Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

The Raptor Room

76/100 (304 ratings)

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"I have one problem with this place: there are too many things on the menu I want to taste, but at the same time, I always want the Mac & Cheese. Such..."

Clarien Luttig

"The food is great and so is the vibe at this quirky little space. They're on Uber Eats, so when you can't make it to this lovely little spot itself,..."

Larissa Ferreira

"My favorite restaurant in Cape Town. Miss it when I'm not there. Great food, good music, super fast fiber, lovely people and the decor is amazing...."

Janice Goblyn

"Such a great atmosphere, the interior decor can possibly have you staring at random pieces in the store. Food is a bit on the pricey side but it is..."

Musab Amseth Cassiem

"I happened upon this place for a solo lunch after visiting the District 6 museum, and had a delicious and healthy meal that was served up quickly...."

Suraj Singh

"After they did renovations, it really changed my entire view of them. Their food has always been great, but the renovations really added the extra..."

Jessica Amdur

"One of the most amazing places to come to in Cape Town. Our waiter Harry was extremely nice and checked up on us routinely asking politely if there..."

Anthony Filander

"Dinos come in small packages.The tiny, lush space is the antithesis to their HUGE flavours and variety of scrumptious dishes.I'll be back..."

Jana Ferreira

"A great ambience can be found at the Raptor room, this funky little spot has a lot of life. I came to try the mac n cheese and all i can say was..."

Chélin Lue

"Came here for bottomless mimosa brunch with friends and it was utterly amazing. Still drooling just thinking about it and I can’t wait to go back...."

Kposselwhite

"I was enraptored (geddit?) by the vibrant, eclectic décor, the friendly staff and the delicious food. The menu is fun and inventive and the meals..."

Alexandra Joy Pilar Stewart

"The Big Green smoothie was not the greatest, however, the service was absolutely amazing. I was slightly obsessed with our waitress - she just made..."

Colleen Kalimba

"I love the Mac ‘n cheese it was yum thanks! I love the Jurassic pork.The house iced tea is great!!The decorations are all so cool.The mac n cheese..."

Manavalan Tony

"One word: benebagel.Oh. My. Word. This Benedict breakfast has made it to the top of my list (and it doesn’t even come with..."

Claudia Penny

"This is a really cute spot.I had a drink called the “Beyoncé” which was a watermelon float that tasted quite horrible but I really enjoy..."

Mbali Msimang

"The Raptor Room looks super cool and trendy from the outside. The bright pink and crazy dinosaur theme is an idea that works well with the Cape Town..."

Chris Rafael

"Super lovely place i wish i had taken photos! I had the popcorn chicken which was amazing and the burger burger which was great . Their sweet potato..."

Mini Radebe

"I've only heard amazing things about The Raptor Room and as a big fan of trying new places , especially around the CBD, I was super excited about..."

Sumendra Chetty

"This place is so great and charming and the food is so authentically Cape Town (With a twist of course). From the outside it has interesting colors..."

Phenyo Makgabo

"Probably my favorite restaurant at the moment! Would highly recommend their popcorn chicken and their mac 'n cheese! As well as their soda floats...."

Clare Truter

"Friendly staff. Good ambiance. Quality coffee. Duck Waffles. My GF got a salad, asked for no cheese. They offered a substitute without us having..."

Mitchell.d.eva

"Super friendly staff, salad that is divine, best waffles in Cape Town. Downloaded Zomato just to review it! Cape Town in a nutshell. It is..."

Stevie Biffen

"Cute quirky and fun! Grab a quick lunch or entertain your stiff upper lip aunt with this place!. Food was real good, prices decent. I had the mac and..."

Yolandi Huisamen

"Cute brunch spot with a good lunch menu. Had the beet and black bean veggie burger with sweet potato fries. Overall a good burger, the fries were..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Great music, quick and friendly service. The popcorn chicken was delicious and the range of gourmet sauces were great. We were very happy with our..."

Chloe Igo

"Laura Jean O'Neill Kirstie Duncan and I went to Raptor Room for a quick lunch. I had their Mac and Cheese, which was a massive portion and by the end..."

Nicole O'Neill

"Incredibly good food and reasonably priced at that! Such beautiful interiors with friendly servers and staff. Conveniently located in town, and the..."

