Dakar NOLA

New Orleans, US

• No.6 North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025

this farm-style New Orleans restaurant bridges the coastal cuisines of Senegal and South Louisiana. Spears line one wall, West African masks the other, and communal tables encourage conversation as diners share a seven-course pescatarian tasting menu. Rooted in chef-patron Serigne Mbaye's Senegalese heritage, the menu opens with a signed note expressing his hope that each dish brings diners together. Courses trace the flavours of his two homes: a fonio salad with citrus honey vinaigrette, a thiéré‑based take on shrimp and grits enriched with coconut tamarind sauce, and a bright jollof rice seasoned with citrus and spices. Tune into socials for upcoming events featuring experimental menus and guest chefs.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $165
• Dinner: Tue – Sat
• +1 504 493 9396
• Visit Dakar NOLA's Website

Location

3814 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana,