The Moroccan vibe definitely comes alive as soon as you walk into the building. All of the tables, chairs, decor and art on the walls really takes you somewhere else. The food was excellent. The portions are perfect and do not overpack their plates with unnecessary calories. I feel like they gave me just enough to experience everything fully without overdoing it. For reference I am a 200lb man who can eat and felt satiated with everything I got. The seasoning was unique and not overly saturated so that you did not feel like they were trying to hide the main parts of the dish, but trying to accentuate them. Service was great as well. Attentive and kind and very welcoming to the restaurant. I will absolutely come back and bring people. read more

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Everything was as presented. The spices were perfect. Presentation was very well done. We had variety of dishes, from couscous to the desert bacillas. I would recommend this restaurant highly. read more

We came on a Tuesday lunch time and it wasn't crowded at all. Ordered lamb tajine with eggplant sauce and couscous to share. The lamb itself was tender and moist, but the whole thing was lacking in flavors. There wasn't much of spice or salt really. The service however was good. read more

Dar Essalam - Lamb tajine - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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Had high hopes for this place. Sad it didn't work out. Located in a strip mall right off the I5. Server was super nice but food was just ok. Lamb tagine was super tender and looked great but has no flavor. Server offered some hot sauce which made it just a little better. Sides weren't bad read more

Went for lunch. We had chicken kabobs and the eggplant sandwich, both with rice. Very tasty! Kabobs & rice were gluten free. They also brought out veggies with the hummus appetizer so the celiac could enjoy. Very friendly waiter decor is Moroccan; a nice change from the restaurants we usually visit! read more

Dar Essalam - Chicken kabobs & Eggplant Sandwich - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

I had a nice meal with some friends at Dar Essalam recently. This hands down is the largest portion of lamb I've ever received in a meal, I was able to make two meals out of it (as a lover of leftovers). It fell right off the bone, that's how tender it was cooked. My only complaint was that there was a lot of fatty skin, so if that's not your favorite, I would recommend getting the chicken instead. They offer free salad samplers and pita with your meal as well, which is a major plus. The iced mint green tea is extremely refreshing, especially on a warm day. The service was a bit slower, but they were extremely attentive and incorporated fun aspects into the meal such as tea pouring and hand incense. They've got a comfortable space, with a lot of Moroccan influence. read more

Dar Essalam - Salad sampler - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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Been going to lunch here for years. Service is always great, food is wonderful with lots of flavors, and their hummus and tea is always apart of our order. read more

Dar Essalam - Shrimp Kabobs Lunch Plate - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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I first tried Dar Essalam several years ago and loved the food the ambiance and the warm friendly service. But came away a few nights ago feeling like all that has changed. The "owner" who I knew when I first came here was now "back in Morocco" and the "partner" was now running the show. Right away, I could feel the difference - he was loud, inattentive, and the food was sub par. He spent a lot of time on the phone and his voice carried throughout the restaurant which was annoying. The meal consisted of some kabobs and the chicken, the lamb and beef were very dry. The experience was so bad that I had to go somewhere else today for a better Mediterranean meal to offset what I had here. Not going back unless I know the owner has returned. read more

So delicious! We had the Moroccan mint tea, lamb shank tajine, and the couscous. Everything was so flavorful, staff was very helpful with questions. The eggplant/pea savory sauce on the lamb was fantastic. Will be returning! read more

We haven't been back here for a long time. Seems like the food quality changed quite a bit. We ordered the vegetarian couscous which is the only dish that is still delicious. We also ordered the kebab feast, lamb shank and Cornish hen. The kebab was ok. The lamb and Cornish hen were so overcooked that the meat is too tough to eat. We were very disappointed. read more

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The food is amazing as well as the sweet tea and service. I highly recommend it. This is a no alcohol restaurant. read more

Nice decor, service and lovely north African flavors. I got the roasted eggplant sandwich lunch special to avoid onions. read more

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Hummus was bussin and the pita was delish. Service was quick and respectable. Clean energy and tea was fab. Order the pomegranate lemonade.

