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Smokey Bones Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Fabac Close, 8B Ligali Ayorinde St, behind Mobil Residential House, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Smokey Bones Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Ch
Review №1

Best soup I ate there? Seafood Okro soup!! ❤️❤️❤️ So fresh and healthy. I love it!!!

Ol
Review №2

Smokey bones could be likened to small but mighty. Don’t get me wrong, it is only small from a space perspective. They offer very fine dining and cater for all drink types. Try going on a Saturday and be thrilled my the captivating salsa dances especially the line dances.

Io
Review №3

Smokey bones is a very nice place to visit when you come to this place you can get what you want exactly

Ch
Review №4

Lovely place for a good evening Sit out. Awesome cocktails.

Fe
Review №5

They serve Nigerian and intercontinental meals. I really like the pork ribs here and it is my regularl order.They are reliable with timing when you call ahead to place your order. I always get there with my order packed, waiting for me.

Af
Review №6

The atmosphere is cool and the prices of their drinks is fair. The highlight of my night was the salsa dance and the group dance that we did. It was a delight to watch and also participate in. Im definitely coming back here some other time. It was interesting and exciting. I love the atmosphere

NW
Review №7

Sincerely, this is a fantastic and relaxing place to be after a day of real stress in Victoria island. It is Located in a quiet and secure environment, and can therefore be easily be missed. I visited with a couple of friends and have not stopped propagating the brand for free since then.... I particularly enjoyed the Nkwobi. It was no doubt the best I ever had. The chicken pepper soup with corn bread was also on point. The drinks were extra chilled too. And the Gents.... Clean and tidy. I also appreciate that the manager /owner went round saying hello to customers and the fact that every customer was implored to complete a feedback form.While I have rated the restaurant a five star, I feel they can do better with the prices... I am not saying that the rates are too high, however, the rates/ prices stated on the menu are exclusive of VAT. Hence, it is difficult to plan and stay within budget. I recommend that the rates in the menu be updated to include the VAT (and /or sales tax- if applicable) to avoid rude suprises. This makes customers more at ease when ordering and enjoying themselves. I hope this recommendation is effected as I would definitely re-visit and would appreciate that this is considered worthwhile.Nonetheless, thumbs up to smokey bones!

Na
Review №8

The place looked nice and cozy. Customer service was super. They just didn’t have what I needed that night so I had to opt for someplace else. Aside from this, the few minutes I spent there were good, and I will definitely find time to return.

Ar
Review №9

My food was disgusting. I had to throw it away. So disappointed.

Ol
Review №10

Warm cosy restaurant with friendly posed staff

To
Review №11

Never heard of this place till i went, seemed like its been around for awhile. Large indoor and outdoor space and good location.Pros: Great Dj. I had this burger, boy it was good.. juicy, messy and all things a good burger should be. Fair pricing tooCons: customer service is 3/10, food took a long time, waiters didnt have an idea of the memu, they had 24 hours notice for dessert(when we asked if it was a mistake, she said no. I sure never heard you need 24hrs to order dessert in a restuarant.) I doubt desserts would ever sell.Decent place, dont expect too much. Get the burger though. Its a best seller.

Ch
Review №12

The Food is very nice and the place is very relaxing and comfortable. They have good hosts and hostesses. I definitely recommend

Mr
Review №13

Terrible delivery service. 4/5 times they deliver late. Some of their staff are just ridiculous. I spent 10min chatting with one on whatsapp. Told me something wasnt available and another will take long. I asked for two specific alternatives. No response. 40min later, no order placed. This isnt the first time their service has been bad. I like the food but the service will kill your appetite. Avoid these jokers r

St
Review №14

This place is mad fun... Especially on Saturday night by 7pm... Where you come to dance salsa❣️

Li
Review №15

Always fun especially on Saturdays for Salsa.

