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The Wild Fig
79/100 (2206 ratings)
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"We spend our anniversary date here a week ago. It was not my first time visiting, but the greek lamb in phyllo pastry made a huge impression on me, I..."
Melissa Anne Abrahams
"This place is such a hidden gem! Delicious food, cozy, warm, romantic atmosphere, with a fireplace - lovely for a chilly evening! The service was..."
Megan João (Jacobs)
"I loved the atmosphere and the food was great. Our waiter checked in on us and we weren't forgotten about even though it was quite busy. Overall good..."
Amanda Turner
"Great atmosphere when looking for a warm place on a cold winter's evening in Cape Town. There were four of us. 2 of us had starters, the Camembert..."
Stefanie Sattler
"I loved the atmosphere and the fireplace is perfect for the cold nights. It feels like you are somewhere in the winelands minus the long drive...."
Zimkhitha Sulelo
"After craving chocolate fondant and finding out that el burro is closed on Sundays, I turned to google to find other places who served the dessert...."
Janita Naidoo
"A wonderful quaint restaurant that really does feel like you are out in the country and worlds away from the bustle of Cape Town and Observatory...."
Linda Thompson
"Went for my birthday dinner, everyone enjoyed their meals, very sweet waitress, food is good value for your money, and very pretty location. Will..."
Michelle
"We love Wild Fig and go there often. Wish there were more veggie options, but the Ratatouille bake is a winner! Great wine selection 👌🏾 great..."
Feed Me
"---Entertainer Accepted--- This was a lovely experience trying something different, way out of my comfort zone, and gosh did I enjoy it, lovely to..."
Alex The Entertainer
"What a hidden gem. And thanks to the Entertainer for helping us find it. Freshly Baked Farmstyle Bread to start off with, followed by..."
Lucinda Villain
"Was not sure what to expect of this place and was pleasantly surprised. A quaint cost atmosphere and a sense of elegance greets you as you walk..."
Natalie
"We had our end of year dinner here. It's got a nice layout with a courtyard area where we had sundowners. I had a gin and tonic and strawberry..."
D
"Wow! If you want to escape the busy city life and have a wholesome meal then this restaurant is the place for you. My chicken pie was full of..."
Katherine Hall
"This place is truly amazing! A delight, a joy. The food tastes so yummy and the staff was so kind. I truly enjoyed the wine and the great finds..."
Phenyo Makgabo
"The Wild Fig has been around for as long as I can remember, but I have not been in over 10 years, until yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The..."
Chetna Black
"Dark drizzly Sunday night. Bit of a wild goose chase to find the place. Google maps sent us to Valkenberg psychiatric hospital. Back on track,..."
Jill Nudelman
"New Review:The reason for the changed review: We went back the the wild Fig recently and were pleasantly surprised. The staff was extremely..."
Jessica&Andrew
"Came over at around 4pm and the kitchen was closed already?? Anyway pub lunch still available and we enjoyed the chicken,beef burgers which was..."
Najeeba Ajo
"I must say, as I was driving to this restaurant and passed Falkenberg (the mental institution), I was like, oh my word what sort of eatery places..."
Amy Chen
"Tasty pasta, and great springbok pot. Atmosphere is chilled, especially outside on a warm evening. Note that a liquor licence is still under review,..."
Richard
"I've heard of this "hidden gem" and have been wanting to visit it for a while now. And considering it's in the Entertainer, it made the perfect..."
The Foodie Corner
"Fantastic setting when walking by the centuries old giant fig tree into a memorable pub for pre-meal drinks. The restaurant service and ambiance is..."
Benoit Le Roy
"I had dinner here with my wife last night and loved it. Their menu is very homely with dishes on it that are specialised and that you don't find..."
Clive Goodheart
"I had the crispy duck and I thought it was delicious! The service was a bit slow, I almost forgot I had a waiter at times, good thing I had the most..."
Nyaru
"Quaint restaurant set in a quiet area. Food is top quality and the menu is comprehensive and varied. Service is always good and there is a lovely..."
Barbara Ann Hall
"With a big reputation to live up to, we decided to try it out for lunch. What a pleasant surprise! Quietly stylish without being pretentious with..."
