Contemporary African restaurant
NOK by Alara
Victoria Island
Contemporary African dishes in a garden setting at Alara, with art and design woven into the dining space.
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Nigerian restaurant
Terra Kulture Restaurant
Victoria Island
Nigerian dishes inside the Terra Kulture cultural centre; check the theatre programme if you want to pair dinner with a show.
Nigerian & pan-African restaurant
Yellow Chilli — Ikeja
Ikeja GRA
Local and pan-African dishes at the Joel Ogunnaike Street branch, useful for a mainland dining stop.
Tropical brasserie
SLoW
Victoria Island
A brasserie at Temple Muse combining Latin American and West African influences, with indoor and outdoor seating.
New American restaurant
R.S.V.P.
Victoria Island
New American dining on Eletu Ogabi Street, with a separate poolside bar and lounge behind the restaurant.
International restaurant
Craft Gourmet
Victoria Island
An open-kitchen restaurant in Mega Plaza on Idowu Martins Street, serving a menu with international influences.
Japanese restaurant
Izanagi
Victoria Island
Japanese dining on Idejo Street, with sushi and other Japanese dishes on the published menu.
International restaurant
Sabor
Victoria Island
A restaurant on Ahmadu Bello Way with a multicultural menu and options for relaxed group dining.
Contemporary restaurant
Sketch Lagos
Victoria Island
A contemporary restaurant on Adeola Hopewell Street, known for an illustrated, art-filled dining room.
Afro-fusion restaurant
Nest Lagos
Victoria Island
Nigerian classics and international dishes at a restaurant on Samuel Manuwa Street.
Polynesian & seafood restaurant
Rapa Nui
Victoria Island
Polynesian-inspired dining and seafood at its Etim Inyang Crescent location; use the current venue address when arranging transport.
Seafood restaurant
Ocean Basket — Victoria Island
Victoria Island
Seafood platters and sushi at the Akin Adesola Street branch of the restaurant group.
Japanese & Asian restaurant
Shiro Lagos
Oniru, Victoria Island
Japanese and Asian dishes at the Water Corporation Road venue near Landmark; confirm access and reservations with the restaurant.
International restaurant & sports bar
Bungalow — Ikeja
Ikeja GRA
A varied international menu and teppanyaki dining at the Adekunle Fajuyi Way branch.
French bakery & café
Eric Kayser — Ikoyi
Ikoyi
A French bakery and café at the Mike Adenuga Centre on Osborne Road, alongside Alliance Française.
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