When the pandemic became a phenomenon, and more consumers developed a preference for online food vendors, restaurants evolved and improved on the idea of ‘home delivery’. That put more delivery bikes on the road but kept restaurants in business. Some restaurants across the country made conscious efforts to grow their online presence, and benefited from it – except of course, when Twitter was banned.
Restaurants have always played an essential role in the business, social, intellectual and artistic life of a society. When you think of it, major events of life, personal and professional, are celebrated in restaurants. Strangers become friends around a table in the safe environment of a restaurant. Also, acquaintances become lovers across a restaurant table, and it is a whole book of events and memories created at a restaurant table.
Restaurants are more important than ever. And, in an increasingly complicated economic reality, restaurants are a stronghold of local communities. The restaurant industry fosters regional job growth, and supports local agriculture. In simple terms, restaurants indirectly support peripheral businesses like farming, food and beverage purveyors, restaurant technology and many more that developed their business models to supply the growing restaurant industry and employ millions more workers.
It is for the sole reason of the knowledge of the indispensability of restaurants that we listed these 10 restaurants in Abuja you can visit, forge relationships and have fun in the process:
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Nkoyo
Located at Ceddi Plaza, Central Business District, Abuja, the main purpose of Nkoyo is to serve beautifully cooked Nigerian food using traditional herbs and spices. They have a wide range of dishes to satisfy different customers. Ranging from hearty Nigerian food to sandwiches and salads. The atmosphere of the restaurant is sophisticated and inviting.
Nkoyo pride themselves in a clean open kitchen to entertain and ensure customers that their meals are prepared with the utmost respect and in standard conditions. The restaurant is being run by professionals, people with experience in the culinary world.
Nkoyo is open from 11 am to 11 pm every day of the week.
Cilantro Abuja
Customers who have gone here have insisted that five stars may not level up to the quality of service Cilantro offers. The menu lists different food cuisine – with the Indian and Chinese menus keeping customers salivating. In fact, the menu is rich and you may come to a dilemma on what to order.
You can make reservations at Cilantro, and the environment is breathtaking, nature-based, with monkeys jumping from one tree to another, you can keep looking at the display from the monkeys or the beautiful botanical garden and lightning.
Cilantro Abuja is located at Ibrahim Babangida Way, Maitama, Abuja, and is open 11:30 am to 11 pm every day of the week.
BluCabana Restaurant & Cafe
Located in the heart of Abuja, Blucabana is a chill, calm spot away from all the noise in town. Blucabana restaurant provides a wide selection of local and international delicacies, served by well-trained and friendly staff.
Meals at Blucabana are prepared fresh by gourmet chefs. The finest ingredients are used for the most delicious dishes that will delight you and make your experience in our restaurant unique. You can choose between indoor dining, restaurant terrace or by the pool.
The restaurant offers themed nights and live entertainment on selected nights and occasions. BluCabana is a kid-friendly restaurant that serves families delicious food with a special kids menu and an indoor kids playground to keep kids entertained as it’s also a great space to host birthday parties.
Blucabana is located at 1322 Shehu Yar’adua Way, Mabushi, Abuja, and is open 9 am to 10:30 pm.
Jevinik Restaurant
With over 25 years in business, Jevinik Restaurant has acquired ample culinary skills to serve customers homemade mouth-watering African-Style delicacies, served in a cosy restaurant and at a reasonable price. The team, in collaboration with a working background, have put together recipes that are modern, seasonal, healthy, and pleasurable to the buds.
Jevinik’s unique style of cooking is boundless, as the wide range of meals cut across cultures in Nigeria and Africa. Jevinik could take you on a ride to Calabar with specially prepared Efik dishes like Abak, Afang Edikang Ikong, Editang, Afia Efera and many more.
Jevinik is located at 1594 Sir Ladoke Akintola Blvd., Off Lagos Street, Garki II, Abuja, and opens 9 am to 10 pm.
Cantina Restaurant
Cantina is an Italian restaurant based in Abuja. The menu here is filled with an eclectic selection of food and wine, guaranteed to leave an impression on customers.
Cantina is a family owned business, gaining a great reputation for its cleanliness, warm ambience and ultimately superb dining experience. The staff is comprised of individuals from all across the world, giving you a diverse group of people to learn and socialise with. Whether you are in search of a quick breakfast or lunch, a relaxing dinner, or an appetiser and cocktails, our experienced and courteous staff will make your visit a memorable one.
Cantina is located at 30 Yedseram St, Maitama, Abuja and closes 11:30 pm.
Silk Road Restaurant
Silk Road Restaurant is the largest Chinese restaurant in Sub Saharan Africa. It is located at Sinoki House, plot 770, off Samuel Ademulegun avenue, opposite Federal Ministry of Transport, Central Business District, Abuja and is open 11am–10pm every day of the week.
A visit to Silk Road Restaurant leaves you with an awesome experience, especially as customers’ reviews have shown that Silk Road restaurant offers the best.
City View Restaurant
City View Restaurant and Grill is no doubt Abuja’s most celebrated restaurant. Set in the heart of Wuse, Abuja’s Upscale environment, City View Restaurant and Grill has arguably the best cuisines of any restaurant in Abuja, with a traditional setting.
City View blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor gives an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.
A meal at City View is one you won’t soon forget and value you won’t believe. Captivating the imagination of critics and the dining public alike is City View Restaurant and Grill’s nature-based menu created by world-class Chefs.
City View is located at Imperial Bakery Complex, 7 Capetown Street, Off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, and is open 12 noon to 11 pm.
355 Steakhouse & Lounge
355 Steakhouse & Lounge represents 355’s luxury brand while maintaining some key aspects of the original restaurant. Similar to the layout at the Lagos location, the space consists of a restaurant on the first level, an outdoor cabana area, and two lounges on the second level. The restaurant offers a signature selection of quality steaks and also features a selection of continental dishes.
355 brings customers Mexican and continental fine dining, in a unique and creative environment. They have a range of special cocktails and drink compositions from frozen margaritas to beer cocktails from specially made drafts. The restaurant’s interior cleverly captures the ambiance of some of the trendiest geographical locations around the world with the perfect lounge music to control the mood.
355 Steakhouse & Lounge is located at 38 Osun Crescent, off IBB Way Maitama, Abuja.
Oriental Restaurant
Oriental Restaurant offers great Asian tastes, indoor or outdoor seating, with friendly staff to take care of your needs. The restaurant is one of the restaurants at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel that serves different menus (or themes) on different days.
Fashionable locals and business guests savour Oriental cuisine and Mongolian fare from the à la carte menu at this Abuja restaurant. The restaurant offers a great atmosphere, cool ambiance and sophisticated tastes.
Oriental restaurant opens at 7:30 pm and closes at 10:30 pm. It is located at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, 1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja.
Around the buffet aisle, you are welcome to choose from a range of continental favourites.
805 Restaurants
Whether it is lunches for the boardroom or specially made treats to keep your team wreathed in smiles or on-site-catering for public or private sector events, International conferences or one off events, 805 Restaurants can deliver the goods.
The menu tells a story about whole food recipes, from pulses such as Ewa-Agoyin (Cotonou honey beans, with dried tomato and chilli sauce), Jollof-rice to our much-loved signature Monika fish. The options on the menu are an exploration of West African food for better living.
805 Restaurants is located 94 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja, and is open 12 noon to 12 am.
