Basic Information

Address

66 Ogoja Rd, Azuiyi Udene, Abakaliki 480101, Ebonyi

Website

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Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

University students from FUNAI, tourist visitors to Abakaliki, groups of friends and families, business professionals, and solo diners seeking authentic local cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

About This Restaurant

Native Delicacies Restaurant Abakaliki/FUNAI is a vibrant dining destination offering authentic local cuisine in a multi-facility setting. Located conveniently on Ogoja Road, this establishment combines restaurant, bar, lounge, and swimming pool amenities for a complete leisure experience. Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with extensive menu options including traditional Nigerian dishes like Vegetable Soup, Egusi Soup, Grilled Catfish, and Native Rice. The restaurant caters to diverse dining preferences with vegan and vegetarian options, alcohol service, and both casual and upmarket atmospheres.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

6 am–10 pm

Saturday

6 am–10 pm

Sunday

6 am–10 pm

Monday

6 am–10 pm

Tuesday

6 am–10 pm

Wednesday

6 am–10 pm

Thursday

6 am–10 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 wait times. Evenings and weekends tend to be busier, especially during live music events. Weekday afternoons may offer quieter dining experiences.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Nigerian cuisine including Vegetable Soup, Egusi Soup, Grilled Catfish, and Native Rice; Full-service bar with great beer, cocktail, and wine selection; Multi-facility complex with restaurant, bar, lounge, and swimming pool; Live music entertainment; Catering services and private dining room; All-you-can-eat options and happy-hour specials; Outdoor seating and drive-through service.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample free parking available with both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge. The facility offers plenty of parking spaces and wheelchair-accessible parking options.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient transaction options.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. The establishment offers no-contact delivery, drive-through, and takeaway options for additional accessibility.

Service options

Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Live music

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, Private dining room, 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, Historic, Quiet, 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 excellent food quality, particularly the traditional Nigerian soups and grilled dishes. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, well-organized facility, and enjoyable atmosphere for relaxation and fun. The combination of dining, swimming, and entertainment options makes it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

Customer Reviews

"Nice place, nice staffs and nice Food. I enjoyed the Vegetable soup, Grilled Catfiah and their Egusi Soup. I was in Abakaliki for almost a week and ate there all through. Native Rice is also nice there"

"A public organized and well planned Bar for relaxation and fun"

"Native Delicacies Restaurant is located along Bank road, Ogoja road in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State , Nigeria. The place is a very nice place to chill , relax , swim and unwind. It has a Resturant, Bar, Lounge, swimming pool and good music."