Basic Information

Address

282 Akin Olugbade St, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, tourists, solo diners, couples seeking romantic dining, business professionals, and families with children. The venue appeals to those looking for casual to upmarket dining experiences with artistic ambiance and varied entertainment options.

About This Restaurant

ART CAFE is a premier dining destination on Victoria Island, Lagos, offering an exceptional culinary experience in a vibrant, artsy atmosphere. With a 4.4-star rating from over 1,600 reviews, this restaurant combines beautiful decor with a warm, relaxed ambiance. Open daily from 9 AM to 11 PM, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with extensive menu options including vegan and vegetarian choices. The cafe features live music, sports viewing, and multiple seating areas including outdoor spaces and a smokers lounge, making it a popular spot for both casual meals and special occasions.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

9 am–11 pm

Saturday

9 am–11 pm

Sunday

9 am–10 pm

Monday

9 am–11 pm

Tuesday

9 am–11 pm

Wednesday

9 am–11 pm

Thursday

9 am–11 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Evenings and weekends tend to be busier, especially during live music events. Reservations are recommended for brunch and lunch. Weekday afternoons and early evenings typically offer a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. The cafe maintains consistent hours throughout the week with slightly earlier closing on Sundays.

Specialties & Services

Fresh, flavorful cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; extensive beverage selection including great beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, and tea; live music and sports viewing; vegan and vegetarian options; happy hour drinks and food; late-night dining; private and group seating; table service with outdoor seating options.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free street parking and free parking lot available, though finding a space can be somewhat difficult during peak hours. Visitors should allow extra time for parking during busy periods.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Cash payments are also accepted.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilets on site, high chairs available for children. The venue offers multiple seating options including outdoor areas and provides table service throughout.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Live music, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the beautiful, art-filled ambiance and warm atmosphere. Reviews highlight the fresh, flavorful food with excellent presentation, though some note occasional inconsistencies with specific dishes. The space is described as eye-engaging and conducive with multiple seating areas. Service quality and the overall artistic experience receive frequent positive mentions.

Customer Reviews

"Had a lovely lunch at Art Café in Ose with my African friend, and the experience was fantastic! The café has a warm, artsy vibe with beautiful decor and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-presented, with a good …"

"I love the space! Very eye engaging. They have a smokers lounge and a sit out area. It is a conducive space. The suya was not as good as I know suya to be but It was an overall good meal."

"The name truly embodies what it is -AN ART. From the moment you step in , you’re taken away by its beauty, the warm ambiance …"