Lindie White
"Had a delicious supper at the Wild Fig. We had the snail popcorn - delicious, delicate snails in a beer battle shell and tuna carpaccio. For mains we..."
Love2eat
"Sunday lunch at The Wild Fig was such a lovely and heart-warming event! We will certainly be back, and probably Sunday after Sunday to..."
Robert Koen
"My wife and I had a lovely date night at this establishment. The staff were friendly, but not overly so. We decided to skip starters as we were both..."
Wanita Webbstock
"The atmosphere was pleasant. The service was decent and friendly. The food came in good time. The food tasted good although I wouldn't say that it..."
Diella Taylor
"Decided to pop into the Wild Fig this evening ... and once again they have delivered our Waiter, Adrian was excellent, Decided on the Shank (I am a..."
Heinrich Jeppe
"A good place to release your inner carnivore on a generous helping of meat. The savory food is quite old fashioned, lots of mash and gravy and side..."
Charné
"Visited the The Wild Fig last night and I was pleasantly surprised. The service was superb, the ambiance was nice and the menu offers something for..."
Jaynisha Patel
"We felt like a laid back lunch after another late night and decided to go have lunch under the trees! Such an awesome garden feel and simplistic..."
Sharon Malan
"Enjoyed the crispy duck as always - good crunchy skin and tender meat. My son said the chicken pot pie was tasty too. Only 2 gripes...Very slow..."
Coral Le Roux
"Highly recommended! Absolutely nothing to fault this restaurant on - food was excellent, service was outstanding and the setting is great. Hidden..."
Jason Katz
"Had an excellent lunch here with friends. The service is good and the food is brilliant. I highly recommend their 'Chicken and Leek Pie'. And I..."
Christa Van Eeden
"A little bit disappointing on the alacarte menu - tuna carpaccio a bit tasteless and the makrel too. The pub lunch menu items were fantastic. Service..."
Ross Morrison
"Upfront I need to say I'm completely biased, the Wild Fig was our reception venue when we got married, and they man ade the entire experience such a..."
Catherine
"In the middle of nowhere you find this fabulous restaurant. I really liked the atmosphere and will definitely be going there again in the near..."
Ryan Ramage
"When rating a restaurant of such perfection and calibre, I am loathe to rate a full 5 as I feel that there must always be room for improvement and..."
Bev Moss-Reilly
"Where have I been? The Wild Fig is right around the corner from my house and serves up some truly delicious food. We went on a Sunday and ordered the..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"We had a delicious lunch here- mushroom risotto and an amazing lemon pesto pasta! We sat inside where it was very comfortable and outside was very..."
Debbie Coulson
"I had a lovely evening there with my friends! The service was amazing!! And the wild mushrooms risotto was the best one I had!But..."
Sophie Mamet
"This gem is tucked away in Observatory but you'll feel miles away from the city when you are there. They had pub specials when we were there -..."
Melanie Du Toit
"Moms' night out at the Protea Hotel & The Wild Fig is conveniently a few steps away through the car park. We went big & shared the Wild Mushroom Tart..."
Julie Kynaston
"Beautiful setting, superb food and good atmosphere. Broad and varied menu - including the best Risotto I've tasted thus far. This could become my new..."
Bryan Vally
"Really interesting menu, good quality food, smart environment, attended by friendly service. Had one not so good experience, otherwise would give it..."
Jane Price
"Visited this resturant and the first thing that is surely noticed Is the friendly atmosphere and homely setting. This place is indeed a hidden gem...."
Darrel Bhugwandas
"I visited these guys on a chilly winters day and fortunately was seated right by the fireplace inside. This place has my kind of menu - predominantly..."
Warren Bernard
"Always heard about The Wild Fig, but only had a chance to go now. The experience was fantastic. Loved the location, our waitress was very friendly..."
Christoff Smit
"The Wild Fig is a real gem and one of those restaurants I often recommend out of town visitors to go because the food has always been good.  Our..."
Cape Town Foodies
"The Wild Fig never disappoints. The food is delicious, the ambiance is relaxed and cosy, and the service is always impressive. Give their pub lunches..."
Danielle
"The wild fig is definitely up there for one of my favourite restaurants, we had organised a set menu for a large group of us and they did a fantastic..."
Ryan Harrison
"A wintery girly lunch date at the Wild Fig is a serious must. The restaurant is warm and cozy with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We visited..."
