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Best Restaurants in Damaturu

Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Damaturu. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order. Cravins Icecream and Eatery is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 109 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 26 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Damaturu, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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

Ranked: 15
Google reviews reported: 918
Page refreshed: 28d ago

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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
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Cravins Icecream and Eatery
72.3/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars109 reviews₦
Maiduguri Rd, opposite Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Offers both ice cream and African dishes upstairs, making it a versatile spot in Damaturu.
- affordable
- good ice cream
- customer service
- family-friendly
- varieties of flavors
- african dishes
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume68
Review recency89
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment95
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Amuzie R. ★★★★★ : The meatpie is so nice and the ice cream i really enjoyed it
Markus J. ★★★★★ : Well they offer a great service an had a very good customer care
2
Nishadi special Kilishi
62.7/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars75 reviews₦
PXVV+6RW, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Famous for kilishi in Northeast Nigeria, also offers suya, provision store, and chilled drinks.
- best kilishi
- hygienic
- affordable
- wheelchair accessible
- polite staff
- variety
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume63
Review recency50
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment86
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Mohammed I. ★★★★★ : The best kilishi in town. Very hygienic
Isaac O. ★★★★★ : What a great Kilishi. Kilishi becoming smaller by the day even as purchasing cost keeps getting higher
3
TRADISH RESTAURANT DAMATURU
59.8/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars10 reviews
Maiduguri - Damaturu Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Rooftop Arabian tea is a unique offering.
- delicious food
- clean environment
- nice atmosphere
- rooftop tea
- new restaurant
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume35
Review recency73
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment71
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
MSB ★★★★★ : The restaurant is quite new with so many drawdowns already; a taste of their rooftop Arabian tea will refresh your day.
aliyu H. ★★★★★ : You have the highest hygiene I'm impressed by your cleanest environment
4
Mama Edo Restaurant
55.3/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars235 reviews₦₦
Biu - Gujba Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume79
Review recency55
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
TFR H. ★★★★★ : This place is nice for mid budget people. The environment is close to the main road with enough parking space. But if you like luxury avoid this place. Overall the food is nice and price is fair.
Chime S. ★★★★★ : Mama Edo have tasty food. But they can improve on theor services, branding and packaging and making food more available. There are times you will come and certain foods have finished. Mama edo can also extend her business time to evening as she is one of the best in the state.
5
MirusBuy
54.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Damaturu City Centre Brainpower Street, Sabon Fegi, Damaturu 620001, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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6
King's Restaurant , Damaturu
53.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
7CVQ+HJ3, Giyagiri 620102, Yobe, Nigeria
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency67
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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7
Sharifa
52.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
PXQ3+PHP, Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency45
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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8
S. Twinkles Restaurant
52.5/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars370 reviews₦₦
Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume86
Review recency6
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Ibrahim L. ★★★★★ : I tried all the options It was superb, still remain one of the topnotch in town. So that there is no standard measurement of Meals, mostly depends on who is serving you.
Abdulrauf W. ★★★★★ : I think it’s the most organized restaurant at Damaturu. Have wide range of meals though need to improve on availability of some meals on the menu otherwise generally a good restaurant. Staffs are also welcoming.
9
ALGO RESTAURANT
51.7/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars16 reviews
Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Luxury restaurant in Damaturu with home delivery van.
- luxury
- affordable
- home delivery
- closed sundays
- poor phone response
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume41
Review recency7
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
hamza S. ★★★★★ : They have just started but they are doing very well.
Ismail H. ★★★★★ : Good food was served and noticed availability of home delivery van in good condition
10
waro Joint
49.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars9 reviews
PXV9+MR6, A3, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume33
Review recency6
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment65
Verification0
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Recent reviews
usman A. ★★★★★ : The meals are quite affordable. Very hygienic and serene environment. They also sell nice shawarma and chicken at very affordable prices.
11
Green Place Restaurant
48.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars23 reviews
PXR6+PCF, Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume46
Review recency61
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Dr. B. ★★★★★ : Good place to eat in Damaturu, well behaved staffs
abdul A. ★★★★★ : Very neat and serene place to eat with beautiful girls as waiters
12
Delish Cuisine &General services( Restaurant)
47.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars39 reviews₦₦
PXQ6+865, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume53
Review recency11
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Adamu G. ★★★★★ : Noce and good with confortability
MSB ★★★★★ : They specialise .orr on outdoor food delivery. Meals are usually tasty and savoury.
13
Meena Restaurant
44.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars6 reviews
PXVR+2V4, A3, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume28
Review recency13
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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14
AJ Mini Join
42.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
PXW8+G9X, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume23
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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15
Inna Mai Danwake
41.5/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars18 reviews
QX27+WWV, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume43
Review recency16
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Ibrahim M. ★★★★★ : Hafsat by name and Inna mai danwake is Nick name.
Muhammad A. ★★★★★ : A very good place for your danwake stall

How to choose safely

What to check before choosing restaurants in Damaturu

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

Check recency
Restaurants change fast. Recent reviews and photos matter more than old popularity signals.
Match the occasion
Confirm ambience, parking, reservation rules, family-friendliness, and menu availability before going.
Watch consistency
Repeated comments about service speed, cleanliness, portions, and pricing are more useful than one viral review.

What the data shows for restaurants in Damaturu

Counted from every restaurant ranked in Damaturu, Yobe State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 15
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 16
Phone listed: 14 of 15
Opening hours listed: 12 of 15

11 of the 15 restaurants ranked in Damaturu have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 918 reviews.

Of the 15, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 7 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 5 are below 4.0.

The median restaurant here has 16 reviews.

S. Twinkles Restaurant has the most, 370 at 3.7, followed by Mama Edo Restaurant (235) and Cravins Icecream and Eatery (109).

14 list a phone number, 1 a website and 12 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 5 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 10 carry no price marker.

Across the 75 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes restaurants, the median city lists 25; Damaturu has 15, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants are listed in Damaturu?

Ranked lists 15 restaurants in Damaturu. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Cravins Icecream and Eatery appears first, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 109 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

S. Twinkles Restaurant has the most reported Google reviews among the 15 local listings loaded on this page: 370. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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