Nicola Cape Town

"The food here was amazing! After waiting for months to come try it out we finally went on a quiet Saturday evening for an early dinner. The popcorn..."

Andrea

"We had lunch at The Raptor Room yesterday. It is remarkably unassuming from the outside but when you walk in this quirky restaurant is full of..."

Carey Ann Pickford

"Cute and quirky, with decor (like the dinosaurs) and food (like soda floats) that will take you waaaaayyy back to your childhood. We ordered The Old..."

Nicol Miller

"Such a fun spot in the CBD! The sweet potato fries are to die for, and the whole menu is great value for money. I'm not a fan of traditional floats,..."

Belinda Schmidt

"Super cute little restaurant on Roeland Street in Cape Town CBD. Totally obsessed with the soda floats, not just because they're named the Beyoncé..."

Ash Engel

"Had a really tasty meal here. The chicken salad was such a generous portion and that bourbon barbecue sauce was moreish. The salad came with quinoa,..."

Jager Sisters

"What an experience! Such a cute and quirky spot with delicious comfort food. We had the mac & cheese, f*k bread, loaded fries and the popcorn chicken..."

Richelle Du Preez

"Went to the The Raptor Room and at first sight this is a cute little restaurant with a great chilled music and vibe. Ordering process was a bit slow,..."

Cayleigh Brown

"One of my favorite spots in Cape Town. So unique and delicious. They have something for everyone, whether you're looking for healthy food that..."

Caitlin Klevgard

"Yummy food, great atmosphere and such a brilliant idea! It's in a good, central location in town. The decor is something to see and is super..."

Alice

"Super awesome vibe and aesthetic! I've stopped here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this point and each time Raptor Room delivered. This place..."

Robert C Champion

"This is a fun and quirky spot to hang out. The food is tasty, the music is good, and the neon pink lighting and toy dinosaurs make for interesting..."

Craig De Gouveia

"I ordered the F*ck Bread and also the Mac and Cheese with Bacon. The fritters were really tasty, although a bit heavy and a tad too oily...."

Robynleepretorius

"Ya, it's nice space. Was really tasty coffee and a good vibe. The staff os exciting and so is the decor. Will be back soon. For a lekker..."

Wez_Undercover

"I've been to The Raptor Room religiously. It is that kind of experience. The decor is fascinating. The art is local. The food is amazing. The..."

Jonathan Ferreira

"I drove past this place one night and just had to go visit it. The decor is divine with very cute little raptors on the tables. The music gives it a..."

Karley Brown

"Quirky little spot. My 5 year old son totally loved it though. Little dinosaurs around on the tables. Was a little bummed their "You Gats-tsby..."

Grant Lange

"The aesthetics are enough to keep me coming back but what's quality about this joint is menu & the creative vibe and the food. We had the Mac n..."

Simone Cupido

"They have a thing called 'you gats-to-be-kidding-me' which is not a gatsby, according to a friend who only wants to be known as the 'typical coloured..."

Esti Strydom

Hudsons The Burger Joint

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"We went and it was fully packed! Always is when we are there. Would definitely say it is worth it for the veggie burger (beyond burger and homemade..."

Zoe Tyropolis

"Always an awesome experience at Hudons on Somerset! Good burgers and great company! Love the Green Point vibe and good service! Really good ice-tea..."

Jomari Steyn

"Awesome meal right flavors sweet presentation. Shout out to Max awesome service and genuine warmth yay awesome evening had. Max for manager!. love -..."

Andrew Mayers

"Met some friends for a tweetup on Thursday. When I arrived the place was packed, I wasn't aware of the happy hour special but managed to get my order..."

Carl Thomas

"Had one of the best burgers in quite a while, the limited ed. Cheese Louise! Cheesy and tangy with caramelised onions, what more need I say. Even..."

Jacques

"It was a nice relaxed chilled Sunday afternoon. The vibe at Hudson is the same. Didn't wait long to be seated and got told the special they had..."

Lauren Adonis

"From making the booking, having dinner and leaving everything was amazing! Burgers are insanely delicious, wide variety, cocktails massive and so..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"I absolutely would recommend that you eat at Hudson's!In my opinion they have the most delicious ribs I have tasted in a long time. Plus..."