One of best experiences I have had in awhile with food. The service was amazing. The food was great with a full corse meal that came with my entree. Ended up ending up with some delicious dessert. So glad I came here. The Bastilla was amazing. That alone was worth coming back again. The ambiance is welcoming and quiet. A wonderful place for date night or to bring some friends. read more

Dar Essalam - Moroccan Casablanca fruit desert - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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I really wanted to love this place, but the experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. The owner was rude and not welcoming at all. We tried to order from the lunch menu (which is clearly printed on the menu), but he seemed annoyed and told us we could only order dinner without having explained that beforehand. It felt like we were being scolded just for ordering. What made things even more uncomfortable was that he locked the doors while we were eating. That's not just unprofessional, it's a safety hazard and made the whole experience feel tense and off. The food itself? Mediocre at best. For the price, I expected way more flavor and quality. To top it off, there's a $5 sharing fee, which is absolutely outrageous. At that point, we should have walked out. This was one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've had. Would not recommend, especially with so many other amazing and authentic spots out there where the customer is actually treated with respect. read more

OUTSTANDING!!!! Came in for the first time with the family. Drove by for years thinking I should try it out. Well, tonight I did and so glad we did. Staff were super friendly. Seemed just happy to be there and happy to help us. Inside was pretty cool with the moroccan theme. This seems insignificant, but we ordered a pot of the sweetened mint tea. Was perfect. Not too sweet. Really enjoyed it. I had the lamb shank like over half the people here did. There's probably 15+ sauces you can choose for it. I did the spicy raisin and sweet onion. Really good, but I'd probably choose something less sweet next time. Wife had the Moroccan salad. She really enjoyed it too. Came with a couple kebabs. My son had the Moroccan feast. That looked really good! He said the shrimp with some of the best he's ever had. I don't think any of us were able to finish our meals, they were pretty generous. The meal came out to about $40 each with the tip. Well worth it definitely would come back. Wish they had alcohol. read more

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I was not as impressed as I thought I would be based on so many positive reviews. The food is pretty good but service was meh at best. First of, there was no music playing the whole time which felt awkward. Some music would 100 % elevate the ambiance. Food was delicious and interesting to try all the different flavors of the Moroccan cuisine. I love the traditional teapot and the tajine they serve in. We had the lamb dinner in eggplant sauce. Very flavorful and meat was soft, falling off the bone. The eggplant itself tasted a bit bitter. They gave plenty of naan bread for dipping. The lentil soup was ok. Kids and husband liked it. The pickled sides were interesting too. Kid's Mac and cheese is straight from the box which obviously kids appreciated haha. Chicken kebab with saffron rice was pretty flavorful but dry chicken pieces in my opinion. Dessert was soo disappointing for me. Im not sure what I expected from their famous Casablanca fruit dessert but it was not for me. A bunch of cooked fruit in a filo dough covered with powdered sugar and ice cream. Warm strawberries....yukk! The flan was interesting flavor but hard and wrong consistency. Nobody ate it. I recommend to not waste money on the dessert here. read more

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We come here all the time for lunch during the work week. It's a great place for an in and out lunch experience. You can't go wrong with the mint tea and if you're not a big sweet tooth, you can always order it without sugar! read more

They don't manage their work hours. We spent time to get here and they were closed. It's a such simple thing to manage work hours. Managers don't do their job. read more

Dar Essalam - Work hours - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

Drove over an hour and they are closed even though yelp and Google say opens at 4 pm. Disappointed, please update your times

So so good! We've been here many times and they never disappoint. Highly recommend the mint tea, tajine, and the bastilla! read more

Dar Essalam - Bastilla - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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Our server was very polite and helpful. We had kabobs and they were delicious. The decor was beautiful.

