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The Charcoal Grill
Penthouse (KFC Building, 112 Aminu Kano Cres, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria
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Th
Review №1

A nice restaurant with affordable dishes, up on the second floor. They have indoor and outdoor seating spaces. Waiter was very polite and cheerful.I ordered their jerk chicken with french fries. The chicken was tasty and they were very generous with the fries.Definitely worth visiting. Try going in the morning. Its nice and quiet and youll have most of the place to yourself.

Je
Review №2

Delicious affordable breakfast. So filling for one person heavy on the portion and I love the presentation. Airy environment too. Sometimes the place gets overwhelmed with customers and that leads to slow service apart from that they are good. Breakfast is like $10

Ja
Review №3

Only got to be seeing this restaurant online through Jumia food, didnt really know that it is just near me and one of the best in the city.You cannot eat anything here and have a second thought of not visiting again. With your guest or anyone, you are sure of a place to provide both breakfast, launch and dinner.You can both buy foods here or order them online and trust me, you will never regret eating here.

Ch
Review №4

Definitely a fave for me especially for their BREAKFAST of which you can’t go wrong with.This restaurant has been on for years and they still maintain top notch services.Simply & lightly decorated clean space with courteous staff who comes to quickly take your order upon arrival. However when it gets very busy getting their attention is quite difficult.Food taste good, the portions are big enough and prices are mid range. Full English / American Breakfast cost around N4,500-N5,000. Main dishes around N3,000-4,000A lunch or dinner for two will cost around N10,000-N15,000I always visit here & will definitely recommend for very simple outings and/or breakfast.

Ch
Review №5

Had lamb and mashed potatoes.This is the best mashed potatoes I’ve had in Abuja so farThe lamb could have spent more time on the grill/oven because it was undercookedDrinks was really good and overall, the food is great and very affordable!

Pr
Review №6

Nice place, the view you have is dope(top top view). Went for birthday get together and I really enjoyed myself. Had the opportunity to meet nice and wonderful people.

Sa
Review №7

It was really lovely, I loved the ambience and the staff were super polite, even though the service was slow. I had the Mexican shrimp salad and was unhappy because the shrimp wasnt washed properly.However they have tons of beautiful tasty breakfast foods and it definitely should be a stop for anyone in Abuja

Mo
Review №8

The meals were tasty and the waitress was very professional. We had a good time and would definitely be here again.

Sh
Review №9

A very nice restaurant, proper food plating, Good and sumptuous breakfast.

Di
Review №10

Location: greatMeals: delicious and in large portionsEnvironment: cleanPrice: affordableWaiters: courteousSet-up: lovelyDrinks: very niceOverall: very good

Sa
Review №11

The insistence of Covid 19 protocol is annoying but necessary. One cant be too careful. Beautiful indoor and outdoor area. Boards(transparent) actually separate tables. Tasty meals, great drinks. Polite staff and generally very tidy setup. Loved the outdoor flower idea,see through to the Chef inside. Great place.

Ol
Review №12

Very nice apace and ambiance. Friendly and polite staff. Service was a bit slow and I guess it was because they had a lot of customers to attend to. I Had their Grilled Giwan Ruwa with spicy rice (and a glass of Chapman) and it was lovely while my friend had Bibi Mix Grill with spicy rice/ fried plantain and it was was heavenly and very filling!!! Will definitely come back and try other dishes. 😊✌🏾

Or
Review №13

UPDATED MENU ***I have gone thrice now just to ensure I leave a super review. The menu found online has been updated and prices are different (see attached images).Customer service is top notch as is the quality of the meals. Portions match the price and people almost always have to take their food to go.Rooftop, nice ambience and a perfect spot to go on a date, lay back and have a beer while watching the match or even host a meeting.I did not spend up to n 5,000 and I had a drink, seafood sauce and side.Recommend

Am
Review №14

Liked the ambience indoor. Friendly staff. Nice meals

Mo
Review №15

Great staff from the enterance, great ambience, a nice place to hang out with a partner or a group of friends, awesome view too and a totally nice location. I was there for breakfast and it was totally mindblowing. This is somewhere you should try out. Oh, their champán is awesome.I also think they may need to consider an elevador, considering that they are on the topmost floor, some of us have weak knees🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️Over all, it is lovely.

