La Cabane du Pêcheur
A seafood restaurant on N'Gor Beach where you can select live lobsters with views of N'Gor Island, highly rated in Dakar.
Located right on N'Gor Beach, this restaurant offers diners views of N'Gor Island just across the water. The menu focuses on the catch of the day, featuring grouper (badèche), red snapper, and jackfish. Guests can select live lobsters from the tank, and the restaurant also serves Somone oysters alongside daily blackboard specials. Non-seafood options include homemade pasta and zebu steaks. The rooftop bar serves tapas and cocktails from Thursday to Sunday evenings. Reviews praise the atmosphere and the freshness of the ingredients, though some note that service can be slow. It can get fully booked during busy times, so reserving in advance is recommended. Prices are mid-to-high, with dishes starting around 5,000 CFA francs (lobster priced separately).
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–22:00 (official website); rooftop open Thu–Sun 18:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Ngor Island
- Pointe des Almadies
- Mamelles Lighthouse
- African Renaissance Monument
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Yoff & Layène Mausoleum
- Village des Arts de Dakar
- Marché HLM