The best Shrimp in Cape Town Central | Sluurpy updated in April

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Mark Stillerman

"Amazing service and atmosphere. The place was very crowded so reservation is recommended. The menu is simple but every order was on point. My fav was..."

e s

"Wow! Honestly I’ve been coming to Mano’s for years and I love the food! In my opinion the best food in Capetown! Brings me to my roots from the..."

Flavio mariano

"Our hotel was very close so we thought we'd give Mano's a try for a bit of lunch, and were very happy we did. The food, drink and the service was A1...."

Haze TM

"What a great experience. The service was friendly and relaxed. The pasta salmone was one of the best I had, amazing - as your pasta cools down the..."

shawn meyer

"Come on, just have a look at the pictures ... Mano's is exceptional! Best crayfish tails I have had. Everything we tasted was exceptional, calamari,..."

Christiaan van den Heever

"Thank you very much for the unfortunately too short time that we were able to spend with you as owners, it was very nice to get together with you and..."

Matthias Wunderlich

"Can't beat Mano's. Literally one of Cape Towns very best. Next level..."

Chase Liebenberg

"Fantastic place. Great food, good service and a nice..."

Pom deckwitz

"Wonderful service great atmosphere, super food all served together and warm as it should be ... A highly recommend..."

Carissa Klokow

"Good food, good service and good vibe. Made our birthday celebration even more..."

Selwyn Hayman

"Consistently good food. A small menu, but every dish is a classic. Will not disappoint. Service is attentive but not overbearing. Pricing is..."

Jon Maliepaard

The Deckhouse Crab Shack

"This place is totally insane !!!! Def a must do !!!! Our seafood platter was to die for !!! Wish I knew about this before!! I will be back atleast..."

Michelle Carron Gouws

"My new favorite place in Cape Town, and I eat out at least 4 to 5 times a week. We had the "Meat me halfway" platter for 2. Everything from the..."

Marc Wright

"First time at the Deckhouse after wanting to try it for MONTHS and I was blown away. Great service - got a complimentary serving of potato skins..."

Danielle Theron

"What a lovely hidden spot on Kloof. The crab was out of this world. And great service from our waiter,..."

Jackie Nagtegaal

"Awesome menu choices, service(zim hospitality! :) ), view and the food was excellent (king crab and Beef ribs) wine, cocktails and beer were all..."

Nico Germishuizen

"Both the food and service are 5 star all the way!! Will definitely go back for more if time permits for us. The baby ribs are superbly done so soft..."

Florence Sim

"Great place to experience an authentic crab cracking, southern smacking foodie fair! Service of the best I have had in Cape town in a long time...."

Christine Van Pletzen

"I live in Germany Berlin, and I can only say how amazing my Lunch was at this restaurant. The fish was on point and to top it of we had the most..."

Wendell Aggrey Moffat

"What a experience!!!! Awesome!! No words!!! Excellent service, five star quality food and friendly staff who knows the menu from the heart and..."

Liesl Hugo

"You need to get yourself to this place! The venue is terrific, the manager/owner is just great and the food is crazy..."

Bradley Jacob

"The place , food and the service are all amazing, best seafood place in Cape Town..."

Sherine Korraa

"Came across this restaurant whilst looking for a place to have dinner. Food is really good and staff are very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed..."

Gary Rodrigues De Sa'

"Wiedereinmal super leckere und frische Muscheln gegessen, die Leute cool drauf, Ambiente rockig cool. Kommen wieder,..."

Petra Rinow

"We visited the Deckhouse on Saturday and loved it!!! Will recommend it to everyone I know. Definitely worth a visit. Cant wait to go..."

Sindie Wessels Van Sittert

"I've always wanted to experience a true Crab-cracking meal, which I got and so much more! Thanks for making my birthday an awesome one (with a free..."

Gerna Swart

"ok so this review is really late myself nd my partner had the pleasure of having a late supper at the crab shack we had the crab buckets which was..."

Chaneille Davids

"The food is really ridiculously good! The staff are all friendly and always smiling, even on such a hot day when we are all melting! Might be a good..."

Carike Stravino

"One of the best seafood spots I have been to. Friendly staff and and chef as well. Will most certainly be back soon #Prawsfordays #Views..."

Tiffany Oliver

"What flavors. My mouth is tingling. The crab platter with the prawns and the fish is amazing. Well worth it. Cocktail special and lovely white wine...."

PJ Sieglaar

"First time at the Deckhouse after wanting to try it for MONTHS and I was blown away.Great service - got a complimentary serving of potato..."

Elmarie Theron

"OMG!!! If you haven't been to this slice of heaven yet pleeeeeeeease make a concerted effort to, the food was just amazing and the service was..."

Simone Antoinette Krupanandham

"Wenn looked for lunch. We had a mazing mussels for Lunch and crab. Thanks for the nice stay, We will come back...mayed we will come back for a..."

Petra

"I went in a group and I was honestly quite disappointed. Fish was really average and not well cooked. It worth 3.5 because service was ok and price..."

Giorea1984

"Great food, the portions are enormous and quite well priced. Interesting flavours and combinations. The soft shell crab is a must try! Also Louisiana..."

Vumani Panagiotis Madonko

"Great spot for lunch or dinner. Food amazing, staff excellent and drinks menu exciting! We were here with a large group and were looked after like..."

Matt

"This place is amazing! The food is authentic and it's a foodie lover's dream come true. The freshest seafood from the oceans of Cape Town being laid..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"The Deckhouse Crab Shack and Grill. Awesome deck, beautiful view of Table Mountain. We joined for lunch, the crustacean selection is amazing with..."

Annie Van Eijk

"What a gem! For a place that has such lovely staff, such a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere and such delicious food I'm surprised the..."

Inga Sibiya

"So I went to the outlet at the V&A Waterfront Food Market. Had the crab burger. It was neatly tucked in between cornbread, topped with coleslaw and..."

Aletha Jeftha

"This has to be the number one place to eat crab! And it is hidden above a building on Kloof street! The decor and furniture at this place is clever..."

Sarah Mcghie

"What a fun anniversary dinner we had at The Deckhouse!! Andrew, our waiter and the hostess treated us with first class service and were so hands on..."

Christina Sardianos

"I went with 9 friends for my birthday and it was a huge range of opinions. My tuna burger was divine. The chili poppers hadn't had the pips removed..."

Rayne Alexander

"High quality of seafood with great informed staff, what a pleasure. Space between tables allows for some privacy. A welcomed experience. On that..."

Harry Sinko

"So, after months and months and months of hearing about this place, I finally went last week. The popcorn shrimp was recommended and I can see why...."

Melanie Du Toit

"My only complaint is that the don't have aircon so it can get a bit stuffy. From food to decor to to service it was perfect. My prawns were so fresh..."