Al
Review №16

𝕋ℍ𝔼 ℂℍ𝔸ℝℂ𝕆𝔸𝕃 𝔾ℝ𝕀𝕃𝕃 ℝ𝔼𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕌ℝ𝔸ℕ𝕋.Charcoal grill was borne out of a vision to deliver a unique experience to Nigeria meat lovers and trust me when I say it is because they have been operating since 2013 and still basking strong.💪🏾A girlfriend recommended  and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. So I left the office with an open mind.The restaurant is at the rooftop of a plaza in Aminu Kano Crescent. Polite and courteous staff 💯👏🏽, Warm ambience and more.MOCKTAIL – Coca Colada.Coconut cream, Pineapple juice, fresh milk and honey.I loved this. Totally different from what I would normally go for but I honestly had no regret because it was pleasant on my buds.🤍MAINMEAL – Bible Mix Grill.Beef, Chicken, Sausage and gizzard with pepper sauce.As side, I had Basmati White Rice and Stew.This meal was absolutely Yummy and filling.🤩Indeed, a place for meat lovers because it was properly marinated and grilled.🤤🥰REVIEW – The restaurant is in a really busy commercial area and has a stiff competition as there are several restaurants within and beside the plaza. So they must be doing something really well to have maintained the clientèle they have and even attract new ones.👏🏽💯I was given Groundnut to munch on while I waited for my meal which surprisingly did not take along time.Beautiful Space, divided into 3 sections.*The Coffee Lounge*The Main Dinning*TerraceYou can sit anywhere you choose to depending on your mood.Very affordable rate and service.👌🏽👏🏽The present economy has nothing on them and I believe it’s one of their strategies. 💯Fast Meal, Absolutely Friendly staff, great atmosphere, perfect music and more. Meanwhile, kudos to the uptight waiter Henry who eventually loosened up that attended to me.👏🏽😊The restaurant is perfect for family hangout, Brunch dates, Romantic dates, breakfast, Friends hangout, Lone dates and more.🥰🤍It’s children friendly. Covid-19 Protocols duly observed with an active censored hand sanitizer. 💯LOCATION – 112 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse2, Abuja.RATING – For all the aforementioned,  I would give this restaurant 8/10.P.S – You can dine in, Takeaway and call in for delivery.Open - 8am except  on Sundays by 10am.Closes - 10pm.They have 5 types of Breakfast.Full English Breakfast.American Breakfast -Waffles and more.Continental Breakfast ‐ French Toast and more.Cinnamon French Toast.Nigerian Bolè and Mackerel.They all come with either Tea, Coffee, Hot chocolate and Fresh Orange Juice as complementary.I’m definitely visiting again and  for Breakfast.🥰On Wednesdays are strictly for proper Nigerian meals.🤤😍So Darlings, I would definitely Recommend this restaurant but I’m not going to Fail to mention you should be ready to climb the stairs till you get to the Restaurant as there is no Elevator unfortunately.😥😔Dont Forget to Follow me on Instagram @EatOutWithAlexis and also visit my Column EatOutWithAlexis on the blog Abujacityjournal.com .Till Next Week Guys, 💋.

Ch
Review №17

Excellent breakfast choices and everything tasted lovely.Not ideal for folks with mobility disabilities as its on the top floor and accessed via stairs.

Am
Review №18

Lovely ambience, staff and wonderful food. I highly recommend

Ab
Review №19

A nice place to hang out with friends and family, a serene environment overlooking the Town, I love the view

Te
Review №20

I like that they open early enough.Their order to delivery time is quick enough. And their meals are tasty and well prepared and the portion is generous.

Ir
Review №21

Great ambience...Amazing waiters...Service is timely, no delays on meals.Meals are tasty and worth every dine.Great place for a family dinner ❤.

In
Review №22

Top notch service. Polite staff and awesome food. The 9k platter is a whole lot of awesomeness.

Li
Review №23

Charcoal is the best restaurant in Abuja and thats on period! From the delicious food, to the professionalism of the staff to the conducive, serene but yet luxury environment, all just so perfect, please keep it up.

Yu
Review №24

A very good restaurant that promises value for money. Menu is filled with a number of varieties and all taste good. Nice for group and couples. Good customer service too

Nu
Review №25

Clean environment which consist of both outdoor (rooftop) and indoor depending on the mood. Pretty well served English breakfast. They have quite attentive staffs who are very courteous. They have a large platter which is pretty affordable and I bet you cant eat all full by yourself so you could share or package a takeaway.They could do better on music selection though.Overall: Satisfactory

AD
Review №26

Cool place for evening or daytime hangout. Had some awesome seafood platter I cant forget in a while. Nice staff, courteous and friendly.

