Basic Information
X98F+F3G, Ikang Road, Calabar 540281, Cross River
Restaurant
Tourists seeking authentic local experiences, university students, groups of friends and family, solo diners, visitors interested in traditional Nigerian cuisine, budget-conscious customers
About This Restaurant
Atimbo Bushmeat Joint is a popular local restaurant in Calabar offering authentic Nigerian bushmeat cuisine and traditional dining experiences. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, this casual eatery features outdoor seating, table service, and a historic, trendy atmosphere. Specializing in local delicacies like bushmeat, plantain dishes, and fresh palm wine, it provides visitors with a genuine taste of Cross River culinary traditions. The restaurant is well-regarded for its quick bites, small plates, and alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, and spirits.
Hours & Schedule
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
8 am–8 pm
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Sunday mornings are particularly recommended for fresh palm wine. The restaurant is consistently open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, making it accessible for breakfast, lunch, or dinner throughout the week. Popular for lunch and solo dining according to customer patterns.
Specialties & Services
Authentic Nigerian bushmeat dishes, fresh palm wine, traditional plantain meals (boiled plantain with sauce), local rice dishes, alcohol service including beer and spirits, outdoor dining experience, traditional Nigerian breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options
Amenities & Features
Free of charge street parking available nearby, though specific parking lot availability is not specified
Cash only - no credit cards or digital payments accepted
Wheelchair-accessible seating available, toilets on premises, free street parking nearby, outdoor seating options, step-free access to dining areas
Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in
Lunch, Solo dining
Alcohol, Beer, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Seating, Table service
Toilet
Casual, Historic, Trendy
Groups, Tourists, University students
Good for kids
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Highly recommended by visitors as a must-visit Calabar destination. Customers praise the authentic bushmeat, fresh palm wine (especially on Sunday mornings), and traditional dining experience. Many note it embodies true local culture and recommend trying the combination of bushmeat with plantain and palm wine. Some enjoy mixing palm wine with Guinness beer for customized drinks.
