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Best Restaurants in Damaturu

Cravins Icecream and Eatery has the highest rating of the five restaurants with 4.3 stars from 107 Google reviews. S. Twinkles Restaurant has the largest review count, 369, with a 3.7 rating. Nishadi special Kilishi has 4.1 stars from 73 reviews, while TRADISH RESTAURANT DAMATURU has the same rating from only 7 reviews. Damaturu, Yobe State, has 13 restaurants in the ranking. Price level 2 is recorded for Cravins, Nishadi, Mama Edo Restaurant and S. Twinkles.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 13 restaurants in Damaturu, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 13
Reviews analyzed: 891
Photos verified: 11
Last refresh: 1d ago

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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Cravins Icecream and Eatery
67.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars107 reviews₦₦
Maiduguri Rd, opposite Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers both ice cream and African dishes upstairs in Damaturu.
- calm atmosphere
- affordable
- good ice cream
- good customer service
- family-friendly
- varieties of flavors
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume68
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Markus J. ★★★★★ : Well they offer a great service an had a very good customer care
manager A. ★★★★★ : "If you're looking for the best ice cream place in Damaturu, this is it!"
2
Nishadi special Kilishi
66.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars73 reviews₦₦
PXVV+6RW, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Famous for kilishi in Northeast Nigeria, also offers suya, provision store, and chilled drinks.
- best kilishi
- hygienic
- affordable
- wheelchair accessible
- polite staff
- variety
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume62
Review recency53
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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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
60.1/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars7 reviews
Maiduguri - Damaturu Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Rooftop Arabian tea is a unique offering.
- delicious food
- clean environment
- nice atmosphere
- rooftop tea
- new restaurant
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume30
Review recency76
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
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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
59.0/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars233 reviews₦₦
Biu - Gujba Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume79
Review recency57
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
S. Twinkles Restaurant
55.8/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars369 reviews₦₦
Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume86
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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.
6
ALGO RESTAURANT
55.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars16 reviews
Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
Review analysis
Luxury restaurant in Damaturu with home delivery van.
- luxury
- affordable
- home delivery
- closed sundays
- poor phone response
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume41
Review recency8
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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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
7
King's Restaurant , Damaturu
54.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
7CVQ+HJ3, Giyagiri 620102, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency70
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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8
Sharifa
53.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
PXQ3+PHP, Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency47
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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9
waro Joint
52.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars9 reviews
PXV9+MR6, A3, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume33
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment65
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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.
10
Delish Cuisine &General services( Restaurant)
50.6/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars39 reviews₦₦
PXQ6+865, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume53
Review recency12
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Adamu G. ★★★★★ : Noce and good with confortability
MSB ★★★★★ : They specialise .orr on outdoor food delivery. Meals are usually tasty and savoury.
11
Green Place Restaurant
49.8/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars25 reviews
PXR6+PCF, Potiskum Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume47
Review recency45
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
abdul A. ★★★★★ : Very neat and serene place to eat with beautiful girls as waiters
IBRAHIM A. ★★★★★ : Green Place is a restaurant, they're providing very delicious foods and their services is amazing 😍
12
Meena Restaurant
48.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars6 reviews
A3, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume28
Review recency14
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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13
AJ Mini Join
45.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
PXW8+G9X, Damaturu 620101, Yobe, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume23
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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What the data shows for restaurants in Damaturu

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

Ranked: 13
With 5+ reviews: 10
Rated 4.5 or higher: 2
Median reviews: 16
Phone listed: 12 of 13
Opening hours listed: 10 of 13

10 of the 13 restaurants ranked in Damaturu have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 891 reviews.

Of the 13, 2 score 4.5 or higher, 7 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 4 are below 4.0.

The median restaurant here has 16 reviews.

S. Twinkles Restaurant has the most, 369 at 3.7, followed by Mama Edo Restaurant (233) and Cravins Icecream and Eatery (107).

12 list a phone number, 0 a website and 10 opening hours; 11 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 5 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 8 carry no price marker.

Across the 80 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes restaurants, the median city lists 24; Damaturu has 13, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurant has the highest Google rating in Damaturu?

Cravins Icecream and Eatery has the highest rating among these five restaurants, at 4.3 stars from 107 Google reviews. Nishadi special Kilishi and TRADISH RESTAURANT DAMATURU each have 4.1 stars, based on 73 and 7 reviews respectively.

Which Damaturu restaurant has the most reviews?

S. Twinkles Restaurant has the largest review count, with 369 reviews and a 3.7 rating. Mama Edo Restaurant follows with 233 reviews and 3.6 stars. Cravins Icecream and Eatery has 107 reviews and a 4.3 rating.

How many restaurants are listed in Damaturu?

There are 13 restaurants in Damaturu, Yobe State. The named ratings range from Mama Edo Restaurant at 3.6 stars from 233 reviews to Cravins Icecream and Eatery at 4.3 stars from 107 reviews.

How should I read a 4.1 rating from only 7 reviews?

TRADISH RESTAURANT DAMATURU has 4.1 stars from 7 reviews, so that score rests on a small review base. Nishadi special Kilishi also has 4.1 stars, with 73 reviews. The identical rating comes with a much larger number of reviews for Nishadi.

Which Damaturu restaurants have price level 2?

Price level 2 is recorded for Cravins Icecream and Eatery, rated 4.3 stars from 107 reviews; Nishadi special Kilishi, rated 4.1 from 73; Mama Edo Restaurant, rated 3.6 from 233; and S. Twinkles Restaurant, rated 3.7 from 369.

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