Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant

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2334 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

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(206) 956-0500
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Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
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Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant - Seattle, WA
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It is an amazing experience. The food, the service and atmospher were great. We were 10 people having birthday party. We were seated in a tinty like atmospher. We believed tha...

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I have to say, i was very much looking forward to this restaurant, but a little dissappointed from my dinner there. The server who was nice, was not attentive at all, felt like h...

Amazing Marrakesh Moroccan restaurant, Seattle 9/20/2010

It is an amazing experience. The food, the service and atmospher were great. We were 10 people having birthday party. We were seated in a tinty like atmospher. We believed that we were removed from Seattle to a different place. We took the 5 course meal and that was worth it. The soup, the salad, the Bastila Royale, the variety of main courses were amazing, and the desert and mint tea was a good finish. Don't forget the hand washing before and after the meal. At the end the price was so reasonable for the amount food and the royale service we got. It is worth every penny. more
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Please don't waiste your money 10/31/2009

There are too many good restaurants in Seattle to waste upwards of $25-35 a person and at least 3 hours of your time at this place. I went with a group of 8 on a friday night. We got there just after 7:30 and didn't escape until after 10:00. Now, I've had and enjoyed leisurely restaurant meals before, but there was nothing leisurely about this. This was just painfully slow, inattentive service. And the restaurant was only half-full, so no excuse there. The manager came out with the hard sell to get the fixed menu family-style instead of individual entrees. His used-car salesman style of persuasion was the first hint that it was a rip-off, and so it was! The food was completely bland. Is it still Moroccan if there aren't any spices in it? The vegetarian option - couscous with veggies - sounded OK, but actually consisted of one plate (split between two people) of unseasoned couscous, flavorless blanched carrot, and some glue-y discs that were supposed to be zucchini. My meat-eating companion wasn't impressed with his dish either. We waited at least 45 minutes after dinner for the dessert. In fact, two of the people in our group had to leave before dessert arrived - but rest assured, we didn't get their portions although we did pay for them. We received a baklava for my birthday and it tasted exactly like bad grocery-store baklava: dry and cold. God only knows how long it took to actually get the check. We asked for it, but it never appeared, and a couple of us were already late to meet some other people, so we threw down a sickening amount of money and left our friends to deal. I don't know if they prey on people who've never had Moroccan before, or maybe it's all about belly-dancing, but please, go somewhere else for your own sake. Pros: atmosphere Cons: service, food and price more
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unbelievable place in seattle 2/13/2009

After searching for a place to host my saturday night birthday party we settled for Marrakesh Moroccan restaurant because of a delicious sounding menu, nice looking location and very reasonable event prices. We were sitted in the back room. And my gosh!!! You don't even believe you are still in seattle. The place will take you to thousand and one night. Sitting under a tent, cushions on the floor, low light and an amazing belly dancer, made this place look like we were really in North Africa. Our waiter was very very friendly and handled our large party with grace. The food was delicious (especially the powder sugar chicken). I had a great party night here and highly recommend Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant:) Pros: atmosphere, price, and delicious belly dancer Cons: plan to reserve a table at least 2 weeks ahead of time more
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HUGE dissapointment 2/1/2009

Went with a large group -- waited half an hour for menus and an hour for drinks. The service was so bad it was almost funny. The food was not great -- everything basically tasted like it was drowned in the same sickly sweet sauce.Very very bad customer service Cons: food,service more
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An Amazing Culinary Experience! 11/20/2008

My best friend and I ate at Marrakesh while I was in visting her from Texas. We were nervous at first about what to expect, but were absolutely blown away by the atmosphere, food, entertainment, and service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone that is up for a delicious and delightful cultural experience! Pros: Food, ambience, entertainment Cons: Seating arragement is not easy on the knees. more
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You've Got To Try Marrakesh! 7/6/2008

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while...the food was great, my waiter was fantastic!, and the atmosphere was perfect. Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Food, New Experience Cons: No Complaints, we loved it! more
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Highly Decorative and Different Restaurant 3/18/2008

I haven't been to other Moroccan Restaurants, but this was highly decorated even the walls. It was very... more
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Highly Decorative and Different Restaurant 3/18/2008

Anne Provided by Partner
I haven't been to other Moroccan Restaurants, but this was highly decorated even the walls. It was very pretty and dark inside. You get to eat with... more
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Highly Decorative and Different Restaurant 3/18/2008

Anne Provided by Partner
I haven't been to other Moroccan Restaurants, but this was highly decorated even the walls. It was very pretty and dark inside. You get to eat with... more
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absolutly amazing 2/9/2008

if your looking for something different and unique, this is it. Pros: food, atmosphere, group dining Cons: parking(try get there early) more
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fun, different place to go w/friends, 2/6/2008

we ordered their feast option (maybe had a different name), but it had all the entrees chosen for you. i'm not THAT adventurous of an eater and i liked pretty much everything! i loved the bread, the cuscus (even though it was hard to eat w/your hands), the dessert and the after dinner sugary minty tea. i wanted to try it once only using my hands, but i think i'd ask for a spoon next time. I have no clue if it was authentic. Pros: different than your ordinary restaurant, belly dancing Cons: employees did not check on table between the courses, so often times my water glass was empty more
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I loveeeeeeeeeee it!!! 11/20/2007

