Eating out in Dakar is a truly enjoyable experience with a range of cuisines inspired by its many cultural groups. Combine Senegalese food, local hospitality and an energetic music scene to create a recipe that will truly tantalise your taste buds!

Senegalese food is considered to be some of the finest in West Africa. Be sure to try Tiebou dienn (rice and fish), Senegal's national dish.

Some of the most memorable moments of any holiday revolve around meals. For some general information on dining in Senegal see our Senegal Restaurant Guide. Use our Dakar & Saint Louis restaurant guide to find the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy a meal after a busy day shopping in Dakar.

Food and Cuisine in Dakar

Restaurants List

La Terrasse d'Anvers

Bordering the sea in the Virage area (between Ngor and Yoff airport), this terrace restaurant provides a high range of dishes, from traditionnal Senegalese grilled Fishes or Meat to subtle and elaborate typical belgian food, through international standards revisited to make the most of fresh local products.

This Mixte restaurant is owned by a Belgy-Senegalese couple : Christian provides in 5 languages perfectly spoken (Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish) friendly welcome and traditionnal belgian sense of humour together with good tips (and local language tips in Wolof, Sere and Diola !) and crunchy stories to quickly understand a lot of this amazing country, while Madeleine does more than her best for a best quality service ever.

Type : mixte

Address : Galeries du Virage Yoff Toundoup Rya Quartier Virage Yoff (Between Le Gac Butcher's/ Tribal Surf Shop and Libre Service Le Virage marketshop)

Phone : (+221) 33 820 17 82

Email : skatque@orange.sn

Opening hours : 00:00 to 00:00

La Marée

La Marée is a wonderful coastal restaurant located just five minutes from the airport of Dakar, and 15 kilometres from the city centre. The restaurant has a distinct natural décor with the floor entirely covered by sea shells.

You can enjoy a delicious meal, with your foot virtually dangling in the water. Seafood is the specialty; caught fresh daily and served straight to you. Jumbo shrimps, lobsters, crabs and a variety of fish are only a few of the choices on the menu! If seafood is not your favourite, the restaurant also offers a variety of other meals including chicken skewers and french fries. Wines and and soft drink are also available. The staff are very friendly and respect your needs.

Type : Mixte

Address : Pointe des Almadies - Ngor Dakar / Sénégal

Phone : +221 550 73 58

Opening hours : 10:00 to 05:00

Via Roma

The club Via Roma is on the road to Ngor and just two minutes from the airport. The Restaurant/Bar welcomes you in a warm framework serving both European and Senegalese specialties.

Wednesday to Sunday Via Roma hosts a happening acoustic and Mbalax party.

Type : Mixte

Address : Route de Ngor, prés du Casino du Cap Vert - Ngor Dakar / Sénégal

Phone : Tel : +221 820 96 60

Opening hours : 10:00 to 09:00

Local time: 03:32:09 AM

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