Iman Bawa

"This was my second time at Crabshack and it's honestly such a great seafood spot. The ambience and decor is perfect, with dim lighting and nautical..."

Zakiyah

"Might not look like much from the outside but very glad we stopped in for dinner. Prawns were 50% off on the night (Wednesday) and portions very..."

Miles Downard

"1. Service: Very attentive and friendly.2. Bloody Mary: Brilliant! With a stick of cucumber in stead of celery.3. Tuna Tartare: Slightly..."

Karlien Meyer

"One of my fondest memories is enjoying a gigantic pot of shellfish at Bubba Gump’s in San Francisco. I did the whole crack, pop, and eat..."

I Love Foodies

"A complete sea breeze atmosphere lodged in the grubby streets. Intriguing enough to capture all our attention and it does work!Most people..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Great concept, not sure if its 100% perfected yet - But I love it here. The soft shell crab is so good! My favourite! Thoroughly enjoyed the grits..."

Chetna Black

"One of my fondest memories is enjoying a gigantic pot of shellfish at Bubba Gump’s in San Francisco. I did the whole crack, pop, and eat..."

I Love Foodies

"My partner and I visited The Deckhouse for the all-you-can-eat ribs special. Needless to say, the portions were absolutely massive and both of us..."

Lydon Daniel McGrane

"Go on a Wednesday as they currently have 50% off prawn dishes! The seafood platter was pretty good, at half price it's def worth a try. Cosy in..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"The Deckhouse Crab shack is a must visit! One of the best restuarants i have been to in a very long time. The soft shell crabs and the shrimp popcorn..."

Kelly Boekhout

"After reading all the hype about the delicious seafood on offer at The Deckhouse Crab Shack, we had to pay them a visit! We had the Shrimp and Prawn..."

Minkys

"Food is amazing ! Didnt expect the dishes served to be so massive. Should have listened when he said 3 mains are enough for 4 people 🙄 nontheless,..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"If you're a prawn fiend then this place is for you! Go straight to the bucket section on the menu and pick the Shrimp popcorn and the prawns bucket..."

Robyn

"So a really complex menu and took us ages to choose from but once we have finally navigated the various options we were in for treat! Firstly the..."

Adam Walker

"The first time I came I would've given it 5 stars! Last time we went (this week) the crab was a tiny bit dry and there wasn't as much sauce as last..."

Amber Razdi-Rafael Convery

"Well this is the first restaurant I have been to that charged double corkage on a magnum bottle of wine...This however did leave a bit of a sour..."

Neil Hinsch

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. Is nice to try something different. We sat at a long table shared with other diners but it wasn't uncomfortable..."

Bonnie Stuchbury

"Wow wow wow. ...beautiful french rustic seaside decor....jugs of frozen margarita's and sublime food and the added bonus top notch friendly service...."

Darla Dates

"SpongeBob and Mr Krab would be proud of you guys. If you are a seafood lover this is the place for you(us). We had a mixture of everything but my..."

Sandile Shangase

"After hearing mixed reviews about the Crab shack I was keen to finally try it out for myself on Saturday evening. It happened to be pouring with..."

Mandy Jones

"We had crab here for the first time ever and it was so delicious! Really is a fun dining experience. Had really good service with some lovely..."

Stephani Fouche

"My kind of place. That's why my wife and I are having our joint birthday party there soon. Super excited for it! The perfect mix of bbq and seafood..."

Phillip Black

"I had previously had a very bad experience here and I am glad to see that some of the kinks have been ironed out. The atmosphere is vibey however at..."

Melissa Delport

"Tasty food and quick service. Good place to chill with a good view and friends and chow down on some deep fried seafood. Chicken wings are amazing..."

Brandon Lynch

"I really cannot fault The Crab Shack - I'd go as far as saying it is my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! Everything from the atmosphere to the food..."

Stephanie Venter

"I had heard amazing things about this spot and being somewhat of a self-proclamed seafood connoissuer I thought I'd see what all the fuss was about...."

Nooru Harnekar

"We had lunch at the Deckhouse yesterday in the sweltering heat, we really enjoyed it! Great variety of seafood and options and combos to suit..."

Dino

"I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I loved the vibe and the menu is great (reasonably priced, wide variety ), their cocktails and drinks..."

Elmay Swart

"Perfectly done sea food the garlic butter was so so good I was licking it off the shells . Shared a mix sea food bucket but wasn't enough for 2..."

Zameer Harnekar

"What an awesome experience! The Deckhouse has been on my go-to list for months, and I was not at all disappointed. The one and only downside was that..."

Mariska Visser

"Best ribs in town! The temperature in summer on the deck is unbearable though, I think they should consider a cooling system. Only other problem is..."

Pikwane

"Chilled and relaxed environment, had a variety platter of squid heads, corn dogs, calamari.... The BBQ buffalo wings were outstanding, bf had the..."

Gina De Castro

"The only time you want to say you've had crabs 😅.... We stopped off at this little shack on our way out of cape town. We found it on zomatoes and..."

Faye Darby

"My new favorite spot in Cape Town!!! Great food, waiters are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The popular dishes are the crab, the..."

Andrea Herman

"Everything I ordered was absolutely devine. A must try is the shrimp popcorn and the soft shell crab. The fish is so fresh and nothing is oily...."

Toinette Tobias

"Take friends!!! If you are looking for an awesome experience and a social gathering with friends you cant go wrong with sharing a few buckets. The..."

Leraine Boshoff

"Popped in for afternoon drinks and a quick snack. Clearly luck to get a table - by 6 it was packed with pre booked tables. Excellent mustached waiter..."

Mike Varney

"The food was fresh and tasty. Big menu with so many choices, a bit overwhelming but our friendly waiter steered us through it. We actually didn't..."

Julie Taylor

"Located in the former home of Jackal and Hide in the heart of the oh-so-trendy Kloof street, is where Cape Townâ€™s first American style Crab..."

The Jax Blog

"so much variety for surf and turf styled meals put together in a more elegant and chic manner. note, not a good place for vegetarian friends -..."

Lauren Arendse

"So after the initial mediocre reviews, we finally decided to give it a try! Well let me tell you, they did not disappoint. We started with the prawn..."

Warren Ambler

" Great setting and amazing food. Although it's quite "pricey", it's definitely worth a visit. The King Crab, Shrimp Popcorn and Dinosaur Ribs are all..."

Janine Thomas

"I really enjoyed my visit to the Deckhouse. We started with some shrimp popcorn which is a must try and great snack to share with the table. Our..."

Kirsty Donald

"Stumbled on this place on Kloof. The shrimp popcorn was a grand way to start. While the crab was undoubtedly good the ribs were delectable. If you're..."

