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Updated 1 month ago Best Restaurants in Surulere — 2026 Rankings Looking for the best restaurants in Surulere? We've ranked the top 25 restaurants in Surulere, Lagos State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.
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★★★★★ 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3.9k reviews · ₦₦
1 Mba St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Specializes in Ofada rice dishes with generous portions and spicy kick.
spicy ofada rice large portions attentive staff good catfish chewy beef pleasant ambience Why ranked #1? ▾ Google rating 83 Review volume 100 Review recency 68 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews chineduarsenal ★★★★★ — Had the vegetable-stirred ofada rice. It was beautiful, well-seasoned and the fried fish was amazing. It was quite costly though considering that it was ofada rice. The atmosphere was lovely with the Esohe O. ★★★★★ — Food was good, servers were pleasant. Probably need a bigger space with a bit more leg room.2
★★★★½ 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 736 reviews · ₦₦
37 Bode Thomas St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Best tasting catfish and healthy, non-oily Nigerian dishes.
great customer service amazing food catfish healthy car wash birthday celebration Why ranked #2? ▾ Google rating 88 Review volume 96 Review recency 69 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 100 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Michelle N. ★★★★★ — I had the BEST experience at Ejanla. The customer service, food, reception, everything was fantastic. They even washed my car. I was so pleased and will definitely be back. My friends and I have plannIlamosi I. ★★★★★ — This is a fantastic place. Came here with my team and we had such a good time. The food is amazing! The customer service is out of this world. I will definitely be back. Thank you Ejanla! Y’all rock!! Special shoutout to Regina! She’s served us well❤️3
★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 5.4k reviews · ₦₦
36 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Memorable food quality that customers recall years later.
delicious meals affordable prices good service elevator access nice view limited wheelchair access Why ranked #3? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 100 Review recency 63 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Sola O. ★★★★★ — Good place. Car park inside. Eatery, hotel up-floors. Elevator available to take you up. Side staircase if you don't want to use the lift.Yomi O. ★★★★★ — Delicious meals and great service in a cool environment.4
★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 603 reviews
Estate, National Stadium side, 6 Rafiu Shittu St, Alaka, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Complimentary car wash and secure estate location.
secure location friendly staff slow service clean rooms small breakfast maintenance issues Why ranked #4? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 93 Review recency 68 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 44 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Yoni O. ★★★★★ — Great service
Always wondered how the receptionist does it, so kind, warm and always smiling... Always wake also... They are just good5
★★★★½ 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 51 reviews
24 Abiodun St, Somolu, Lagos 102216, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Karaoke nights and a fireplace set it apart from typical cafes.
great customer service fireplace karaoke night high priced menu friendly waitress Why ranked #5? ▾ Google rating 93 Review volume 57 Review recency 88 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Danny I. ★★★★★ — Fire place with a little high priced menu but is definitely worth the experienceSophie D. ★★★★★ — Amazing customer service, but I think the food needs working on.6
★★★★★ 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 755 reviews · ₦₦
114 Bode Thomas St, Alaka, Lagos 100100, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Transforms from cafe to lounge/club with DJ at 9pm, offering live matches and budget-friendly prices.
good music budget-friendly live matches cozy atmosphere good food long wait time Why ranked #6? ▾ Google rating 83 Review volume 96 Review recency 64 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 86 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Sophia W. ★★★★★ — I love visiting the cabin and so when they opened downstairs, I had to go and it didn't disappoint. I enjoyed the pasta and the lamb chops.
Amazing atmosphere and the dj started playing at 9pmakindele O. ★★★★★ — "This cozy lounge is a hidden gem! With a friendly atmosphere and a crowd of down-to-earth people, it’s the perfect spot to unwind. The budget-friendly prices make it accessible for everyone, and the good music sets the vibe just right. Arriving early guarantees you a great spot to enjoy the night as it unfolds, ensuring you have the best experience from start to finish. A must-visit for those who appreciate good company and great tunes!"7
★★★★★ 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 199 reviews · ₦₦
62 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, opposite Glo Office, beside Lotus Bank, Surulere, Lagos 101211, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers a unique blend of Nigerian 'tush-buka' vibe with karaoke and games.
good food friendly staff karaoke night small space slow service affordable Why ranked #7? ▾ Google rating 83 Review volume 77 Review recency 52 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Oluwapelumi O. ★★★★★ — The atmosphere was calm and beautiful,they had a karaoke night and my favorite part of the night was protein filled food we had!Tesfaye ★★★★★ — The Asun BBQ pizza was fairly tasty with a lot of cheese; it just lacked the pepper or spiciness you’d expect when you hear ‘Asun’ in any statement.
