Marrakesh, Morrocco
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Who: The Skamarakas Family - Mom: Anna (41), Daughters: Brighid (15), Eilis (5), Granuaile (1)
Where: Restaurant Marrakesh
When: Saturday, 27 May, 2006
What: Lunch - Combination Appetizer for Two - Beef Brewat Rolls, Chicken Bastilla, and Jasmina Salad; Roast Lamb Meshoui - a Moroccan tradition - roasted lamb in natural juices; Lemon Chicken - braised half chicken seasoned with garlic, green olives and preserved lemon; Child's Kefta - hamburger served on a bun with fries; Marrakesh Delight - fresh fruit salad topped with mint ice cream, toasted almonds and orange blossom water
Approximate Price of Entrees: Total: Approx $90, including tax and tip.
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 3.5--Waiter was new, but extremely nice, which compensated for the
slow service.
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes--separate children's menu with familiar foods, and
the small children in our family enjoyed the music and belly dancing.
Okay for Couples: Yes--not especially quiet, but a nice setting for a
romantic meal
Be Sure to Try: Appetizer Sampler--good way to try out several of the dishes
featured on the menu and Marrakesh Delight--good especially on a hot day; very light, cool, and refreshing
General tips: Try and request table near floor, where the belly dancing
takes place. We had reservations for noon, right when the restaurant opened, but the entertainment did not begin until around 1pm. You may want to time your
reservation so you do not finish your meal before the entertainment begins.
TheMouseForLess tips: The Berber Feast includes the jasmina salad, roast lamb
meshoui, chicken kabob and seasonal fruit salad for $23.95. You are
receiving your whole meal for one price. The Sultan Sampler, for $19.95, can certainly be split with two people. It includes a grilled brochette of either beef or chicken, a Beef Brewat Roll and Chicken Bastilla served with vegetable couscous
Extra Comments: When we arrived, our waiter brought ice water for the whole
table, and then left us to cool off for a few minutes. He then came back and
took drink orders, and left again, and then came back to take our meal
order. By the time he took our meal order, tables that had been seated at
the same time as we had been, were already eating their entrees. He was very
nice and interacted well with the children. He made sure all of our needs
were attended to. He gave Eilis a complimentary dish of ice cream and
cookies, and did not charge us for the apple juice for the baby. However, it
was paced a little slower than we would have liked, and the meal took us an
hour-and-a-half, which is quite a bit of time out of the theme park day,
especially with small children. The wait staff and the hostess were extremely child-friendly. The hostess introduced herself to Grace by scooping her up from behind, which was a little frightening to our stranger-shy thirteen-month-old. Pretty much everyone, wait staff and hostess, were pretty kissy and cuddly with the kids. It was very endearing to see this aspect of the Morroccan culture, but
for some families, it could be considered a little too familiar. We have always enjoyed our meal here, but we almost always overlook this restaurant when making our ADRs. The food is always different and unique, the show is enjoyable, the service is friendly, and it is a nice break to the theme park day.
Who: Joe and Scott
Where: Restaurant Marrakesh
When: October 21, 2006, no ADR... there were spots available @ 7pm
What: Dinner
Approximate Price of Entrees: 2 Taste of Morocco Marrakesh Feasts @ $32.00/
person not including tax and tip, 2 iced teas @ $2.00/ person
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes, its a fun atmosphere and there are traditional
children dishes such as meatballs or chicken tenders.
Okay for Couples: This is a fun place for a couple.
Be Sure to Try: The Taste of Morocco Marrakesh Feast was great as it was
almost like a personal mini buffet. I was able to taste several dishes that I
had never tasted before and had no clue what they were (before I asked the
server)
General tips: if you tell the host or server that there is a birthday at
your table the belly dancer will come up to that person and dance... its quite
funny so bring a camera.
TheMouseForLess tips: The prices are a bit expensive but they are really good
and the portion size is quite big. Remember, drinks here are not included in
the price of your meal.
Extra Comments: We did not order the combination appetizer for two but the
table next to us did and it looked really good and was a good portion size.
We did not see as many children at this restaurant which makes it a bit more
cozy and romantic for couples. However, the children that were in the
restaurant enjoyed the music and the dancer.
Who: The Hicks FamilyÑMe, DH, DD 5
Where: Restaurant Marrakesh
When: August 12, 2005
What: Dinner
Approximate Price of Entrees: Taste of Morocco Marrakesh Feast (32.00), Taste of Morocco Royal Feast (35.00), Children's Pasta with a side of Couscous (4.95). We weren't charged for the extra Couscous. We were on the Dining Plan, and I didn't write down the exact cost. We did tip the waiter extra!
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes. They have the typical children's menu items. They will also enjoy the dancing.
Okay for Couples: Yes, if you are an adventurous.
Be Sure to Try: Beef Brewat. I was surprised that I liked it more than the Chicken Bastilla. DH couldn't stop talking about the Moroccan pastries. I did not like the leg of lamb, but if you are someone who enjoys lamb, it was tender and mildly spiced.
General tips: This will be a "must go back" place for us. ADR's probably are not necessary.
TheMouseForLess tips: I can't say enough about the Dining Plan. We are a family that prefers sitting to eat, rather then eating on the run. The Dining Plan is the only way to go in this case!
Extra Comments: My daughter nearly fell out of her chair when Aladdin showed up! We all enjoyed the music and belly dancer.
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