Be
Review №27

One of my favorite spots in Abuja. Nice space, affordable food and generous portions.19/09/21: You can always count on Charcoal for healthy food portions at decent prices! Delicious too!

Ms
Review №28

I had the continental breakfast and my friend had the stir fry noodles. They gave me a complimentary glass of orange juice AND a cup of hot chocolate (which was creamy and delicious by the way). The food was 💯!!!! The portions were good and the prices are quite affordable. The waitress who served us was very helpful with her recommendations and helped us pick the best options. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Co
Review №29

Nice place... Couldnt get the syrup pancakes during the day tho, such a drag 😔😞

le
Review №30

Its really a nice place n d food? Was a delight

Fa
Review №31

Lovely Service! A great place to eat out.

Ba
Review №32

The unique taste of grilling. It shares building with other businesses.

Ab
Review №33

Had Christmas eve lunch here, and I was totally impressed. Cheated on my meal plan... All the meals ordered were on point; the shakes too were satisfying! The waiters are quite professional. Freindly atmosphere 😊

Bu
Review №34

My friends and I had a really nice experience there. Menu has a lot of options and everything we ordered came fast and all were really nice. Good place for hanging out with friends or romantic dates. Its also quite affordable and you get good value for money.

Id
Review №35

I had burger & potato chips, which i enjoyed.Great customer serviceNeat environmentFull review is up on my food page on instagram @abujabudgetplug, kindly check it out, thanks

Nk
Review №36

The Charcoal Grill has really tasty dishes. Service can be slow which is very irksome but dishes sort of make up for it.They serve a bowl of fresh popcorn while you wait.The outdoor seating area overlooks one of Abuja’s busiest streets, while the internal space has two seating areas. One I prefer to see as a breakfast room.The Charcoal is good for families with kids too especially because of the choices of entertainment. No TV showing questionable music. With smaller kids though, space might be a challenge unless you’re seating outdoor.I’d recommend the grilled tilapia dishes first and then the lamb dishes. Those were my faves.

Ol
Review №37

Great outdoor view, excellent menu and efficient staff.

Nn
Review №38

Cool ambience. Platters are cost effective.

El
Review №39

Enjoyed their calamari, beautiful spot

Os
Review №40

Nice roof top restaurant, quality menu and quiet a big place.

Mu
Review №41

The ambassador of their brand are fast satisfactory customer services and adequate quality of salubrious edibles that bestow sustenance upon the customers who stop by. They have a clean relaxing interior and possess hygienic amenities that purify customers.

Em
Review №42

Have a taste of their Spicy Rice and Chicken whatever 😋.. awesome!

ol
Review №43

Charcoal grill. Oh my heaven. I am still thinking of words to describe this place.The meal here testes great. Despite the economy the quantity is great too, Especially, if you are 2 or 3. just order the platter. There is the option of 4 sides with one platter.I forgot to mention this is my 2nd visit.Everybody should visit charcoal grill.Then thank me another time....The only concern is the canopy used to cover the open area should be worked on.I love it here

Ez
Review №44

Loved spending time at Charcoal. The waiters were excellent, the smoothies were superb and the food was awesome. The bathrooms were also really clean and the menu items were reasonably priced. The only downside, I think, is that the menu is not very varied and all the meats are frieddddd. An awesome experience nevertheless

Em
Review №45

An exquisite experience, Charcoal Grill is located at the heart of Abuja and provides a nice relaxation spot for those who love to hang out with friends at night, or simply love a cool spot for lunch with friends and family. The food is fresh and delicious and the drinks are exceptionally chilled. Once you go Charcoal Grill, there is no going back. What a wonderful experience.

Ke
Review №46

I am editing my previous positive review of The Charcoal Grill. It makes absolutely no sense to be seated for 20 minutes without having anyone come over to take your order. After about 10 minutes we informed a staff we were waiting to have our orders taken. They were a no show. After 20 minutes we left with no one noticing our presence or even us leaving. If it takes more than 20 minutes to get noticed, then how long would it take to get served eventually? And to be fair to the staff I think Charcoal needs to employ more hands. The staff were all over the place attending to diners and this wasnt a packed house. I imagine what the case would be with a fully packed place.

Ha
Review №47

Nice cosy restaurant with very polite staff the only off part is the aroma escapes into the restaurant the food is delicious

If
Review №48

It is a very beautiful restaurant with Dj during the weekends giving great music as you sample the meals.I enjoyed their grilled proteins and sauces, the fried rice was not spectacular.I loved the Mocktail drinks/shakes. They also have a delicious Samosa appetizer.