FI
Review №16

Good food. Excellent service

An
Review №17

Service was good but really slow. Nkwobi had some crayfish which I have never seen before but it was nice and affordable

Ro
Review №18

The ambience was a graceful one. Everybody came to dance Salsa, even learners like me.There is a salsa instructor on site too.The food is great, the music too.Service was prompt and I definitely will be visiting again.Im so going to learn salsa.The routine dance killed it!!!

BU
Review №19

A place to be every Saturday for the best of Afro-Cuban activities. Lovely meals and affordable drinks. Salsa spot for Saturdays in Lagos

Ju
Review №20

#SmoothChallenge #GuinnessSmooth #SmoothTribe

N
Review №21

Dishes are so on point, a coded hangout spot. Their peppersoup and yam is lovely, Nkwobi is great as well, jollof rice is great, Mac and Cheese I enjoyed.Theyve got a pool table (snooker) outside , grilled chicken is great 👍

Ch
Review №22

If you love dancing then smokey bar is for you!Loved the salsa experience. It was new and invigorating.

Cl
Review №23

It was a nice place to eat ,good and well prepared meal .very nice

We
Review №24

Went there for salsa and its a fun place to meet other salsa lovers

Te
Review №25

The hunt for where in Victoria island I could get Nkwobi led me here and it was worth it. Tucked away in Fabac close off Ligali Ayorinde, this place was cozy and comfortable. The Nkwobi had a welcome twist of shrimp alongside the regular goat meat and garnished with the usual Ugba leaves, onions and something else I cant name. Atmosphere was pleasant and the staff were friendly and smiling. It definitely is somewhere I will visit again. 2 servings of the Meal was affordable with 2 drinks and their entire menu is pocket friendly.

AJ
Review №26

Great dining, aesthetic and fun on Saturday night

Em
Review №27

Smokey bones is one nice place to chill on the island. I love the interiors of the resturant and the ample parking space in their compound.They also serve good cocktails and meals (local and Continental cuisine).The ambience of the resturant is great too.

ma
Review №28

Cool place to relax and unwind...good music and overall has a nice ambiance

Af
Review №29

Beautiful, especially the Saturday night specials

ch
Review №30

Totally awesome experience

th
Review №31

Best place to eat soul food in Lagos

ez
Review №32

Super cool, a place I will always want to be

Ly
Review №33

Lovely place to feel at home; mostly Saturdays

Pw
Review №34

I asked for a restaurant I could have catfish pepper soup in VI and Google led me to Smokey Bones.It is hidden away in Fabac Close but easy to find. There is an outdoor bar and game spot.Service was great, the employees are friendly and helpful.The interior is good and have provision for a life band even though music was being played.Ah yes! The catfish that brought me here in the first place was delicious.Very recommended.

Ol
Review №35

Love eating here, the service is great and so is the food.

Cy
Review №36

The Jellof rice I had today was so delicious and the music was fantabulous, I really enjoyed my dinner and had fun with the music as well, A serene and lovely environment to visit with family and friends. I really look forward to visiting sometime in the future

Em
Review №37

Rich, culturally appealing ambience, complete with great music. Food is fantastic, almost the best Ive had around here lately. Staff are real, warm, friendly and playful which makes you feel at home. Definitely my first 5 star rating for any food, drink and chill spot in Lagos. Highly recommended.

Am
Review №38

Awesome place

Ak
Review №39

This is a lovely club tucked in the heart of Victoria Island.The crowd here is decent predominantly working class.The drinks are served so cold you wouldnt know when the beer is empty.They offer great cocktails and a good menu list of tasty food.The customer service is quite impressive with young waiters speaking decent English.The toilet facility is clean too. Could use a little upgrade though.Please is impeccable clean and the sitting arrangement is dope.Parking could be a big deal. But that isnt a surprise for the location.The in-house DJ would certainly get you to the dance floor within minutes.I enjoyed every bit of the evening here. Would surely be coming again!

Al
Review №40

Not much to look at on the outside or the inside for that matter but the food was good, affordable and the service very cheerful. We chose to eat in and kept coming back day after day. The spicy chicken soup was hearty, authentic and my favourite. I also tried the grilled steak and ribs. You would also find port steak and rib here too. Recommended if you want grilled food and youre around this vicinity.