We absolutely love Dar Essalam! If you want truly authentic Moroccan food, this is the place to go. The Lamb Shank cooked and served in a n authentic Tajine! I'm not a lamb lover but this is so good. You can get it spicy or sweet and I got the sweet and the lamb melted in your mouth. Everything was just delectable. Hummus and bread to start then some delicious lentil soup followed by a sampling of cold, flavorful pickled salads. We were too full for dessert! Check it out but wear cool clothes because they don't have air! read more

The food here is always amazing but tonight I finally tried a few of their deserts other than the bastilla. They were worthy of posting. read more

Dar Essalam - Chocolate brewat - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

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The food is good. I had a chicken skewer and a beef skewer: the chicken had great spices and char and was my favorite. The salad and rice were also tasty. The service was not great. The server was on his phone, and we had to wait a while for him to bring the bill. During that time, however, there was this really loud banging coming from the kitchen. It was disconcerting. I could tell the one other table in the restaurant that just sat down was starting to get annoyed because we all started looking around. Then, one of the customers asked the waiter what the name of the restaurant meant. He said "peaceful house" read more

Dar Essalam - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

We had a lovely meal here that included the vegetarian couscous, the lamb, and the bastilla. The server was very kind and explained everything to us as it was our first time here the decor has a very home-like feel; everything was delicious. Our daughter also ate a yummy meal. This is a good place for kids. The price is good for the amount of food that is offered. I would recommend, thank you for the delicious meal. read more

I wrote one of Dar Essalam's first Yelp reviews, so it's time to write an update. We came during lunch hour. Their lunch menu looked excellent with gyros, skewers of chicken, shrimp, and lamb, but I begged to see if they'd do a dinner entree even though it was lunchtime. They did! We ordered the Leg of Lamb Tagine and the Beef Ox-Tail Lagine. We were first served a wonderful plate of pita bread and hummus with a plate of pickled carrots, beets, potatoes, and green beans. When our tagines came, we were already sold on our satisfaction before the first bite. My lamb tagine was rich with almonds, apricots, and a delectable sweet/spicy sauce served over couscous. The ox-tail tagine had a light saffron rice with a lighter sauce and the most tender meat ever. We were in seventh heaven with these excellent quality exotic foods and presentations that this family-run business makes sure to guarantee. Even though we ate to our fill rather early, we ordered a special dessert spectacular: Moroccan Casablanca. This was a large fruit, nut, filo dessert freshly baked for our table's delight topped with ice cream and a rich whipped cream topping. It was a sweet Bastilla with strawberries, bananas, peaches, and pears. The almond slivers complemented the pastry, fruit, and juices. This is a world-class restaurant in Wilsonville, OR. I hope this city realizes this important distinction this 'trip to Morocco' restaurant brings to them. Five stars, don't hesitate to come and dine. read more

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Food is great and the entire restaurant has a really cool authentic feel. The staff was also very friendly and attentive.

I really wanted a tagine for lunch & love their tea here but was very surprised to find many extra charges that were not listed on their menu. For example they added $5 to my bill because my friend and I decided to share this large dish. There is an extra charge for couscous or rice, a standard that should be included in this dish , as well as added charge for not paying cash. If they want all their guest to order their on dish it should be stated on the menu. With tip my bill came to $50 for two people to share one pot of tea and an entre. The food is delicious but not worth the cost. read more

Dar Essalam - Resturant Dar Esslam - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

We drive out of our way to find this Moroccan restaurant in Wilsonville. And it was certainly well worth the drive. We came in and were greeted by friendly staff. The place is very authentic Moroccan decor. Very pretty and mystical. I had the Lamb shank Tajin and it was out of this world delicious!! Compliments to the chef. . It came with a hummus and pita bread appetizer, then we were served lentil soup followed by 4 salads. One of the young men who reminded me of Darius Rucker. He joked with us and was super nice. Come check it out !!! read more

