Must-see restaurants in Dakar

  • Le Lagon I

    Dakar

    Perched on stilts over the bay, Le Lagon is one of Dakar's top seafood spots, with a spread of culinary treasures – oysters, sea urchins, chargrilled fish…

  • Le Djembé

    Dakar

    A block west of Pl de l'Indépendance, this inviting, colourful eatery is the whispered insider-tip for anyone in search of a filling platter of…

  • Le Bideew

    Dakar

    In the cool shade of the garden of the Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor, this colourful arts cafe is perfect for a break from the city. The varied…

  • Estendera Vivier Beach

    Dakar

    A charming little eatery with tables overlooking the crashing waves, Estendera has a small, well-executed menu of seafood, grilled meats and Italian…

  • Restaurant Farid

    Dakar

    Squeezed between grey inner-city walls, this little oasis serves the best Lebanese meze in town, plus quality grilled meat and fish. You'll also find…

  • Cabane du Pêcheur

    Dakar

    One of Dakar's best fish restaurants serves freshly grilled treats, such as amberjack and dolphinfish, that you'll find hardly anywhere else in the city.

  • La Pointe des Almadies

    Dakar

    This popular, breezy spot draws a mix of expats and locals, who come for a meal and perhaps a swim in the pool. There's a wide range of appetizers and a…

  • La Maison de Celine

    Dakar

    Tucked down a sleepy street in N'Gor, Celine is the go-to place for excellent pizzas – cooked up in a wood-burning oven – as well as less outstanding…

  • Le Cozy

    Dakar

    Waltz through Le Cozy's heavy wooden doors and you're instantly swept off the market streets into a temple of refined cuisine – presentation and service…

  • Sweet Coffee

    Dakar

    Handy spot in Les Almadies for coffee, snacks, wi-fi and people watching from the palm-fringed terrace in front. They offer plenty of reasons to linger,…

  • Le Ngor

    Dakar

    At this quirky, seashell-adorned place, waves lap at your feet while you enjoy a perfectly grilled fish. There's also brochettes (shish kebabs), paella,…

  • Presse Cafe

    Dakar

    A fine place for a pick-me-up, this Montreal import has leather couches and a few outdoor tables fronting the street, and serves up plenty of caffeinated…

  • São Brasil

    Dakar

    Very confusingly named, this is one of Dakar's favorite restaurants, especially among the local expat community. Pizzas come with a huge diameter, a thin…

  • Ali Baba Snack Bar

    Dakar

    Dakar's classic fast-food haunt keeps on turning thanks to the undying love of the Senegalese. Serves the whole fast-food range: kebabs, shwarmas and…

  • Chez Loutcha

    Dakar

    This friendly, always overflowing place serves up huge Senegalese and Cabo Verdean plates to its loyal followers – note that it gets packed at lunch.

  • Casino

    Dakar

    Handy supermarket in a shopping complex.