.
- Review records fetched 28 May 2026.
- Stored review analysis updated 30 May 2026.
- Ranking computed 4 October 2026.
Source fetches, review publication and ranking calculations are separate dates. A recent fetch or score does not make an older review recent or confirm every business detail.
What our review analysis found
Arguably the best grilled catfish in Lagos, with a homemade comfort feel.
- grilled catfish
- homemade feel
- good ambience
- slow service
- group hangouts
- affordable
Stored review sentiment: Strongly positive.
Analysis updated 30 May 2026. This summarises Google review text, not a recent visit or confirmation of services. The excerpts below may differ from the reviews used for that analysis.
Why this is ranked #198 in Restaurants in Lagos
These are the six stored score components for this business. The current list also checks category and location evidence; nearby entries are labelled separately. Paid placement is not a score component.
Score by dimension ▾
Composite score 70.3 of 100
- Google rating83
- Review volume87
- Review recency45
- Profile completeness33
- Review sentiment88
- Verification0
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About
Bambooka is one of the restaurants in Lagos, located at 17J, Adekola Adedeji Str, Off Freedom Wy, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.3 stars from 393 reviews.
On Google, Bambooka is listed under Bar, Night club, Restaurant.
Google ratings and review excerpts
- tunde B.10 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
This place is a hidden gem. Their steamed catfish is the truth despite the long wait time so it is best you call ahead and place the order so it arrives as soon as you are done with your bottle of beer. Will definitely visit
- Akin A.3 years ago4.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best grilled Catfish I have ever tasted in Lagos. service was superb as well and the atmosphere is just to die for. I recommend you dine on the patio upstairs. you gonna love it!
- Tunde5 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the ambience. We sat on the balcony upstairs where we enjoyed the cool breeze. I typically don't like cat fish but was assured by our host that thus was different and indeed it was. As advised by our host, they make (arguably) the best grilled catfish in Lagos. I wonder if…
- Olubunmi S.6 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
The food! The food is delicious and right on budget! I love their grilled meals and fries. The fish practically melts in your mouth. Having hosted paint and Sip sessions a number of times here, none of my guests have complained about their dish... The cocktails and drinks taste…
- TheFoodLover !7 years ago3.0 out of 5 stars
I like this place because it is quiet and perfect for group hangouts. I tried out their oha soup and jollof rice fiesta when I visited and they were not the greatest but something about the meals screamed “homemade”. Actually, that’s the kind of feel my entire experience…
Google reviews excerpted from Google Maps. Full text and additional reviews remain on Google, where each author published them. © respective authors; Ranked displays short excerpts under fair-use principles to inform readers about ranked businesses.
Bambooka: quick answers
- What is Bambooka's phone number?
- You can reach Bambooka on 0814 953 3621.
- Where is Bambooka located?
- Bambooka is located at 17J, Adekola Adedeji Str, Off Freedom Wy, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria.
- What are Bambooka's opening hours?
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:45 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
- Does Bambooka have reviews?
- Yes. Bambooka is rated 4.3★ from 393 Google reviews on Ranked.
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