The people who work here are very sweet and genuine. We went to celebrate 2 birthdays and they made sure it was special for everyone. If you're a little shy and don't want to get up and dance that's ok too. It takes some getting used to eating so low to the ground in dim light. Give your eyes a few minutes to adjust. I enjoyed my meal and the show. Great place for a family celebration. read more

Very fun Night, I been to the one in SF and wasn't a great experience but this one is very nice, food was delicious, crowd was fun. The service is a top notch, the were very accommodating even though they were busy. Great dancing and great ambiance, the decoration of the place was very good. We tried the lamb shank and comes with appetizers and was very good. The owner of this place is a very nice guy, people's person and customer service oriented. Was a first time and definitely not the last. read more

I made reservations at this place for my friend's birthday after reading all the reviews for special occasions and I was bent of getting it for my friend. Quaint entry, amazing interiors and LIVE belly dancing. The food is okay, although lamb is a better choice here! But the entertainment steals the show. Definitely a Must for special occasions. TIP: This place usually has a Discount coupon on Restaurant.com so check that out before the Check :) saves you $30-$50!! read more

El Morocco - Perfect group seating - Moroccan Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Title: A Dining Experience to Remember Rating: There's a certain magic in the air when you walk into a restaurant and instantly feel at home. This was precisely my experience at this particular . From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warmth that can only be rivaled by the tantalizing aromas wafting from the kitchen. The décor marries elegance and comfort with a touch of chic sophistication. Each piece of furniture The service was beyond exemplary, the staff were attentive, responsive, and showed genuine hospitality. The food is delicious and each dish is a journey of flavor I look forward to my next visit, and highly recommended it to all food lovers. read more

This place is a MUST if you're looking great entertainment, girl night out, birthday, or just for fun. Complete Dinner is reasonable price. Great services, staffs are amazing, experience something new and learn some moves. Kids friendly. Entertainment encourages kids to join if they want to. Our shy kids went up to dance for the first time. We love it. Great location easy to find and plenty of parking. Before going make sure you eat because food is serve after entertainment. read more

If we were to go again, we might order the hummus and stop there. But we won't. I've been to Moroccan restaurants in other cities and other countries, and I've prepared some dishes myself so I know how flavorful it's supposed to be with all the herbs, spices, citrus, olives, and dried fruits. Where to start? For one thing, other than an obvious rub on the kebab, all the warm, delicious spices and herbs characteristic of Moroccan cuisine were MIA. In fact, afterwards we were describing the food as being like bad institutional cafeteria food or bad hospital food. Here's why: Vegetables on the plate were water-logged and tasteless - even the olives had no texture or more than a mildly salty flavor. In fact, everything but the kebab tasted boiled to death - hence the comparison to institutional food. Meat in the tagine (lamb and chicken) had all the character of what you take out of the pot after the stock is finished simmering - overcooked and stringy. Dolmas tasted mostly of vinegar and it was hard to tell what was inside them. We were told it was rice but it was mushy and tasteless. Kabob was dry, like meat that's given off all its juices because it was cooked over too-high heat. Baklava tasted only like sugar syrup, and the cocktail supposedly made with fruit juice felt and tasted syrupy too. And then there was the watery rice and couscous. All in all, such a huge disappointment at an unreasonably high price for what you get. We wondered if they wait to serve the main courses until the dancing starts, in order that diners don't notice how sad and flavorless the food is. And the hummus? it was ok, but if there was tahini or lemon in it, we couldn't tell. Like everything else, it was watery, dripping off the too-soft white-flour pita. They do have different dancers on different nights, according to someone we know whose friend sometimes dances there, but even the floor show left something to be desired. In a word - Avoid - it's a one-time only touristy thing, in my opinion, if you bother to go at all. But I must say, we laughed our way all through the meal because we kept ordering more dishes as we went, hoping to hit a winner - but didn't. We had great fun, even though the meal and the dancing weren't the star of the show! [EDIT - I just read in a review from 10/2022 that there's new ownership now, so older reviews are based on different managers and chefs. The place has been around for the 20 years we lived in the area. Now I wish we'd gone earlier when it sounds like everything was up to par.] read more

First time back ( take out during Covid ) in 15 years. Ordered at 5pm, was told ready by 6 and had a 30 mins wait inside . Spent over $ 200 ( family gathering). Had great expectations and we were all very hungry but the food was cold, had 4 different lamb meals and the meat was too tough to cut without super sharp knife and tasteless , the meat seemed old, the 2 salads were tiny and seemed to have been soaked in some sort of liquid. We also had some chicken dishes which were tough as nails. One meal that was decent was the Bastilla, (well I ate it but nobody else did) but was also cold. We will not be going back. read more

