Lagos Restaurant Scene is Popping: New Restaurants 2021 to try in Lagos
Despite the challenges, new restaurants in Lagos opened up. The dining scene in Lagos has been bursting with goodness these past few years and 2020, despite its many setbacks, was not left out.
Before the rapid spread of the coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown that affected restaurants and dining spaces, a couple of restaurants like Turaka and Radish Lagos were opened but didn’t really have the chance to spread their wings and take off before the lockdown began in late March. After the lockdown was lifted, new restaurants had the opportunity to re-launch and were open for dine-in at a 50% capacity on the 14th of August, a development we were thrilled with.
However, with the number of COVID-19 cases rising once again all over the country, the government might once again shut down restaurants for dining in. We hope this doesn’t happen fully because we can’t wait to try these new, exciting restaurants in Lagos. We’ve already visited the gorgeous Cafe De Flore and had only good things to say about it. These are some other places we look forward to visiting soon.
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New Restaurants in Lagos 2020
Spades Lagos
Location: Plot C5, Block 12E Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Instagram: @freshfortego
Spades is a gorgeous space located in the same building as Freshforte, a food shopping arena in Lekki. Based on the pictures we’ve seen, it’s a lovely space, with organic decor and beautiful lighting. We can’t wait to visit!
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Koi Lagos
Location: Alhaji Babatunde Jose Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Instagram: @koilagosofficial
There has been a lot of buzz around this new exclusive Japanese spot in Lagos that is expensive to dine at. If you’ve heard of it, then you know it’s Koi Lagos. Look out for a review soon! *wink wink*.
Opens everyday from 6pm
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The Observatory
Location: 15 Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1
Instagram: @theobservatorylagos
This greenhouse-like space opened December 2020, and we are absolutely in love with the decor that allows for lots of natural light, which we all know is great for food photography. Expect some bomb pictures when we finally do visit! This used to be BLD by Play. Same ownership in case you were wondering
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Stories Lagos
Location: 19, Da Silva Street, Lekki Phase I, Lekki, Lagos
Instagram: @storieslagos
Stories launched in March 2020 and then went into lockdown with the rest of Lagos and Nigeria later in the same month. Due to this fact, we haven’t had a chance to visit but we will soon!
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Radish Lagos
Location: Plot 8 Fatai Idowu Arobieke St, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Instagram: @radishlagos
Radish Lagos is the restaurant attached to a boutique hotel called Maple Hotel in Lekki Phase 1. It opened in February 2020, but of course, we haven’t had the chance to experience it yet.
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Turaka Lagos
Location: 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Instagram: @turakalagos
Turaka is the casual, rooftop bistro situated at the top of Mo Abudu’s Ebony Life place. It originally opened in January but then reopened after the lockdown. Turaka is a Yoruba word meaning ‘Relax‘ or to ‘Unwind‘. Word on the street is Chef Fregz is the exclusive Chef at Ebony life restaurants
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Orile Restaurant and Bar
Location: 2, Ichie Chris Street Off Abeke Animashaun Off Bisola Durosinmi Etti, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Instagram: @orilerestaurantandbar
Orile opened in November 2020, and the menu looks like a fusion of our ethic meals with modern cuisine. Closed on Wednesdays
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Sapperz Bar and Lounge
Location: 1 Alfred Rewane, Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Lagos
Instagram: @sapperzlounge
Launched in October 2020, Sapperz is another restaurant and lounge that hasn’t gotten the chance to shine yet. Not to worry though, we have the whole of 2021 to visit and explore.
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Live Lounge
Location: 15 Idejo Street, Off Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Instagram: @livelounge_ng
Live Lounge is a spot for light bites and for entertaining live music & cocktails. Live lounge is open for dining in and takeout.
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Cafe De Flore
Location: 12, Glover Road, Ikoyi
Instagram: @cafedeflore_ng
Same owner of theTea Room Lagos and Myknos on the roof with latest addition of a somewhat little Paris inspration in Lagos.
Read the review here
Its been indeed a good year 2020 for new restaurants in Lagos. Lets see what 2021 has in store for us.
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