Richard Taylor

"We had such an awesome experience here! There have been a lot of mixed reviews but in our experience this place is a real winner! We definitely..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Had a superb lunch. Went on a Sunday - very chilled, but still vibe. Great live music. Service was outstanding. Extensive drinks menu - lots of..."

Camilla Wilson

"Had the most amazing lunch yesterday at the Deckhouse. I had the popcorn shrimp and the crayfish Tails and I couldn't decide what I loved more? They..."

Tracey Jane Whittaker

"We were very excited to hear about the new addition to the Kloof street family - THIS PLACE IS SOMETHING ELSE! I fell in love the moment we walked..."

Irene Jones

"Decent place if you are looking for something different! Started with the soft shell crab...not to everyone's taste at the table...but I thoroughly..."

Sam

"Menus poorly presented. The craft beer was warm so we were offered cocktails. Good selection. The service could be better but the food very..."

Hugo Van Vuuren

"We arrived without a booking but were seated at a sharing table which wasn't a problem. An hour later we still had no meal and our poor waiter was..."

Sharon Malan

"Had a lovely dinner, menus are a little chunky for what they use even though it is a cool idea.The crab dishes are good but not knowing what..."

Shawn Els

"We had such a fun afternoon. The food was excellent and the service superb! Highly recommend the poppers., mushrooms and tuna burger, the bucket and..."

Aasia Fredericks

Societi Bistro

81/100 (2251 ratings)

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"The best meal I ever had was slow cooked for 50 Hours (yes 50 hours) in Paris. No meal ever came close to this dish and I never thought one would..."

Susan Nellist JvRensburg DarlingSue HomeCooking

"Great spot with a cosy bar to enjoy some red wine by the fireplace! All of their wines are served by the glass so you are spoilt for choice. Would..."

Morris Luiters

"What an awesome atmosphere,my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there on Thursday evening,the staff were so friendly,the food was..."

Tanya Pieterse Greve

"I was so impressed with Societi this evening. Never been, friends birthday, big table and thought it could get chaotic. Craig, our waiter, was..."

Devine O'Leary

"I've come here again and this time I brought a group of friends for a surprise birthday. The staff go above and beyond to create the best night every..."

Jessica Manig

"Well went for dinner with Letitia Thiart van Taak at Peters place besides the awesome company the food was just to die for and yes the desert is a..."

Paul Quinton

"LEGENDARY!!!! This place, wow wow wow. Wonderful food impeccable service, thanks Hilton. My 1st time at Societi Bistro and I will definitely be back...."

Carolann Rutter

"Amazing food and service! Our waiter, Daniel was so polite and served us well. Our meals were brought swiftly and did not disappoint. Really awesome..."

Karen Bolus

"Just had the best, most amazing Seared Tuna dish Ever !!just when I'm disappointed because the last fantastic special dish is not on..."

Bruce Viljoen

"As always delicious, superb, affordable dining! From the starters; Caesars Salad to the subtly vodka-infused Watermelon, Mint & Feta salad - all the..."

Jeffrey Zurel

"Excellent service. Wonderful Wine. Raine, the waitor, epic personality & wonderful hospitality The dessert is to die for!! Thank..."

Luis Rejas Nieto

"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in the City Bow, with the very best service. I highly recommend the mushroom risotto and the steak. ..."

Francoise Hannah Phillips

"A friend and I did the Labia dinner special (amazing value for money!) Societi is lovely, if you cant sit outside and enjoy the incredible view,..."

Michelle Dalton

"Quaint little place. Service was very efficient and good. I heard that their baked cheesecake is rather good but opted for chocolate nemesis which..."

Amit Bhana

"Great place!! Excellent and very attentive service well spoken and very knowledgeable.. very relaxing and warm and cozy.. great food and wine for..."

Chelyn De Graaf

"I had mixed feelings after my visit to societi bistro, after good reviews from friends, we decide to attend a theatre play on a cold Saturday..."

Natster

"Really nice furnitures, the restaurant is really warm inside for winter and the garden is perfect for summer. Staff is really friendly and the food..."

Francis

"What springs to mind when you think of Italy? This beautiful European country has enchanted travellers for eons and continues to work it’s magic..."

Living It Up CT

"I initially wanted to watch a movie at The Labia and found out about the Societi Bistro food/movie special afterwards.The food was amazing,..."

Twigz

"Went for the Labia special last night which was extremely worth it! The restaurant has a beautiful outside tables set up in the garden. The service..."

Tanweer

"Omg the best meal I've had in a long time!!!! This is the Fillet Au Poivre ❤️. Wine 🍷: Rupert & Rothschild Classique. I loved it 💕...."

Jack Mbongeni Ngwenya-Pavarotti

"Loved it. Been here a couple of times now, and the quality of the food is still of the highest qualityI can definitely recommend this place..."

Thinus Kriel

"A Gardens gem. We came for their signature pasta and Labia Theatre special. I had the Pomodoro pasta with chicken, and butternut. It was absolutely..."

Danieljake

"One of my favourite Cape Town restaurants. Went here for my birthday lunch and it was sensational from start to finish. The exceptional culinary..."

Steve Marais

"Yet again, a great evening with tasty food. The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere and waiters with impeccable service and attention to detail...."

Louise

"I recently had lunch at Societi with a couple friends. I had been before a couple years back for dinner and remember finding the place charming and..."

Chanel Pillay

"Very cute and cozy spot. Typical Bisro vibes, service fast, food good and wine even better. The special for The Labia theatre is nice and great date..."

Wez_Undercover

"This was an amazing experience from the minute i walked in. Our waiter was friendly and quick. The food exceeded my expectations the wine menu was..."

Carel David Louw

"Visited this place on my 'solo exploration night'. Went to Labia for a movie so I decided to do the special. R45 for a movie and dinner for one -yes..."

Elize Delia Engle

"Had a business dinner at Societi. The venue has a rustic old world charm and is comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Were greeted by Nina who passed us over to Kerry. WHat a magnificent experience. Forget about the pasta which was divine as was the Chocolate..."

Dan Ruthenberg

"The Chocolate Nemesis dessert is so decadent and sinfully delicious! The name says it all :-) Lovely spot for sundowners, with great..."

Kimala Ross

"A real family place. The food was simple delicious and the service was one of the best I have experienced in a long time. If you looking to treat..."

Rebecca Starke

"Cozy and romantic setting. Friendly waiter and good service. I had the pork for mains and to be quite honest it was one of the best main meals i have..."

Tiffany Heeger

"We had the most amazing experience last night with good friends. Excellent service from the word Go with Craig tending to our every need. I decided..."

