Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant

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1201 NW 21st Ave (at NW 21st Ave & Northrup Street)
Portland, OR 97209

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(503) 248-9442
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Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Portland, OR
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Best

I've never gone to such a place. What fun! I was out of my comfert zone but loved every bite. Our server always checked in with us, never pushed us to buy a certain food, and d...

Worst

The food is subpar, especially the chicken dishes. Vegi dishes are bland. Most people give it high ratings because of the whole package: entertainment, seating style, pouring of t...

An enjoyable & unique dining experience 2/15/2003

At Marrakesh you sit on cushions and eat with your fingers. The waiter rinses your hands with warm water before and after the meal. There is Moroccan music, belly dancing, warm lighting, and tapestry covered walls. The atmosphere is exotic and romantic. The courses alternate between sweet and savory. The lental soup is very good although it could have used a little more harissa. The Moroccan salad which you scoop up with bread is very refreshing. The bastilla is a philo dough pastry doused with powdered sugar and filled with savory spiced meat,egg and nuts. The lamb dishes are delicately spiced and so tender the lamb falls off the bone. The baklava deserts are excellent. Mint tea compliments all the courses perfectly. If you want good food that is different than you might be used to in an exotic setting, I highly recommend Marrakesh. Pros: Exotic atmosphere, good food, efficient service Cons: no parking, music a little loud, not inexpensive more
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where's the dancer? 1/29/2003

When I am told there will be bellydancing at 6pm I'd like the to be bellydancing sometime before 7pm. I also appreciate receiving my bill after I am finished eating. Pros: decent food, nice dancer, not too expensive Cons: no bar, rude staff, lied to more
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bad service wears a fez 1/27/2003

Marrakesh was recommened by a friend. We made reservations for dinner based on the scheduled bellydancing. When we arrived, The place was empty. We were ignored at the door for almost 5 minutes, by 3 staff members who were no more than 5 feet from us! We were rushed through dinner, and there was no bellydancing as had been specified. Only after talking to the manager (who was rude) and almost threatening to not pay the bill (which the waiter brought before we were done eating), did the dancer "magically" appear. Pros: good food, nice dancer Cons: bad service, condecending, rushed more
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an absolutly Stellar evening downtown 1/26/2003

i recomend, with four or more people,the entire main course,which includes a good porion of the entire menu,so you can learn what you like and what you may not(but i imagine that won't happen everything is amazing) Pros: amazing food, very romantic, wonderful setting Cons: parking more
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Marrakesh Ruined My New Years Eve! 1/1/2003

I wanted to bring in the new year with my wife in a nice romantic setting, so I made reservations at Marrakesh for 10:00. We show up at 10, and 40 people, all with reservations, were waiting for tables. Some of them had 9:00 reservations! And, I would assume that these were only the patient ones. The greedy bastards ruined my New Years by totally overbooking, and didn't have the decency to even apologize. Cons: Rude, Unattentive, Greedy more
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Unique Dining 12/17/2002

I love Marrakesh. I've recommended it to several friends and family members. It's always a unique dining experience that I have yet to find anywhere else. The food is also very good without being too heavy. more
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great friendly advice?? 10/25/2002

Couple of friends highly recommended eating here. We have never tried Moroccan food so were very excited. Waiter was rude and did not even consider that this was our first time. Except for the pastry puff appetizer, food was not good. Pros: appetizers Cons: sit on floor, rude service more
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Loved the dancer 10/19/2002

Had a great time! Appropriate for teens. Food was hot,unique and excellent, served with timing. All servers in native clothing enhanced the whole experience. Very good cultural experience as a group. Then the belly dancer at the end was fantastic! She was talented, charismatic and very entertaining. Made the whole evening perfect. Got there at 6:30, dancer at 8:00. Be prepared to sit on the floor in comfortable clothes. Pros: Atmoshphere, Entertainment, Food Cons: No parking, Expensive more
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What a sensuous meal! 9/15/2002

Being greeted at the door by a man in a fez starts a dining experience that is unforgettable. Perfect atmosphere for getting cozy with someone. The food is an erotic blend of flavors..and eating with your fingers is hands down sensuous whether you are feeding yourself or your date. It's a complete package for your senses. Sight, sound, taste...it's all catered to here. Pros: Great food, Exotic atmosphere, Wonderful house wine more
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Amazing food, cozy yet exotic atmosphere 8/28/2002

Perhaps it was because it had been awhile since I had eaten really good food, or perhaps it was because it was the first time I had been out without the kids in months... but this restaurant by far exceeded any expectations I had. The food was absolutely incredible, every dish tasted fantastic. The servers were friendly, the atmosphere fun yet relaxing, and the cushions super cozy! Pros: fun, atmosphere, great food more
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8 8/12/2002

Beautiful atmosphere, unique dining experience with tasty food. Definitely reccomended for special occasion dining or anytime you are in the mood for something different! more
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Great Cultural Experience! 7/27/2002

For an evening of unique cuisine in an entertaining atmosphere, try Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant! We enjoyed the experience of eating on the floor, great music and even belly dancers. They served an authentically-prepared 5 course Moroccan meal. Be sure to try to house special Moroccan red wine. Ladies, you might want to wear pants or a long dress for floor-seating comfort. Pros: Easy Parking, comfortable ambience Cons: music loud at times more
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morroccan madness 7/18/2002

went here w/ a couple friends a week after their wedding- had a total blast with that small group. Totally recommend it as a date place. sumptuous atmosphere is so cozy and relaxing. Pros: great food, great service, great style Cons: a bit spendy more
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Good place to go 6/21/2002

Atomosphere is really cool. Good food & good service. I've been here twice now. You gotta try their Moroccan Red Wine! It's soooo smooth.... I'll go back again, for sure! Pros: Atomosphere, Experience, Food Cons: none more
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An experience 6/11/2002

Dining here was a memorable experience. You sit low to the ground and eat with your hands. The atmosphere is very dark and quiet, except when people at adjacent tables take photos of each other. All in all, I had a great time, and will never forget eating here. And I didn't even get to see the fabled belly dancers that perform on certain nights. more
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  • Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant is a traditional Moroccan restaurant that has been serving the Portland area since 1989. As you walk into the restaurant you will feel as though you have entered into a different world. Once you are seated your hands will be washed before & after your five course meal. Your five course meal consist of soup, salad with homemade bread, B'stilla Royale (baked in butter, sugar & cinnamon on top), followed by your choice of entree (chicken, vegetarian, beef, rabbit, fish, vegan), dessert and fresh mint tea (accompanying with a tea ceremony). Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant serves a wide variety of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African dishes, as well as a nice selection of wines and beers. We feature belly dancing from Wednesdays-Sundays. Stop by Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant today.

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  • In Short
    Guests sit on long couches or firm pillow-stools before low tables, surrounded by the room's colorful, ornate patterns. Traditional music forms a soothing aural background as...

  • 6/26/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily 5pm-10pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
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