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Beautiful lil restaurant located at the end of a shopping center in Wilsonville. Have driven by so many times I never noticed it. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and felt like I was back in Morocco. The menu is relatively small yet it has a lot of tasty items to sample. I chose the Sultan kebab feast, it's full of protein & it did have a side of couscous. My H had the Tajine over couscous. These meals are substantial as they are served with salad, soup, & hummus. The salad consisted of sides of marinated carrots, green beans, beats and (potatoes, my least favorite item, just a personal preference). Service was great & not overly attentive where you could enjoy your beautiful feast. Only complaint is the cushions in the seats appear to have lost their vigor & felt like your sitting on a wood chair, which you are but with a dead cushion. read more

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The service was quick. Everyone was warm. All the dishes were delicious. Love the layers of flavor.

We drove many miles to visit this place and were hungry and excited to try this place. We arrived 30 minutes before they closed and the Open sign was up and many people eating inside. When we walked in- we were greeted with "Kitchen is closed we close at 8". It was 7:30!! I mentioned the time and he proclaimed "we have been busy all day and kitchen is closed". Then he (I think because he saw we were upset) mentioned the kitchen can make food for us to go. Nothing made sense and we were appalled at his customer service skills. We decided to leave. So...the kitchen was actually still cooking food but they just didn't want to serve us at the restaurant?? Regardless, the customer service was appalling and we won't be returning. read more

Folks, this is THE restaurant to try for a special night, with guests, or when you just want to dine well. Imagine my glee when I saw it on GrubHub tonight! Dar Essalam is one of the best restaurants out there! Think of the best hummus you've ever had then multiply it by 100 because Dar Essalam's is so good, nothing else compares. For real, is anything else actually hummus? Once you try it here, there is no looking back. They are also generous with the warm, soft pita. And you cannot dine here without ordering bastilla. I'll steal the menu description: "A festive dish of chicken, saffron, custard, and toasted almonds snuggled in a crisp buttery filo pastry. Bastillas are always served with a light dusting of powered sugar and decorated free hand with cinnamon. This Moroccan pastry is served at weddings and as a first course to guests of honor." JUST ORDER IT. So unique and so good! (It easily serves 2.) It comes with 4 yummy sides: Pickled beets and onions; carrots, beans, and a 4th cannot identify, all with warm, exotic seasonings. It will not disappoint! read more

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We enjoyed takeout from this establishment. I don't know much about Moroccan cuisine, but my partner says it's the closest thing they've eaten in the US to the food they ate whilst visiting Morocco. My favorite was the lamb shank tagine, and perhaps surprisingly, the pickled vegetables that came on the side. Note that this is tucked away in the corner of a commercial strip, so you may not see it from the road. read more

Delicious food and great service. The inside is beautiful with lots of decor and my beautiful natural lighting. If you're like me and don't eat much/share with your partner, there is a $5 splitting fee but it's definitely worth it. My only note is that some items need more salt. read more

Dar Essalam - Hummus plate - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

Everyone is very kind there but it did take a while for our order to be taken and the food was kind of dry this time around. There may have been a different cook or something. The first time we went, everything was great. read more

Food was amazing!! Gyro was incredible, probably one of the best I've had. I was in a party of 4 and all were very pleased with their selections! read more

Dar Essalam - Searing Moroccan green hot tea! - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

This place is almost perfect. I ordered lamb shank with rice, lentil soup Lamb was so soft and incredible Pros Gorgeous ambience Delicious food Elegant presentation of food Excellent Tea free refill Friendly staff Cons Can't think of any May be seating could be big Lighting could improve Cons read more

Dar Essalam - Lamb shank - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon

What a special find...in Wilsonville of all places. The restaurant is beautifully decorated which is a pleasant sight since it's located in a plain strip mall. You MUST order tea service & go ahead and ask for the large pot. You will not be disappointed. The hummus is amazing, the entrees are fantastic. Every detail about this place makes it a memorable dining experience. Tell your friends...better yet, take them!! read more

Dar Essalam - Hummus supreme - Moroccan Near Me - Wilsonville, Oregon