Golden Fish is Rabat's premier hotel seafood restaurant, located within the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses in the upscale Souissi district. Inspired by the legend of a golden fish living in the ancient Chellah spring, the restaurant blends French technique with fresh Moroccan coastal produce. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a tranquil garden and turquoise pool, making it one of the most atmospheric dining rooms in the Moroccan capital. Rated #4 out of 509 Rabat restaurants on TripAdvisor with over 590 reviews.
Menu highlights
Sea bass with risotto — repeatedly singled out by guests as the restaurant's standout dish
Bouillabaisse — the Provençal-style fish stew prepared with Atlantic catch
Shrimp ravioli — a French-Moroccan fusion pasta course
Salmon tartare — a refined cold starter
Why eat here
Golden Fish in Rabat is the Moroccan capital's most celebrated hotel seafood restaurant, ranked #4 of 509 Rabat restaurants on TripAdvisor with over 590 reviews.
The restaurant is inspired by the legend of a golden fish living in the ancient Chellah spring — a concept reflected in its aquatic-themed décor and poolside setting at the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses.
Chef blends French culinary technique with the finest fresh Moroccan coastal produce, producing a menu where Atlantic seafood meets classic French precision.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors frame a turquoise pool and lush rose garden, creating one of the most visually distinctive dining atmospheres in Rabat.
Cuisine
Contemporary Mediterranean seafood with French technique and Moroccan coastal produce
Opening hours
Lunch: Monday–Saturday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dinner: Daily, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Best time
Dinner is the prime experience — the pool and garden are lit after dark, amplifying the romantic, resort-like ambiance
Lunch on a weekday is quieter and ideal for a business meal or leisurely afternoon
How to combine
Pair with a visit to the Chellah necropolis (15 min drive) — the restaurant's golden fish legend originates there
Combine with the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, both within 20 minutes of Souissi
Location
Rabat
FAQs
Menu highlights at Golden Fish include Sea bass with risotto — repeatedly singled out by guests as the restaurant's standout dish, Bouillabaisse — the Provençal-style fish stew prepared with Atlantic catch, Shrimp ravioli — a French-Moroccan fusion pasta course, and Salmon tartare — a refined cold starter.