We try morocon food first time and we loved it. They hv belly dancers and the environment is mesmerizing. Drinks were good. Worth spending my money. LOVED THIS PLACE WILL GO BACK AGAIN SOON. read more

First time here, I went to El Morocco in San Francisco years ago and it's been a while. I remembered I enjoyed the San Francisco dining experience from before and decided to take my family here (with the 2 kids, 4 and 11). TIP: get the coupon from restaurant.com if you can. It's get $100 for $50, the coupon was $6, so I ended up paying $56 for $100 worth of service here. Anyways, I wasn't really sure if this place was kid friendly but I took a shot anyway, and they are. There were three other tables with kids there and everyone were enjoying the experience. Now, I have already mentioned experience twice, and yes, it's not just a quick dinner. It's an experience here at El Morocco. When they sit you down, they place your party at a table, some will be on the sofa, and others will be on the cushions on the floor. There are no traditional chairs here. The service was very friendly, but it is loud. There were a continuous belly dancing show when we were there. They have a set menu, which ran $29 a person, half if your little person is 12 and under. The set comes as a 7 course meal (a soup, two types of salad, bread, a doughy sweet something, your entrée, a desert, and mint tea), so much better than ordering individually. I guess you can order entrees individually, but WHY??? I opted for the beef shih-kabobs, it was a very good choice. My wife had the chicken and couscous, I tasted it and was not super impressed. Besides the really good dinner, the belly dancer would come around pulling for volunteers to join in the fun. My little girl enjoyed that part very much. She went back and dance with her 3 other times during our dinner. Overall, no complaints from me. My dinner was great, think my wife probably wanted something else, but boo for her. They were just as happy that I had gave them a $50 off coupon, with no stink eye, so that was a plus. Definitely will come back. read more

El Morocco - Belly dancing at dinner - Moroccan Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I have never written a bad review for a restaurant. Here will be the first moment. If I am spending a certain amount, I expect a certain quality of food. At $25 a plate, my meal was cold, my vegetables were clearly heated from a frozen bag of mixed vegetables from Costco, and the flavor was missing. My meal tasted like boiled chicken and lacked any spice. I dunno if the is the Walnut Creek version of Moroccan but... I would not come here again. read more

Wonderful experience! We had the restaurant to ourselves - they treated us so kindly for our anniversary. Would love to come back when the music/entertainment is there. read more

First time ever and not good, service was terrible and found metal in one of my dishes. Definitely a place to skip

This review is 5 stars for the dancing, music, and service, and 3 stars for the food. The dancing was beautiful and I loved the music. Service was warm, sincere, and helpful. Food needs just a bit of tweaking- meat was overcooked and some dishes need more flavor and freshness. It's a lovely concept with the carpets and ambience. The carpets and seating did not smell fresh. With a few improvements, this place could be someplace people would enjoy returning to regularly. Drinks were very good, as were the tea and baklava. Refresh/clean the interior and add some freshness to the food (cook the meat less) and I would happily return. read more

One of the only few places I have gone to where there is something for all age groups. you'll see people from the age of 6 all the way up to 76 in this place, and all of them have smiles on their faces! why? Because the environment is super cool (authentic design, comfortable sitting space, great air circulation, great lighting, super clean), the food is second to none (great taste and healthy), the music is on point (it makes you want to get up and dance, but at the same time low enough so you can talk and enjoy your food), they have belly dancers (they dance very well), they have tasty alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, and they serve you in the most magical way! To top all this off, the restaurant is owned and operated by a very good family that works really hard to create a great experience for their customers! I could talk all day about this place, but you have to go check it out yourself ! read more

First time at this restaurant on the occasion of my girlfriend's birthday and it was spectacular! The food was great and the belly dancer was awesome! The showcase of the evening was the beautiful belly dancer of which I unfortunately do not recall her name. The service was great, we had a large party and they served everyone nearly at the same time which as you know with a large party is very difficult. If you're hungry for some Moroccan cuisine and looking for some good entertainment (quite literally), this place has it all and you will not be disappointed!! Thanks to all the wait staff for a memorable night! read more

Always a fun place to hang out! my gf has never been to a belly dancing restaurant so i decided to show her "a whole new world!" :) Good food--meat so tender! And Great experience--two belly dancers. $32 six course meal is worth it, in mho. set course meal costs $32. I love the floral water they use to clean your hands with. Appetizer- Lentil soup w/ bread, Moroccan salad, Eggplant, this super fluffy pastry with stuffing! Main - I ordered the lamb honey with almonds and my friend ordered a chicken tagine. I love lamb and I love how their lamb is always so soft and falls right off the bones! Dessert- Baklava, mint tea There were three dancers that night and I happen to have run into one who i know! she looked amazing dancing :) Food 9/10 Service 9/10 Atmosphere 9/10 Presentation 9/10 read more

