The special occasion tier
NokByAlara on VI is the local favourite for Pan-African fine dining — $60 for a tasting menu with wine pairing, book two weeks ahead. Yellow Chilli on Adeola Odeku for elevated Nigerian classics at $35 a head; the goat pepper soup is unmissable. Terra Kulture's restaurant does Nigerian regional cooking with an art gallery attached — $25 to $30 a head and worth the crossing to VI.
The everyday standouts
RSVP on Akin Adesola in Lekki Phase 1 for continental brunch, $18 to $25. Sao Cafe for Nigerian breakfast (akara and pap, $6). Ocean Basket in Circle Mall for family seafood at $20 a head. Ilona Lounge on Admiralty Way for slow evenings with small plates. Bukka Hut is the local fast-casual chain — jollof rice with chicken for $6, and cleaner than most places twice the price.
Street food you shouldn’t skip
Suya (spiced grilled beef) at Glover Court in Ikoyi, $4 for a generous pack. Boli (grilled plantain with peanut sauce), $2 from any evening cart. Puff-puff and akara for breakfast from roadside vendors, $1. Eat where locals queue and skip anywhere with English-only menus and no lunch crowd.
Questions, answered
Any dietary options?
Vegetarian is doable but ask directly — 'no meat' is understood, 'vegan' often isn’t. Halal is common; kosher basically doesn’t exist.
Do I tip?
10% service is usually added. Round up in cash for the runner if you want to be remembered.
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