Having fun and being taken care of seems to be the usual anthem these days, right? We all want to live life to the fullest and not look back because life is short. Regarding spending, some people are very comfortable spending their last card on expensive things, while others spend as they save. Both methods are easy, but when it comes to Lagos restaurants, one has to rethink spending habits.

For restaurants, we all want to eat good food and take lovely pictures with a good ambience and background. We target top-rated restaurants and end up breaking the bank on food. But this doesn’t have to be the case, as we’ve listed the best ways how to chop life on a budget in Lagos restaurants:

Have a budget: Now, this point is very crucial. We often visit these restaurants without a budget and spend more than we can imagine. A fixed amount you’re willing to spend before heading to a restaurant is always good.

2. Research on the restaurant: This rule is very valid. When you research a restaurant, check out its menu. You can check out the menu of your favorite restaurants on HighTable here. With this, you’ll have an idea of the prices of their meals. Most restaurants have an expensive section of their menu, for example, main dishes like chicken, pasta, and steak. If you want to chop life and be a baddie, normalize spending your money on cheaper sections in the menu. Instead of using NGN35,000 to order chicken and pasta, you can request a smoothie, sandwich, and dessert and still have some change! Your table is going to look full, and you’ll have enough content to post on your feed. Isn’t this a smart move? Of course, it is!

3. Visit restaurants within your budget: You may think a restaurant with an expensive menu is the best, but it’s not always the case. There are so many budget-friendly restaurants you’re yet to explore! A budget of NGN5,000 can get you a good meal. If your budget is NGN10,000, there are some restaurants you can try.

4. Make reservations ahead and be clear about your food preferences: Making reservations has become a new trend in Lagos. Since Covid-19, many restaurants have adapted reservations to avoid overcrowding. Reservations have helped in many ways and have become normalized. One secret to note is when you make reservations, you’re treated way better! So please make a reservation beforehand, and let them know your diet. Watch this video to make reservations at your favourite restaurants with HighTable. Using HighTable to make your reservations would save you the cost and stress of being disappointed with the food when you get there. Many restaurants have several meals for several diets, so make yours clear to save cost.

5. Go with friends: Having a fun time with friends is the best thing. Most restaurants have platter meals that can go around for a certain number of people. When you go with friends, you can split the bills with them.

On HighTable, you have a chance to visit your dream restaurant and have enough meals to eat there on a budget. Visit our web application at hightable.africa to get inspired and discover many restaurants around you! on hightable.