Nigeria’s luxury dining scene is anchored in exclusivity, premium pricing, and curated experiences that cater to a growing base of high-net-worth individuals and corporate elites.
In cities like Lagos and Abuja, fine dining has evolved beyond cuisine into a symbol of status, where ambience, location, and global culinary standards shape pricing as much as the menu itself.
Restaurants at the upper end of the market typically combine imported ingredients, fusion menus, and tailored service, with average spending per guest running into tens of thousands of naira.
From modern African fine dining to high-end Asian fusion and steakhouse concepts, these establishments are redefining hospitality benchmarks in Nigeria, positioning themselves as destinations for business meetings, celebrations, and elite social gatherings.
Here are the top 10 most expensive restaurants in Nigeria, ranked based on menu pricing, exclusivity, ambience, and overall dining experience.
Average cost per person: N40,000
Shiro, located at Landmark Village Water Corporation Road, Oniru, Victoria Island, is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Sanjay Mahtani and Jay Singh. Sanjay Mahtani’s journey into the hospitality industry began as a childhood hobby, later evolving into a serious pursuit in 2000 in Bangalore.
Dining at Shiro Lagos comes with a premium price tag, with the average meal price starting at N12,000.
The Vegetable Stir-Fry, priced at N14,000, features a simple yet satisfying mix of vegetables tossed with garlic and soy, while the Sichuan Green Beans with Mushrooms at N12,000 delivers a bolder profile, combining mushrooms and beans in a house special Sichuan sauce.
For chicken lovers, the Chicken in Basket at N22,000 stands out with sliced chicken breast stir-fried with black beans and served in a crispy noodle basket with bell peppers, while the Black Pepper Chicken at N18,000 leans into a rich, savoury blend of black pepper, oyster sauce, and soy.
Seafood and beef options further expand the menu, with the Kaffir Tamarind Fish at N16,000 offering a tangy, aromatic twist through kaffir and tamarind flavours, although the Fish with Chilli Mustard is currently unavailable. On the red meat side, the Tenderloin in Coconut at N20,000 combines sliced tenderloin with coconut milk and a house barbecue sauce for a creamy finish, while the Tenderloin in Basket at N22,500 mirrors the presentation of the chicken version with black beans and a noodle basket.