Ol
Review №49

It’s a good place to dine. Good portions, great taste and value for money

La
Review №50

I recommend charcoal grill for dates. The roof top gives you the view of wuse 2 aminu kano.Recommendation for couples and first dates.Whenever youre there pls try out the shrimp sauce and white rice. Its 10k but totally worth it.

if
Review №51

Really nice place, great food, amazing atmosphere.

Ru
Review №52

One of my favorite restaurants in Abuja.The prices are decent and the food is great!Friendly and efficient staff.On average, an order takes about 20 minutes to arrive. They used to serve free popcorn to guests on arrival, but they don’t seem to do that anymore.I recommend this place for a quiet meal (where you can have a decent conversation without having to yell).As for the food, I recommend the full English breakfast, the peppered Gizzard and the cocktails.NOTE: You have to climb about 3 flights of stairs, and there are no lifts or escalators/ wheelchair accessibility.

Ad
Review №53

Very beautiful ambience. Just opened newly. But so pleasant staff. Official opening on Sat. Shola was a great host

ka
Review №54

Breakfast on point... You should try it.

Ma
Review №55

Fantastic breakfast

do
Review №56

No elevator. It should have been named rooftop. Waiters friendly. Good climate controlled indoor sitting or outdoor sitting. Food good

ke
Review №57

Totally enjoyed their services and the meals although had to wait a bit for our orders to be served. Cozy and ambient environment too.

Fi
Review №58

Very filling, and quick service. The ambiance is also pretty neat

Om
Review №59

Lovely ambience. Great Food. Gosh.... great food. Freshly made, the pancakes were fluffy, the omelette was divine! Fabulous food. Whether you’re dining alone or in a group, you will enjoy time spent here. My new favourite good food place in Abuja....the food is that good.

Ay
Review №60

The food here is amazing. And the atmosphere? Classic ambience. Definitely a place to check out

Na
Review №61

Beautiful ambiance, great food. The customer service is great.

Ov
Review №62

Nice ambience. You could either sit inside the restaurant or the outdoor area. I had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Fried Rice which was really tasty while my friend had the Fish in Potato with wedges. I found the prices to be affordable compared to some other restaurants I had been to. It was a wonderful dining experience and I will definitely visit again

nk
Review №63

Cool and serene environment, good customer service. Delicious food and nice cocktail.

Ol
Review №64

Very lovely meals at affordable price, large portions too. They have a spacious place and fantastic customer service, Ill recommend over and over.

Ol
Review №65

Probably the breakfast place I visited in Abuja. The food was delicious and colorful. The menu was easy to understand and the choices makes sense.

to
Review №66

Was a really nice and serene place. Really good food. Good service. Love the fact they serve you popcorn when you get in to keep you busy before you order. The drink I had wasn’t really well done but mad do

Im
Review №67

The food.... hmmmmmmm excellent, customer service excellent. pls stop by

Ja
Review №68

This is my second time here. I liked my first experience but my second was mediocre. The first experience was good because of the nice waitress and a decent chef. This time, our waiter wasn’t too nice or attentive and the drinks were mediocre. I’m vegetarian, so I had the sweet potato burger. It tasted like the chef had just thrown random black pepper on it with a poorly melted slice of processed cheese. My fiancé had a sandwich which was mediocre. The only thing we liked were the fries because they tasted fresh. Please have good and consistent customer service and food.

Ol
Review №69

This place has got great ambience. You can choose to be indoors or outside on the terrace. The terrace (my favourite spot) is got a great view of the city. They serve all kinds of tea and coffee flavours. I enjoyed the food here. My guest was impressed as well

If
Review №70

Amazing food and good ambience

fl
Review №71

Have a good grilled sea food,lamb ribs and steaks

Ch
Review №72

The jollof rice was pretty bland. The fried rice was okay. The chicken was okay, couldve been better though. But the ambience was really nice. The waitress was nice and attentive. The cocktails were enjoyable even though mine didnt meet up to expectation (my charcoal special tasted more like just a banana and cream smoothie). Ill be visiting again, to try their breakfast options or one of their burgers.

Ti
Review №73

Absolutely loved the Breakfast menu, I would definitely try it out again.

Ol
Review №74

It was an amazing experience: I loved the meal and the waiters were polite.

Mo
Review №75

I love a good setting. The food was pretty affordable and quite colorful. Im a fan of colorful food. Customer Service is want brings me back to a place and Charcoal Grill gave me that.I felt bad that the waiter disappeared before I could leave a tip.Go with a gisting partner. It makes it even sweeter.

