Basic Information

Address

4R5P+JVG, Brigadier Ademulegun Rd, Ondo 351110, Ondo

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, solo diners, families with children, and anyone seeking authentic local cuisine. Popular among both locals and visitors to Ondo looking for traditional dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

Iya Ọ̀yọ́ Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Ondo, known for its authentic local cuisine and casual, trendy atmosphere. With a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews, this restaurant specializes in traditional Nigerian dishes including delicious locally made swallows, soups, and an impressive array of proteins like goat meat, ponmo, ogufe, snail, bokoto, and beef. Offering both dine-in and takeaway options, Iya Ọ̀yọ́ provides table service and is open 24 hours most days, making it a convenient choice for lunch, dinner, or late-night dining.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

Open 24 hours

Saturday

Open 24 hours

Sunday

12–8 am

Monday

8 am–12 am

Tuesday

Open 24 hours

Wednesday

Open 24 hours

Thursday

Open 24 hours

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Open 24 hours Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sunday hours are 12-8 am, Monday 8 am-12 am. The extended hours provide flexibility for dining at various times, with 24-hour availability on most days.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Ondo cuisine including pounded yam, locally made swallows, traditional soups, and diverse protein selections (goat meat, ponmo, ogufe, snail, bokoto, beef). Offers quick bites, small plates, catering services, table service, and is popular for lunch and dinner.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free of charge street parking and free parking lot available, providing convenient and cost-free parking options for diners.

Payment Methods

Debit cards accepted. Cash acceptance not specified.

Accessibility

Toilet facilities available. Free street parking and free parking lot available. Not specified if wheelchair accessible.

Service options

Takeaway, Dine-in

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Table service

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Trendy

Crowd

Groups

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the authentic Ondo cuisine, delicious locally made swallows and soups, and the impressive variety of protein options. Reviewers describe the food as 'finger licking good' and specifically recommend the pounded yam. Many note it as their go-to restaurant when in Ondo.

Customer Reviews

"Looking for a nice restaurant to eat delicious locally made swallows and good soups, look no further. Iya Ojo got you, thank me later … you are welcome!"

"If you find yourself in Ondo like I did you have try to eat Pounded yam at Iya Ojo it's Pounded yam done right 👍 …"

"My go to restaurant when I am in Ondo. Authentic Ondo cuisine, finger licking good. My friend loved the array of goat meat, ponmo, ogufe, snail, bokoto and beef on offer."