Jade Nichole Johnson

"Went for dinner two nights ago..was very busy thankfully they managed to squueze us is..what a fabulous place..had the tomato soup which was..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"Ordered the Jackie Burger. Amaaazzzing... Pork was simply melt-in-your-mouth. So tender! Taste and presentation blew me away. Excellent service. Very..."

Ben Kilian

"Last night we took advantage of the Labia x Societi movie special, and were super impressed with our dinner. I ordered the pasta with herbs/olive..."

Chloe Igo

"We visited Societi Bistro on a quiet Tuesday night. Although parking was a little hassle, once we made it into the restaurant we were greeted and..."

Meg Maccallum

"Societi Bistro is a go-to restaurant for special occasions. It has an extensive and dynamic menu, the service is good, the atmosphere is great..."

Popsi

"There's a bar at the back called The Snug, which is a terrible name for anything, and they've closed off the physical, you know,..."

Ben Rhys

"I haven't here yet as the prices are a bit expensive but the wine list is nice with affordable options. Great spot to get some work done. The service..."

Sarah Evelyn

"I love Societi Bistro! Especially for their movie night special at the Labia across the road. (R45 for a pasta plus movie ticket). Last night I had..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This evening was a Labia special dinner with free movie which is really good value and the pasta with herbs and olive oil was lovely. The restaurant..."

Debbie Coulson

"The restaurant is located on a busy road but there's a great view of table mountain. The Labia Theatre special is very good - 90 rand for two pastas..."

Vaughan Coulson

"Societi Bistro is always a lovely place to visit. I don't go there often - I don't know why - but always have a grand time when I do. They have some..."

I Love Foodies

"Although I don’t quite get the point of naming dishes after people, I’m a huge fan of Societi Bistro. The food always has a special air about it..."

Bree Street Brent

"One of the best in Cape Town. I was a little disappointed with the portion of pasta I ordered, but it tasted great. Please check out this place, but..."

Bevin Williams

"I don't know how many times I've walked past this place. I've always wanted to go in and see what it has to offer. I and boy oh boy was I in for a..."

Lee Lebotsa

"Exceptional from entry to exit. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, vast wine selection to suit all pockets and tastes. We had the fillet and pork..."

Mayola Van Dyk

"Great place! Lunch in the spring sun- salad, seared tuna, pasta and lemon tart- all excellent. And the Muldersbosch and Springfield wines,..."

Cape Town Diva

"Third visit to societi bistro and it's always a good time. Great service, great ambience. I had the Bianca Coleman, though I'd never heard of ham..."

Bame Modungwa

"We visited Societi Bistro for dinner recently and it was everything I expected it to be (and then some). Societi Bistro has been on my foodie bucket..."

MelbourneLops

"Societi Bistro is a nice little place. I met with my family here a while ago for the Labia special (R45 for a basic pasta and a Labia movie..."

Mabet Van Zijl

"Eclectic spot with a good vibe, nice menu and big selection of wine. Had the pornstar cocktail - a have to have. A passion fruit and champagne..."

Nikita (Haefliger) Oosterberg

"Had a wonderful experience at Soceiti Bistro last night! I had tickets to a movie at The Labia and it was the perfect place to catch a meal..."

Mandy Jones

"A big wooden door marks the border of the outside and inside part of the restaurant. Inside multiple entrances divide the space into cozy rooms. The..."

Gereth Edwards

"Been to Societi Bistro more than once now for my cheesecake fix - its phenomenal! This time had lunch with the family and every meal was more..."

Frankie Bangles Ben

"I haven't been for a little while now, but reports suggest that this is still one of the better spots in town. The food is interesting - simple..."

David Graham

"Had such a great experience at Societi - R45 for a pomodoro pasta PLUS a Labia movie ticket! (For those who may not know, this may just be the best..."

Leila Osato

"I love this place, pure and simple. The new winter menu has just been launched and I might be a little biased but the Bianca Coleman is utterly..."

Bianca Lee Coleman

"This eatery wowed me with the new additions to the menu. The winter menu launching on 1 July is superb. My faves were the mussels, venison, vegan..."

Lynn Jooste

"We went here to celebrate an anniversary and we were blown away. Delicious food, excellent service and a great wine selection. It's definitely worth..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Great find....great atmosphere and really good food. They have a small selection to choose from but they did have a decent wine selection to make up..."

Liza Richard

"Lovely Italian restaurant with a good atmosphere. Great menu and food was exquisite. Perfect outside area for summer evenings. I would recommend to..."

Philip Tillman

"Always the best food at Societi. An ambiance and wine list that no one can compete with. The feeling that you're in Italy or somewhere else in the..."

Paris B

"Great service and really good atmosphere- was definitely a memorable night - great food and great wine 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾☺️😊- I also..."

Efosa Ohonba

"Wonderful food. The menu is limited but all of the options are very good.The setting and decor of the restaurant are warm and inviting and..."

Oliver Wright

"I highly recommend Societi! The service is always brilliant which is not normal for such a busy place. We have never been let down by the food -..."

William Hillock

"One a night in Cape Town where the wind isn’t blowing and the air is warm, nothing beats a night under the stars enjoying the delights of one of..."

Under5foot

"Lovely bistro in town. We ordered varied mains and good quality on all - Venison, Pork neck, Karoo lamb shank and mushroom risotto. I would rate..."

Vuyo Nogantshi

"We love food that is fresh, we love food that looks good, and we love food that tastes sensational. Waiters are friendly and helpful. Societi Bistro..."

Alain Pierre

"Absolutely stunning restaurant. Everything I expect in a great establishment.You get what you pay for, & more. This place has such an..."

Wes

"Great atmosphere near the heart of the city bowl. The food is well priced and the staff is friendly. The signature mushroom risotto is excellent and..."

Foodood

"Such a treat eating at Societi Bistro. My father, sister and I enjoyed every single dish that was served to us. Our waiter was impeccable! One of the..."

Strydomklara

"Love this fabulous restaurant. All these "its overpriced reviews" - It is not for the person who wants to pay R65.00 for a Primi Piatti sized pasta...."

Dirkie Ja

"I loved it! The staff are wonderfully helpful and attentive and the food was yummy! My girlfriends fillet was delicious and the spinach and hand..."

Daniel Buys

"I'm not so hot on their lamb shank (which was upsetting because it's one of my favourite dishes) *laments the closing of George's on 4th,..."

Mbali Msimang

"We attended Societe Bistro for a menu launch, and it is just divine. Quirky, a little dark and mysterious, and very cosy, this launch was all about..."

Tarryn Bento

"Went for dinner with three others. Had what may have been the best fillet steak ever. And I've had many very good ones. Cheese cake was exceptional...."

