There are many places to eat in Joal from street sandwiches and rice shacks to hotel restaurants. Most local places can be found walking down the main road in Joal where there will be a âRestoâ or âFastfoodâ sign painted on the place. For places to eat that are well equipped and frequented more often by tourists are:
Le Finio
This restaurant is inside the hotel which is located near the bridge that leads to Fadiout on the southside of town. It is frequented most often by visiting tourists and makes great food. A normal meal will cost around 3,000 CFA not including drinks.Tel: +221 33.957.61.12
Diam Rekk
Part of the hotel and located right behind the Total gas station on the southern part of town, it's one of the best places to eat. It is frequented the most by educated locals due to its great environment and non-tourist prices plus their hamburgers and schwarmaâs are excellent. A meal here can cost around 1,000 to 2,000 CFA depending on what one orders.Tel: +221 33.957.61.30
Le Murex
Located on Fadiout right next to the bridge that leads to the cemetery, itâs one of the local favorites for the Sereers. A meal will usually cost 2,500 CFA for fish or pork and 3,000 CFA for chicken plates.Tel: +221 77.437.72.73
La Taverne du Pecheur
Another great restaurant in Joal, this one is right next to the bridge leading to Fadiout, overlooking the mangroves and Fadiout. Itâs a tourist favorite and is the only place that offers pizzaâs which can even be delivered anywhere in Joal âFadiout or Mbodiene for an additional fee. It has a charming atmosphere, great food and has the largest menu in Joal. Meals here will run around 3,000 CFA for their main plates and 3,700 CFA for pizzaâs.Tel: +221 33.957.68.43
