Food Scene
Bella Vista Ristorante del Gusto
Great Italian on Mamelles beach, great for lunch or dinner
Fantastic restaurant with a stunning view. Before 11.30 they serve a great brunch and I'd recommend the thiof for lunch.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Chez Fatou
Fantastic restaurant with a stunning view. Before 11.30 they serve a great brunch and I'd recommend the thiof for lunch.
Restaurant serving dibi (traditional grilled meat dish) as well as other local and international dishes with an interesting decor. Best to go on Thursday nights when you will be entertained by a live gospel choir (booking recommended)
12 abantu bendawo batusa
La Calebasse
Route de la Corniche OuestRestaurant serving dibi (traditional grilled meat dish) as well as other local and international dishes with an interesting decor. Best to go on Thursday nights when you will be entertained by a live gospel choir (booking recommended)
Noflaye Beach
Route des AlmadiesGreat eatery on the seafront serving delicious crepes/galettes
Lovely restaurant with a big range of senegalese/international dishes, sometimes play live music
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurant le BAZOFF
Lovely restaurant with a big range of senegalese/international dishes, sometimes play live music
Great place to try some traditional Senegalese dishes! Beware the portions are huge so share between two or ask for a doggy bag (there is a small CFA charge for this)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurant Chez Loutcha
101 Rue Mousse DiopGreat place to try some traditional Senegalese dishes! Beware the portions are huge so share between two or ask for a doggy bag (there is a small CFA charge for this)
Drinks & Nightlife
Casa Mara Guest House
Rooftop bar serving Spanish tapas and cocktails
Popular hotel bar offering a movie night on Tuesdays and drinks on the rooftop on Thursdays
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles
Popular hotel bar offering a movie night on Tuesdays and drinks on the rooftop on Thursdays
So'Beach
Corniche des AlmadiesFun late night spot on the beach
Sightseeing
Gorée
Historic island with a slave museum and pretty streets.
Lake Retba
Pink lake! perfect for a half day trip outside the city
Essentials
Auchan Virage
Small grocery store 5 minute walk from the apartment
Le Gac
Great butcher run by a French family, very close to the apartment
CASINO
Route de la Corniche OuestHuge supermarket a short drive away
Shopping
BELYA
Great little store selling wax print clothes, shoes, bags and accessories in European styles