One thing I enjoy about a good buffet is the freedom to try a little bit of everything without worrying about ordering the wrong meal.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, family outing, Sunday lunch, or simply want to treat yourself, these buffet spots in Abuja are worth considering.
1. Citro Hotel & Restaurant
📍 No. 4 Durban Street, Wuse 2, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Adults: ₦28,000
• Kids: ₦15,000
Citro’s buffet combines Nigerian favourites with continental dishes. Expect jollof rice, fried rice, grilled chicken, assorted meats, soups, salads, pastries, desserts, and fresh fruit.
Why I’d recommend it: It’s one of the more affordable hotel buffets in Wuse 2, with a relaxed atmosphere that’s great for family lunches or casual celebrations.
2. 355 Restaurant & Lounge
📍 38 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Adults: ₦39,500
• Kids: ₦19,500
The buffet features Nigerian dishes alongside continental cuisine, seafood, grilled meats, pasta, salads, desserts, and a variety of drinks.
Why I’d recommend it: The ambience is modern and upscale, making it a great choice if you’re celebrating something special or hosting guests.
3. Cenare Restaurant
📍 26 Bangui Street, Wuse 2, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Adults: ₦40,000
• Kids: ₦10,000
Cenare serves an impressive selection of Nigerian, continental, and international dishes, including grilled meats, seafood, soups, salads, pastries, and desserts.
Why I’d recommend it: The quality of the food is consistently good, and there’s enough variety for everyone to find something they enjoy.
4. Crave Hub
📍 Church Guest House, No. 24 Douala Street, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• ₦25,000 per person
Crave Hub offers a buffet featuring Nigerian favourites, grilled dishes, pasta, rice varieties, salads, finger foods, and desserts.
Why I’d recommend it: The quality of the buffet here is consistent and there’s plenty of variety.
5. Crossover Restaurant
📍 3 Cairo Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Adults: ₦24,000
• Kids: ₦12,000
The buffet includes Nigerian classics, continental meals, grilled chicken, beef, seafood, soups, salads, pastries, and desserts.
Why I’d recommend it: One of the most affordable buffet options on this list and ideal for families.
6. Aladdin Restaurant
📍 1 Toamasina Street, Wuse, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Around ₦30,000 per person
Aladdin is popular for its Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Expect shawarma, kebabs, grilled meats, rice dishes, fresh salads, dips, and desserts alongside other international options.
Why I’d recommend it: A great place to visit if you’re looking for something different from the usual Nigerian hotel buffet.
7. Johnwood Hotel by Bolton
📍 6 Sokode Crescent, Wuse, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Around ₦60,000 per person
Johnwood offers one of the most premium buffet experiences in Abuja, with Nigerian, continental, Asian dishes, seafood, premium grilled meats, pastries, desserts, and fresh juices.
Why I’d recommend it: Expensive, yes, but the food quality, ambience, and service make it feel like a proper luxury dining experience.
8. Sky View Restaurant
📍 14 Ndjamena Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
💰 Budget:
• Around ₦27,000 per person
Sky View serves a mix of Nigerian favourites, continental dishes, grilled meats, seafood, salads, pasta, pastries, and desserts.
Why I’d recommend it: The atmosphere is calm, the buffet offers good variety, and it’s one of those places that’s suitable for both family outings and casual celebrations.
Which One Would I Visit?
If I wanted more variety, I’d probably choose Hotel by Bolton.
For more value for without spending too much, Citro Hotel, Crossover Restaurant, or Crave Hub would be my choice.
And if I wanted to try something outside the usual hotel buffet, Aladdin Restaurant would be my pick.
Have you been to any of these buffet spots? Which one would you recommend, and is there another buffet in Abuja that deserves to be on this list?
