Tasting Menu

Experience the flavors of Senegal and New Orleans through Chef Serigne Mbaye’s multi-course pescatarian tasting menu, rooted in teranga, the Senegalese spirit of hospitality. Whether seated at a communal table or with your own party, we invite you to slow down, share a meal, and savor each course.

Reservations

Dakar offers a single, multi-course tasting menu, with select dishes served family-style.

The experience lasts approximately one hour and forty-five minutes with two seating options— communal dining or a private table.

Seating Times: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM CT.

Because each course is served to everyone at once, we ask that all guests arrive on time.

Reservations are available through OpenTable and open on the first day of each month at 10:00 AM CT for the following month. For example, reservations for December open on November 1.

We are closed Sunday and Monday.

Reserve

We are a cashless establishment and accept all major credit cards.

A 20% service charge applies to all purchases to support living wages of our staff. Gratuity is optional. All sales are final, and prices are subject to change.

Smoking is prohibited on the premises.

Large Groups or Private Events

Our largest table can accommodate a party of six and may be booked via OpenTable. For large groups or corporate events, please visit our events page and submit your inquiry.

Questions? Visit our FAQs.

We Cook to Nurture the Soul®

Example Tasting Menu

Welcome Tea

Bread Course

Bounty of the Gulf: Shrimp Course

Farmers’ Market Salad

Bounty of the Gulf: Fish Course

Louisiana Rice Course

Dessert

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Please note that our menu changes often and features seafood only dishes. Most items are dairy and gluten-free. We are unable to accommodate the following allergies: Fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, honey. We can substitute a shellfish allergy however we can NOT substitute a shellfish aroma/fumes. We can NOT accommodate a Vegan diet or a vegetarian that does not eat food cooked in seafood broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few notes to help you plan your evening with us. Dakar NOLA is an intimate tasting-menu experience that celebrates the flavors, ingredients, and hospitality of Senegal. If there is something we haven't answered below, we'd love to hear from you at reservations@dakarnola.com

Reservations & Bookings

Reservations for our 2-hour tasting experience are booked via OpenTable.
Reservations open on the 1st of each month at 10 AM CT for the following month (e.g., December opens November 1). Closed Sundays and Mondays.
We are open Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Our seating times are 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM CT. Because each course is served to everyone at once, we ask that all guests arrive on time.
Each evening's menu is built around carefully sourced ingredients, skillfully prepared for each guest. For this reason, reservations for the tasting menu are paid in full at the time of booking. Prepaying secures your seats and allows our team to plan each service, honor our purveyors, and minimize waste.
All reservations are prepaid and non-refundable. As a courtesy, we offer a one-time reschedule for requests made at least two weeks before your reservation date, subject to availability. Reservations may also be transferred to another party.
To request a reservation transfer, please email us at reservations@dakarnola.com with your original reservation confirmation and updated guest information- including name, email, and phone number.

Dakar NOLA offers a single, multi-course tasting menu rooted in Senegalese cuisine and West African hospitality. The experience lasts approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.
All guests are served together, so the meal begins at the scheduled seating time. To minimize disruption to the kitchen and to your fellow guests, late arrivals will be seated and served the course currently underway. We're unable to hold or restart earlier courses.
Dakar is a space of celebration and feeling good. We ask only that you wear whatever makes you feel special, whether that's a sequined ball gown or your favorite pair of jeans.
Dakar is an intimate, coursed experience, and its pace and quiet setting are best suited to adults. While we love children, we're unable to accommodate younger guests who may find it difficult to enjoy our cuisine and remain seated for the full meal.

The Dining Experience

Our menu is a celebration of Senegalese pescatarian cuisine and changes often with the seasons and the day's ingredients. Most dishes are naturally dairy and gluten-free.
Our tasting menu is pescatarian, with fin fish stock woven throughout the rice and soup courses. We can accommodate a shellfish allergy with advance notice of 72 hours or more.
We cannot accommodate allergies to the following:
- Fin fish
- Soy
- Shellfish aroma / fumes
- Allium (e.g., onion, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives)
- Honey
- Tomato
We can substitute for a shellfish allergy, but we cannot accommodate a shellfish aroma or fumes sensitivity.
Allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated at least 72 hours before your reservation.
Requests shared at the time of your dining experience cannot be accommodated. We encourage you to communicate allergies and restrictions upon booking.
We are unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or kosher diners. Seafood, shellfish in particular, is integral to our dishes, and fin fish stock appears throughout the menu.

Menu & Dietary Needs

Yes. We have a full-service bar, extensive wine list, and wine pairing which can be purchased in house while dining. A 20% service charge is included on all beverages in house. Tipping is optional but is greatly appreciated.
Yes. We offer both a wine pairing and a non-alcoholic pairing, either of which may be added to your reservation when you book. If you'd prefer to decide in the moment, you're welcome to add either upon arrival. Beyond the pairings, our team has assembled a carefully curated spirits list and cocktail menu, along with an extensive wine program available both by the bottle and by the glass.
Yes. We offer corkage at $45 per 750ml bottle, and $60 per magnum 1.5 litres, with a maximum of two bottles per party. We kindly ask that you let us know 72 hours in advance.

Beverages

Our dining room is intimate, and our largest table is communal and seats up to six guests. We are unable to split a single party across multiple tables. Parties of seven or more are invited to explore a private dining experience: please visit our Events page and complete an inquiry form.
Yes. All private and corporate events, from milestone celebrations to client dinners and team gatherings, are arranged through our events team. Please visit our Events page to complete an inquiry form and share the details of your occasion. We'll be in touch within 3-4 business days.
Of course — we'd love to celebrate with you. A cake cutting and serving fee of $35 applies.
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Groups & Events

Street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood. For directions and our exact location, please see our location page.
Yes. Our entrance is ADA accessible via a ramp. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know when you book and we'll do everything we can to accommodate you.
We are a cashless establishment and accept all major credit cards. Cash tips are always welcome and appreciated.
A 20% fair wage and operational fee will be added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.