Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant

Quite possibly my favorite restaurant experience was the time I ate here. There was a group of four of us. We arrived when, it turned out, the restaurant was closed. But we were seen outside the door by the magician who was preparing for that night's show next door. He let us in and called the owner to ask him to come in a bit early to serve us. And he did. And they were both quite nice to us and conversational. We ordered a version of their four-course meal for two. We had to negotiate this, it didn't work out exactly. I don't remember. It wasn't meant for four. He arranged things for us, changing the portions and the price so it would work out fine. The food was not exactly quick to come, but we weren't in a mood to care, because we had good conversation, and the music and decor there are very relaxing and enjoyable. Every course was fantastic. We had two tagines with chicken. Only thing you have to beware of is the price, of course. Not a place to go often. But to my mind, it was a total treat. more

This restaurant makes Morocco looks bad. The two guards are unpolite, especially the big one who thinks he knows too well and thinks that he can step all over people. The service is very bad, I waited for bread for one hour. I don't appreciate the treatment. The DJ played music from 7 years ago. We asked him to play some songs but he didn't. They kept us waiting outside making us think they are full but they are a bunch of liers. I have heard from more than 20 people that this place is where prostitues hung. It's a dirt hole and it should be shut down. more

I've come to this restaurant a few times for bdays and fun dinner parties and my friends and I have always had a great experience.:) The food is really flavorful, prices are reasonable, and the selection is great. You end up wanting to try everything. The atmosphere is unique and friendly. Maybe it's because the waiters recognize us, but I've never had lousy service here. On the contrary, it seems like they want to join our party.:) It can strike some as a bit cheesy, but the belly dancing and music is fun. Especially when you get the guys in your group up and shaking their hips. Anyway, this place has yummy middle eastern food and is quite entertaining.:) Grab a group of your friends and check it out if you're in the mood for some belly dancing action. more

The waiter spent the whole time trying to seduce a group of pretty young girls that were seated next to us. He pampered them, he brought them drinks, he took care of everything for them. Pros: Attractive decor Cons: Horrid service, gross food, incompetent staff, lied about belly dancer more

I could not believe how little they cared about us. The manager, host, and waiter spent the whole night text-messaging, talking on their phones, smoking, and hanging out with friends - all while our needs went completely ignored. While the waiter was explaining the menu to us, his phone rang 4 times... that was just the start of the unprofessional service. We ordered drinks and they came 45 minutes later after we reminded the server 3 times. He seemed more interested in talking with his friends. Our 2nd drink order took over 1 hour to be served to us - not because the restaurant was full, but because the server simply didn't care. Pros: Nice decor. Cons: Horrible service. Claim of daily dancers is a complete lie. Overpriced. Very very very slow. Dining there takes over 4 hours. Incompetent bar staff. more

My friends and I came to Marrakech not knowing what to expect, we were just looking for a hookah bar. They were extremely helpful before we even got there- i got lost several times and had to keep asking for directions. The atmosphere was really exotic and relaxing... it was the ultimate experience for me. We happened to go on the night they had dancing, so after we smoked some hookah and ate some food, we danced to some belly-dancing beats and some hip hop beats. We actullay were expecting it to be expensive, but the prices were very reasonable. It was a perfect night out. Pros: Best ambiance ever more

We paid over $400 for my mother's birthday dinner at Marrakech and the service was horrible. There were a total of 12 guests and we were seated in 2 different sections of the restaurant. Then, they only brought drinks for the table my mother was sitting at. When, I asked the waiter for our drinks he got upset and began yelling as to why we didn't all place our orders at the same time. I tried but it is hard to tell a waiter what you want in 1 second before they run off. This is not the first time this has happened here. This is our second time here and I noticed on other reviews, it took them a loooooong time to bring drinks to the table. The servers are rude and the restaurant is understaffed. Then, when we went to pay for our dinner they overcharged me $20 on my credit card. When I looked at the receipt, there was no dollar amount indicated and I did not notice until I checked my bank account at home. Make sure they give you a printed receipt with the dollar amount! They are a bunch of swindlers! When I complained to the owner, he told me he would send a new waiter, but it must have been our waiter's TWIN freakin' brother, because it looked like the same waiter (which it was) but this one actually had a fake smile this time! I loved the food and the decor, and the belly dancer, but I will NEVER return here again. They're not the only Morrocan restaurant in town. Next time, I think I will try PASHA restaurant. Pros: Good food, excellent show, great decor Cons: terrible service, overpriced servings, overcharging more

This Moroccon place was just average for us. We were around 8 of us and had reservations for the night. After being seated promptly, we started off with the drink menu which took forever to come and especially for the second round; we had almost completed dinner when it was served. We decided on the ?complete dinner? for us. Started with the lentil soup which was good, and then the salad followed, which had eggplant that was very tasty. The Bastilla which is chicken and nuts filled fillo dough topped with powdered sugar which came out pretty well. Finally the dinners came, according to our taste platters. Most of it were average, like lamb with honey, chicken with lemon and olives, Cornish game hen etc etc. Finally the mint tea to finish off the evening. Pros: Belly dancing every evening Cons: Overpriced, poor service, average food more

