Casablanca's iconic family-run seafood brasserie since 1958
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Taverne du Dauphin, Casablanca
Casablanca's iconic family-run seafood brasserie since 1958
Taverne du Dauphin is one of Casablanca's most enduring dining institutions — a family-run seafood brasserie at 115 Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny, steps from the old medina and the port. Founded in 1958 by Mme Margaret and run by four generations of the same family ever since, it has fed fishermen, sailors, artists, and locals for over 70 years. The menu centres on the freshest daily catch: fried fish, grilled seafood, Dakhla oysters, crevettes pil-pil, the celebrated Trio de Poissons, and a legendary Tagine de Poisson. White tablecloths, blue napkins, and an unpretentious neighbourhood atmosphere make it a true Casablanca classic.
Menu highlights
Trio de Poissons — three different fresh catches (calamari, monkfish, John Dory or swordfish depending on the day's arrival)
Tagine de Poisson — fish balls slow-cooked with peppers and sauce, a house classic
Friture Mixte — a generous mixed fry of prawns, calamari, whiting, sole, and red mullet
Oysters from Dakhla (No. 1 and No. 2), served fresh
Crevettes Pil-Pil — king prawns in a spiced garlic sauce
Paella or Fideua aux fruits de mer (minimum 30-minute preparation, per person)
Why eat here
Taverne du Dauphin in Casablanca is a living piece of the city's history — open since 1958 and still run by the same Norman family across four generations.
The daily menu is built entirely around fresh arrivals from the nearby port: whole grilled fish, fried sole and anchovies, giant prawn platters, Dakhla oysters, and the signature Trio de Poissons combining three different catches.
Fishermen, sailors, artists, and Casablanca regulars have been returning here for decades, drawn by honest cooking, white-tablecloth simplicity, and a harbour-district atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Cuisine
French-Moroccan seafood brasserie
Fresh daily catch from Casablanca port
Fried fish, grilled fish, shellfish, crustaceans
Classic French bistro desserts (crème brûlée, mousse au chocolat)
Price range
Starters from 50–95 MAD
Main fish dishes from 100–210 MAD; fish by weight from 30 MAD/100g
Set lunch menu (Mon–Fri, 12:00–18:00): 120 MAD (express) or 150 MAD (gourmand)
Shellfish and crustaceans priced by weight; credit cards accepted except American Express
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00 (continuous service)
Closed Sunday
Best time
Weekday lunch (12:00–14:00) for the set menu and a quieter atmosphere
Avoid peak Friday and Saturday evenings unless you book ahead by phone
How to combine
Pair lunch here with a stroll through the nearby old medina (Hassan II Mosque is a 10-minute walk along the seafront boulevard)
The Corniche and the port are within easy walking distance — ideal for a post-meal waterfront walk
Combine with a visit to the Villa des Arts de Casablanca (15 minutes by taxi) for a cultural afternoon
Location
Casablanca
FAQs
Menu highlights at Taverne du Dauphin include Trio de Poissons — three different fresh catches (calamari, monkfish, John Dory or swordfish depending on the day's arrival), Tagine de Poisson — fish balls slow-cooked with peppers and sauce, a house classic, Friture Mixte — a generous mixed fry of prawns, calamari, whiting, sole, and red mullet, Oysters from Dakhla (No. 1 and No. 2), served fresh, Crevettes Pil-Pil — king prawns in a spiced garlic sauce, and Paella or Fideua aux fruits de mer (minimum 30-minute preparation, per person).