Casablanca's iconic no-frills seafood canteen inside the fishing harbour
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Restaurant du Port de Pêche, Casablanca
Casablanca's iconic no-frills seafood canteen inside the fishing harbour
Restaurant du Port de Pêche has been a Casablanca institution for over 35 years, serving ultra-fresh Atlantic seafood straight from the city's fishing fleet. Located inside the working fishing harbour, it offers a no-frills canteen atmosphere — checkered tablecloths, fast-moving waiters, packed tables at noon — where the quality of the fish speaks for itself. Grilled sardines, fried squid, oysters from Oualidia, and the catch of the day on the plancha make up the backbone of a menu that barely changes from season to season.
Menu highlights
Grilled sardines — the house classic, cooked over charcoal to order
Fried squid (calamars frits) — consistently praised as the standout dish
Oualidia oysters (No. 2) — sourced from Morocco's premier oyster beds on the Atlantic coast
Catch of the day on the plancha — whatever the morning boats brought in
Seafood soup — rich broth of mixed Atlantic catch
Fried mixed seafood platter — shrimp, calamari, and small fish
Why eat here
Restaurant du Port de Pêche in Casablanca has served the freshest Atlantic seafood for over 35 years — the fish arrives from boats moored steps away in the city's working fishing harbour.
It is one of Casablanca's most beloved seafood institutions, rated 4/5 on TripAdvisor with over 1,000 reviews, popular with locals and visitors alike.
The no-frills canteen style — checkered tablecloths, packed tables, fast service — is part of the charm; this is Casablanca's seafood at its most authentic.
Cuisine
Moroccan coastal seafood
Grilled & fried Atlantic fish
Oysters and shellfish
Price range
Affordable: mains from around 50 MAD; full meal per person approximately 250–300 MAD
Best time
Lunch (noon–2 pm) is the peak hour when the freshest morning catch is on the plancha — arrive early or expect a wait.
Weekday lunches are slightly less crowded than weekends; locals pack the restaurant every day.
How to combine
Walk 15 minutes north along the corniche to reach the Hassan II Mosque, the world's largest mosque open to non-Muslims.
The Old Medina and its souks are a 10-minute taxi ride away for a post-lunch stroll.
Pair a morning visit to the fishing port (watch the trawlers unload) with lunch at the restaurant for the full harbour experience.
Location
Casablanca
FAQs
Menu highlights at Restaurant du Port de Pêche include Grilled sardines — the house classic, cooked over charcoal to order, Fried squid (calamars frits) — consistently praised as the standout dish, Oualidia oysters (No. 2) — sourced from Morocco's premier oyster beds on the Atlantic coast, Catch of the day on the plancha — whatever the morning boats brought in, Seafood soup — rich broth of mixed Atlantic catch, and Fried mixed seafood platter — shrimp, calamari, and small fish.