Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant

Loved the décor.
The service/​waiters were not friendly (i was there in early April 2016)
The food was horrible!
The washroom! Oh dear, it never been cleaned up since years i guess, just avoid their washroom.

We had a great dinner here — two of us ordered the 5– course dinner and it was all delicious. The soup, the appetizer, the special appetizer, and then the hen and the chicken with apricots. You should come really hungry because it is plenty of food! Service was nice and the atmosphere is unique. Definitely want to linger here for a few hours.

I wasn’t keen on the atmosphere, but it didn’t get in the way of the food. Belly dancers were all right. It was the food… the food!
I honestly haven’t had Moroccan food this yummy since I lived in Paris. It was like stepping back into my 20s.
Appetizer was Zaalouk — I loved it but hubby was not thrilled with the tomato base. There was also the trio of salads kasbash — all yummy.
I found the soup ok, but I’ve never really been a soup fan.
My entrée was chicken kabob. I know, odd thing to choose, but I saw it on the menu and had to have it. No regrets — chicken was lovely and cooked well. It was nice and juicy.
I’d definitely come back.

My friends and I rehearse near this restaurant, and we had all driven by it so many times that we couldn’t stand the curiosity anymore. We visited at about 5:30 PM on a Sunday, and the place was completely empty. However, it felt warm and inviting. The restaurant was dimly lit and beautifully decorated, and we were seated at a couple of low metal tables, with the option of cushioned bench or floor pouf for seating.
The server was very quick and helpful. We ordered a pot of tea, hummus, and lamb bastilla as appetizers. All were good, but the tea in particular was delightful. It was black tea, I think mint, and probably sweetened with honey. We couldn’t get enough!
I had the chicken with apricots for dinner; others enjoyed the couscous (both t’faya and kasbah) and various tagines. Everyone was happy and couldn’t stop raving about the food and the general experience. Can’t wait to go back!

Our dishes were quite good; very flavorful and nicely presented. But the portions were quite small, especially considering the price! Luckily we had a Groupon — I really can’t justify their prices without one.

I went here off of the recommendation of a friend who is married to a Moroccan. Overall, I thought the food was okay, and may return again if I’m in the area to try something different. I had the Lamb Tagine and while it was good, I thought it could have used a little more spice. The preserved lemons were great but there were not enough of them.
Interior décor was nice but I think more light would be helpful. Not sure about other times, but it was definitely empty on a Sunday night. I usually do not like big crowds, but it was too quiet for me.

This place is very clean and cozy. The food is delicious, with fresh veggies. You get what you pay for, and it is worth the price! Will definitely be going back.

Moroccan food and service at its best! Try their 3, 4, or 5 course dinners and choose from a variety of dishes. We tried almost all their dishes and they always satisfy. Every bite is delicious and we almost always have leftovers to enjoy another day.
One of our friends loved their Harira soup as much as we did, but he ordered a second serving, then demanded a third one (we were thinking… more food for us!)
The honey chicken with prunes sounds funny, but it is another 5 star. When we have a large group of friends, we order at least two of the honey chicken with prunes and Fish Sharmoula Tagine which is another favorite one. Least favorite dish but still good is the Kefta Tagine, a sautéed meat balls in garlic tomato sauce topped with poached egg. It just seems that meat balls belongs to an Italian dish and not Moroccan, that’s just my opinion. You will have to try it and decide for yourself.
If you want to see the belly dancer, make a reservation and visit them on Friday or Saturday. Their happy hour prices are unbeatable. I will be happy to pay extra to get the Lamb Bastilla substituted. The owner is accommodating and courteous. The waitress (daughter of owner) is great and always makes you feel welcome. Extra Amiga Debbie Cookies for her!
If I were to give the Lamb Bastilla its own rating, it will be a 6 stars. Overall, Four stars and a half (when are they allowing the ½ stars?). What will make a 5 star? I think the bread could be changed to a pita or naan style to go with their amazing trio salad or amazing hummus. Just suggesting…
Always a fun place to visit. We would go more often if we lived closer. For now, we try to go once a month or more when we have out of town guests. Thanks to a friend who invited me to a birthday celebration at Kasbah because it is now many of my friends favorite place to eat.

Decent spot to get your fill of Moroccan food. I typically order the 5 course meal because I don’t like to miss out on anything! It is a good option for sharing with maybe one other person. Lamb bastilla is a great appetizer, the lamb m’hammer is good as well, and I’d also recommend the apricot chicken.
Get some moroccan tea too it is delicious and fun to watch it be poured.

