Basic Information

Address

Plot 4 C-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520101, Akwa Ibom

Cuisine Type

Bar & grill

Target Audience

Family-friendly establishment popular with groups, university students, and tourists. Appeals to solo diners, couples seeking romantic settings, and those looking for casual social gatherings. Caters to customers seeking both lively entertainment and relaxed dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

The Outback Grill is a popular bar and grill in Uyo's Ewet Housing Estate, offering a vibrant dining and entertainment experience. Known for its diverse menu that includes everything from quick bites and small plates to all-you-can-eat options, it caters to various tastes with vegan and vegetarian choices. The atmosphere ranges from casual and cosy to trendy and upmarket, featuring live music, karaoke, sports viewing, and bar games. With multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and even a drive-through, it's a versatile destination for food, drinks, and social gatherings.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Dinner reservations are recommended as there is usually a wait during peak times. Popular for lunch and dinner service. Evenings featuring live music, karaoke, or major sports events likely represent busier periods. The variety of dining options from breakfast through dinner provides flexibility for visiting at different times.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in grilled mixes, homemade burgers, and a wide array of offerings including great beer, cocktail, and wine selections. Key features include live music performances, karaoke, bar games, and sports viewing. Offers all-you-can-eat options, happy-hour food and drinks, late-night food, and catering services. Provides diverse dining options from breakfast through dinner with both counter and table service available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Excellent parking facilities with free parking lot and free street parking available. The establishment notes plenty of parking, including wheelchair-accessible car park spaces for convenient access.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and flexible transaction options.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. Features an assistive hearing loop for hearing-impaired guests. Offers multiple accessible service options including drive-through and outdoor seating for convenience.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Bar games, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Sport

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

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

Dining options

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

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Holds a 4.2 rating from 252 reviews, indicating generally positive customer satisfaction. The establishment is popular for lunch and dinner dining. Some reviews have noted concerns about specific dish preparations and ingredient quality, though the business demonstrates responsiveness to feedback. The variety of offerings and atmosphere are well-regarded by patrons.

Customer Reviews

"Terrible service. I ordered for chow mein noodles, which is typically made with Chinese egg noodles. They made theirs with instant noodles (Indomie), it was take-out, and so I did not check before leaving. The Big grill mix, should …"

"We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with your order. Your complaints have been noted and will be looked at regarding the noodles. Our burgers are home made using pure beef and all natural ingredients and all our menu items have … More"

"Officially had my worst isi ewu experience at this place. The cook had no idea how to make isi ewu. They practically used half a bottle of palm oil to make it. The isi ewu taste was non existent. …"

"Thank you for your feedback Mr. Sunday. I am sincerely sorry about your experience at our restaurant and your complaint will be handled by myself personally. As the owner of The Outback Grill, I take customer complaints very seriously and I … More"

"An Italian "Oyinbo" dining experience at Uyo. I recently visited The Outback Grill in Uyo, and I must say, it was an exceptional dining experience! …"

"Hello Giorgio, thank you for your very generous review. At Outback the customer experience is our first and only priority and when we get feedback like this, we are encouraged to keep up thr hard work. I will share this with my team and I know they will be so happy to get such a great feedback. We look forward to serving you again."