Ch
Review №76

I wasn’t pleased with the service here!!!The food took too long, almost an hour waiting for the food.Ordered drinks and still took too long,We ordered 3 platters,The suya was too hard, but the gizzard & chicken wings was ok, the fries & yam fries was ok.The gizzard’s pepper was tasting undone.The fried rice & jollof rice was tasteless.The service generally was slow, because getting the bill was another huge task arghhhh!!!!

Ol
Review №77

Gets top marks for quality of service. Food too isnt bad one bit and I always make sure I drop by every time Im in Abuja.Be a sport and remember to tip the staff when you do visit.

He
Review №78

This is an absolutely lovely place. I was served by a very professional customer service representative who tried to make sure everything requested was provided. I like the fact that you have an option to choose between a very quiet space inside and a not too quiet space outside.

Ij
Review №79

Really nice place, but wasnt nice I had to still pay for packs to take my food

ou
Review №80

Nice atmosphere and view, superb customer service, I only wish the food would arrive faster, or maybe I Was so famished I wish they would hurry! Plus their smoothie is out of this world, 👍 .

Ye
Review №81

Lovely indoor space.Customer friendly and affordable.

Ti
Review №82

Great food. The vegetable fried noodles was awesome. The environment clean and great. Awesome customer service too.

Ma
Review №83

I enjoyed their breakfast spread and the service was amazing.Looking forward to more days of good dinning and great food.

Ma
Review №84

The food was beautiful. The service was amazing. I loved the view and the environment.

ay
Review №85

Food portions is a lot, food was good but got scammed by their waiter so definitely not going back there!

Al
Review №86

My favorite restaurant in Abuja! If youre in Abuja, Nigeria you must stop here for a meal...

Ko
Review №87

Great place with beautiful scenery and good service.

Or
Review №88

Ive been here a number of times and each time is amazing. One of my favourite places in Abuja, so perfect in the evenings. The jerk chicken is divine with the baked potatoes. They also have some amazing smoothies and drinks here. Definitely try the gizzard if youre just feeling peckish.

Br
Review №89

The ambience is great I love it but I feel like they are slowly reducing the quantity of their foods

Ch
Review №90

Nice atmosphere and whether inside or outside on the balcony/rooftop. The staff are friendly and sharp. Definitely worth visiting again. Menu is OK and price is not steep

Em
Review №91

We sat on a table that people had just left, the server didnt even clean it up after we sat down. We ordered and while waiting for the food to be prepared we saw a rat climbing the canopy outside and heading towards the kitchen side, which really put us off. The watermelon juice came warm and without any ice to cool it down and the jerk chicken was clearly microwaved before being served. Definitely wont be returning here.

St
Review №92

Its an amazing place to relax and the food is amazing!!😘

Od
Review №93

Charcoal Grill have one of the best foods and grills. Their service is Top Notch. Their food is quite tasty and served fresh and hot. We enjoyed our meal as we had a get together to mark our friend UD chic birthday. Nice place...

Da
Review №94

The restaurant was really hot, food didn’t waste time to get ready, it tasted horrible by the way.

Ch
Review №95

Great service and amazing cuisines. The ambience is cozy and beautiful

Sa
Review №96

An exquisite restaurant and grills for great meals.

Em
Review №97

The food was delicious and, to be very honest, I was satisfied. I advise you to try them out.

Je
Review №98

Great ambiance, top-notch customer service, and very tasty meals. I enjoyed my time and I cant wait to visit again

CH
Review №99

The charcoal grill is a dual purpose spot designed for lounging and dinning. It is located on the same plaza with KFC and Tutti Frutti.It provides a comfortable indoor experience as well as a refreshing outdoor feel with its balcony space.Their menu has a wide range of meals and they offer a three course meal option.The lounge area boasts of some fun activities like smoking of hookah, karaoke on Sundays and loud music.I’ve had their Caesar salad, it was so delicious.Checkout the pics and videos for more information.

bi
Review №100

Cute indoor area, the rooftop arrangement was sort of mid but I liked the food

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  • Address:Penthouse (KFC Building, 112 Aminu Kano Cres, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Site:http://www.charcoalgrillabuja.com/
  • Phone:+234 811 131 1177
Categories
  • Restaurant
  • Grill
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Fast food restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–11PM
  • Thursday:8AM–11PM
  • Friday:8AM–11PM
  • Saturday:8AM–11PM
  • Sunday:8AM–11PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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