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Practical information : Eating out Senegal
Timetable
Restaurants generally open from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm-midnight. Some, especially in larger cities, serve non-stop. In tourist areas, many establishments are open every day, while others close on Sundays or Mondays.
Budget & Tips
It all depends on the establishment's standing. In a Senegalese restaurant, you can lunch or dine on local dishes, usually very hearty, for around 4,000 FCFA a plate. In hotels or restaurants, often run by expatriates, you can enjoy delicious European dishes for around 8,000 FCFA a plate. Here, the products are of the highest quality, particularly the meat, which you can sometimes taste rare, and hygiene standards are respected.
What costs extra
In luxury restaurants, it's customary to leave a tip - on average 10% of the bill. This is not the case in gargotes, but there's no reason why you shouldn't leave a tip, not least to encourage local organizations.
The local way
Dibiteries are sometimes makeshift establishments specializing in grilled meat, often mutton. Hygiene standards are not always respected.
To be avoided
Some gargotes and makeshift dibitos are best avoided if you don't want to be on the lookout for tourista.
Smokers
Since January 2017, it has no longer been possible to smoke in public places, including restaurants. Although this law was slow to be complied with, it is now strictly enforced in restaurants. Some establishments have set up smoking areas.