Ke
Review №41

This place really rocks, their meals are really wonderful . I really enjoyed tuna salad, fish food and fries. The setting is urban and upscale. Waiters and waitresses are very polite and patient. Service here is very fast. The also have salsa dance events on Saturdays, which is normally very lively to watch. There is not so much parking space inside , but there is enough space outside to park. They have our sitting arrangement, and also a pool table outside. I have attended their saturday salsa classes and its really enjoyable.

No
Review №42

Over hyped. Too costly

Da
Review №43

Fun place. The food was exceptionally tasty. Clearly recommendable 👌

Fu
Review №44

The food was delicious yet the portions were small. We also did not get attended to immediately and had to call a few times to be served. When we were served, we were served warmly.

Ol
Review №45

In my experience over the last 6 months of several visits, every item served is always excellent. Their steaks are moist, tender and cooked to perfection. The new American Honey cocktail introduced on the 4th of July is a winner. Best CornBread in Lagos! Ambiance is mellow, with numerous alcoves to give privacy. The clash between various visuals and the central sound is a bit distracting.

Il
Review №46

No enough parking space

Ol
Review №47

A coozy environment, great foods, nice cocktails and good customer service.Salsa night on Saturdays is awesome and fun filledFriday nights is a bang with a good DJI love this place and I recommend it to everyone

Mo
Review №48

Pretty good, music too loud tho. Bathrooms could be a lot more sanitary. Food is great, especially the cat fish pepper soup.

Te
Review №49

Cool place

ST
Review №50

Serene environment

Aj
Review №51

Cool place

Jo
Review №52

Food and hospitality is great

Os
Review №53

I’m sure when this place started off, it was a banger. Now, you look at it and you think renovation.

Nu
Review №54

Nice ambiance! The ribs are okay but were served with pork chops. It would be nice to stick to well prepared non fatty ribs. Parking is a big issue with this joint.

Al
Review №55

A good restaurant, a bit secluded but then that can be a high point for some people. I enjoyed the bitter leaf soup and nkwobi. The bar was well stocked, you will find there assorted wines, spirit and beer. Also I found the seats very comfortable and easy to relax in.The outside will be better with a little renovation but its not that bad. Parking space maybe limited so plan well for parking.

Er
Review №56

A place you can unwind after a hard day/weeks work. Nice food and drinks, great in-house DJ, options for indoor or outdoor.

Yi
Review №57

I usually go there for salsa nights. I love being there. Really lively and great customer service

Ta
Review №58

Their fish pepper soup was goooood. I went in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was pretty quiet. Cosy and dimly lit too. Peaceful sometin

Vi
Review №59

I had Nkwobi here and I think its the best I ever had

Ak
Review №60

Nice place

Ol
Review №61

Cool ambiance

El
Review №62

Ugba exceptionally spicy and good

Em
Review №63

Fantastic

Mi
Review №64

I love the settings

Pr
Review №65

I watched OloriAfrica perform on a Wednesday evening. Best food in Victoria island. Brownie Bones is the chef with over 20 years experience. They also do deliveries. I had freshly quizzed oranges and wings. Superb!

Bi
Review №66

Beautiful seafood salad. Lovely salad dressing and very feeling. Im not too hot on the ambience but takeaway works just fine. Tucked away in a corner of ligali VI.

Ed
Review №67

A delightful little gem just off the Lekki Expressway. Authentic American cuisine and African Food. Live music on Wednesdays and Salsa and Club nights at weekends. Otherwise just a nice, tasteful relaxed place to hang out to wit out the traffic

Je
Review №68

Its ok menu need improvement barman is fine. nice saturday latin music. not too crowded nice please just get better kitchen.

ch
Review №69

Beautiful place. U all need to visit this amazing place..... Delicacies top notch

ad
Review №70

Trustworthy..i mean u can trust them

Ch
Review №71

Loved it here

Ah
Review №72

I like the atmosphere in there, nice and cosy. The chicken was alright but I think they did something wrong with the corn, it was incredibly dry.Mobile phone signal was in there was abysmal, but maybe thats for the best so you can really focus on talking to the people you went there with..

