Basic Information
Ediba Rd, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River
Restaurant
Groups, university students, tourists, and families. The restaurant caters to solo diners, lunch and dinner crowds, and is noted as good for kids' birthdays. Its casual, trendy atmosphere appeals to a diverse clientele seeking Nigerian cuisine in a social setting.
About This Restaurant
Eme Inn Calabar is a popular restaurant in Leopad Town offering a casual, cozy dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its extensive alcohol selection including great beer and wine options, the restaurant serves Nigerian favorites like isiewu and nkwobi alongside late-night food, small plates, and spirits. Open daily with extended hours, it provides table service, catering options, and a vibrant atmosphere that appeals to various groups. The restaurant features wheelchair accessibility and multiple payment options for customer convenience.
Hours & Schedule
11 am–11 pm
11 am–11 pm
3–11 pm
11 am–11 pm
11 am–11 pm
11 am–11 pm
11 am–11 pm
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The restaurant typically experiences wait times, suggesting peak hours can be busy. Evenings and weekends likely see higher traffic. Sunday opens later at 3 pm, while other days open at 11 am. Consider weekdays for potentially shorter wait times, though reservations are accepted to secure seating.
Specialties & Services
Nigerian cuisine specialties including isiewu and nkwobi, extensive alcohol selection with great beer and wine lists, late-night food service, outdoor seating, catering services, and table service. The restaurant also offers delivery and takeaway options for those preferring to enjoy meals at home.
Amenities & Features
Free parking options include both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge. Ample parking availability makes visiting convenient for drivers, though popularity may affect availability during peak hours.
Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Multiple payment options provide flexibility for customers preferring cashless transactions alongside traditional card payments.
Wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets available. The venue offers step-free access for mobility-impaired guests. Additional amenities include bar on site and toilet facilities designed to accommodate various accessibility needs.
Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in
Great beer selection, Great wine list
Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
Alcohol, Beer, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Wine
Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Seating, Table service
Bar on site, Toilet
Casual, Cosy, Trendy
Groups, Tourists, University students
Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
Good for kids birthday
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Mixed feedback with a 4.3 rating from 138 reviews. Positive reviews highlight good food quality, particularly isiewu and nkwobi. Negative experiences include inconsistent food safety leading to stomach issues, poor customer service with long wait times, and concerns about smoking areas affecting non-smokers. Service quality appears inconsistent based on customer reports.