This is a good date spot, unique food, comfortable seating arrangements, and entertaining surroundings. The food was enjoyable and the staff was very friendly. A good pick when you are tired of your norms and want a nice comfortable night out. Pros: Food, service and of course the belly dancer Cons: Make it on time(if you don't want to rushed). They have 2 seatings time more
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The best moroccan food in the whole state 11/20/2007

My husband and I took my prim and proper parents to this place and we all had a great time. We ordered the ""Royal Feast"" and were pleasantly suprprised by how tasty each and every course was. The lentil soup was the starter--tender lentils in a creamy, spicey broth. Then the cucumber/eggplant salad was a refreshing change. The appetizer of meat and pastry was totally different than anything I've ever had before--sweet, yet meaty. We were then served 5 entrees and each was totally different--my favorites were the lamb/eggplant dish and the chicken/prune dish. Lastly, mint tea and pudding for desert. The server was very attentive to our needs (they even offered silverware, which we politely declined), all in an atomsphere that very much sealed the Morrocan experience. We'll definitely go again. Pros: service was great(very friendly and comedian server), food just amazing Cons: cannot complain(just try to make it on time for your reservation as they have 2 seatings time) more
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Just ok 11/19/2007

I have to say, i was very much looking forward to this restaurant, but a little dissappointed from my dinner there. The server who was nice, was not attentive at all, felt like he wanted to hurry through it all... it was hard to flag him down if at all. Other patrons had to help us try to flag someone down. Water service was poor... I agree with the other reviewers, this is a 5 course set menu restaurant, they do not offer the ala carte menu and i felt awkward asking for it. People at the restaurant looked rather bored, people gazing around alot with a blank stare. The food takes a little while to come out. The belly dancer was friendly and a nice touch. The main issue i had with the place was the food. There were hits and misses. I would not recommend getting the set menu since i didnt care for the soup/salad/dessert. The appetizer is very good, the bastille and a few of the entrees were decent, coucous marrakesh and the chicken with olives was good, but not worth going back for. The dessert is just chopped up apples which was a disappointing way to end the meal. They do not give you individual plates for you if you go in a group, so basically you have to poke around at each dish, then move large dishes around so that others can try it. Not a natural eating experience. The eating with your hands was fine, but i would have appreciated my own plate to put items on. I also felt that questions were an ""inconvience"" for the server. I think the other female server for other patrons seemed more attentive. So, it is indeed a unique dining experience, but i wouldnt expect too much... Bill for 6 people, $150 plus tip Pros: interesting decor, belly dancer Cons: food, service, set menu more
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Unique and fun experience 8/3/2007

This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The atmosphere is fun and unique. The food is amazing and the service never disappoints. The best part is eating with your hands, watching the belly dancer, and the tea and fruit at the end. Pros: Staff, service, atomosphere Cons: parking more
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I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actuall... 7/23/2007

I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actually a funny story, the first time my fiance and I... more
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I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actuall... 7/23/2007

Priya Provided by Partner
I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actually a funny story, the first time my fiance and I went there we were blown away at the sheer... more
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I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actuall... 7/23/2007

Priya Provided by Partner
I'm very hot and cold about this restaurant. It's actually a funny story, the first time my fiance and I went there we were blown away at the sheer... more
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a big blur! 7/12/2007

the owner is irresponsible. i came with my mother. and it was the first time i came to hang out with her since 2months since she lives in morocco. she knows a lot about morocco and she does not like marrakesh the restraunt. ok we ordered our food. and the poeple sitting next to us were odering beer. they ordered a couple beer. .the owner kept handing them beers when they asked. it was creepy. my mother was horrified. she went to the owner yelling at him about letting people drink tooo many beer's. he said it wasnt his fault and that he can let people have beer. and my mother said she will not sit next to people who are drinking wayyy tooo much. so she told him she'd write a bad review about them and she got her bag and we left. i do not recommend this place. uggg. Pros: bad owner Cons: bad service more
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I've been to Marrakesh couple times already. The food is ... 7/11/2007

by Olga at Menuism Provided by Menuism
I've been to Marrakesh couple times already. The food is nice and exotic, usually meant for sharing, so... more
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  • The Scene
    Low lighting, fabric draped from the ceiling and windowless walls covered in colorful rugs create a warm, tent-like atmosphere. Tables and floor cushions are close together and...

  • 6/28/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 5am-10pm
  • Payments: American Express, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Belltown, Downtown
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