Tatenda Henany Chiriseri

"What's not to love about the best Hudson's Ever? Great burgers, cocktails (huge)A great vibe and more!Recommend: everything -..."

Yajna Gold

"Had here:SlidersFriesI like this place! Like that you can order sliders and try out some options. Vibe is cool too but you might..."

Danielle Radloff

"Amazing food and service. Every dish tasted phenomenal, and the staff were friendly even though we troubled them quite a bit. Would say that I..."

Hannahtaysien1999

"Hudson’s The Burger Joint in Greenpoint, amazing food. I had the burger of the month, B.A.E burger, and a CBC beer! Both were recommended by my..."

Michael

"The energy and the vibe given off by the staff and the people there was great. The food was quite delicious, I had the shroom burger with sweet..."

Tshiamo

"Experienced Hudson’s for the first time this weekend and me and my friend had a great experience. It’s a tad loud/noisy for my usual liking, but..."

Kobus Pretorius

"Had a really great afternoon at your joint with copious amounts of wine and great tasting pizzas, along with a very friendly and fun waiter..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Had the best burger here!!Arrived right after they opened and got the best service from the friendly waiter, twas the first restaurant we went..."

Promise_foodie

"Great atmosphere, real Cape Town feeling next to Waterfront. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. Delicious and quality food, have an good menu and..."

Diederick Cornelissen

"Came to this branch for dinner with some friends after First Thursday. I had my usual shroom burger with fries which was delicious! I wasn't mad..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Went for 1/2 drinks and I usually enjoy Hudsons as it is one of my favorite restaurants. The Berry Press I had was delicious and something different...."

Cayleigh Brown

"Nice vibe, good food, lots of options and friendly staff. I have been to Hudsons many times and have enjoyed myself every time. The quality of their..."

Monica Fernandes

"I had heard a lot about this place and decided to try it out, I definitely wasn't disappointed at all. I love their burgers and I am not a burger..."

Patience

"Yummy burgers but utterly slow service. We waited ages for drinks refills and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Nachos were great and the burgers huge..."

Jenisha Govender

"We dropped in for lunch on Saturday and was greeted by the bubbly and chirpy Sphokazi. She was an absolute star , even thou the Sloppy Joe burger..."

Jasmine Carstens

"Popped into this Branch for the first time in a while and I must say I was pleasantly surprised but how the service and quality hadn't changed. If..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"Came here to try the famous cookie monster, I was told they had it, then after 5 minutes of waiting, I was let down as they told me they had run out..."

Gabriel Stein

"The vibe as well as the food was great, we ate the sliders. Cocktails at Hudsons are always amazing and out waiter, Tayla, was the best! Will..."

Lana Nel

"They lured me in with the happy hour specials, and their customer service encouraged me to stay longer than I had anticipated. First off, for..."

Gabriel Guerra

"My friend was on my case for months because I had never had a Hudsons burger, he always bragged about he,s dining experiences there.. long story..."

Ryan Muller

"For me i love their burgers! Just juice! Lol i believe that it taste better than royal eatery, not dry, not too hard to chew, just juice. Keeps me..."

Harun

"The lemonade was sweet, but not as sweet as my waitress Jessica. I've been here numerous times and the cocktails are consistently to die for. Happy..."

Daniel Collins

"Great range of burgers to choose from. Carefully cooked and visually apealling. Best french friesi ate in CPT. Sweet potatoes are also amazing...."

Emanuel Rui Batalha

"Out of all the Hudsons branches this one is my favourite. This branch also offers yummy sweet potato fries which some of the others don't - win! The..."

Jenna Rodd

"Despite bursting at the seams with hungry and hungover customers from News Years Eve the night before, this Hudsons branch managed to uphold the..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Have never had a problem with this place. They try really hard with their service and come on we all know the burgers are amazing. Great view of the..."

Wez_Undercover

"Brilliant burgers, wide choice of drinks courteous and efficient staff. Well definitely be back for my occasional burger fix. thanks for a..."

Justice Levi

"It was a pleasant experience. Food was good but the service could have been a bit better when it comes to the waiters checking up on their guests...."

Carol Hayes

"House fully packed everytime i walked by! We had to wait a bit but they had a great beer menu, so the wait wasnt so bored! The burguers were great..."

Melissa Bdd

"We had such an awesome evening the other day with the beautiful, free spirited, humorous and totally lovely Maxine! Rock on girl! Food was great &..."

