Basic Information

Address

Baybridge Road Yenagoa, Kpansia 569101

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Primarily attracts university students, groups of friends, and casual diners. Popular among those seeking social dining experiences, evening entertainment, and weekend outings. Family-friendly with good options for kids. Appeals to both solo diners and larger groups looking for a vibrant atmosphere.

About This Restaurant

Amala Bodija is a popular restaurant in Yenagoa offering a vibrant dining experience with a focus on Nigerian cuisine. Known for its delicious amala, fresh palm wine, and soft stick suya, this establishment combines great food with lively entertainment. The restaurant features a casual, trendy atmosphere with live music, karaoke, and even snooker tables. Open seven days a week with extended hours, it's a go-to spot for both quick bites and leisurely meals, offering comprehensive service options including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering services.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

7 am–11:30 pm

Saturday

7:30 am–11:30 pm

Sunday

12–11:30 pm

Monday

7 am–11:30 pm

Tuesday

7 am–11:30 pm

Wednesday

7 am–11:30 pm

Thursday

7 am–11:30 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Evenings and weekends are popular for the live music and vibrant atmosphere. Friday and Saturday nights are particularly busy with entertainment events. Lunch hours may be less crowded for quicker service. Consider making reservations for weekend visits or group events.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in Nigerian cuisine including amala, fresh palm wine, and soft stick suya. Offers extensive alcohol selection with great beer and wine lists. Features live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating. Provides multiple service options: dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering. Known for quick bites and small plates perfect for social dining.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking options include both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge. Ample parking space available for customers' convenience.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and secure transactions.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with seating and toilet facilities available. The establishment offers table service and both indoor and outdoor seating options. Free street parking and parking lot available for convenient access.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great wine list, Live music

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, University students

Planning

Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the great ambience, live music, and entertainment options. The palm wine and suya receive particular acclaim. Some reviews mention occasional service delays during peak times. Overall rated 4.6 stars, with patrons appreciating the casual, trendy atmosphere and variety of offerings.

Customer Reviews

"Great place to chill in the evening and enjoy some fresh chilled sweet palm wine and delicious soft stick suya, my favourites. Would have loved to share videos but no options for that here. …"

"I heard this is a really good amala spot in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, so I decided to check it out. I personally went for the cold palm wine but the people serving weren't around, and we waited for more than 30minutes close to 1hour. I …"

"I enjoyed myself here at Amala Bodija Saturday night. My cousin had his Bachelors eves here, it was an awesome time, the music, karaoke, the ambience, the snooker, even though the board wasn't all smooth. They know their onions."