Abigail's Moroccan Cuisine - Feedback

Moroccan, Salad, Soup
1132 Ballena Blvd Alameda, CA 94501, 94501-3606, United States
Dishes: 99

Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1982 reviews

Was jon smith at Abigail's Moroccan Cuisine a mag?
Absolutely delicious food that was very fresh and tons of flavor!!! Great proportions for the price. The staff was very friendly! My family and I can't wait to go back for more! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View all feedback.

What Taya Hayes dislikes about Abigail's Moroccan Cuisine:
Excellent home-style food. Lovely owners. However, the Belly dancer was a negative....she Made the restaurant seem sleazy, like a strip joint. We would have Preferred just music instead. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.6 ★ from 60 reviews
ashley-herring
ASHLEY 16.10.2023 - 08:19

Absolutely delicious food. Great service Service: Take out Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice with Chicken Breast Caramelized Onions

nabil-alhadithy
Nabil 16.10.2023 - 08:19

Moroccan food good to OK. Views from outside seating fantastic. High school wait person not trained. Service: Dine in Price per person: $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5

lady-t-church3
Lady 16.10.2023 - 08:19

Delicious food!... Small quaint restaurant which provides good service, flavorful food and a great view! Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice with Chicken Breast Caramelized Onions, Moro Veg Salad, Lamb Couscous

abhishek-mathur
Abhishek 16.10.2023 - 08:19

Food and atmosphere were great, only one person was serving, silverware and water cups were to be self-served. But I’m still giving 4stars as the server was very courteous and she gave my kids some addnl sweets at the end. Waterfront view was amazing! Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5

nick-vandehey
Nick 16.10.2023 - 08:19

This place is soooo good. A beautiful place to sit and look over the bay. The rice plates have such a delicious sweetness at a great price point that I can’t understand why the place isn’t crowded. And since it’s BYOB you can have a drink without breaking the bank Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Last update: 16.10.2023

Abigail's Moroccan restaurant offers a unique dining experience with mixed reviews from customers. Some diners were disappointed with the canned salad, small portions, tacky decor, and unprofessional service, wishing for a more authentic Moroccan experience. However, others praised the excellent home-style food, friendly owners, and cozy atmosphere. The holiday special with lamb shank and kefta was a standout, as well as the homemade cookies and sweet mint tea. Despite mixed feelings about the belly dancer and outdated ambiance, Abigail's Moroccan seems to have the potential to become a charming local spot for those seeking well-crafted food and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Menu
4.6 ★ from 30 reviews
mayer-rosalinda
Rosalinda 25.11.2022 - 21:36

Abigail is a kind of food is wonderful, service is warm and inconspicuous. bonus: waterfront, bauchtanz (saturday,) and byob! so glad that I found this place. great for groups, just reserve them.

kemmer-durward
Durward 25.11.2022 - 21:36

Great fun, as always. I wish they would open up to dinner more often.

byundt
Antwan 25.11.2022 - 21:36

Fabulous, as usual good authentic eating, friendly service, fun entertainment (belly dancing.)

flavie-25
Flavie 30.04.2018 - 03:27

With my wife. it fits perfectly with our idea of a family-run Moroccan restaurants in the style of alameda. eating was great, atmosphere was Alameda-fam style, that is the opposite of pretentious. only warm, friendly, casual, chill, simple, tasty and fun.

sigute-4
Sigutė 25.07.2019 - 21:30

Love this place prix fixe for Sat. night dinner w/ belly dancer a great deal. Also, terrific for lunch weekdays quiet, great view and really good food.

Last update: 25.11.2022
Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 208 reviews
freeda33
Freeda 09.09.2023 - 13:16

The owner came out and greeted us. Made some recommendations. Place smelled so good when we walked in. The lamb with couscous was amazing. Super great family business with an incredible view of the bay and City of San Francisco.Food: 5/5

mdonnelly-1
Yvonne 09.09.2023 - 13:16

Delicious kefta and rice. The Moroccan iced tea and lemonade cannot be ignored and don’t forget a Moroccan cookie to top it off! Not to mention a great view of theSF Bay. Will definitely return

vmaggio
Sage 09.09.2023 - 13:16

Two friends and I had a lunch at Abigails Moroccan at Ballena Bay in Alameda. It's located in a building after where The Whales Tale used to be many years ago. The restaurant really has no ambiance as I didn't notice any windows to see out onto the water or the boat docks. The food, however, was better than I had imagined. I don't remember having Moroccan food before but I was surprised at the quality and the taste of everything I tried. My friends ordered a couple of lunch specials which consisted mainly of various vegetables that were deliciously spiced and flavored. I had lamb on mind so I ordered a lamb dish, considerably at a higher price at $30 verses around $13 for the vegetable dishes. We shared everything and we're happy at our choices. The place doesn't seem to be well known as we were only one of two tables that were occupied. This place really could use a little advertising. I hope they do well in the future.

torrey-oconner
Torrey 09.09.2023 - 13:16

Fantastic Bay View with skyline and ships. I had rice egg plan plate. It was so delicious. A shared bathroom in the next building is clean well maintained.Vegetarian options: They have a couple of rice vegi plates.Kid-friendliness: Spacious indoor room provides large tables for family kids to easily dine in. Back door connects to yackt club courtyardParking: A several medium size parking lots. It was not crowded during the day time. People park on the main road too.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible through parking lots to restaurant and bathroom.

cee
Cee 09.09.2023 - 13:16

What an amazing place to be! By the waterfront. I ordered a Tuna sandwich but with onions! The food came out in a food time. To my surprise dutch crunch bread! The menu seemed a little tricky to read but I was tired so I don't know.Great place after a day on the water. Parking and a parking lot near by!Red stop in here. You won't regret it !

Last update: 09.09.2023
Opentable
4.3 ★ from 11 reviews
penelope
Penelope 23.10.2024 - 06:59

Great fun, as usual. I wish they open for dinner more often.

opentable-diner-181
Opentable 23.10.2024 - 06:59

Abigail's is one of a kind. Food is wonderful, service is warm and unobtrusive. Bonus: waterfront, belly dancing (Saturday), and BYOB! So glad I found this place. Great for groups, just make a reservation.

penelope
Penelope 23.10.2024 - 06:59

Fabulous, as usual good authentic food, friendly service, fun entertainment (belly dancing).

opentable-diner-179
Opentable 23.10.2024 - 06:59

Went with my wife. It perfectly fit our idea of a family-run, Alameda-style moroccan restaurant. Food was great, atmosphere was Alameda-fam style which is the opposite of pretentious. Just warm, friendly, casual, chill, easy, delicious and fun.

Last update: 23.10.2024
Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
moshe-fogel-1
Moshe 04.10.2024 - 10:03

My group of 4 adults and a baby had an amazing dining experience at this Moroccan restaurant. The chicken tajine was flavorful and tender, and the lemonade was delicious. The salads were fresh and vibrant, and the tea was a perfect end to the meal. This restaurant truly offers an authentic Moroccan dining experience. I highly recommend it! Five stars! Everyone enjoyed themselves and we can't wait to return.

layla-maira
Layla 04.10.2024 - 10:03

I absolutely loved it. The food was fantastic and the location was beautiful!

Last update: 04.10.2024
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