Restaurant
Le Lagon 1
Seafood restaurant built on stilts over the sea in 1956, with views of Gorée and a nautical dining room, still run by the founding Calendini family.
La Cabane du Pêcheur
Beachside seafood restaurant in Ngor known for the day's fresh catch, from grilled amberjack and marlin steaks to fried fish and crayfish.
At a glance
- Type
- Beachside seafood
- Area
- Ngor, Dakar, Senegal
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Beach setting
- Breakfast to dinner
- Fresh catch
Why we recommend it
La Cabane du Pêcheur, the fisherman's hut, is a beachside seafood restaurant in Ngor that has built its reputation on simply cooked fresh fish. It sits by the sand at the Hôtel Atlantic Evasion in the Ndeureuhnou area, and its relaxed setting suits a long lunch after a swim or an early dinner with the sound of the waves. The same name is also used by a restaurant in Joal-Fadiouth on the Petite Côte. Ngor is a former Lebou fishing village where colourful pirogues still land their catch on the beach, which is why fish restaurants cluster along this stretch of coast and why the seafood is so fresh.
The menu follows the catch. Arrival Guides mentions marlin steaks, fried balahoo (a local fish) and crayfish, served with rice, vegetables and salad, while Lonely Planet points to freshly grilled amberjack and dolphinfish. Ask what came in that morning and have it grilled, which is the best way to appreciate fish this fresh. Dolphinfish, also known as mahi-mahi, and amberjack are firm, meaty fish that take well to the grill, while balahoo, a local fish, is served fried.
It is a casual place, convenient for visitors staying in Ngor and Les Almadies. Prices are moderate, but larger fish and shellfish cost more, so check the price before ordering. It works well for groups who want to share several dishes, and children usually enjoy being so close to the beach.
Arrival Guides lists long opening hours, from breakfast through to late evening every day, with a slightly earlier close on Sundays; confirm by phone before making a special trip, as hours can change out of season. Booking is a good idea at weekends, when Dakar families head to the coast for lunch.
Ngor is on the northern tip of the Cap-Vert peninsula, a taxi ride from the Plateau; allow extra time at rush hour. La Cabane du Pêcheur combines naturally with a pirogue trip to Ngor Island, a surf lesson in Ngor Bay or an afternoon at the beach. Afterwards, the Phare des Mamelles and the restaurants and bars of Les Almadies are a short taxi ride away for a sunset drink.
La Cabane du Pêcheur FAQs
What is La Cabane du Pêcheur known for?
Fresh fish and seafood cooked simply, such as marlin steaks, grilled amberjack and crayfish.
Where is it?
On the beach at the Hôtel Atlantic Evasion in Ndeureuhnou, Ngor.
Is it open every day?
Arrival Guides lists it as open daily from breakfast to evening; call to confirm.
Is it expensive?
Prices are moderate, but larger fish and shellfish cost more, so ask before ordering.
Do you need to book?
It is wise to book at weekends.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is a casual beachside restaurant.
What is nearby?
Ngor beach, the boats to Ngor Island and the hotels of Les Almadies.
How do you get there from the city centre?
By taxi from the Plateau; allow extra time at rush hour.