Elevating Times Square’s nightlife, Lagos TSQ fuses vibrant West African cuisine with a lively bar atmosphere, perfect for indulging in fun, eclectic bites and bold cocktails.
"This Nigerian main-floor bar and restaurant and second-floor nightclub is the highest profile West African establishment Times Square has seen. The premises is glitzy and the fare runs from meat-and-potato American food to accurate versions of West African fare — including fufu, joloff rice, and goat pepper soup that’s appropriately spicy." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff
"If you can handle the night-club vibes at Lagos TSQ, you’ll be rewarded with a bold celebration of West African cuisine." - Helen Rosner
"Newly opened in Midtown, Lagos Lounge is already cementing its place as one of the best Nigerian restaurants in New York. A little more upscale than most other spots on this guide, this place brings the fun of Lagos nightlife with a groovy atmosphere, elaborate cocktails, and a DJ playing popular Nigerian music like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wiz Kid. The jollof rice with chicken, moi moi, beef suya, and the small chops appetizer that comes with various light snacks like meat or fish pie and akara fritters are all delicious. And while we haven’t tried them yet, we’ve heard excellent things about their lamb chops and Lagos smash burger (at least, according to one of the restaurant’s security guards). Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, it’s also great for late-night drinks and group dinners as they have plenty of seating in the back." - jiji ugboma
"Named after the cultural capital of Nigeria, Lagos TSQ is a glitzy combo of restaurant, nightclub, and sports bar that recently opened at the northern end of Times Square. The menu from chef Ayodeji Adeosun runs from standard tourist fare to some very serious updates of Nigerian dishes. The menu lists jollof rice with red stew chicken and a super spicy goat pepper soup, alongside a smash burger and an excellent chicken shawarma sandwich." - Robert Sietsema
"While it only opened in 2021, Lagos Lounge is already cementing its place as one of the best Nigerian restaurants in New York. A little more upscale than most other spots on this guide, this Midtown spot brings the fun and character of Lagos nightlife with a groovy vibe, elaborate signature cocktails, and a DJ playing popular Nigerian music like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wiz Kid. The jollof rice with chicken, moi moi, beef suya, and small chops (an appetizer that features various light snacks like meat or fish pie and Akara fritters) are all delicious. And the lamb dish and Lagos smash burger are also excellent (at least, according to one of the restaurant’s security guards). Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, it’s also great for late-night drinks and group dinners as they have plenty of seating in the back and excellent service. Also, though not very strict, there is a dress code (no tank tops, flip-flops, or athletic attire allowed)." - Jiji Ugboma
