Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 248-9442
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Northrup Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mediterranean Food 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-10pm
Message from Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant Cozy Oasis for Great Food & Hospitality
- Authentic Moroccan Cuisine
- Traditional Belly Dancing
- Royal Banquet Room (up to 90)
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Editorial Review for Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant – by Bonnie Martin Fazio
In Short
Guests sit on long couches or firm pillow-stools before low tables, surrounded by the room's colorful, ornate patterns. Traditional music forms a soothing aural background as they use bread or fingers to eat. A traditionally garbed server bathes diners' hands in warm water before bringing five aromatic courses: lentil soup, salad, an appetizer called B'stellela Royale (a slightly sweet pastry with meat filling), the main course and dessert of fresh fruit with fragrant mint tea.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodSkirts can be tough to sit in. So ladies, ask to be seated at a higher table.
Know Before You GoUtensils are available on request.
The ExtrasGroups can order one of two feasts: The Mechoui with sheep cooked over a charcoal fire. It serves eight or more and requires three days notice. For $19 per person, the Royale Feast is available for parties of four or more.
User Reviews for Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant
09/09/2008 Posted by exoticgirl
We had a birthday party there with a group of 13. First off, the service was extremely slow and the waiter was very rude. We wanted to each get what we want from the a la carte menu; however, the waiter did not let us do so. I thought the point of going to a restaurant was getting what we want to eat and not letting the waiter choose for us. We got the royal feast; which took an extremely long time (the meal ended up being 4 hours!) considering it was a Monday night and no one was barely there. The food was decent, but it was bland and tasted raw. When the meal was done, the waiter bought out the check and did not even add it properly. He did not split the check for us as we have asked earlier. Overall, the food and service was terrible and I do not recommend groups going there. The money spent is better served at a better restaurant with better food, service and atmosphere.
Pros: None
Cons: Service, Cost, Atmosphere, Food
08/12/2008 Posted by GoodnightGoldie
My Boyfriend and I love to go here for special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries. The menu is set, yes, but for people like us (takes forever to make decisions!) its a blessing! Beef options can be a little tough, but the chicken and fish are always AMAZING! The lentil soup and bread are wonderfully delicious and I love the chicken/egg/pastry thing! It sound weird, but it's so good! Yes, it takes a while to get your orders, but you're dining in a restaurant that takes its practices from ANOTHER COUNTRY! If you've ever travelled outside of the US and eaten in a restaurant, you know that it can take from 2-5 hours to eat a single meal! It's a more relaxed environment, they just want you to really enjoy yourselves and don't want you to feel like you're getting kicked out. So if you're in a hurry and unfamiliar with Mediterranian cooking, wait until you have more time. And a five course meal for $18.50 a person is NOT expensive!
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Parking can be hard
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