Basic Information

Address

PG7M+525, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, families with children, solo diners seeking authentic local cuisine and casual dining experiences

About This Restaurant

Aver Restaurant is a popular dining destination in the High Level area of Makurdi, offering a casual and cosy atmosphere for enjoying authentic Benue cuisine. Open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, this restaurant specializes in local Tiv culinary delights including various traditional soups, goat meat, and fresh juices. With extensive offerings from breakfast through dinner, Aver provides vegan and vegetarian options alongside a great beer selection and spirits. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating beneath shaded palm trees, making it a comfortable spot for meals throughout the day.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

8 am–11 pm

Saturday

8 am–11 pm

Sunday

8 am–11 pm

Monday

8 am–11 pm

Tuesday

8 am–11 pm

Wednesday

8 am–11 pm

Thursday

8 am–11 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as the restaurant usually has a wait. Evenings and weekends tend to be busier given the restaurant's popularity with students, groups, and tourists.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Benue and Tiv cuisine including traditional soups, goat meat, fresh juices; Extensive beer and alcohol selection; Vegan and vegetarian options; Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service; Outdoor seating; Takeaway and delivery options; Catering services; Late-night food and quick bites

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample free parking available with both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge; Plenty of parking spaces typically available

Payment Methods

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible including car park, entrance, toilet facilities, and seating; Wheelchair-accessible amenities throughout the premises

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Dining options

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

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the amazing food quality and authentic Benue culinary experience, particularly highlighting the traditional soups, goat meat, and fresh juices. The atmosphere with shaded outdoor seating is well-regarded, though some note occasional smoke from the kitchen. Service receives mixed feedback with some customers noting excellent service while others mention staff could benefit from additional training.

Customer Reviews

"Amazing food and customer service in Makurdi. I got served different potions of soup to give ma taste of TIv culinary wonders."

"I was looking for a place to eat local Benue food, I was referred to this restaurant and I can tell you I enjoyed it and did experience Benue on my tongue here. Though the attendants were mostly locals with little or no trainings but they …"

"The palm trees provide a much-welcomed shade from the heat. I would have given a 5-star for the atmosphere but for the smoke from the kitchen that disturbs. I love the goat meat and fresh juices. The people I go with love all the soups they eat there including the beniseed soup. I've also had Jellof rice and beans that I like."