Dakar NOLA

Dakar NOLA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dwight

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience for the tasting menu. Well versed staff, painstakingly prepared authentic food, delicate flavors yet rich experience. Don’t miss it.
   

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   Patricia

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! I've been a picky eater from childhood but thanks to travel, my palate has matured. However, a tasting menu can still be challenging. I must say that every dish was a surprising burst of flavors that I couldn't have imagined putting together! Thanks to this time at Dakar Nola, I've added Senegal to my travel list! I applaud Chef Serigne, Effie, the Knitting Bartender and the entire staff for making this meal and experience one that I'll not soon forget!
   

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   Becky VIP

   Atlanta3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the third year in a row we have eaten at Dakar on our annual New Orleans trip with friends. It is the highlight of the trip. It is a dining event.
   

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   JackS

   E. Tennessee2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The most unique restaurant we go to on New Orleans on our annual trip here. The food is always amazing. We especially like the intimacy of the small space- it can accommodate approximately 30 people- that makes for a quieter dining experience and interaction with the staff and chef.
   

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   LEE

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly special! Can’t wait to return again soon and enjoy the incredible food and hospitality
   

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   Diane VIP

   Mississippi62 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dakar Nola is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere ever. The food is fabulous - the tastes, textures, and presentation are all excellent. Further, the creativity means there are combinations here you have never had before, but will want again. The atmosphere is friendly, open, and gracious, as are the staff, and the service is excellent. You notice little things like plated dishes all brought to a table of six at once by three servers. The first time I was at Dakar Nola they did not yet have a liquor license but there is now a full bar and a delightful and creative wine pairing, which I recommend as well.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I ate at the communal table, and that was a mistake unfortunately. The food was great! The Last Meal dish especially. The guests I was seated with were...unenthused by the food, complaining, and bringing a bummer vibe to what otherwise would have been an awesome meal. Reccommend going, but not as a communal table diner!
   

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   Aurielle

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my 2nd time visiting Dakar and it’s always a thoughtful and intentional menu! They were super accommodating to us with having special dietary and physical needs/restrictions and sought to understand what the need was while creating a plan to solve it. The combination of flavors and homage to New Orleans cuisine culture while keeping the essence of the Senegalese tradition is what makes this an unforgettable experience. Would definitely recommend to all!
   

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   Chris

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly amazing experience! Every dish was perfect.
   

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    Tal

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Small plate tasting menu but felt nice and satisfied at the end. Very interesting blend of Senegalese and southern U.S. and Louisiana cuisine helping to show some of the West African influence in American cooking. Great flavors, creative takes on classic dishes, and wonderful service. It was also a nicely spaced-out meal over about 2 hours so we never felt rushed.
    

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