Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge

Newark, NJ · West African restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#343
of 1095 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge, 11 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone
(908) 275-1495
Website
ikoyirestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge is a restaurant located in Newark, NJ. It is one of 1,095 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge

Ikoyi is a vibrant & modern, bar, restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Downtown Newark. Ikoyi provides an elevated dining experience, bringing the best of West African culture & cuisine to New Jersey. Ikoyi has a lovely aesthetic and the... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–3 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Gaylord Geter · Feb 2026

The food was really good and the atmosphere was excellent. Casey(the cook) needs to be highly acknowledge for his food the food was amazing. The waitress Zar was very pleased to have and very sweet. I highly recommend this restaurant. We drove a hour and 30 mins to try it and I will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Harmony Homes · Dec 2025

Visited Ikoyi with friends for a birthday and really enjoyed the experience. It’s an upscale African restaurant and lounge with a great vibe that still feels welcoming and comfortable for everyone. The atmosphere is stylish and perfect for pictures (very Insta-worthy), the DJ adds to the lounge feel, and the food is flavorful and well made. Drinks were strong and enjoyable. Service can be a bit slow at times, but the staff is very kind, friendly, and accommodating, which makes up for it. Overall, a great spot for good food, drinks, and vibes.

★★★★★ 5.0 Latifat Raimi · Mar 2026

We recently hosted a 25-guest birthday celebration at **Ikoyi Restaurant**, and the experience was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. The food catering was exceptional—every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and thoroughly enjoyed by all our guests. The customer service was outstanding, and the servers and waitresses were attentive, professional, and warm throughout the event. A special thank you to Ms. Aisha, Jojo, Tiffany, and the entire team for going above and beyond to make our occasion truly memorable. The manager ensured everything ran smoothly, and the music added the perfect touch to the celebration. About 25% of our guests traveled from a neighboring state, and they were equally impressed. The celebrant was elated, and everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you,

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Andrea Okonkwo · Dec 2025

The food was great and the service was okay, but the pricing structure makes me unlikely to return. There was an automatic gratuity added to our bill (which brought our total to around $250 for three people), plus an additional $8 fee just for using a card. On top of that, we were still prompted to tip. I understand the economy is tough, but adding $40+ in mandatory charges and then asking for more is excessive. Experiences like this confirm why I’m selective about where I spend my money. Will not be returning

★★★★☆ 4.0 Steph · Dec 2025

Food was great!! Service was ok. Definitely a place you dine at earlier in the day, or early evening if you want to avoid the nightlife crowd. Only thing I didn’t like was not being given a receipt, because I didn’t see an automatic gratuity was added to the bill for a table of two, before I added an additional tip. Still remembering the smokey jollof till this day though! Parking is tough in the area so if you can, take an Uber

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

West African restaurantBarLounge barRestaurant

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