I’m giving Kasbah 5 stars not because it’s the best Moroccan restaurant I’ve ever been to, but because my experience eating here last weekend was great. Plus I think there needs to be some balancing of these bizarre 1 and 2 star ratings. I made reservations quickly online using Unilocal and we decided on an early 5:30 dinner for 3. I went with a friend who has lived in Fez Morocco and my husband who has never eaten Moroccan, to celebrate my Birthday. We got the 5 course meal and chose sweet Bastilla, plum chicken, olive lemon hen, and some sweet lamb tagine with almonds. We also got a bottle of red that was surprisingly good. Moroccans don’t really drink much, but their land is perfect for growing grapes so I don’t know why I was surprised. We ate with our hands and all three dishes were absolutely delicious. We were there for about 2 hours and felt very full at the end. Because it was my birthday they brought a slice of chocolate mouse cake with a candle. We tried to eat it all, but it was too rich. :) The tea was good to me, but my friend would have liked it sweeter. When we got our bill I told the server that I had a very old and expired groupon and she was happy to apply the amount I spent on it towards our bill. Our server was very friendly and attentive, but not over bearing. Overall, it was fun, different, and very tasty. They do provide cutlery if you don’t want to eat with your hands. They also have low tables and benches with pillows (I was expecting to sit on the floor), so that was nice because I had a dress on. You won’t need to take your shoes off either.
I can only assume that these other poor ratings came from people who were delusional and thought they were at Canlis, they spent so much time oversees that they are used to paying very little for Moroccan food, or they were disappointed that they didn’t see the words non-​GMO and organic printed next to every food item. This restaurant is a good balance between being very authentic and being accessible for people who have never had this kind of experience. After all, when you go here you are still in the US.
Don’t let these other ratings keep you from going. Expect to spend $ 30 per person plus tax, tip, and drinks. It will be money well spent.

We had dinner at Kasbah last night. We were the only customers. We asked the waitress to recommend her favorites. She said that everything was good. (I hate that unless it’s true.) The food was okay, not bad but not amazing. The lamb tagine was warm and comforting, but the spices were almost too subtle. I’m thinking they need to rework some of their recipes.

the service was very long and the food wasn’t very very good !
I took «chicken with apricots» and in the description there was apricots and almonds. I got sesame instead of almonds .
the décor is beautiful

We came to Kasbah a few weeks ago for dinner.
The food was good and the prices were pretty reasonable but the experience was just okay. I’m not sure I would go back based on the slow service.
We had the lamb shank and the chicken kebab and both were tasty. The rice was on the dry side.
We stood out by the door for a good 5 minutes or more before anyone came to ask us if we needed help or would like a table. We had a reservation. Several staff walked by us during this time with no one asking to help us or even say «hello, we’ll be right with you.»
In the dining room the service was very slow. It took a long time to order and to get our food. When we first got there there weren’t even that many patrons so I’m not sure why the service was so inattentive.
All in all it’s ok. The food is good but based on our experience I would probably check out other places over coming here again.

The place is nicely done with the whole morrocon feel but not a fan of their food. Got the chicken kabob which was okay, the vegetable tagine was pretty decent too .Not a fan of the bread they serve. Also the service was pretty slow even though there weren’t too many people.

This place has a cultural feel and vibe. You have the option to sit on table side loungers or bench type seating around the low table. Be prepared, if you choose to sit on the bench you do run the risk of sitting shoulder to shoulder with a fellow diner who is not in your party. We were seated promptly but it took us quite awhile to get any service even though it was quite slow. The food was awesome though, when it finally came (all though the speed of service picked up as our meal progressed). The trio of salads was amazing and I had the lamb, which was very tender. The tomato based soup surpassed my expectations as well. Our host/​waiter was a friendly guy and gave us knowledgeable answers to our questions and attempted to make small talk. It was a tad pricey, but it was New Years Eve and I had never had Morracon food. For the four course meal it was $ 26/​person, however if you compare the normal menu prices of the items I got separately and then the four course meal, one could say I got a steal of a deal. On street parking was easy to find also.

What an amazing way to spend a holiday meal. Fabulous food and they went out of their way to accommodate my wife’s food allergies (gluten, dairy and nuts).
We had the three course dinner with apricot chicken and hen with olives and lemon for our entrees. What a great deal at under $ 24 per person for a three course meal.
Don’t miss their mint tea.
We will be back soon.