Ye
Review №73

Fun place to dance salsa and connect with new buddies

Ch
Review №74

This is a very great place to hangout, eat good food or have a get together with friends. It is a calm and secured place with high standards. I will be there again.

ad
Review №75

Not so nice barbecue chicken and french fries. The cocktail I had was bleh too. I have had better tasting food elsewhere. Wont recommend for anyone.

Ol
Review №76

Food is okay. Very dark restaurant all furniture is dark and depressing. Nice staff.

Uc
Review №77

Cool place for group hangouts. They could improve on the customer service though. They seemed to have a preference for who theyll pay more attention to.

Bu
Review №78

Good food 🍲 👍

Ej
Review №79

If you a salsa lover, this is the place to be on a Saturday evening. Nice ambiance, cosy chairs and mood lighting what more can you ask for.Drinks are V.I. prices so have some money on you.There are few parking spaces inside, but street parking is not so bad as it is at the end of a close. Fabac close.

Ad
Review №80

This is perhaps not one of the places to have a group hangout as they are intrinsically capable of ruining it.Its a poorly organised place. Despite the fact that we pre-ordered and paid for the food and drinks before we set out to the place, it took about 30minutes to serve us the mocktails, and over two hours to serve the foods. Sadly, the food quality was extremely low.We left the place in annoyance.Lessons learnt the hardway

To
Review №81

Lovely ribs. Well smoked. Nice environment too.

Ch
Review №82

Fun, did salsa.

st
Review №83

Very cool place.Good food and drinks.Salsa Dance Class and Cuban Social dance every Saturday From 8:00pm

de
Review №84

A great Restaurant and Lounge. Their offerings and Price list are very reasonable too

Je
Review №85

A place for good music, food, nice selection of drinks of all kind, a place for a close party with friends and family, the staff are amazing

Je
Review №86

The food was amazing. The service was brilliant. The atmosphere was great. 10/10 would recommend.

Da
Review №87

Love the ambience, great music and great service. And also if u love Kizomba dance, visit on Saturday evening. :-)

Ge
Review №88

Nice ambience ans decor, noisy though for a restaurant, i expect such banging music from a club.

Be
Review №89

The decor was a bit dated but throughly enjoyed the salsa and the food

ok
Review №90

Awesome service and food

ol
Review №91

Awesome place.

Ma
Review №92

Its quaint, there are a Lotta trees with an outer and inter bar. Its a nice little place to chill on a date

Ya
Review №93

Like the dancing and music on Saturdays if you fancy Kizomba and Salsa. The place is however not easy to locate.

to
Review №94

Awesome place to go enjoy ones self. The days salsa classes are been done take you to a higher level of fun

To
Review №95

Had their smokey salad and it was well made, enjoyed it immensely. The ambience too is good, service is ok

Ol
Review №96

Never knew this placed existed as it is tucked in a corner. First time here and impressed with the ambience of the place, dark and cosy.My order, grilled calamari tasted great, although, it seemed small in size for its price point. The pricing of the meals as compared to what you get (based on my order) might be a sticky issue with customers.Overall, it was a good experience and would explore #smokeybones again.#restaurant #diningout #foodie

Ay
Review №97

Love the place. Enjoyed the live music also

Al
Review №98

Nice join

Ne
Review №99

Cool spot

Ra
Review №100

Excellent Customer service, Fresh food prepared in minutes.I will recommend to anyone any day.

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  • Address:Fabac Close, 8B Ligali Ayorinde St, behind Mobil Residential House, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Phone:+234 802 609 5962
Categories
  • American restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Fast food restaurant
  • Lounge
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–11:30PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–11:30PM
  • Thursday:12–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–10PM
  • Saturday:9AM–10PM
  • Sunday:9AM–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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