MelbourneLops
"The Wild Fig restaurant is a little out the way but is definitely worth making a trip to. There was a wonderful atmosphere and a roaring fire which..."
Mathew West-Russell
"Ok, so it was dark when we got there, so I can't really comment on the surroundings. One can't help but notice though, that the Valkenburg..."
Christian
"Delicious food, friendly staff, great ambience! Cosy atmosphere with beautiful fireplaces make it perfect for those rainy Cape Town winters. Try the..."
Rebecca Francis-Pope
"Went for a meeting. The waitress was great and could speak about the each dish that was on special for the day. Had an ostrich steak and she..."
Cptboytjie
"Weird location for a restaurant... But I must say, the waiters are really inviting and the tree in the wild fig tree in the courtyard lends a..."
Pieter Nel
"Attended a 21st birthday party here. It was great venue with great food. Very good service. Never had to look for waiter or never felt the waiter was..."
Jacques Du Preez
"The wild fig is a beautiful spot. It can accommodate small tables of two up to large groups! Nice food, good service and beautiful location. Will..."
Welmie Loves Food & Wine
"Beautiful and sophisticated venue. The food was top..."
Claire Du Plessis
"A more classy place, but the R50 pub lunch special is great for students who want to pretend to be classier than they are - which is just what we..."
Janine Palser
"Great service, wonderful setting. Quiet crowd. Everyone speaks in hushed tones. Food was above average. We went there with the family, and I have to..."
Marco Casati
"The food at the wild figs is very good. It is reasonably priced and served is a very nice environment. The service is good and it deserves the..."
James Hickman
"lovely venue, peaceful and tranquil, with a very good selection on the new menu. I inadvertently left my shoulder bag on the chair when we left and..."
crystal kid
"I ordered the crispy duck while my friend had the lamb shank. On the day, my duck was overcooked, and the manager offered any other dish on the menu...."
Stephen Cloete
"Nice atmosphere for a summer afternoon if you want somewhere with outdoor seating. Smoker-friendly. Opted for the fish and chips and it did not..."
Brodie Edwards
"Great atmosphere/vibe. But of a schlep to get to during peak traffic times though. Good views of a club and food/drink choices if you want to wait..."
Jacob Rossouw
"Lovely setting, nice food, lamb ragout was very tasty but the 3 or 4 small bones spoiled it a bit, almost broke a tooth, still a great place with a..."
Jonathan Diederiks
"Their outdoor sitting is the best for a group. Restaurant perfect for the night out and day sittings.. I loved..."
ZIZIPHO PORTIA MZIMANE
"It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere especially for the summer months and the vibe is very easy. This is not a place you come to to rush - it..."
Duncan Alfreds
"My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at “the wild fig restaurant” this past Monday and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment..."
May O’Malley
"Cozy Restaurant, great service with top class food, beautifully..."
Elton Gallant
"A delightful afternoon in a beautiful setting. The patio evokes a wine farm atmosphere right here in Obs, with stunning views of the mountain. The..."
Estelle Smit
"I enjoyed the visit. The duck was very..."
Geoff OConnell
"We popped into this place yesterday for a quick lunch. I had be recommended it by friends as was close by. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Charles..."
Shane Fitzpatrick
"A hidden diamond in the middle of Cape Town, really good restaurant with a well choice of wines and amazing food! Marriott Crystal Tower was sold out..."
Luis Eduardo Verastegui Hernandez
"First time visit after a recommendation from family. The kudu medallions were lovely with the peppercorn sauce (arrived cooler than expected though)...."
Anusha Rajkaran
"Had a great time celebrating a friends belated birthday. Happy hour from 5 to 7. Meal of Karoo lamb ragout was better than expected. Really..."
Robyn Nefdt
"We did not have a booking but were lucky enough to get a table. Everything on the menu sounded very good, i settled on the slow cooked pork belly...."
Warren De Vos
"Lovely solo dinner at The Wild Fig mid week. Relaxed atmosphere, fire in the grate to keep the cold away and gentle soulful music by candlelight...."
Magda Bakker
"We had a work function upstairs and away from the main restaurant. Well equipped with a projector for a dinner function with a speaker and had an IT..."
Janika Swanepoel