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…
Must-see restaurants in Senegal
Casamance
Set on the main road about 400m south of the village roundabout, Casa-Resto may lack the sea views and flashy setting, but it serves up some of the best…
Senegal
La Kora has earned a stellar reputation for its fabulous cooking, the warm welcome from Peggy (the proprietor) and staff, and the lovely setting –…
Senegal
Tucked down a small lane near the entrance to Saly, La Guingette earns rave reviews for its delectable, market-fresh cuisine and its colourful garden…
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…
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…
Dakar
A charming little eatery with tables overlooking the crashing waves, Estendera has a small, well-executed menu of seafood, grilled meats and Italian…
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…
Senegal
A reliable local eatery that serves up tasty poulet yassa, thiéboudienne and other Senegalese classics. Friendly service and attention to details (and…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Senegal
Overlooking the waterfront and a few steps from the Fadiout bridge, this pleasant place serves up decent poulet yassa, lotte (a kind of white fish)…
Senegal
The buzzing new favourite in town has a central location on the main drag and serves up tasty grilled meat and fish dishes, with live music three nights a…
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,…
Casamance
Offers tasty grilled seafood and roast chicken in a cheery, open-sided setting on the main road. The plat du jour (daily special) is a steal at CFA1000…
Senegal
A friendly, very welcoming restaurant tucked away in the back of the bar Ambuscade, Le Reveil serves up tasty fresh seafood. The fricassé de la mer (a…
Casamance
This much-loved classic serves up reliable plates of pasta with shrimp, grilled fish, sandwiches and ever-flowing drinks. On weekend nights, Le Biarritz…
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,…
Casamance
This humble outdoor eatery is highly recommended. You can come here any time of day for grilled fish, carefully spiced and served with a sea view. The…
Senegal
This eatery at the Gîte du Lac is the best restaurant in the area, with French-inspired cuisine that showcases high-quality, local ingredients. Three…
Casamance
Just off the road leading to the beach, Diaspora is an elegant but welcoming setting for nicely prepared crab ravioli, pork cutlets and pizza, as well as…
Casamance
Ziguinchor's best-known dining spot has a plant-filled courtyard and classic cooking – the Senegalese dishes are best. The kitchen stays open late and…
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…
Senegal
Escape the crowds filling the beachside eateries at this peaceful spot just past the Maison des Esclaves. You can sit on the outside terrace overlooking…
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…
Senegal
On the main road leading into town (and about 200m from the waterfront), Flamant Rose is a reliable local favourite for hearty Senegalese dishes. You can…
Casamance
Follow the scent of fresh-baked bread to this delightful bakery and snack spot just south of the Jean-Paul II roundabout. The croissants and pastries are…
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…
Casamance
Serves up tasty Senegalese dishes with a smile from a pleasant location on the main road (at the turnoff to Campement Emanaye).
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.
Casamance
For seafood on the beach, it's hard to beat this eatery set in a high-end guesthouse right on the beach at Kabrousse (5km south of Cap Skirring).
Senegal
This small, charming bakery churns out decent croissants, pastries and other temptations.
Senegal
A simple sit-down eatery with a limited menu of good home-cooking, usually along the lines of poulet yassa and grilled fish of the day.
Casamance
Self-caterers can buy all the fresh fruit and vegetables they can carry at this market near the waterfront.
Senegal
A local favourite, Chez Poulo serves up Senegalese dishes in modest digs not far from the beach.