The ofada seafood was excellent, with a generous a8
★★★★½ 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 reviews
52 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101211, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Hidden gem in Surulere, easy to miss but worth finding.
hidden location fresh food good portion sizes friendly staff nice ambiance kid friendly Why ranked #8? ▾ Google rating 88 Review volume 66 Review recency 66 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 86 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Quiin A. ★★★★★ — Really nice restaurant, 10/10 I must say❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ From the food down to the vibeAyomide A. ★★★★★ — Fr, it was one of the best experience ever, customer service was superb and the food was really delicious and affordable. The ambience was really nice too. I played games and had lots of fun with my 9
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
62 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers pizza alongside cakes and grilled items like suya.
delicious pizza tasty cakes grilled chicken spicy suya good for events Why ranked #9? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 35 Review recency 80 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 80 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Femi A. ★★★★★ — I love sankofa bakery cakes,
I ordered one for my wife's birthday and we all enjoyed the cakeOlufemi O. ★★★★★ — I needed to order for a pizza in surulere and i stumbled on Sankofa Bakery and honestly i enjoyed their Pizza and i recommend it to any one looking for the best pizza in surulere and in lagos10
★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 237 reviews · ₦₦
62 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Breakfast buffet is affordable and satisfying, but flies can be an issue.
small space slow service great music friendly staff affordable breakfast buffet fly problem Why ranked #10? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 79 Review recency 66 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 44 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Chizitere N. ★★★★★ — The atmosphere wasn’t bad. The space is quite small, and once more people started coming in, it became pretty jam-packed. Also, the food took a long time to be prepared we waited over an hour and evenamaju O. ★★★★★ — I had a girls night out with my sisters here. The music was great. The customer service was topnotch. My waitress was really friendly. Although my drink didn’t come out tasting as I expected, as soon 11
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
8 Oremerin St, Itire, Lagos 101283, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Rooftop lounge and game house in Surulere with top-notch ambiance and affordable luxury.
good customer service organized staff nice ambiance good music calm atmosphere affordable luxury Why ranked #11? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 30 Review recency 57 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 100 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Peace S. ★★★★★ — A very nice spot in Surulere, customer service is so perfect. Well organized staff and spaceEsther M. ★★★★★ — If you’re looking for a place to good energy and right music 10emple is the perfect spot. Ambiance is top notch12
★★★★½ 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
80 Bode Thomas St, Surulere, Lagos 101283, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Well-spiced pepper soup with customizable salt and spice levels.
swift delivery good taste well spiced good customer service customizable spice Why ranked #12? ▾ Google rating 94 Review volume 30 Review recency 73 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 86 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Friday J. ★★★★★ — I ordered from lekki, the delivery was swift. The taste is really good.Ikemba ★★★★★ — Very nice Peppersoup. The right amount of everything.13
★★★★½ 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
30 Adelabu St, Surulere, Lagos 101283, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for Mr Steven's exceptional service and T-bone steak with Dreams special cocktail.
english breakfast friendly service t-bone steak dreams special cocktail luxurious ambiance good music Why ranked #13? ▾ Google rating 94 Review volume 33 Review recency 46 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 78 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Sarah L. ★★★★★ — Very nice service the food is 10/10OLOYEDE J. ★★★★★ — Nice place , friendly service, great food14
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
local government, 25 Okunola St, off Ikale Street, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Highly praised for afang soup and jollof rice, with emphasis on neatness.
delicious food afang soup jollof rice neat recommended Why ranked #14? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 36 Review recency 66 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 100 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Oladapo A. ★★★★★ — Best food in town. Will definitely be back. Egusi soup, jollof rice is off the chain..... Bravo!Joy A. ★★★★★ — Palatable experience, and their food tastes so nice15
★★★★★ 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 148 reviews · ₦₦
Leisure Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Why ranked #15? ▾ Google rating 77 Review volume 72 Review recency 25 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 53 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 112 reviews · ₦₦
31 Ekololu St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Why ranked #16? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 68 Review recency 25 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Pilot Crescent, 2, off Bishop Kale Street, Alaka, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Best Afang Soup that feels like home.
best afang soup feels like home Why ranked #17? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 10 Review recency 74 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 60 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Oluwatomigbekele A ★★★★★ — Best Afang Soup , I have had in a long time. Felt at home.18
★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
The Triangle restaurant, Lagos, Nigeria
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Restaurant in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #18? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
Big Fish Restaurant, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #19? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
Nuts About Cakes, Lagos, Nigeria
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Cafeteria in Lagos Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #20? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 33 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
Yeriyeri Kitchen, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #21? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
Bank Olemoh Designer's Rice, Lagos, Nigeria
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★★★★★ — Not yet rated 0 reviews ✓ Verified
Corporate rice and swallow, Lagos, Nigeria
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Sweet Treat, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #24? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Admirals Restaurant and Lounge, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #25? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Eat It All Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #26? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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De Chill’s Hind Restaurant, Lounge and Bar, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #27? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Cortel Chops, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #28? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Samantha's Bistro and Grill, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #29? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Tamar Royale Catering Services, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #30? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Zenith Water Margin, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #31? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Magrellos, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #32? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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Cedar Fastfood and Restaurants, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #33? ▾ Google rating 0 Review volume 0 Review recency 30 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 100 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Frequently asked questions What is the highest-rated restaurant in Surulere? ▾ Ofadaboy is currently ranked #1 with 4.3 stars from 3914 Google reviews.
How many restaurants are in Surulere? ▾ We currently track 25 restaurants in Surulere, Lagos State.
How are these restaurants ranked? ▾ Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).
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