The last time I went to Nigeria was in 2017 and whilst there I started compiling a list of bars and restaurants that I visited in addition to some that I wanted to check out when I went back.
2 years later and the end result is a strong list of over 50 bars and restaurants all located across 3 of some of the most vibrant areas in Lagos: Lekki, Victoria Island and Ikoyi.
With Christmas fast approaching a large number of the Nigerian diaspora across the world have started to head back to the most populous country in the motherland to celebrate the festive period with family and friends.
If you’re one of the people heading back and are looking for places to eat or drink at then check out the list below! There’s a wide variety of different cuisines so I’m sure you’ll find something that appeals to your taste-buds 😋
The restaurant/bar scene in Lagos is always changing so this information will be kept as up to date as possible. However if you notice something amiss then let me know at hello@travelwithtolu.com.
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Veggie Victory
Cuisine: Vegan
Location: Ikoyi
IG: @veggievictoryng
Craft Gourmet
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Location: Victoria Island
Hans & Rene
Cuisine: Ice Cream/Desserts
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @hansandrene
Cafe Jade Lagos
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Lekki
IG: @cafejadelagos
Sugarcane
Cuisine: American/International
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @sugarcane.ng
The Yellow Chilli Restaurant & Bar
Cuisine: Nigerian
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @yellowchilling
Hard Rock Cafe
Cuisine: American
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.hardrockcafe.com/location/lagos
IG: @hrclagos
Cactus Restaurant
Cuisine: Bakery/Ice Cream/Desserts/International
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.cactus-lagos.business.site
IG: @cactuslagos
Lagoon Restaurant
Cuisine: Churrasco
Location: Victoria Island
La Brioche
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @labriocheng
La Taverna
Cuisine: Chilean
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @la_tavernalagos
Circa Lagos
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Lekki
IG: @circa_lagos
The Tearoom Lagos
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Lekki
IG: @thetearoomlagos
Cubana Hut and Grill
Cuisine: Grill
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.cubanagroup.com.ng/cubana-hut-grill-lagos/
IG: @cubanaxperience
Danfo Bistros & Dives
Cuisine: Nigerian/International
Location: Ikoyi
IG: @danfobistro
Casper & Gambini’s
Cuisine: European/International
Location: Victoria Island
Crust and Cream
Cuisine: Contemporary/International
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @crustandcream
Arabesque Lagos
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @arabesquelagos
The Harvest
Cuisine: Nigerian/Gastropub
Location: Lekki
IG: @theharvestlagos
Moist Beach Club Oniru
Cuisine: Grill
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @moistbeachoniru
Papa’s Grill
Cuisine: Grill
Location: Lekki
IG: @papasgrillng
The Orchid Bistro Express
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Ikoyi
IG: @theorchidbistro
The Shark Express (The Shark House)
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Lekki
W: www.sharkhousefoundation.com
IG: @thesharkexpress
Flowershop Cafe Lagos
Cuisine: Cafe
Location: Victoria Island
Brass and Copper
Cuisine: International
Location: Lekki
Photo Credit: Instagram @serrabellumThe Backyard Lagos
Cuisine: Grill
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.thebackyardlagos.business.site
Maison Kayser
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @maisonkayser_ng
Grandlux Lekki
Cuisine: Nigerian
Location: Lekki
IG: @grandlux_lekki
Kohinoor Lagos
Cuisine: Nigerian
Location: Lekki
W: www.kohinoorhospitalities.com/kohinoor-lounge/
IG: @kohinoorlagos
Atmosphere Rooftop
Cuisine: International
Location: Lekki
Ocean Basket
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Victoria Island
The Traffic Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: Nigerian/American
Location: Ikoyi
Brazzerie
Cuisine: Nigerian/International
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/losfp-four-points-lagos/
Barangular/Cloud 9/Angle Villa
Cuisine: Pan-Asian/Bar/Nigerian & International
Location: Lekki
IG: @anglevillalagos
Skybox Restaurant
Cuisine: Nigerian/International
Location: Lekki
IG: @skyboxlagos
RUE80 Rooftop Bar
Cuisine: Bar
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.maisonfahrenheit.com/rue80
Liquid Hub
Cuisine: Wine Bar
Location: Ikoyi
IG: @liquidhub
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RSVP Nigeria
Cuisine: American
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @rsvplagos
The House
Cuisine: Nigerian/International
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @thehouselagos
Pearl Garden
Cuisine: Chinese
Location: Victoria Island
NOK By Alara
Cuisine: Pan-African
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @nokbyalara
Rooftop Lagos
Cuisine: International
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @rooftoplagos
Shiro
Cuisine: Japanese
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @shirolagos
Izanagi
Cuisine: Japanese
Location: Victoria Island
Talindo Steak House
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Location: Victoria Island
The Sky Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood/Asian Fusion
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.ekohotels.com/dining/the-sky-restaurant
Villa Medici
Cuisine: Italian
Location: Victoria Island
Z Kitchen
Cuisine: Italian/American/French
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @zkitchenlagos
Tarragon
Cuisine: Contemporary/Fusion
Location: Ikoyi
IG: @tarragonlagos
Vanilla Moon
Cuisine: Fusion Pan-European
Location: Victoria Island
88 Restaurant
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.ekohotels.com/dining/88-restaurant
The Grill By Delis
Cuisine: Steakhouse/Italian
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @thegrillbydelis
Photo Credit: Instagram @therelishdiaryNoir
Cuisine: Modern French
Location: Victoria Island
IG: @noirlagos
Chai Tang
Cuisine: Chinese
Location: Lekki
W: www.twinwaterslagos.com/chai-tang/
Crossroads Restaurant & Bar
Cuisine: Mexican
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.ekohotels.com/dining/crossroads-tex-mex-restaurant-bar
1415 Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Cuisine: Steakhouse/Seafood
Location: Victoria Island
W: www.ekohotels.com/dining/1415-Steakhouse-and-Seafood-restaurant
And that concludes the list! If you do find yourself visiting any of the places listed above then please remember to mention to them that you were recommended by Travel With Tolu!
Happy eating and peace, love and flights,
Tolu x
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