It was not fun at all....The service was very bad, the place was a rip off, food was not good. They charge $10 at the entrance, I couldn't understand what was that charge for...The service needs alot of improvement..... more

Our dinner at the Marrakech was just AMAZING! We enjoyed the 5 course meal from start to finish. We particularly loved the Bastila and our Lamb dishes. Their bread is also out of this world delicious. The belly dancer was fun and all the staff members were very friendly and helpful. We had our hands washed on the table with this special orange blossom scented water and they also gave us some at the end of our meal to keep our hands smelling nice. I highly recommend this restaurant for a fun, warm, romatic and delicious dinner. Pros: Food, entertainment, service. more

Oh my god. What are the odds of having dinner next to a star?!!! Kobe Bryant was there on a Saturday night with his friends, totally lounging Moroccan style and enjoying the belly dance moves. I walked up to him and took a picture. He also signed my purse and my firend's camera bag. Amazing!! Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service more

My friends and I chose Marrakech as the restuarant for our monthly ""supper club"" primarily because of the rave reviews on this site. Unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed. The place was half empty, yet we waited nearly 20 minutes for someone to bring us menus and another 20 minutes for someone to come take our order, never got the bread we asked for with our entrees, and waited another 30 minutes for our check. The food was edible, but aside from the soup and appetizer spreads, was incredibly bland and uninteresting?and overpriced. All of the entrees are $25 if you order them a la carte, including the vegetarian entree?which is nothing more than a plate of couscous with some vegetables on top. The full dinner is $35 and comes with a cup of lentil soup, a plate of hummus and a couple other salads/spreads, bastilla (which was soggy and tasteless), and a piece of baklava. Don't believe the hype. Pros: Convenient location Cons: bland food, overpriced, poor service more

It's been a while that I've been wanting to try this place and boy am I glad I did! My friends were in heaven and all had a great time. The food was very flavorful, the setting is very romantic and beautiful, and the service was very nice and friendly. We also had a hookah at the end. the DJ spined few hip songs for us to dance to and the belly dancer sure ought us some moves. Al in all, we all had a great time. I highly recommend this restaurant for an out of this world dining experience. Pros: Food, Service, Entertainment more

When I headed to Marrakech on a rainy saturday night I had no idea what to expect. After making my way into the shelter of Marrakech I was seated at a lounge-like seating area where the fun was only beginning. Music was playing and although the floor was empty, as soon as my friends and I jumped on the dancefloor everyone joined in and the restaurant was alive. If your looking for a good time and a welcoming environment head to Marrakech. Pros: great group setting & ambiance. Cons: Might take a while to get seated. more

This is a must-stop for me every time I'm in San Francisco. I am truly speechless as to why people are complaining about the price - hello you live in SF?! For $35 you get a 4-5 course meal that is honestly very delicious. The lamb dishes are fantastic - the eggplant lamb is a must-try! the service i've always had is great, though the wait between courses can be long at times depending on the crowd. more

We celebrated birthday of my girlfriend there and had very awful experience: Pros: do not recommend Cons: music is too loud, bad service, overpriced more

This place turns into a kind of unofficial club on Thursday nights (lots of dancing..some disco lights..one of the servers started mixing some Arabic music), and a more official one on Saturday (they have a cover charge..) Every other day of the week, it's nice, the service is amazing, the bread and tea are exceptional. They even come wash your hands with scented water. Dim lighting, lots of oriental decoration, cushions and carpets everywhere, very sensual and romantic (reds, blacks, purples, swirling patterns...). However, it's also great for a large group, or even if you just want to come in for some hookah with a friend (highly recommended, lots of flavors for only $15). The guys who run it are very friendly, constantly coming around to refill your tea or to make sure you are having the best time possible. The bellydancing is good, but can vary. It's, at the least, always entertaining. Pros: Great service, great tea, good hookah, delicious food, great ambience. Good for a party. Bellydancers every night Cons: Can be a little expensive...but it's sort of a nice place. more

I had the best lamb ever at the Marrakech! It was very tender and tasty...mmm...mmm....mmm!!! Everything else was just great. the service was friendly, the belly dancing show was very entertaining and the food was great. Very beautiful Moroccan setting with fluffy floor cushions. Very relaxed and romantic. I recommend this place for yummy food and a break from everyday noise. 5 stars! Pros: Food, Service, Floor seatting and entertainment Cons: none for us more

the food is good. drinks are ok. they have hooka which is nice. belly dancer was average. service was slow but very polite. seats are not comfortable. more

I was a little reluctant to go to Marrakech at first, having red some mixed reviews about it and all. Bottom line, Marrakech is just an exquisite place for an out of this world dining experience. I am not sure why some people complain about the prices when you're getting a 6 course meal for like 30 bucks! It's San Francisco people...and it's a five star restaurant too. The food was just to drool over. LOVED their lamb and the home made bread. The waiters were just eager to please us at all times. Very friendly place! After the Belly dance show was over, the DJ was playing club hits and people were dancing and having fun. At the end of our meal they washed our hands on our table with orange blossom scented water and gave us desert and tea. Great experience! Don't listen to the mixed reviews, go there and see for yourself. It's really worth it! Pros: Food, Service, Prices Cons: Street parking more