Absolutely loved my experience at El Morocco on Saturday night. Great food and live entertainment that was appropriate for all ages. Very fun time with my younger siblings and our waitress was phenomenal as well! read more

I discovered this place off a GroupOn.. trying to discover a Moroccan restaurant for my go-to cravings. Most is what I expected, but this venue is HUGE.. if you have had a previous Moroccan restaurant experience and it has been fairly intimate and personal, this is not that kind of experience. There are live belly dancers, but instead of just one great performance you get two... one is more for show and the dancer is clearly all about the show..it was very much like what I imagine a strip club would be with her interactions and over the top facial expressions the other was very much a professional (classy and made it actually about the dance, you feel you've had a glimpse of their culture after watching her) and the owner even stated she had won competitions!! If you happen to be celebrating an event then you will be wearing a red cap and be announced over the microphone to everyone. This is really not a venue to attend if you're shy at all. The lamb and eggplant... and lamb with honey and almonds was delicious. Lamb was super tender, but there are a lot of bones which you are not warned about so be very careful. read more

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Very nice person, unique atmosphere, delicious food. Good place to go with big company

I am beyond amazed to have made reservations to have dinner here for my birthday October 2015. They treated us so well!!!! The way they serve the food, is family-style. -- few appetizers -- soups/salads -- main meals (individual meals) -- dessert The atmosphere here is just so amazing. Very spacious & clean. The owners of this place, were so very nice & came by to my table to make sure we were well taken care of, several times; loved them!! Thank you so much to the owners for a birthday drink on the house! Dessert & a birthday hat too!! Thank you so much Fadil & Sayed!!! The belly dancers were amazing! I got to go up & dance w/ them, along w/ my friends too. This place is great to go to for their experience & for very special occasions. At least in my opinion. You would appreciate it more that way. DEFINITELY, a "go to" place. Well, WORTH IT!! & a GREAT experience. Also, I normally don't post up so many photos on my reviews, but this place Was so amazing, I got so many great photos that needs Yelpers to know about!! read more

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First time dining in Morroccan restaurant last night and came in here with an open mind. And to my surprise, I was fairly impressed. We came here from a coworker recommendation. And I'm always up for trying different ethnic food. The decor and ambience was pretty good and the entertainment belly dancer was pretty good as well. The dancer came around to each table and interacted with the guess and kids. It was fun to see. The dancer was really good and pretty. We ordered the 32.00 entree that came with soup, salad and dessert and tea.The chicken was tender and no knife needed to slice the meat. Overall the price was worth it with an entertainment. There are other memorable dining experience tonight but don't want to spoil it. Give it a try. Also, the owner was attentive to the customers. But lastly, 3 tips; bring 2 or more party (seems more fun), check Groupon, and bring some dollars for tips. read more

Their food was so good You should order the Nutella banana creape their service was a little slow but worth i. their ambiance was great. we we're surprised when we saw the decor read more

I've been to El Moracco 4 times in the last 2 months. I've brought NEW customers with me EVERY SINGE TIME. I love showing my friends something a little different. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I brought my Parents here to celebrate my Dad's Birthday. I thought it would be fun and different for them both. We had a Restaurant.com coupon for $25 off. We ordered the COMPLETE Meals (includes soup, salad, entree, tea, dessert): 2 FULL orders of Chicken Shish Kebab $29.95 - Safe bet for anyone not sure about the cuisine 1 FULL order Lamb Tagine $29.95 - Delicious, ask for hot sauce. 1 FULL order Lamb with Honey and Almonds $29.95 - VERY sweet (not for me) 1/2 order of Chicken Shish Kebab for my 11 year old $14.98 (HALF OFF for *kids portion) The parents were intrigued. Everyone but my Mom was a little bummed that the belly dancer wasn't the hottie that we had seen once before. Mom was VERY pleased to see someone dancing, who was "normal" *smiles* The dancer was very talented and everyone was encouraged to get involved after the initial show. Good times. The food isn't awesome, but it's a cool spot to eat some dinner and be entertained if you happen to be there during a performance. The website states shows 3 show per night; NOT ACCURATE. I believe that due to the economy, there is 1 maybe 2 shows on Friday & Saturday nights. CALL 1st to see if there will be a performance. OTHERWISE, the food is overpriced for what it is. read more

If you're looking for a place to celebrate, this is it. I recently hosted my birthday celebration and it was the most fun I have ever enjoyed. I have been eating at the restaurant for many years under the former owner so it was nice to hear they re-opened and still in the family. The food is delicious as always and the staff was friendly. Only thing I miss is the handwashing, thanks to Covid. Our belly dancer Tabitha was entertaining and enjoyed her show. We were a party of 12 so plan to spend the evening. We will be returning. Complete Dinner read more

This place has been a favorite of ours for many years. We unfortunately haven't been since way before Covid, but this place is even better than before! It's under new management and he was absolutely wonderful! They added a few new items that were absolutely delicious. We both ordered the lamb chops and they were to die for! The manager even sent my husband home with extra bread! We will definitely be coming back with friends soon! read more

Good food, amazing servers, great dancers, always clean and inviting. Discovered this gem through a friend and it's family friendly for all.

