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Best Tuwo Shinkafa Spots in Calabar

De Sauce Rooftop leads on rating at 4.2 stars from 99 reviews. The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar has the largest review count, 3,331, while Marina Resort has 3.9 stars from 1,057 reviews. The scores stay close. Six tuwo shinkafa spots are in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has 3.8 stars from 1,685 reviews and price level 2. Tinapa Lakeside Hotel has 3.8 stars from 228 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 6 tuwo shinkafa spots in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Marina Resort
68.8/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews
X89C+6G8, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume100
Review recency53
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Tausin A. ★★★★★ : The Marina is supposed a sort of tourist destination which tells the rich history of Calabar and the slave trade, however upon my 2 visits to the location, I was sorely disappointed. They’re lacking in customer service and proper management, in my opinion. In my first encounter, I went in the daytime with friends and most of the facilities weren’t open by noon and the staff weren’t particularly helpful or welcoming. My second time around, I went in the evening and in the middle of my dining experience, a staff member approached me and asked that I stand up from my seat and use another chair as they were packing up those plastic seats.
Raphael C. ★★★★★ : Great and amazing. Off course I visited there a couple of days for a picnic outing
2
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 #2? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume100
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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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
3
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 #3? ▾
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 ❤️
Shades W. ★★★★★ : The DJ was one of the good part of my stay, the waiter that attended to us was nice and polite. Love the aesthetics, they did a thing with it. We placed an order for Four cousins and they didn’t have
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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar
78.7/ 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 #4? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency85
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment44
Verification0
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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❤️
5
Tinapa Lakeside Hotel
55.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars228 reviews
Calabar - Ikang Rd, University Satellite, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume79
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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mercy E. ★★★★★ : Beautiful and cozy hotel. Yummilicious meals and a well organized bar. Superb games section. Beautiful boat ride. The staffs are always smiling and has good customer relations. Excellent service. The environment is serene, beautiful and spacious. A good place for that boardroom meeting. You need a good place for excursion or vacation? Go to Tinapa.
Ewaade 3A ★★★★★ : Tinapa Lakeside Hotel Business Resort is a beautiful place! It is Classy! Every dime spent here is worth it! The Environment is serene. The cleanliness is top notch. The members of staff are courteous and very friendly. The breakfast is complimentary. The food is always properly done and timely too. Many tourists visit the Resort during the day. The Hotel is located far away from the buzz of the Resort ensuring you have a quiet and peaceful time. A Card Key system is used here. This place witnessed the arrival of many important dignitaries from around Nigeria. The location of the Calabar carnival is not far from the Hotel, so if you intend attending the carnival, this is a good place to lodge. A standard room goes for a minimum 28500 but it's worth every penny!
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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 #6? ▾
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

What the data shows for tuwo shinkafa spots in Calabar

Counted from every tuwo shinkafa spots ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 6
With 5+ reviews: 6
Rated 4.5 or higher: 0
Median reviews: 643
Phone listed: 5 of 6
Opening hours listed: 6 of 6

6 of the 6 tuwo shinkafa spots ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 6,447 reviews.

Of the 6, 3 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 3 are below 4.0.

The median tuwo shinkafa spots here has 643 reviews.

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar has the most, 3,331 at 4.1, followed by Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar (1,685) and Marina Resort (1,057).

5 list a phone number, 1 a website and 6 opening hours; 6 have a photo on file.

Across the 18 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes tuwo shinkafa spots, the median city lists 9; Calabar has 6, fewer than 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

Which tuwo shinkafa spot in Calabar has the highest rating?

De Sauce Rooftop has the highest stated rating at 4.2 stars from 99 Google reviews. The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar follows at 4.1 stars from 3,331 reviews, while Marina Resort has 3.9 stars from 1,057 reviews.

How many tuwo shinkafa spots are in Calabar?

Six spots are listed in Calabar. Marina Resort has 3.9 stars from 1,057 reviews, Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has 3.8 stars from 1,685, and Tinapa Lakeside Hotel has 3.8 stars from 228.

How should I read De Sauce Rooftop's 4.2 rating?

De Sauce Rooftop has 4.2 stars from 99 Google reviews. That is a higher rating than The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar's 4.1, but The Metropolitan has a much larger review count at 3,331.

Which Calabar tuwo shinkafa spot has price level 2?

Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has price level 2, with a 3.8-star rating from 1,685 reviews. Marina Resort has 3.9 stars from 1,057 reviews, while Tinapa Lakeside Hotel has 3.8 stars from 228 reviews.

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