Basic Information

Address

X86F+P7P, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Caters to diverse groups including university students, tourists, and social groups. Appeals to solo diners, couples seeking romantic meals, and families with children. Attracts both casual diners and those seeking more upmarket VIP experiences. Popular among customers looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options in a sophisticated yet accessible setting.

About This Restaurant

E3 Restaurant is a versatile dining destination in Duke Town, Calabar, offering a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere that bridges high-end and regular eatery experiences. With its cosy, romantic, and trendy ambiance, the restaurant serves exceptional cuisine across breakfast, lunch, and dinner with extensive menu options including vegan and vegetarian choices. The establishment features VIP spaces for more affluent dining experiences and is well-regarded for its impressive beverage selection spanning great beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, and tea. Whether you're seeking a quick bite, late-night food, or catering services, E3 provides table service in a well-spaced, comfortably furnished setting.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

9 am–8 pm

Saturday

12 am–9 pm

Sunday

12–9 pm

Monday

9 am–8 pm

Tuesday

9 am–8 pm

Wednesday

9 am–8 pm

Thursday

9 am–8 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 experiences waits. Weekday lunches and dinners tend to be busy, while Friday evenings and weekend brunches are particularly popular. The restaurant operates extended hours until 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with earlier 8 pm closures on weekdays. Planning ahead is advised due to the restaurant's popularity and frequent wait times.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in diverse dining experiences from breakfast through dinner with all-you-can-eat options, small plates, and desserts. Notable for exceptional beverage programs including great beer selection, cocktails, wine list, coffee, and tea. Offers comprehensive service options including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and drive-through. Features happy-hour drinks and food, late-night dining, and catering services. Accommodates various dietary needs with vegan and vegetarian options available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample parking available with both free street parking and a free parking lot on site. The establishment notes 'plenty of parking' is available, making it convenient for drivers. Parking is free of charge for all visitors, eliminating parking cost concerns for diners.

Payment Methods

Accepts multiple payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The restaurant accommodates modern payment preferences with contactless payment capabilities. Cash payment acceptance is not specified in available information.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets available. Offers multiple parking options including free street parking and a free parking lot with plenty of spaces. The restaurant provides high chairs and is considered good for kids, ensuring family-friendly accessibility.

Service options

Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Great wine list

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, 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, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

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, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the great-tasting food and cool environment with tasteful decor. The prime location and well-spaced, comfortable furnishings receive positive feedback. Many note the restaurant's ideal balance between high-end and regular eatery with VIP spaces. However, some reviews mention concerns about pricing discrepancies between menu prices and actual charges. The overall atmosphere and food quality are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Customer Reviews

"Food was great, the environment was cool and the decor was not overwhelming. Seems like a place where you can have a birthday party, not the overly loud …"

"Such a great restaurant with great tasting food. Prime location and well spaced and furnished restaurant setting. It cushions between a high-end and regular eatery but with VIP spaces for a more affluent dining experience. …"

"While I adore your exquisite meals, I must admit that the practice of charging your customers way higher than the price on the menu is unprofessional, and even criminal. Even as the menu stated that seafood okra with croaker/mullet costs …"