Remember that if is you share your food you will have to pay $15 additional for the other person. This includes a salad, soup, baklava and tea for the second person The service was ok. The owner did come out to liven the show and I enjoyed that. This place is definitely good for birthdays or special occasions. read more

Excellent food, ambiance, and service. Best dolma I ever had! And the chicken was juicy and flavorful. Our pita and water were refilled before we noticed they were empty. There's something special about the experience too - they sprinkled orange blossom on our hands after our meal. Definitely coming back! read more

Went there on New Years eve. Never got waited on and we walked out. I don't know what happened to the cook & the dancer.

This place is a scam! A bottle of korbel or Barefoot which you can get at Trader Joe's for $3 is $34. The food is extremely overpriced. I understand it's a whole experience. Service is terrible. We were there for about 2 hrs before we had to get up and find someone to take our order. 3 hrs later we wanted to leave and never got the tea or dessert. Fine who cares at this point we are done. They totally overcharged us and they do it on purpose since the bill didn't include the breakout it just has a total. You can go to Aquarella in SF for the price of this old, outdated place. I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life I've never been to this place. Now I know why. read more

I love the ambiance at El Morrocco! The decor, the service, the belly dancing all transported me and my husband to Morocco. Thank you for your wonderful establishment! The only reason that I took one star off is for the food. The food was good, but there was a lack of spice for Moroccan food. We ordered full dinners of Chicken Tajine and Honey Lamb. Maybe it was because of the targeted audience, but we like spice and had to add Harissa to everything. I would recommend that anyone in the Bay Area go to this restaurant and experience it at least once. read more

Absolutely delicious! I was looking for a place to hangout with some friends before the holidays and thus place did not disappoint. It was a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. At first I was disappointed to learn that the belly dancers would not be performing but after getting seated and interacting with the waiter it didn't matter anymore. The food also made up for it, as everything in my 5 course meal was mouth watering delicious! read more

El Morocco - Chicken Tagine - absolutely delicious! - Moroccan Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

What a fun place to have dinner! We'd been there years ago and honestly forgot about them. My cousins, aunties and I came to celebrate an early Mother's Day dinner. The food was delicious, the ambiance was awesome, and the entertainment was delightful. It's a complete six-course meal. You wash your hands at the table, there's rosewater on your hands at the end of the meal. My chicken tagine was delicious. My cousin really enjoyed her lamb, my parents loved their kebabs. Seating was a little tough, but that's because our parents were a bit older and you're sitting closer to the ground. You are there for the experience of it all, so it's well worth it. So much fun!! read more

Bummed to see this place closed. Was hoping to go for a birthday dinner- so fun and delicious.

Fantastic food! Best Moroccan food I've had! Fresh, unique flavors, great service and you get a ton of food. Come hungry!

Delish food great service and love the atmosphere belly dancer was supper nice and put on a great show dancing with a sword on he head. Coming back soon with the rest of the family read more

El Morocco - Hare and the Lamb with Almonds and Honey - Moroccan Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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This place is a hidden gem. We explored it yesterday and were surprised at how much a place had to offer. The 5 course meal is very unique and rich, the ambience is amazing and lively and the service is very warm and genuine! I highly recommend for dinners and birthdays, we will definitely be back soon! read more

El Morocco - Hareera soup and Moroccan Salad - Moroccan Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

If you're looking for a unique spot to go out for dinner with your friends, then El Morocco is an absolute must! This one-of-a-kind restaurant is full of surprises. From belly-dancing to the traditional food and decor, this interesting little place will have you laughing and gyrating your hips on the dance floor while at the same time enjoying a delicious set menu filled with tasty options. While the music and ambiance are great, this is probably not the best option for a good catch-up. With the noise level being quite loud, my group of friends found it quite difficult to hear each other - so go more for a great experience! read more

What the hell just happened?! This place is disgusting. Sitting on a dirty floor eating cold undercooked food. Then the belly dancing started. Ok that was unique. The rest of the place is a mess. Run! read more

This is my favorite place to eat - dinner and a belly dance show. True Moroccan culture and food. I have been coming here for two decades and they same host still seats us. The drinks are fantastic - the atmosphere works for family, romantic dates - birthday and more! The food is so quality it melts in your mouth! The flavors are far superior and they wash your hands with essential oils and warm water before you eat - this place is a class act! This place is a favorite when the weather is bad and I'm looking for a fantastic Friday! read more

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