Restaurant La Place

Restaurant La Place stands on Avenue Moulay Hassan Ben el-Mehdi at the north corner of the Asilah medina, facing the port, in the Atlantic coastal town of Asilah in northern Morocco. The position at the corner of the medina walls makes it a convenient place to eat while exploring the old town and ramparts. Typical spending is about 120-250 MAD (roughly $13-27) per person, which is moderate for the town. The menu centres on fish, seafood and grills. Fish brochettes and meat brochettes are the signature orders, with skewers grilled over charcoal and served with bread and salad, while the grilled fish of the day depends on what the port boats have landed. The food is straightforward, relying on the freshness of the catch rather than elaborate sauces. The dining room and terrace look toward the harbour, so diners can watch fishing boats and the evening passeggiata along the waterfront. The atmosphere is casual and busy, with a mix of local families, Moroccan holidaymakers and international visitors, and noise levels rise at peak lunch and summer evening hours. Dress is relaxed. The beverage list is likely to centre on soft drinks, juices and mint tea, and visitors who want alcohol should confirm availability on arrival. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not needed, as turnover is steady, although arriving before the main lunch rush helps secure a harbour-facing table in July and August. The location places it a few steps from the Bab el Kasaba gate and the painted lanes of the medina, as well as the sea-facing ramparts known for sunset views. For a simple grilled-fish lunch at a fair price in Asilah, particularly after a walk around the old town walls, it is a practical option.