Cape Town Dad

"Always make a point of visiting Societi when in Cape Town, the ever changing menu never disappoints. As usual, the service was excellent, the lamb..."

Andrew Copeland

"Huge fan of Societi (and not only because it is 300m from my apartment so I can roll on home after a delectable dinner). I love the cozy..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"Great atmosphere! Upmarket! Great food! Great service! Only the..."

Monique Van Wyk

"Great service and very tasty food! Wine list is good too. One of my favorite places in..."

Tracy Markham

"In the last five years Societi Bistro - on Orange street, Cape Town, has become a sought after "after-work, quick dinner and drink and the snug" spot..."

Jean Dennis

"Went there for diner on a cold and wet day. Best idea ever. Very cosy vibes and deco, I enjoyed the fireplace so much. Service was impeccable, waiter..."

Edward Madone

"Good food!! Order from Uber eats and walked to pick it up — wish I would have dined in. Such a cute venue. Lots of wine! The decor is really..."

Ashley Kaye (HifromAshley)

"Exquisite! Great value for money. Friend and I came off the mountain after dark and were hungry for a vegan meal. Shared a cauliflower steak and a..."

Michael Theunissen

"Such a cosy restaurant 😍 Love the fire place and decor. Excellent service from all staff. Impressed. Pasta was great but I never had much of an..."

Cols T

"Beautiful calm surroundings in the centre of an area filled with lively eateries. The food was of the standard that I has come to be well-known. It's..."

Sixolile Mabombo-Benson

"Great place. A lovely ambiance with excellent friendly service and staff. The food was great, and so was the wine (also, good and knowledgeable..."

Ximena

"Sat inside on the left as you come in. Fairly quiet even for a full room. Drinks were good. Food was good. Truffle pasta was excellent. Waldorf salad..."

Peter G

"A gem in Cape town. The menu is small and includes a variety of dishes - from vegetarian to red meat as well as chicken. There are also..."

Rya-Mari Muller

"What a little gem 💎 Awesome for an intimate date night or even just drinks with friends Beautiful setting and the view of table mountain in the..."

Auds W

"Fine dinning experience. The waiters were very helpful in arranging the tables for our large group. Reservations might be necessary for every night...."

Daniel Pinink Silva

Haiku

80/100 (1728 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got spoiled for Mothersday!!! Mom wanted asian food and that's what she got. BUT we got more than just asain food. We got best waiter - Talent. Mr..."

Collette Julyan

"Amazing Sushi, best I have ever had, lovely waiter. Definitely..."

Lindsey Caine

"Delicious food. Service great. Well done. We loves this place..."

Galina DI

"Top! One of the best asian food I ever..."

Bernd Veith

"Delicioso y el servicio..."

Maria Gutiérrez Rodríguez

"Amazing food coupled with amazing..."

Glen Hunt

"Asian food done right. Cannot wait to go back and eat..."

Kieran Pearce

"Best ever prawn toast and prawn popcorn... I go back for the same dishes once a..."

Justine Leigh Jackson-Fraser

"One of my FAVOURITE restaurants in CT..."

Mikaela Pace

"Amazing! Not just good but a whole dining..."

Elena Chods

"Best restaurant in Cape Town, if not South..."

Megan Frances

"The..."

Petrus Steyn

"What a great place!Anniversary treat where we had prawn toast, delicious and ordered the spicy szechan chicken which was really spicy but good..."

Amit Bhana

"Yonela was one amazing server! He ensured we have the most authentic and delicious meal in Cape town. The food was amazing especially the 'Fish in..."

Amey Kaval

"Food was great.. I mean everything.. from the calamari to the sizzling veg, boa and prawn toast.. looking forward to going again and trying a few..."

Nic Primich

"Very friendly staff, best dim sum I have ever had. Beautiful decoration mixed with good music and warm atmosphere. Loved it and hope to get back..."

Rita Matias

"What a wonderful restaurant! The ambience is dark and sensual hi lighting the food beautifully. The service is amazing and the food expertly crafted...."

GoGo Meamito

"This establishment is somewhat unique in that it has 4 kitchens all preparing different regional Asian fare labeled as "tapas". The food was very..."

Burton Allen

"My favorite restaurant in Cape Town without a doubt and it’s halal friendly so there’s many options to choose from.This establishment serves..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Haiku is expensive, but worth it. The service was fantastic. We tried a variety of dishes, but my favourite was the spicy lamb potstickers, peking..."

Danika

"Insanely expensive but so worth it. Top notch food and wine with service that keeps your meal ticking over. We arrived at a busy time but that..."

Dahowlett

"Food is great. Service makes it even better. Great selection of Japanese and Chinese classical food. We had a rainbow roll, har gow, hot pot lamb and..."

Sandy Salerno

"This was a spur of the moment decision to eat at Haiku as most of the highly rated restaurants in Cape Town were fully booked ! I have had a few..."

Shamin

"Wow wow wow ! This place is great! The food is incredible. Their dim sum were to DIE for and the sashimi was delicious and..."

Nikita

"Absolutely love this place. I have been there twice, second time for my birthday. Pricey but lovely for a treat and if you like Asian food. Recommend..."

D

"Food: This was about my fifth time at Haiku. I went out for a light dim sum lunch. Like all the times before my food was delicious. Haiku seems to..."

Paul_broome

"Very unassuming as you enter. The restaurant is very dark with decor to match. Don't let this deter you though. With a huge menu, go with a huge..."

Irfaan

"I was very impressed with this foodie find. The four kitchens offer an impressive selection of beautifully presented asian cuisine and the setting..."

Neil Smith

"Cape Town is so much better because of you!! The food .. the service.. it's an experience full of yum!! My fav being the tuna tacos, prawn toasts,..."

ZedVee

"The food was of an excelent quality, service was superb and the attention to detail was fantastic. I would definitely go back for the..."

Ecstutor

"Great dim sum, sashimi and woks, service is quick and very welcoming and friendly. Really enjoyed our lunch, will definitely be back again. Thank you..."

Soraya - Adventurous Foodie

"Phoned last minute on a Sat night and got a table for 8pm. And in middle of long weekend! Lucky! It was a great meal. The food comes from four..."

Jill Nudelman

"The food was actually good and very complementary of the Japanese cuisine. However the service was what put me off. The waitress had such an attitude..."

Raphael Bueno

"One of my favourite Asian restaurants! The food is always amazing. The best thing to have is the Thai rice bowl, it's delicious. The Thai stir fry..."

Uressa Chetty

"ONE WORD "AMAZING" Great tasting food, really taking you on a journey to the Far East. Had the Penang curry we swapped the lamb for fish so Devine...."

Fahd Said

"I live dining out in Cape Town. Seems like good chefs want to live there. Haiku has great ambience and easy location. Waitstaff is snappy, and the..."