Wonderful dinner and ambiance and people. 100% authentic Moroccan restaurant, the furniture, décor, and food. I only go back to Morocco once a year to visit family, so when I miss mom’s cooking, I come to Kasbah !

We have been here a few times and love it! Fun and intimate ambiance, great food and service. The Prix Fixe course dinners are the way to go. So much food, but every bite is delicious. Great place for a family dinner (we took our 3 year old and she LOVED it), a romantic date or a large party.

Have tried ones, would not go back. Nothing memorable.
Staff have recommended their best dishes but wasn’t impressed at all.

Good food and great service. My boyfriend and I had the 4 course meal for two and the Harira soup was very good all be it a tad salty. The trio of salads stole the show! Our waitress instructed us to scoop it up with the accompanying bread and we even ate the rest with spoons after the bread was finished. We got the chicken tagine and the chicken t’faya tagine. Both sauces were delicious, but the chicken itself was not very flavorful/​well marinated. The wine suggested by our waitress paired very well and the décor is beautiful. I would gladly return and am considering this spot for my birthday dinner.

If you are truly looking for old fashioned traditional Moroccan food and atmosphere… this is the place to go!

My long awaited first time here. The menu lists a long variety of mains to choose from. My date and I opted with the prix fixe 5 course dinner (for 2) that entailed: Harissa (soup), Mixed Carrot, lentil & eggplant salad, Bastilla, Honey-​lamb M’rouzia, Hen with preserved lemons and olives, and copious amounts of sweet mint tea with almond tea biscuits.
Authenticity-​wise I suppose I was expecting something a little more… extravagant? Exotic? The food, although very very good, didn’t seem freshly made (?) The interior, although Moor-​ish in appearance, seemed a little lacking and incomplete — as if they had yet to add those finishing touches in order to give the illusion you weren’t in a redecorated Chinese/​Mexican restaurant.
To be fair, I have traveled Morocco. And have eaten at the infamous Tagine in Beverly Hills and El Mansour in San Francisco. Both of which are plush, luxurious, authentic and serve freshly made-​to-​order dishes. Granted however, these two places are EXTREMELY pricy, even for LA and SF.
If you have cravings for Moroccan cuisine, don’t want to wear a suit/​cocktail dress and are somewhat budget-​minded, Kasbah is a good choice — even if it’s only 1 of 2 for the entire greater Seattle area.

Very colorful place.
Beautiful great dancer will charm you with her movements and her musical rhythmical sounds. She had a some kind musical instrument in her fingers.
We ordered 5 meal course. It was great! The food was reach, flavorful and tasty. My friend said that he could get fat if he would live close by. LOL
Service was good, but drinks were not consistent in refill and my tequila drink was much stronger then from other person at our party. The taste was different and thus not as pleasant.
It was 6 of us. And guys had a blast. :)
The atmosphere was very pleasant, music and interiors, pillows and rituals of washing hands after the meal. Yep! All like in Persia.
I think party of 6 is a max if you want to enjoy the show and be comfy. The tables are small and around; 6 people is a max.
Check this place. It is worth of it!

A Moroccan restaurant that (I think) used to be a Mexican restaurant that’s located at a difficult-​to-​find parking location and appears questionable on the outside. I mean, I don’t think there are any windows on this building.
Step inside and be transported to Marrakesh — rugs, belly dancers, low dining tables and all. If you’re not used to sitting so close to the next table that their purse is almost jammed into your sphincter, then Moroccan food isn’t for you.
A girlfriend and I came here with a Groupon. While Moroccan isn’t something I crave, I’ve had several times before and I found the food here to be very good.
Shared the Lamb Bastilla and the Vegetarian Tagine. Both very good, especially the Lamb Bastilla where the phylo dough was made perfectly, as were the ingredients inside. We also had several glasses of their house red (forget the name — it’s from Morocco). Fruity and drinkable.
Now, I’m not a big fan of live entertainment in the form of women gyrating around the restaurant with great skill while I’m pigging out, and other reviewers had commented about the belly dancers making eye contact and people stuffing her bra/​skirt with bills. What do you do, when they dance, anyway? You continue stuffing your face, or do you politely put your fork down and wonder when the entertainment’s going to end, and whether the dancer is giving only you *that look* — all the while with a stunned fake smile on your face? I suppose the dancing is a great introduction to the culture and a way to draw in the crowds, but it’s like having a mariachi band in a Mexican place or a monkey with a hand organ in a Chinese restaurant that’s not part of the menu — sooner or later, I’d like to get back to my Bastilla/​bean burrito/​chop suey, thank you very much.