Menu highlights
- Oysters served fresh from the shell
- Foie gras terrine with aged Port
- Braised lamb shoulder (slow-cooked)
- Choucroute garnie (winter seasonal)
- Grilled lobster (subject to daily catch)
- Crème brûlée and chocolate mousse
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Le Grand Comptoir
Iconic 1930s Parisian brasserie on Avenue Mohammed V
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Le Grand Comptoir, Rabat
Iconic 1930s Parisian brasserie on Avenue Mohammed V
Le Grand Comptoir is Rabat's most celebrated French brasserie, set in a beautifully restored 1930s building at 279 Avenue Mohammed V, steps from Rabat Ville station. Its Belle Époque interior — dark wood panelling, a sweeping Hollywood staircase, and an art-deco glass chandelier — has made it a landmark in the Moroccan capital since it reopened under Yann and Louis-Bernard Lechartier. Chef Richard Meyniel's seasonal menu champions classic French bistro cooking: oysters, foie gras terrine, braised lamb shoulder, choucroute in winter, and grilled lobster when the catch allows. Upstairs, the Laô Bar and the GC Wine Tastin' mezzanine draw after-work crowds with wines by the glass and charcuterie boards.
Why eat here
- Le Grand Comptoir is Rabat's most enduring French brasserie institution, occupying a landmark 1930s Belle Époque building at 279 Avenue Mohammed V that rivals the grand cafés of Paris.
- The double staircase, art-deco chandelier, and dark wood panelling create one of the most atmospheric dining rooms in Morocco — favoured by diplomats, senior officials, and Rabat's business elite.
- Chef Richard Meyniel's seasonal menu is a faithful tribute to French bistro cooking: oysters, foie gras terrine, braised lamb shoulder, and grilled lobster sourced to the day's catch.
- The Laô Bar upstairs and GC Wine Tastin' mezzanine extend the experience to after-work wine, charcuterie, and live piano evenings.
Cuisine
- Classic French brasserie
- Seasonal market-driven menu
- Wines from around the world
Price range
- Main courses from 180 to 500 MAD
- Full meal approximately 400 MAD per person
- Wines available by the glass at the Laô Bar
Opening hours
- Lunch: Monday to Friday
- Dinner: Monday to Saturday
- Closed Sunday
Best time
- Weekday lunch for a quieter, business-crowd atmosphere
- Friday and Saturday evenings for live piano and a full dining room
- Mezzanine wine bar is ideal for a relaxed after-work aperitif
How to combine
- Pair with a walk along Avenue Mohammed V to the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V (10-minute drive)
- The medina of Rabat and Kasbah des Oudaias are 15 minutes away on foot
- Rabat Ville train station is steps away, making it easy to visit from Casablanca for the day
Location
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Menu highlights at Le Grand Comptoir include Oysters served fresh from the shell, Foie gras terrine with aged Port, Braised lamb shoulder (slow-cooked), Choucroute garnie (winter seasonal), Grilled lobster (subject to daily catch), and Crème brûlée and chocolate mousse.
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