THE BEST NIGERIA · LAGOS · 2026

Best international restaurants in Lagos.

Compare international restaurants in Lagos by cuisine, setting and published booking information. The first five are our featured editorial choices; the readers’ poll is a separate preference vote.

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6 choices · Editorial positions shown below. Reader votes are separate.

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International restaurants in Lagos: editorial positions and reader votes
Position	Logo	Name	Votes
1st		R.S.V.P. LagosNew American restaurant & bar	…
2nd		Shiro LagosAsian restaurant	…
3rd		Mizu DiningJapanese restaurant	…
4th	Eko Hotels & Suites (venue operator)	Crossroads Tex-Mex Restaurant & BarTex-Mex restaurant & bar	…
5th	Eko Hotels & Suites (venue operator)	The Sky RestaurantAsian-fusion restaurant & bar	…
6th		Mood LagosRooftop restaurant & bar	…

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Why these top five? ↓

OUR FEATURED FIVE

Why they stand out.

1^stEDITORIAL CHOICE

New American restaurant & bar

R.S.V.P. Lagos

Why 1st: First for a clearly defined New American restaurant-and-bar concept in Victoria Island.

R.S.V.P. has a clear New American restaurant-and-bar identity in Victoria Island. That defined concept gives international-dining readers a useful starting point and also suits a dinner-and-drinks plan. Choose another venue when a specific Asian or Japanese menu is your priority.

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Evidence: Official business information

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2^ndEDITORIAL CHOICE

Asian restaurant

Shiro Lagos

Why 2nd: Second for readers looking specifically for Asian cuisine and sushi rather than a broad international menu.

Shiro offers a more specifically Asian dining direction than a general international restaurant. Readers looking for sushi or an Asian-focused occasion may prefer it to the overall first choice. Use the official menu and reservation links to check current dishes and arrangements.

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3^rdEDITORIAL CHOICE

Japanese restaurant

Mizu Dining

Why 3rd: Third for a specialist Japanese, omakase-led occasion rather than an everyday mixed-menu meal.

Mizu’s Japanese and omakase-led concept is a specialist choice for an occasion centred on that format. Its position reflects a narrower fit than the broader international choices above it. Confirm the current menu, dietary accommodations and booking arrangements directly.

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4^thEDITORIAL CHOICE

Eko Hotels & Suites (venue operator)

Tex-Mex restaurant & bar

Crossroads Tex-Mex Restaurant & Bar

Why 4th: Fourth for a distinct Tex-Mex menu and restaurant-and-bar occasion in Victoria Island.

A clearly defined option for tacos, fajitas and a restaurant-and-bar outing. Its cuisine focus makes it different from the Japanese and New American venues in this guide. Confirm current entertainment arrangements and table availability when booking.

Before you choose

Confirm the current offering, availability, location and terms directly before committing.

Evidence: Official business information

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5^thEDITORIAL CHOICE

Eko Hotels & Suites (venue operator)

Asian-fusion restaurant & bar

The Sky Restaurant

Why 5th: Fifth for Asian fusion in an elevated hotel setting, especially when the location is part of the occasion.

Consider this venue when an elevated hotel setting is part of the occasion. The official page describes Asian-fusion food and separate dining and bar hours. Confirm the menu and opening schedule directly; the view does not establish superior food or service quality.

Before you choose

Confirm the current offering, availability, location and terms directly before committing.

Evidence: Official business information

Full profile & practical details ↗

How we chose this order

Cuisine match, distinctiveness of the dining concept, location clarity, menu information and booking practicality. Positions reflect editorial judgement within this selection. No visits, customer interviews or service-speed tests were conducted for this edition. Read our methodology →

Your questions, answered.

How do I choose a international restaurant in Lagos?

Start with the cuisine and occasion, then check location, current menus, opening times, dietary requirements and booking terms. These recommendations are based on published information rather than first-hand tasting.

Are prices and opening hours verified here?

Menus, prices and hours change. Confirm directly with the restaurant before booking; we link to official information rather than invent a price range.

Does a first-place ranking mean everyone will prefer it?

No. The editorial order reflects the stated brief. A specialist menu, quieter atmosphere or a more convenient location can make another restaurant better for you.

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