Exit the streets of Belltown and enter a true Moroccan dining experience.
(206) 956-0500
2334 Second Ave
Seattle,
WA
98121
47.6143
-122.3461
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Belltown
What People Are Saying About Marrakesh
The Owner
Marrakesh
Owner
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant is a traditional Moroccan restaurant that has been serving the Seattle area w/it's unique dining experience for many yrs. As you walk into the restaurant you will feel as though you have entered into a different world. You will enter a cozy oasis adorned w/richly textured Moroccan rugs, ornate silver urns, & tapestries. We will treat you like royalty. Once you are seated your hands will be washed before & after your five course meal. Your five course meal consists of soup, salad with homemade bread, Pastilea (which is shredded chicken with scrambled eggs and…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Low lighting, fabric draped from the ceiling and windowless walls covered in colorful rugs create a warm, tent-like atmosphere. Tables and floor cushions are close together and the music tends to be loud, so expect a more bustling than intimate setting if dining on a weekend. Servers in Morrocan attire are attentive and helpful with menu selections. – – The Food – The star of the standard five-course prix-fixe dinner is the b'stilla royale appetizer--chicken and almonds in puff pastry, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. The hare, prepared in a rich…
11/01/09
Please don't waiste your money
by lisa98125
There are too many good restaurants in Seattle to waste upwards of $25-35 a person and at least 3 hours of your time at this place.
I went with a group of 8 on a friday night. We got there just after 7:30 and didn't escape until after 10:00. Now, I've had and enjoyed leisurely restaurant meals before, but there was nothing leisurely about this. This was just painfully slow, inattentive service. And the restaurant was only half-full, so no excuse there.
The manager came out with the hard sell to get the fixed menu family-style instead of individual entrees. His used-car salesman style of persuasion was the first hint that it was a rip-off, and so it was! The food was completely bland. Is it still Moroccan if there aren't any spices in it? The vegetarian option - couscous with veggies - sounded OK, but actually consisted of one plate (split between two people) of unseasoned couscous, flavorless blanched carrot, and some glue-y discs that were supposed to be zucchini. My meat-eating companion wasn't impressed with his dish either.
We waited at least 45 minutes after dinner for the dessert. In fact, two of the people in our group had to leave before dessert arrived - but rest assured, we didn't get their portions although we did pay for them. We received a baklava for my birthday and it tasted exactly like bad grocery-store baklava: dry and cold.
God only knows how long it took to actually get the check. We asked for it, but it never appeared, and a couple of us were already late to meet some other people, so we threw down a sickening amount of money and left our friends to deal.
I don't know if they prey on people who've never had Moroccan before, or maybe it's all about belly-dancing, but please, go somewhere else for your own sake.
- Pros: atmosphere
- Cons: service, food and price
02/13/09
unbelievable place in seattle
by angela98121
After searching for a place to host my saturday night birthday party we settled for Marrakesh Moroccan restaurant because of a delicious sounding menu, nice looking location and very reasonable event prices. We were sitted in the back room. And my gosh!!! You don't even believe you are still in seattle. The place will take you to thousand and one night. Sitting under a tent, cushions on the floor, low light and an amazing belly dancer, made this place look like we were really in North Africa. Our waiter was very very friendly and handled our large party with grace. The food was delicious (especially the powder sugar chicken). I had a great party night here and highly recommend Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant:)
- Pros: atmosphere, price, and delicious belly dancer
- Cons: plan to reserve a table at least 2 weeks ahead of time
02/01/09
HUGE dissapointment
by havenPL
Went with a large group -- waited half an hour for menus and an hour for drinks. The service was so bad it was almost funny. The food was not great -- everything basically tasted like it was drowned in the same sickly sweet sauce.Very very bad customer service
- Pros: none
- Cons: food,service
The Details on Marrakesh
Know Before You Go:
Ladies will find themselves sitting either over a low table or on a cushion just off the floor, so if you're modest, dress appropriately.
Save Time:
Allow plenty of time for this meal--it's best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, with a total of five courses headed to the table.
The Extras:
The restaurant features a live belly dancer on Friday and Saturday nights--a fun addition to the dining experience.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Message from Marrakesh
- Bellydancing Wed-Sun
- Reservations Recommended
- 5 course feast $18.50
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant is a traditional Moroccan restaurant that has been serving the Seattle area w/it's unique dining experience for many yrs. As you walk into the restaurant you will feel as though you have entered into a different world. You will enter a cozy oasis adorned w/richly textured Moroccan rugs, ornate silver urns, & tapestries. We will treat you like royalty. Once you are seated your hands will be washed before & after your five course meal. Your five course meal consists of soup, salad with homemade bread, Pastilea (which is shredded chicken with scrambled eggs and crushed almonds), followed by lamb and chicken, dessert and a tea ceremony. We also offer alacarte.
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant serves a wide variety of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean & African dishes, as well as a nice selection of wines and beers. Bring your date, friends, & family!
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