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Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Menara Moroccan Restaurant has been serving the Bay area for 30 years. An award winning menu and belly dancing makes this a premier dining place in San Jose. Near the junction of 101 and 880 Freeway at the 1st Street exit and Gish Road Station, Menara Moroccan Restaurant is conveniently located near major hotels, the convention center and airport. Romance, fantasy, fun. Have your own little Casablanca today.
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63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(47)
- special occasion(44)
- fit for foodies(20)
- romantic(20)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- kid-friendly(11)
Menara Moroccan Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good for once
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The area around the restaurant is shady and once we entered the double doors it didn't matter. The dancers were entertaining but they could reduce the loud music. It was unbearable."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 2 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for groups!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful place for a girls night out or guys night out."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad food, good ambience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went there once and we will never go back again, I know the Moroccan food is one of the best but unfortunately, it was just poor of everything. However, ambience was more or less good. Hope you will make morocco pride by making good Moroccan food."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Try not to go on weekends
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Try not to go on weekends because the service is really bad...we waited 30 mins for our drinks which came with more ice than anything else.
Even though I had made reservations I had to squeeze on one table
Food was ok -- not that great -- though I did like the minced chicken starting dish.
people are really friendly though and try to accommodate and make customers happy so I don't blame the folks there -- they were great.
The belly dancing was fun - but I would not call this place Kid friendly."
Even though I had made reservations I had to squeeze on one table
Food was ok -- not that great -- though I did like the minced chicken starting dish.
people are really friendly though and try to accommodate and make customers happy so I don't blame the folks there -- they were great.
The belly dancing was fun - but I would not call this place Kid friendly."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE, NICE BELLY DANCER ENTERTAINMENT. PRE FIX MENU SELECTIONS WAS VERY PLENTIFUL. NO KIDS MENU AND DINNER WAS ABOUT TWO TO TWO AND HALF HOURS AND MOST KIDS GET ANSY. NO ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS. FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND ARRIVED IN A TIMELY FASHION. LOVE THE HAND WASHING AT THE TABLE BEFORE FIRST COURSE AND BEFORE TEA AND DESSERT COURSE. VERY VERY DIM LIGHTING BUT LOW TABLES WITH FLOOR CUSHIONS MAKES FOR A GREAT TOUCH."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Menara Moroccan Restaurant has been a staple in San Jose for 30 years. I go out a lot and it is one of the ones I remember simply because it is unique. Funny thing is that just about everyone I mentioned it to has gone and recalls it fondly.
It is more of an event then dinner. The scene is exotic, the food is good and the entertainment light hearted and fun."
It is more of an event then dinner. The scene is exotic, the food is good and the entertainment light hearted and fun."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Must try Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A different experience you must try."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Anniversary dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there to celebrate an anniversary. It was very enjoyable and the food excellent. I especially enjoyed the B’stilla. My nephew and his wife really enjoyed the ambiance and entertainment. It was an experience we would repeat."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 9 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Lifetime Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When you look back over your life and think of the best memories that you have, dining at the Menara Moroccan Restaurant will be on my list. The night with my best friends for a birthday party is one of my most fabulous experiences ever. I'll treasure it always. Thank you! :-)"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Its been a while since had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Its been a while since had been here. I had a few friends that wanted to try it out and it was a great setting. The belly dancing show was great, but I felt it was a little kid inappropriate. It seems that the dancers now are having patrons put dollar bills in their pants. It felt like a cheap strip club where dancers were begging for dollars. I thought this place was better than that. Other than cheapening the dancers it was a great experience, well worth going to."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 11 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best for a large group of
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best for a large group of fun friends"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
First of all, this place was
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First of all, this place was totally different from what they explained on their website.
Second, it was my first time there with family and friends and I encouraged everyone to go there but it really embarrassed me because no one got enough food and the way they were serving there dishes was really wrong I thought we got meal for two people but we were charged for five people I really felt bad for being there on my husband’s birthday and looking into that restaurant a week before going there I will never ever go there or recommend anyone even my friends and family thought it was horrible but the people and servers were very friendly and helpful. A waste of time and Money going to this place and nothing is the same as they show on their"
Second, it was my first time there with family and friends and I encouraged everyone to go there but it really embarrassed me because no one got enough food and the way they were serving there dishes was really wrong I thought we got meal for two people but we were charged for five people I really felt bad for being there on my husband’s birthday and looking into that restaurant a week before going there I will never ever go there or recommend anyone even my friends and family thought it was horrible but the people and servers were very friendly and helpful. A waste of time and Money going to this place and nothing is the same as they show on their"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Like you stepped out out of the US and into Morocco...Beautiful authentic interior. Great and friendly service. A really good belly-dancer show. Amazing food. Could not ask for anything better :)"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was a very interesting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a very interesting experience. The food was good, service was terrible (particularly the two young women who were the hosts/order takers), interesting atmosphere. I think it would be fun to come back with a large group who is looking to have a good time. Not so good for a quiet night with a few people."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great restaurant for romantic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great restaurant for romantic dinners and also large groups. Great food. Belly dancers come every night and they are great. The restaurant is decorated very well, nice Moroccan touch. Just overall great experience."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food and also special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food and also special show."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 17 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really excellent food. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really excellent food. We came early and so caught just the first part of the show, which was fine with us as it becomes too noisy to easily talk after the show starts."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 18 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Haven't been to a Moroccan
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Haven't been to a Moroccan restaurant in 20+ years. There were six of us in our group. We had a blast. Had fun making the guys get up and dance with the belly dancers."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 19 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, a real gem. Consistently
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, a real gem. Consistently good, fun and delicious!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was delicious and great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was delicious and great value. The service was friendly and efficient. Menara is an old SJ favorite but it is starting to look a bit old. Still, highly recommended for great Moroccan cuisine at a good price!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Menara Moroccan Restaurant
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic