Basic Information

Address

14B Umaru Audi Road, GRA, Oko Erin 240102, Kwara

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Primarily serves university students, groups, tourists, and families. Popular for solo dining, romantic dates, and group gatherings. Family-friendly with dedicated kids' menu and high chairs. Appeals to customers seeking both casual meals and special dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

The Place Restaurant at Tanke Junction is a popular dining destination in Ilorin offering a diverse culinary experience. Known for its excellent food variety and great desserts, this restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere with multiple service options including dine-in, delivery, and drive-through. With offerings ranging from traditional Nigerian dishes like pounded yam and amala to vegan options and halal food, it caters to diverse tastes. The establishment features a casual yet upmarket ambiance suitable for various dining occasions, from quick bites to romantic dinners.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as the restaurant often has wait times. Popular among students and groups, so evenings and weekends tend to be busier. Consider visiting during off-peak hours for quicker seating.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in all-you-can-eat options, halal food, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and exceptional desserts. Offers comprehensive dining experiences including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering services. Features happy-hour drinks and food, late-night dining, and small plates for quick bites. Known for their variety of Nigerian staples and international cuisine with table service available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample parking available with free parking lot and free street parking options. Plenty of parking spaces provided for customer convenience, including wheelchair-accessible parking spots.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and secure transactions. Multiple payment options available to suit customer preferences.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-friendly car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. The establishment prioritizes inclusive dining for all customers with comprehensive accessibility features throughout the premises.

Service options

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

Highlights

Great dessert

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

All you can eat, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Dining options

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

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, 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, Good for kids birthday, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the excellent food quality, amazing variety, and affordable pricing. Staff receive positive mentions for warm reception and friendly service, though some note occasional delays in order taking. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and suitable for dates and dining. Reviewers highlight the quality of ice cream, snacks, and overall excellent dining experience.

Customer Reviews

"I am new in town but regularly visit The Place ( I am too tired to cook 🙂). The food is excellent and the variety amazing. The ice cream and snacks are affordable and very good. Sometimes, the orders are not taken quickly. Two particular ladies serve with smiles. Overall, it was an excellent experience! No music but the TV show news …"

"The place is a good place to dine and for dates. They have variety of foods and snacks like Pounded yam, amala, rice (some types) …"

"Beautifully situated at Tanke Junction,warm reception from staffs and affordable food and snacks. …"