John McInroy

"Great food. Great service. Food was out within no time. The brilliant flavours will keep you wanting more. Awesome burger joint, and a terrific place..."

Anamika Karamchand

"Hudson's used to be the gold standard for the burger, beer and shake spot in Cape Town and have spawned many imitators (*cough* Jerry's *cough*)...."

Bryan Vally

"The food seems like it's always made to the same standard, so it's a good place to go if you want to be sure to get a decent margarita and a burger...."

Jamie Roller

"I tried the Hudsons at Gardens earlier this year so I decided to try out this one. I must say I prefer the the Gardens one over this one. The service..."

Gladys Leboho

"After a long hike up Lion's Head we had worked up quite the appetite, and we are glad we chose Hudson's to eat. The burgers at Hudsons never..."

Charlene Dos Ramos

"Much more selection, the food was enjoyable and the view was much better but honestly parking is not that great and neither is the service. Expected..."

Cay Jay

"While my burger (cheese burger with added avo) was great, the service and dessert, not so much. I had the deep fried Oreos, see photo, which were..."

Simira

"I discovered Hudsons in Cape Town on holiday and found the hazelwood one on Google . This one is alot more spacious . I love the Berry Press and..."

Monique Shaniqwa

"Used to eat at this branch often for lunch and dinner in the past but that's decreased significantly. I feel its biggest downfall is the setting and..."

Anisha Pillay

"Hudson's has been here for a while - and rightfully so. If you haven't tried them out, you might find their popularity, environment and menu..."

St John Grimbly

"Ladies and gentlemen, attention please!Hudsons burger joint is full of tasty and different ingredients and colours combinations that you can’t..."

Omar Youssef

"I love the burgers and pizzas here! However, the service is slightly lacking. It seems they hire people based on appearance as opposed to..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Personally one of my favourite hangouts in the area. Always good vibes and awesome people.The shroom burger with curly fries is my typical..."

Jana Van Rensburg

"I absolutely LOVE Hudsons. Addicted to the Mai Tai's and pretty much a chicken calzone fanatic. Crazy craft beer collection. The waiters are always..."

Cara Vlok

"Excellent vibe and great service especially from a barman by the name of Nathan. Great stuff! Keep it up. Will definitely come back again for that..."

JoJo Sher

"I absolutely love Hudsons in Green Point and visit often for their half-price appetisers and drinks special. The triple cheese chilli poppers are a..."

Crystal Espin

"Great service, great vibe and amazing food. Manager was great. Always checking up on us and waitress was on point. Will always be coming back.l!..."

Jess Halvorsen

"The service was absolutely amazing. The food was exquisite and delectable. The manager was great and the waiters were on time with everything...."

Brett

"Went for my brother's birthday. Manager was great, checking in to nake sure everything went well. The food was amazing. Will be making my way back to..."

Victoria Perifort

"Never been to this joint however it was simply amazing for my first time!!! Def coming back ☺️The manager was great and I found the service..."

Brandon Lee

"Had an amazing experience at the Greenpoint Hudsons today. The burgers are the best I've had in a while and they were accompanied by incredible..."

Gerhard Bosman

"What can I say. It is just an awesome place, with a awesome feel and obviously most importantly awesome food. Very nice spot to watch a international..."

Conrad Hanekom

"Hufsons is always a reliable option for a good burger. Their service is attentive and on-point - for example, our waitress came to check we had..."

Catherine

"As a man who is fanatical about a great burger, Hudsons is always a solid option. The burgers are really good and hit the spot. They do a new burger..."

Lukeconorbolton

"I came here for a late lunch/early dinner with my family and wasn't aware that it was happy hour, making the restaurant very full very quickly...."

Tammy Shiel

"Best burgers in Cape Town !! Friendly staff and a great vibe. Thanks again Dale for sorting the table out so quickly ☺️ definitely coming here..."

LesLie McKenna

"Just had a great meal at Hudson's Burger Joint in Green point. Amy Hand was our waitress and welcomed us with warmth and friendliness. No ask was too..."

Tarryn Leigh Mutch

"Just had an amazing experience at hudsons greenpoint. The boss Burger was incredible, almost as good as the cookie monster milkshake. Our waitress..."

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