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This restaurant, run by brothers, exudes good humour and conviviality. Without any pretension, you can sit on the terrace or in the restaurant room to enjoy a plate of fish, meat or shellfish (lobster, shrimps) in all simplicity. The warmth of the restaurant and its copious dishes are a large part of its reputation. It is not uncommon to come back several times in the same stay, so much one eats there well and at low prices!

Near the post office, this local restaurant is always full for lunch and dinner. With friends or family, Saint-Louisians come here to enjoy hamburgers, Senegalese or international specialties. We recommend stuffed crabs, sea bream or grilled captain. The service is good, the rates are attractive and the owner, when he is there, takes good care of his customers. In the afternoon you can also come here to taste pancakes or delicious pastries and viennoiseries, accompanied by a local juice, tea or coffee.

Chez Kiki is one of those tourist restaurants lined up in front of the pier. A la carte, a wide choice of Senegalese specialties as well as grilled fish and some European dishes. The service is pleasant on the terrace, and the local dishes, as copious as you like them, at very correct prices. We recommend among others grilled sea bream or yassa chicken. You can also have a drink in the afternoon while waiting for the rowboat and enjoy the lively surroundings. Friendly staff, good value for money.

It's like being at home at Dasso! This kind woman, very sympathetic, prepares for you in her open kitchen good small dishes based on fresh and local products. You will be able to taste, among other things, Senegalese specialities, vegetarian egg rolls, fresh salads or delicious brochettes. The room is certainly not very big, and the dishes being cooked at the minute, the service is sometimes a little long. A little tip: order, pay in advance and come back a little later to taste your dish. You will be satisfied!

Souley Gueye, who is also the owner of the Hotel Virage le Prestige, is a fine example for his generation, having migrated to Italy for several years and returned to invest in his country. He opened this local restaurant in 2013 and, through his hard work, has developed his activities in the event industry and now in the hotel business. Here, you can eat good hamburgers, pizzas and Senegalese specialties, which are copious. The place does not exude any particular charm, but if you don't know where to eat, it will do the trick.

After strolling through the handicraft market, you will be able to eat in this traditional hut, held by Rosyta and Georgette, two very charming sisters. You will have the choice between grilled fish, chicken skewers or pizzas. The sisters also make very good spring rolls and fatayas, to be tasted without fail. Generous dishes and homemade local juices. In the evening, it is pleasant to sit outside to enjoy the calm and freshness. Perhaps you will have the pleasure to meet the king of Tamba's griots, who sometimes enliven the restaurant.

Located near the town hall, this restaurant is an ideal stop for lunch before continuing on to Matam. Installed on the terrace or in the ventilated room, you will be able to taste a copious family cooking, based on Senegalese specialities. If you are in a hurry, we can also quickly prepare for you well stocked home-made hamburgers or shawarma. Absa, the owner, who is a very pleasant Senegalese, also has a great sense of welcome, since a delicious fresh bissap juice is offered to each customer of her restaurant.