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Grilled chicken fresh off the fire
Oakland, California

A Culinary Oasis
for the Extraordinary

9jaGrills is a Nigerian restaurant, bar & lounge, where every plate carries the heat of the grill and the warmth of home.

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EST. OAKLAND • 9JAGRILLS • NAIJA ROOTS •
9jaGrills
9jaGrills

Where Naija fire meets
Oakland soul.

Rising from a food truck to a full lounge, 9jaGrills brings the vibrant, unapologetic flavors of Nigeria to the heart of the Bay. Every plate carries the smoke of the grill and the warmth of home, and every night carries the pulse of a room that knows how to celebrate.

This isn't just dinner. It's suya off the coals, jollof simmered low and slow, and a lounge built for good company and better nights.

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Friends gathered together in the 9jaGrills lounge
“A feast for the senses.”
Guests enjoying jollof rice together at 9jaGrills
Friends laughing over a meal at 9jaGrills
Straight From Our Table

Good Food, Better Company

Every table at 9jaGrills tells the same story: plates passed around, second helpings, and the kind of laughter that only comes with real food shared with real people.

Whether it's date night, a reunion with old friends, or your first time trying jollof rice, we want you to leave a little fuller and a lot happier.

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The Experience

Moments At 9jaGrills

Native jollof rice with grilled fish
RiceNative Jollof
Guests and friends at 9jaGrills
CommunityGood Company
Guests enjoying a 9jaGrills gathering
NightsSuya Nights
Combo platter
ComboChef's Special
Close-up of native jollof rice with grilled meat
RiceMade To Order
Guest digging into a full 9jaGrills combo plate
ComboDig In
Guests gathered at the 9jaGrills counter
CommunityThe Regulars
Close-up of jollof rice with grilled fish and plantain
RiceFish & Jollof
Guests seated together under the 9jaGrills sign
CommunityThe Family
Large group dinner at a 9jaGrills catered event
EventsFull Table
DJ Booth
Good Vibes
Lounge Nights
Bar Scene
Behind The Decks
Cheers
On The Decks
Celebration
Tent Party
Late Night
Tent Vibes
Big Celebration
Opening Times
Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Thursday12pm – 9pm
Friday – Saturday12pm – 12am
Sunday2pm – 10pm
Reservations

Save Your Table

Walk-ins are always welcome, but we recommend booking ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings.

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More Than A Meal

Guests relaxing at 9jaGrills lounge
Our StoryAbout Us
 The 9jaGrills food truck
Where It StartedFood Truck
 Guests at a 9jaGrills cooking class
Learn With UsCooking Class
 9jaGrills catering spread
Host With UsCatering
Word On The Street
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Best Nigerian food in Oakland!! I'm glad they opened a physical location. I was obsessed with their chicken suya from their food truck.

Tola Adeniran  ·  Google Review

Amazing food, so flavorful. Service was excellent, highly recommended. Great family vibe, and did I mention the food was amazing?

Dan Black  ·  Google Review

Been here a few times now and it's always good! The goat pepper soup is rejuvenating. Food always comes super hot, which I like, and I love the hookah!

Ifunanya Onyima  ·  Google Review

Delicious Nigerian food, great service. The owner helpfully walked us through the menu. Be sure to try the Zobo, made in-house with hibiscus, clove and ginger.

E M  ·  Google Review
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