Cory

"Very good Asian cuisine option, good service, dimmed lighting, good service. Singapore noodles were very good. Dessert are okay but not..."

Chevalier Noir

"Food was spectacular, presentation was elegant. Comfortable environment for amazing asian food.If I have to nitpick, I would say the menu..."

Gray Handcock

"Best japanese tapas restaurant for me in cape town ! Try ginger beef fillet and shezwan prawns! It costs a little bit more but it's worth it...."

Markus Feurle

"What an amazing experience! Had the Haiku tasting menu, was a great selection from each kitchen and a lot of food! The waiters we friendly and..."

Tania

"Loved loved Haiku, from the bar service whilst waiting for a table to the actual restaurant. The lighting was a tad dark for me, I like to see my..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Great food here and very tasty. Awesome and cosy setting. Great value for money. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about food and they create..."

Siya

"We had the best sushi and dim sum at Haiku! As it was our first time we were really well introduced to the concept by out waitress. We definitely..."

Fee Hilbert

"the setting is really amazing (minimalist yet exquisite). it gets a bit loud but i really enjoy how the lighting and the colours offer an authentic..."

Mbaki Wotho

"An amazing atmosphere with exquisite Food! My companion & I absolutely love Haiku. The mint lamb chops, the Korean Chili chicken, the dim sum, &..."

Era Ace

"Food was beyond amazing... Very well run restaurant. The only tiny downside was the height of the lights above the table - kind of felt like it was..."

Murray Lovemore

"delicious!!! the dim sum are tasty and paired with exquisite sauces, I recommend the Haiku sushi (it's a platter style with tasters of all the..."

Melissa Marengo

"Absolutely stunning. The vibe and the food are amazing. We ate the dim sum, sushi platter, crispy beef. All were superb. Chocolate fondant desert is..."

Asi Peretz

"Wow! What an amazing experience. Came here as a party of 4 plus a toddler. They were very welcoming of the toddler, even though the vibe is..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Haiku proves just how slick well run CBD restaurants in Cape Town are. The decor is cosy but minimalist and clean and the service is impeccable but..."

Shannon Van Wyk

"I have been here twice. The food never disappoints. The menu is huge and really hard to choose if you aren't very familiar with Asian cuisine but the..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Haiku has some amazing dim sum, sushi and Asian fusion dishes. The service is always fast and the waitrons display impressive comprehensive knowledge..."

Rebecca Shiel

"What a fabulous place..the atmosphere, setting and food absolutely loved it..had the chilli prawn dim sum and steak dim sum as a starter yum yum yum..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"What a gem! Was referred to Haiku by the concierge at the One And Only after finding out that Nobu was fully booked. Had a wonderful experience-..."

Simone Naicker

"The haiku rolls were a great sampling of the sushi rolls on offer and each was uniformly good. The scallop suimai, spicy prawn hargau and prawn and..."

Aparajita

"Haiku is an experience for the senses! From the dimly lit, intimate and exotic asian decor, to the absolutely fantastic food, this restaurant is a..."

Nihaad.jacobs

"A wonderful decor,that's what mesmerises one's mind just after entering this restaurant,a luxury, very seating arrangements,with proper amount of..."

Veronica Saha

"Probably my favorite food in Cape Town. Best thing is that it's halaal! So my favorite dish was the chicken lettuce wrap. Cooked to perfection, with..."

Aalia

"I had three different experiences at Haiku as my first was so good I had to come back for more.My first and third night there I was served..."

WonderGuest

"The food at Haiku is absolutely unreal. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Worth every penny. Especially the dumplings! And chocolate..."

Tiffany

"Good meal but not as good as past experiences in this restaurant- I think they are trying to do to much and not specializing in a cuisine. The..."

Tracey Smorenburg

"Great evening, food and service was simply fantastic. Been there a few times, but this time was just at another level. Highly recommended if you like..."

Paul Spagnoletti

"Haiku service is absolutely amazing. Waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable on menu. The food was superb. We had a variety of dishes as we..."

Carin

"This is a gorgeous dining option to satiate your Asian food cravings. Situated in a more modest section of the bustling CBD, you will definitely..."

Raeesa Naik

"Haiku has been a favourite for a couple of years. The menu has changed but the food is still full of flavour. Favorites include the Peking duck,..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Authentic, delicious, full of flavour, hot and fresh. Loved our experience here. Highly recommend the Peking duck, Thai chicken stir fry, crispy..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Amongst the best Jap cuisine in SA. Interesting combos, fiery hot sauces and attentive staff make for a wonderful experience.The spinach..."

Avi Mistry

"What a fantastic evening! It was my third visit to Haiku and as always the experience was nothing short of spectacular!👍🏻 The food is always..."

Nic Hern

"Awesome asian food, very trendy.. Service was excellent, me and bf ordered different plates and shared, so got to try a few dishes, highly reccomend..."

Gina De Castro

"On Valentine's Day my friend and I ordered Bukhara and Haiku for take-outs after a heavy night out! Our order was confused, and when we drove back we..."

Gabriella_in_paris

"Fantastic restaurant. The service was incredible, thank you Angelo. Food was spectacular, perfect place for date night as ambience was lovely. We..."

DM

"Brilliant food. Comfortable, den like atmosphere. It is in my top 3 restaurants in the cbd. I usually eat as many dumplings as possible, a bit of..."

Max Hayes

"This is one of the best places I have ever dined at! In the last 2 months of my stay at Cape Town I have come to this place numerous times; and the..."

Neeraj Vaswani

"I really enjoy the Asian tapas idea it's unique. The tom yum soup was really flavorful and so was the dim sum. It's refreshing to find good dim sum..."

Iman Bawa

"This is a personal favourite. Decor is beautiful, with a great ambiance - everything from the lighting to the music is well thought out. The menu is..."

Marc Bernitz

"Wow, where to start. This place has me hooked on tuna tacos! I crave them, which is a difficult craving to satisfy when you live in..."

Kalay Maistry

"Excellent service (Zee is fantastic), food never disappoints and just one of those restaurants in Cape Town you always have to go back to! Big Fat..."

Italian_Chick

"Haiku must be the best kept South African secret, it's been 10 years that I have been coming and never ever have I been disappointed, the prawn toast..."

Big Fat Italian

"My boyfriend and I visited Haiku last night as a result of about 10 recommendations from different people and we were not disappointed. The ambiance..."

Shana Mouton

"Got taken to Haiku on date night, and wow what a lovely evening filled with amazing food and wine. I am definitely a girl who likes being wined and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Haiku has always been on my list of Cape Town favourites. The service and food at Haiku is consistently phenomenal, and last night was no..."

