LE CABESTAN

What LE CABESTAN does

Le Cabestan (legally "CABESTAN OCEAN VIEW") is a historic fine-dining restaurant and bar-lounge located at 90 Boulevard de la Corniche, Phare El Hank, Casablanca, Morocco. Founded in 1926, it operates a single oceanfront venue comprising three elegant spaces, a bar-lounge, and a private events hosting service, recently renovated by architects Sophia Sebti and Yachar Bouhaya under project promoter Nicolas Perez. The establishment targets a prestigious clientele of artists, politicians, businessmen, and royalty, offering Atlantic Ocean views combined with what the company characterizes as a century-old culinary tradition and unparalleled service.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fine dining: customers reserve and pay on a per-visit basis, with pricing available only via downloadable PDF food and drinks menus rather than published online — consistent with a white-glove, quote-based posture. Reservations are handled through a personal WhatsApp channel, reinforcing a high-touch, individualized booking experience. Marketing is limited to organic Facebook and Instagram brand presence, and the venue is the flagship of a multi-restaurant hospitality network referred to as Groupe Cabestan, cross-promoting sister brands (Lucy in the Sky, Umayya, Lilys, La Grande Brasserie, Maison Alexis).

There is no disclosed technology platform beyond a standard WordPress website with PDF menu assets; no APIs, integrations, mobile apps, AI components, or proprietary software systems are evidenced. Headcount is reported as 1-10, which is anomalous for a three-space fine-dining operation and likely reflects only core/management staff rather than total front- and back-of-house labor. No revenue, funding, or financial performance data is publicly disclosed, and the legal entity shows no evidence of external investment, parent company affiliation, or public listing.

Name

LE CABESTAN

Legal name

CABESTAN OCEAN VIEW

Website

https://le-cabestan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Cabestan is a historic 1926-founded fine-dining restaurant in Casablanca offering Atlantic Ocean views across three renovated elegant spaces, plus bar-lounge and private events. It serves high-net-worth Moroccan and international clientele and is the flagship of the multi-venue Groupe Cabestan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Oceanfront dining
• Bar lounge venue
• Private event hosting
• Luxury hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Casablanca

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining: The primary revenue stream is food and beverage sales from the restaurant's dining services. The venue offers both food and drinks menus, serving a prestigious clientele in an upscale oceanfront setting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Le Cabestan operates an iconic fine dining restaurant established in 1926 on Casablanca's corniche, offering food and beverage services across three elegantly renovated spaces with Atlantic Ocean views. The venue also operates a bar-lounge and hosts private events for a prestigious clientele of high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, politicians, and business leaders.

Product overview

LE CABESTAN is a historic fine dining restaurant established in 1926 in Casablanca, Morocco. The establishment offers a unified dining experience combining its restaurant services with bar-lounge facilities and private event hosting. The venue features 3 elegant spaces renovated by architects Sophia Sebti and Yachar Bouhaya, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Menu offerings are available in FOOD and DRINKS categories through their downloadable menu PDF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Fine dining restaurant offering traditional culinary tradition with Atlantic Ocean views, featuring 3 elegantly renovated spaces for upscale dining experiences targeted at a prestigious clientele.
• Bar-Lounge Bar and lounge area within the venue providing drinks and relaxed seating with Atlantic Ocean views for guests seeking a more casual luxury experience.
• Events (Evénements) Private event hosting services for celebrations, gatherings, and special occasions hosted in the venue's elegant spaces with ocean views.
• Food & Drinks Menu Full restaurant menu of food and beverage offerings available via downloadable PDF, with pricing not publicly disclosed online.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lucy in the SkyminorOthersRestaurant within the same hospitality group/network as Le Cabestan, operating under the same ownership/promotion.
• UmayyaminorOthersRestaurant within the same hospitality group/network as Le Cabestan.
• LilysminorOthersRestaurant within the same hospitality group/network as Le Cabestan.
• La Grande BrasserieminorOthersRestaurant within the same hospitality group/network as Le Cabestan.
• Maison AlexisminorOthersRestaurant within the same hospitality group/network as Le Cabestan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• La Sqala: Iconic traditional Moroccan fine dining restaurant in Casablanca set within historic ramparts. Directly comparable to Le Cabestan as another heritage-driven, upscale dining venue targeting Casablanca's elite and tourists.
• Complot: Upscale contemporary Mediterranean restaurant in Casablanca serving a wealthy Casablanca clientele. Comparable to Le Cabestan in targeting the same high-net-worth dining segment with a premium, design-led venue.
• Rick's Café Casablanca: Famous Casablanca restaurant and bar inspired by the classic film, offering upscale international cuisine near the medina. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a heritage-anchored, tourist-friendly luxury dining venue in Casablanca.
• La Bodega de Casablanca: Established upscale Spanish-themed restaurant and tapas bar in Casablanca. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a long-standing premium dining and nightlife venue in the city, targeting a similar affluent crowd.

Regional players

• Dar Yacout: Iconic Moroccan fine dining palace-restaurant in Marrakech with set tasting menus in a historic setting. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a Moroccan destination-dining heritage venue serving premium clientele, operating in a different city.
• Le Tobsil: Legendary destination fine dining restaurant in Marrakech known for set-menu Moroccan cuisine. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a heritage Moroccan destination dining experience targeting high-spend tourists and VIPs, though based in Marrakech rather than Casablanca.
• Le Doge Hôtel & Spa: Boutique luxury hotel and restaurant in central Casablanca. Comparable to Le Cabestan as another Casablanca luxury hospitality venue targeting upscale business and leisure travelers with fine dining.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca: International luxury hotel on the Casablanca corniche with oceanfront fine dining outlets. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a premium oceanfront Casablanca dining destination competing for the same affluent and tourist clientele.
• La Mamounia: Legendary luxury palace hotel in Marrakech with multiple upscale restaurants and bars. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a Moroccan luxury hospitality brand built on heritage, prestige, and high-end dining, though operating at much broader scale.
• Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech: Luxury resort with multiple upscale restaurants and event hosting in Morocco. Comparable to Le Cabestan as a premium Moroccan hospitality venue leveraging destination dining and private events for high-net-worth guests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cabestan.Ocean.View
• Instagraminstagram.com/le.cabestan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-cabestan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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