Le Cabanon Dakar — Restaurant in Dakar

Fantastic addition to the string of restaurants along the petite corniche. This place has easily become one of our new favorite go to spots.

Pros Finished to a very high standard with beautiful wood throughout, a thoughtful design integrating sit down restaurant (indoor and outdoor seating), bar area, sun loungers etc. great vantage point for watching the sunset and surfers great for kids: enclosed sand area which is perfect for the kids to play (with helpful staff watching by the way!), they have a kids menu and toddler seating. Food is tasty - mostly Spanish style food including tapas. generally decent quality (classic) cocktails like mojitos, margaritas etc. good for sharing and group events: several things on the menu for sharing (2-4 people) including pitchers of margarita. Also seems to be a good spot for larger group events. -Oh, and you can pay by credit card.

Cons Although more expensive that most other restaurants, the quality is worth it. full menu dinner is only served from 8pm, even the kids menu, which is a bit disappointing. Tapas always available though. nowhere for kids to play in the water which other places on the petite corniche have loungers are 5,000 to use which is quite steep if you are already buying food and drinks (and considering that all other places on the petite corniche don’t charge)

Overall, highly...

This restaurant is definitely a place to go if you like to take photos of you and the surrounding and the food.

I went with a party of 5 total for brunch on a Friday morning. It was surprisingly not busy during this hour. We sat out by the ocean and it was great vibes.

What was initially confusing was the way the brunch menu selection worked. The first four of us were given two brunch selection total where we had to fill out for two people on one. This could be done better with an indicator where it’s being selected for 1 or 2 persons.

The food was decently good and decent amount of food as well. That was nice. I ended up being full and enjoyed that I could eat most of what I ordered.

Overall, service was great. I liked that. Bathrooms were clean, I assume this is managed by a non-Senegalese or someone who knows their stuff about running a business catering to tourists and foreigners who look for comfort and luxury while in Senegal. Just like their ‘In Regards To” statement on their website, “Le Cabanon is an experience where pleasure, sharing and indulgence come together” … they have that...

Le Cabanon is hands-down my go-to place in Dakar. I come here 3–4 times a week to watch the waves, the surfers, and the sunset—it’s just a beautiful, comfortable and relaxing spot.

The food is great—especially the pain perdu (French toast), which is an absolute must-try. Everything is served fresh and with care.

The staff are always warm and welcoming, and there’s always someone nearby if you need anything. Compared to other restaurants along the coast, Le Cabanon stands out as the best by far.

I also love the little detail of being offered a chocolate at the till when you leave—it’s a sweet, thoughtful touch that wraps up the experience perfectly and always makes me smile.

If you’re into art, you’ll definitely appreciate the unique decor and creative atmosphere.

Thank you...