Name: Taverne du Dauphin
Address: Casablanca, Casablanca, MA

Question 1

What are the menu highlights at Taverne du Dauphin?

Accepted Answer

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
Paella or Fideua aux fruits de mer (minimum 30-minute preparation, per person)

Question 2

How old is Taverne du Dauphin and who runs it?

Accepted Answer

Taverne du Dauphin was founded in 1958 by Mme Margaret Besniard on Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Casablanca. It has been run by the same Norman family for over 65 years and is now in its fourth generation of family management, with Jean-Claude and his sons Cyrille and Jean-Christophe at the helm.

Question 3

What are the must-order dishes at Taverne du Dauphin?

Accepted Answer

The Trio de Poissons (three fresh catches of the day — often including monkfish, John Dory, and calamari) and the Tagine de Poisson (fish balls slow-cooked with peppers and sauce) are the house signatures. The Friture Mixte (fried prawns, squid, whiting, sole, and red mullet) is a perennial favourite, and the Dakhla oysters are ordered fresh. The menu changes daily depending on the port arrival.

Question 4

Do I need to book a table at Taverne du Dauphin in advance?

Accepted Answer

Reservations are by phone only (+212 5222-21200). Walk-ins are possible for weekday lunches, but Friday and Saturday evenings fill up quickly given the restaurant's local reputation. Call ahead for dinner or weekend visits. The restaurant does not accept American Express; all other major credit cards are accepted.

Question 5

Where exactly is Taverne du Dauphin located in Casablanca?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant is at 115 Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Casablanca 20000, in the city-centre district between the old medina and the port. The palm-lined boulevard runs along the edge of the medina towards the seafront. The Hassan II Mosque is about 10 minutes on foot from this address. Payment is made directly at the restaurant on the day of your visit.

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