Dakar NOLA
Modern Senegalese Fine Dining · New Orleans · Chef Serigne Mbaye
Ranked No. 4 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, chef Serigne Mbaye’s Dakar NOLA in New Orleans serves a modern Senegalese pescatarian tasting menu. The seven-course experience connects West African heritage with South Louisiana ingredients, beginning with traditional ataya mint green tea.
3814 Magazine St, Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans
- Best New Restaurant
- #6 North America's 50 Best 2025
- #4 North America's 50 Best 2026
Menu
Pairing
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing (60)
Tasting Menu
- Wednesday 3-Course Menu (55) — Special abbreviated experience featuring signature dishes
- 7-Course Tasting Menu (165)
- 7-Course Pescatarian Tasting Menu (165) — Seasonal pescatarian menu highlighting Gulf seafood and South Louisiana produce through Senegalese lens. Family-style communal dining honoring teranga hospitality tradition. One seating nightly at 7pm.
The Experience
Expect an intimate atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for celebrations.
- Occasion: Celebration
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Format: Tasting menu
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