Mikaela

"Ever since Dr Sabi Sabharwal opened the first Bukhara in the Cape Town cbd in the nineties his group's foodie endeavours have kept regulars coming..."

PSN

"Went to this place after a full day's work. I wasn't sure what to Expect when going there. We then met #Zee the amazing service extraordinaire. What..."

Tshidi Khunou

"If you are looking for tasty tapas Haiku is the place to go. Their crispy duck is really something. They have three kitchens that serve different..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"I've always been a fan and it has been a while. I prefer the space for couples as the acoustics aren't great (we sat in the far corner and the music..."

Nicole Sochen

"Definitely for those who like spicy food. A large tapas based menu of the best dishes from the East. The setting and ambience is smart, elegant, and..."

Glen Loxton

"Wow! One of the best restaurant experiences I've had. I have nothing bad to say about this place. The food is exquisite and your tastebuds are in for..."

Jarrod David Allies

"Absolutely stunning and out of the box - great place for date night (as we did) or even for a group as all the food is "tapas" style and therfore..."

Ifeedmyboyfriend

"What an absolutely stunning evening! Despite the struggle to locate this tucked away little goldmine, we were eventually welcomed through doors of..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Best tasting tuna Tacos in South Africa. Sizzling dishes are great..."

Skylar Vander Jacobs

"Haiku definitely has the best range of Asian tapas in Cape Town- their tuna tacos were incredible, as well as the spinach and cream cheese dim sum...."

Steven Lardner

"I've had the privilege of dining at Haiku as a guest on three separate occasions. Each experience has been identical - good service, intimate..."

Bryan Vally

"On Saturday night we had some Really delicious Asian style tapas at Haiku. The menu is quite large so we had a lot to choose from, we decided to..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Perfect date night spot. Definitely out of my price range, but that's why I say date night spot (just kidding... or am I? Holler at me boys). Our..."

Klara Aizupitis

"This restaurant never disappoints. The food is always excellent, full of flavour and the service excellent. A good place to go for a treat as it can..."

Sapna Naik

"We are here tonight on the 31 st July ... This food is the best I've eaten in Asian cuisine ever in South Africa ! The like chili prawns and crispy..."

Shazia Essa

"Absolutely love this place. The food is exceptional and has been consistent over the years. Don't get better than the dim sum her whilst the salmon..."

Foodhunter

"I had dinner at Haiku on Saturday with my boyfriend and it was amazing.We had ordered several dishes including prawn toast, spinach and..."

Chanel Pillay

"The tuna tacos omg they were so good! Sushi is good too and I have yet to try the Chinese cuisine. But the tapas and atmosphere is great for date..."

Keith M

"Visited this restaurant on a Saturday at 6.30pm. I did reserve a table but it was not busy at this time. Drinks: Ordered 2 espresso martinis and 2..."

Hong Tran

"The most amazing evening with the most delicious food. The service is next level and the attention to detail from the staff is..."

Savannah Breakey

"Ate here for the first time and was blown away. We ordered sushi and sashimi which was good but the highlight was the mains. The crisoy fried..."

Silky Silky

"Delicious, delicious, delicious. If you visit be sure you have their signature dish, Peking Duck. It is worth every 5 star review. So much flavour..."

Trace Lund

"Loved it. The quality of food was wonderful and fresh, every bite was tasty and well presented. Service was very good and attentive, we enjoyed the..."

Steff

"Our waiter "Washington" was just splendid. He could share ample information on meals, the ingredients and how it's prepared. The Hors d'oeuvres was..."

Dyan Erispe

"What a taste explosion. Beautifully presented food, unique taste. I loved every bit and the waitress was extremely..."

Beaulah Red

"Fantastic evening. I mean, to try fault, this gem of a restaurant would be impossible! Every time I go back, I have such great memories that keep me..."

Julia Chaplin

"What a fantastic experience. Arriving late after an underwhel experience in the Waterfront. We were accommodated without rush., super friendly and..."

Andrea Coetzee

"Excellent Asian food, in particular I’ve appreciated the Chicken Curry, very well prepared and tasty. I recommend to everyone who visit Cape Town..."

Rbrt Prt

"Great service, amazing food. I had the red curry fish, absolutely divine. Nice wine selection too. Edit: recently went to the reopened Haiku, service..."

A N

"This place!!! Haiku is definitely my happy place.... their preparation of food is an art. It will literally transport your taste buds to a magical..."

sumayah goolam rassool

"Interior was moody. Staff were helpful. Food was good and spicy. Was an overall good once off experience..."

Priyadeshni Govender

"WOW🤩! This place has been making the best food for many years, I have been going here since 2007. It has always been brilliant. But recently I..."

Mark Adams (MoggyMaps.explore)

"A great place too share amazing food. Each dish is authentic and full of flavour. When we ordered champagne and wine, none of our first choices on..."

Claire Owen

"If I could give this place 10 stars - I absolutely would! Every single bite of food was sensational!! ✨ The service was excellent too. An absolute..."

Chante Cheriese Crawford

"Beautiful place with an eclectic style. Food amazing. My standout was the Peking duck. Prawn toasts and tuna tacos. The tastes of each item was..."

Mercia Solomons

"We came through the wooden door on Saturday night past, and it was absolutely amazing. Love the decor, loved the relaxed atmosphere. We didn't even..."

Veeman

Firefish

78/100 (1178 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely evening we had at fire fish! The restaurant was lovely and relax and the view was stunning across the harbour looking onto table..."

Stu.wilson

"I had lunch on my own and the view was gorgeous. My waiter was really great since he didn’t check up on me too much or too little. The prawns were..."

Kimtshabalala

"What a beautiful place!! I went here for late lunch after landing in the mother city. I had the baby squid with citrus rice. Absolutely delicious!..."

Mpume Sibisi

"It's the waterfront and one of course expects the best and this place did not disappoint. The service was fast, our waiter was the best, the..."

Ntshembo Nkuna

"Walking passed the fire fish. Cought our eyes. Staff is so welcoming . Had the sushi was really good haven't had sushi like that in a while. The..."

Gabriel Jonker

"Where do I start.All three course were presented amazingly and the amount of flavor packed in the broth and cutry was absolutely orgasmic..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"Super delicious seafood!! Prawns and mussels were amazing, sushi was first class and the cheesecake was one of the best I have ever had. Friendly and..."

Kirsti Smit

"We were a large group of about 16. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Mains were excellent. Desserts were disappointing and service slow. Good atmosphere...."

Kasief Isaacs

"First time eating here. A bit pricey that's why I rated it 4.0 Superb setting with awesome views. Excellent service. Decent size menu. Each dish..."

