Basic Information

Address

Plot 367 Aminu Kano Cres, opposite Dabras Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Caters to families with children (kids' menu and high chairs available), groups of friends, solo diners, tourists, and couples seeking romantic dining. Appeals to diverse demographics including business professionals for lunch, families for weekend brunch, and social groups for evening gatherings. Particularly welcoming to those seeking both casual and upmarket dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

Palominos Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Wuse 2, Abuja, offering a versatile culinary experience across multiple dayparts. With a 4.3-star rating from nearly 300 reviews, this establishment combines quality food with excellent service in a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant caters to diverse dining preferences with extensive menu options including Halal, vegan, and vegetarian choices, complemented by an impressive selection of beverages from craft cocktails to premium teas and coffees. Whether you're seeking a quick bite, leisurely meal, or social gathering spot, Palominos provides a well-rounded dining experience in a convenient location opposite Dabras Hotel.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner periods, indicating these are popular dining times. The restaurant offers a quiet, cosy atmosphere that may be more readily available during off-peak hours. Given the sport viewing options and vibrant atmosphere, evenings and weekends are likely busier periods. Late-night food service provides flexibility for visitors seeking dining outside traditional hours.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in all-day dining including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with highlights including great beer and cocktail selections, premium coffee and tea offerings, and delicious desserts. Offers comprehensive service options: outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and drive-through. Features diverse culinary options including Halal food, vegan and vegetarian choices, small plates, late-night food, and catering services. Known for happy-hour specials on both drinks and food.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Excellent parking facilities with multiple free options: on-site parking, free multi-storey car park, free parking lot, and complimentary street parking. The variety of parking solutions ensures convenient access for diners regardless of the time of visit or vehicle type.

Payment Methods

Accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient, cash-free transactions. The restaurant accommodates modern payment preferences while ensuring secure and efficient payment processing for all guests.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with both wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets available. Multiple free parking options including on-site parking, free multi-storey car park, free parking lot, and free street parking. The facility also offers NFC mobile payments for convenient transaction processing.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Toilet, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Family friendly, Groups, Tourists

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Pets

Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the excellent balance of ambience, food quality, and service. Many reviewers describe it as a favorite hangout spot with courteous staff and delicious food and beverages. Positive feedback highlights the great tea and coffee selection, yummy food, and overall pleasant experience. Some mixed feedback mentions staffing levels, but overall sentiment remains highly positive with many perfect ratings and strong recommendations.

Customer Reviews

"Wuse ...Very mixed feelings here. Just a few steps down the street from my last review 😪 we find this surprisingly over staffed restaurant 🤔 I say over staffed due to the outside which you can see photos in reviews is low key nice but …"

"I rarely give a place five stars but you see Palominos, it is one of those places that cuts a fine balance between ambience, food and service. I would like this to be my third place, my hideout, my favourite hangout. …"

"One of my favorite hole-in-a-wall places to go for a spot of tea and a quick bite! Courteous wait staff, yummy food, delicious tea and nice coffee selection. 8 out of 10, would highly recommend."