Basic Information

Address

X89G+MR4, Naval Base, Calabar 540281, Cross River

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Primarily caters to groups, solo diners, and families with children. The historic and romantic atmosphere also appeals to couples, while the comprehensive drink selection and bar amenities attract those seeking social dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

The Eastern Naval Command Officers' Mess is a historic restaurant located within the Calabar Naval Base, offering a versatile dining experience in a serene setting. Open seven days a week, it features a comprehensive menu with diverse offerings from breakfast through dinner, including vegan and vegetarian options. The establishment boasts a well-regarded selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee, served in an atmosphere that is described as romantic, trendy, and historic. With multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, it provides a relaxing environment suitable for various occasions.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

8 am–9 pm

Saturday

8 am–9 pm

Sunday

8:30 am–10 pm

Monday

8 am–9 pm

Tuesday

8 am–9 pm

Wednesday

8 am–9 pm

Thursday

8 am–9 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

true

Best Times to Visit

Open consistently from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, with extended hours until 10:00 PM on Sundays. The venue is popular for breakfast and lunch, suggesting these may be busier periods. Evenings and weekends are likely peak times given its group-friendly atmosphere and romantic setting.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in all-you-can-eat offerings, a great beer and wine selection, and high-quality coffee and tea. Popular for breakfast and lunch, with extensive vegan and vegetarian options. Services include table service, outdoor seating, happy-hour drinks, and event hosting for groups.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample free parking is available, including a dedicated free parking lot and complimentary street parking, ensuring convenient and cost-free vehicle access for guests.

Payment Methods

Not specified

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated seating and toilet facilities. The premises offer free parking, including a parking lot and street parking, at no charge, enhancing ease of access for all visitors.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

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

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Historic, Romantic, Trendy

Crowd

Groups

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customer feedback highlights the venue as a good, nice place with a clean and serene environment. Reviews frequently mention it being cool, entertaining, and relaxing, contributing to its overall positive ambiance despite a moderate aggregate rating.

Customer Reviews

"Is a very good and nice place."

"Nice place to be. Clean and serene."

"A cool place to be... Quite entertaining and relaxing place"