Review: OX (Victoria Island)
OX Restaurant & Lounge
31 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island | Instagram | 0904 444 4454
Last Sunday, I was having one of those days where I really wanted to go out, but I wasn’t in the mood for the Sunday outside crowd. I don’t know if you get? 😆 Anyway, I decided to go on Monday instead, when I’d have fewer people to deal with, and I’m glad I did.
It wasn’t my first time at OX, but it was my first time really experiencing it. I usually just go to meet up with friends for drinks, but, that day, I was in the mood for the whole shebang — good food/drinks/ambience. And that’s what I got.
At OX, there are different outdoor sitting areas, which are nice and airy, and well designed. They also have beautiful waterfall walls outside, which is cool. I chose to sit outside, and it’s worthy of note that it was a bit too dark for good pictures, so if you’re looking for lighting, I suggest you sit inside.
The indoor dining area has lovely artwork you can take photos next to, and it’s a great spot for group hangouts, as well as private dining. There are more secluded areas of the restaurant where you can have private parties and events. Basically, it’s really a gorgeous space.
Chicken Quesadillas
As for the service, I was quite happy with it. The staff were welcoming, warm, and were literally at my beck and call. When I asked for my drink to be made stronger, they took it back with all smiles and truly, it came back better and stronger 😜
On to the most important bit: The food. Like my fave, Baddo said, “every single was a hit back to back!” and I’m not even exaggerating. I ordered their chicken quesadillas for my starter, which came with THE BEST GUAC I’ve had in a restaurant y’all, alongside sour cream and French fries. It was supposed to come with pico de gallo dips, but everything was so delicious, that I actually forgot to ask. I was eating like a thief, you guys.
Then, for the mains, I ordered the lamb chops and a portion of the half-roasted chicken. The chicken was so flavourful and legit melted in my mouth. It came with steamed veggies, Jolly rice that, although wasn’t smokey, was definitely bussin 🔥
Lamb Chops with Jollof Rice & Steamed Vegetables
Half-roasted Chicken with Jollof Rice & Steamed Vegetables
The lamb chops, marinated and grilled, tasted really fresh, like actual good quality lamb; I was really pleased. This also came with the steamed vegetables and that bomb Jollof. Also, both mains came with a side of corn. That’s it. It tasted like corn, the end.
For dessert, I ordered a strawberry cheesecake (surprise, surprise!) and I loved it. The cheesecake, strawberry syrup and the strawberry on it all tasted fresh, but I think they went a little too heavy on the crust. It took over the taste of the cheesecake which I didn’t care much for.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Long Island
Like I said earlier, I ordered a Long Island and I think they were joking with me the first time around, because I had it sent back to be remade, and it came back perfect. Which made me realise a second one was in order. Nothing tops off a great meal, for me, than a fire cocktail.
POSTSCRIPT
Will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu!
verdict
damage
Lamb Chops — N22500
Half-roasted Chicken — N12500
Strawberry Cheesecake — N5700
Chicken Quesadilla — N9000
Long Island Reloaded (2) — N16000
Water — N1500
parking
Spacious 👌🏾