Morocco Traveler’s Recommendations of the Best Places to Dine in Agadir.
LA SCALA
During lunchtime, the chef (and a tank full of lobster) greets his guests on the terrace, and in the evening welcomes them to the warm decor of the inside dining room. He expertly brings out the best of the local produce and ocean delights. Modern decor with floor to ceiling windows for gazing at the sea, it is an elegant evening out for a romantic dinner and business or family alike.
Although the specialties are fish, cooked to perfection pasta dishes are also on the menu as well as select meat dishes. With a starter, main and dessert, guests are sure to leave happily satisfied.
Reservations are recommended.
Address: Rue de l’oued Souss | complexe Tamlelt
Phone: +212-548 84 67 73
LA MAURESQUE
In the traditional Moroccan decorated dining room, guests can revel in the Mediterranean and Moroccan food. A long-standing restaurant in Agadir, Le Mauresque offers both indoor and outdoor seating on their terrace. Shisha is available.,
Address: 12 Complete Valtur, Chemin de Oued Souss
Phone: 05-28-82-04-44
LE QUAI
Restaurant Le Quai is located in a beautiful marina with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The black and white central color scheme and shiny tiled floors of its decor give it a definite trendy vibe. With the main dining room, a terrace and a private lounge room for business meetings and special events, this spot can host many different tastes.
The menu offers simple Mediterranean cuisine and seafood in generous portions and prepared using fresh produce. Try the oysters with pickled red onions and lemon before your main and finishing with a scrumptious pannacotta with Violette.
Be sure to make dinner reservations as the location and menu keep it busy.
Address: Marina, Phone: +212 -661 60 58 22
LE FLORE
Found right on the busy Corniche, Le Flore is a tiny place exuding warmth and attentive service. A great spot for people watching and entertainment stop by here for lunch or dinner and soak up the surrounding ambiance. The owner is always there mingling with diners and more than happy to give recommendations.
Not surprisingly specializing in seafood of nearly any kind one can think of, this hotspot also serves up a great steak. Complimentary brandy is heard to pop up on different occasions.
Reserve ahead as it is always packed.
Address: Rue Tawada
LITTLE NORWAY
Although not set on the beach as many of the restaurants here are, Little Norway is a gem of International cuisine. With seating on the outdoor patio or indoors, sit down a red and white draped tables surrounded by candlelight ( at night) or enjoy people watching during the day.
Seafood being a staple in the oceanside city, the menu also offers up French, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine. The prawn, avocado, and melon is a mouthwatering starter before sinking your teeth into a juicy beef steak for a change of fish dishes. Good wine and beer menu are available also.
Address:Complexe Tamlelt, Phone: +212 -67-38-00-3-10
LE JARDIN D’EAU
Traditional and elegant decor with rattan chairs around black and yellow clothed tables and ornate columns, Le Jardins D’eau is a tasteful surrounding for an equally tasteful meal.
An evening singer serenades pleasantly, while guests dine over Moroccan staples such as 7 vegetable couscous and camel tagine with a twist or a multitude of fish entrees for the seafood lovers. Wine is also available and a great match for an evening out.
Reservations are required.
Address: ComplexTagadirt, Boulevard du 20 Aout
Phone:+212-528 84 01 95
LA VILLA BLANCHE
With a menu catering for all tastes, La Villa Blanche restaurant offers a French and Moroccan menu. Set in small Riad away from the tourist hubbub section in the city, it is the perfect romantic evening out. There are 2 dining rooms inside and a fresh and breezy outdoor area to it and the decor makes it feel cozy and intimate with fresh flowers placed around the dining areas.
They also have a bar area which is intimate and unique – when you order drinks they bring you freshly prepared canapés – perfect for a pre-dining cocktail. Reservations are a must here.
Address: Baie des Palmiers secteur No50
Phone: +212- 528 21 13 13
S’CAROLL
A fresh and healthy option for breakfast lunch or a little break from the heat, this beachfront place offers fresh salads, smoothies, an array of vegetarian delights and also has a buffet.
With a friendly staff eager to help, visitors can relax outside on the cabana style terrace with a drink and snack in hand and let the time pass by watching the sea and passersby.
Address: Not Listed. Phone: +212 -601 34 71 14
LA PARASOL BLEU
Located in Agadir, The Blue Parasol is a restaurant with a nice setting that serves varied and hearty dishes. Reserved as being called “fine French cuisine” with reasonable prices and a creative chef, this is a fine choice for dining. For those who want a change from the standard local fare of fresh seafood and to change up the menu, Le Parasol Bleu is the place to dine. The staff is welcoming and warm.
Address: Marina
JOUR ET NOIR
Day and Night is probably the best known coffee shop in Agadir. It is located on the beachfront and offers International cuisine. Jour et Nuit also servers breafast and is a wonderful place to take in the sun while being served up fresh juice on its wonderful terrace that overlooks the beach.
Address: Ave Tawada, Phone: +212-528-822347
SESAME SNACK GRILL
A favorite quick stop for locals as well as travelers, this cheap and cheerful place is found just behind the mosque in the town centre. Not fancy, but clean and beach themed with its cabana hut style, it serves up pizza, paninis and grilled meats at a good price and quickly.
The portions are not too large but at a low cost one can order a few things and let their tastebuds decide what they will come back for next time!
Address: Rue Des Oranges
Phone: +212 -528 82 81 56
SOUK EL HAD
Stop by the small stalls in the harbor, located seaside for a local experience. Choose your meal, whether it be the fresh catch of the day, guaranteed the
fresh catch of the day or a variety from lobster, shrimp. crab, sea bass, sea bream, scallops, octopus, calamari and local fish. All fish is served with the option of being grilled or fried along with salad and bread. This is a must for fish lovers who want to get up and close and dine by the sea while watching their food being prepared by the experts!
Address: La Scala Rue du Oued Souss
Phone: +212-528 46 77 73