Alan Tucker

"Mini review, because I can't help it. Holy cow, we are totally blown away! We have enjoyed every single moment of our dinner at FireFish. From the..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Superb service, great location, fresh tasty food. Would highly recommend! Had the pulled pork dim sum which was delicious! For mains had..."

Michael Ford

"Fantastic Restaurant!!!! Food quality and service is of very high standards, ambiance and atmosphere is amazing....our waiter Benjamin is..."

Tashwin Verenzo Kalie

"I booked this table before my trip to Cape Town after reading reviews and seeing the menu, I also requested a nice table with a view! The V&A..."

NJ Tomlinson

"This was such a special dining experience that ended with me hugging our waiter 😂♥️ Cal is so good at what he does. In one of the busiest..."

Deigh-Ann G. Edwards

"One of the best seafood meals I ate while in Cape Town! The fresh grilled sardines and the whole grilled linefish were cooked wonderfully - flavorful..."

Mary Lemmer

"An amazing dining experience! The food was exceptional, bursting with delightful flavors that perfectly matched the recommendations from the..."

Marvin Dyers

"Just perfect, loved it. Everything was great, delicious food, great service and wonderful views. I had the salmon and lobster, 5*. And the chocolate..."

Sofía Lanaro

"Omg !!! This restaurant is a must do book early! I did a tour with Globus Tours, and this was a restaurant they had for one of our dinners. Despite..."

Larinda Brown

"Had the king flip, cray fish tail, langoustine. King flip was very tasty with a unique texture, it was our first time and we really love it...."

J R

"Best quality and freshest fish and seafood with amazing service. Excellent wine selection with reasonable prices. One of the best restaurants in Cape..."

Hans Seifert

"Awesome food and great service ( Andy looked after us ) and coupled with an exceptional view ! Wow. Thot that the price of the food was very fair to..."

kumar p

"Celebrated a 90th Birthday. Service was really great, thanks Billy. The food is on another level. All dishes were served piping hot and the freshest..."

Michelle Lesley Singer

"It was the first restaurant I went to in SA and was blown away by the quality of their kingklip and salmon sashimi. It was incredibly fresh and had a..."

candice

"Great restaurant excellent service Food excellent quality little on the expensive side but portions are generous which you don’t see these..."

Adriano Landi

"Dinner was exceptional! We were a group of 12 and they were very accommodating! Our waitress was superb! Grilled calamari was so delicious - we had..."

Laura Johnson

"The restaurant is really beautiful with indoor and covered outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Waterfront and Table Mountain. I ordered..."

Carl Thomas

"Probably my favourite restaurant along the V&A Waterfront. The decor is classic and perhaps a little bit outdated but the food and service is..."

Audrie V

Harbour House Restaurant

78/100 (6808 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Panama Jacks

78/100 (2454 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Last night, on a recommendation by a local, we headed down to Panama Jacks in the Table Bay Harbour where it has been for more than 28 years, and..."

Lauras World

"Could not find any fault with their food this evening. Tasty seafood platter for 2 which was well worth the money spent. Platter consisted of prawns,..."

Shabaana Osman

"Amazing! Love this place! The food was out of this world! Prices are REALLY good too and the staff are all friendly and fantastic and looking after..."

Carike Stravino

"A much hyped seafood restaurant inside the port. It’s 10 min from waterfront. Food is okay, not the freshest seafood, there are better seafood..."

Jom Abraham

"Old and quaint thus be prepared for a rough and ready venue.Service is excellent and the food is delicious. Wine menu is averageWell..."

Dave

"It's situated in the harbour and in my personal opinion , it's not the easiest of places to find.We opted for lunch and noticeably you can see..."

Livlov

"Been for: DinnerAmbience: 💠💠💠 - - Driving through the docks, you wonder if you've come to the right place. Panama Jack's is not a..."

Arden Eats

"Lunch SundayGreat ambianceSeafood great; platter for two; Additional prawnsEnjoyable; fresh; well prepped; Great fish; prawns..."

Pieter

"A real harbour experience. No fuss or bother, and definitely not fine dining. I had the langoustines which came with salad and rice and they were..."

Nicol Miller

"The food was excellent, everything we had. Two seafood platters, calamari, salmon, chocolate volcano and fruit sorbet. Our waiter was attentive and..."

Stuart Evans

"I went to Panama Jacks for a Sunday lunch visit with the hubby. We both had the escargot for starters and shared a seafood platter for two with baby..."

Megan Nash Morrison

"We had a company dinner here. My first time at Panama Jacks. Scallops were delicious - a very rich dish. I had the Prawn Sanagi - this was also..."

Food Ninja

"Dock like eating experience. This place is legendary with locals and foreigners alike. 'Famous' for their seafood. Choose your own crayfish from the..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"We have been there 3 times in the last few months. Our first time was amazing, and second time the same. However on the last occasion we got the..."

Elzalee De Beer

"Love this place! The food is great and the decor is awesome. Apparently, it's been there since the early 90s, which already tells you they have a..."

Mariska Visser

"Pretty decent seafood restaurant. Its literally in the middle of the docks and is a tad bit difficult to find but the food is great! Did the seafood..."

Simone Hasselbach

"The lunch menu was really delicious, and a great place to get seafood. Really enjoyed the food and the portion size and price is really reasonable...."

Candyce Bouffe'

"I can't fault this place!! They had my favourite wine - Springfield Whole Berry & the food was amazing. I can recommend the lobster calafornia..."

Carlétjie Van Eck

"Great service! Very well done Kingklip in the most beautiful setting we've all loved as a breakfast: Florantine. Well executed and beautiful..."

TerryCPT

"Very goof place for sea food lovers....ordered king prawns and they were huge....if u want everything the sea has to offer just order the sea food..."

Mervin Dsouza

"Love the food! the prawns, the crayfish even the rice, super delicious ymmmm.We will always go here for decent fresh seafood.the staff..."

Sonja Strauss

"Hidden away in the habour by the container terminal, this place is rustic & offers a wide variety of seafood!The lunch menu is reasonably..."

Ashley Foot

"Had a lovely crayfish lunch!!! I did think they were in the harbor with a view, but alas there is no real view!!The crayfish was super yummy and..."

StuieMic

"Besides some of the freshest fish I've had in Cape Town, what I absolutely loved is how non pretentious this place is, it's all about their..."

Sarah García

"Delicious meal once again with Chris Wingrove, Dylan Wingrove and Alan Wingrove. Tuna and Kingklip were delish, as were the prawns. Very tasty mussel..."

GiGi

"Best restaurante in Cape Town. My girlfriend had a great a sushi platter, and I tried the most amazing oysters followed by a Lobster. I really..."

Nicolau Swart

"Although we had to wait quite a bit for our meals to arrive; I can gladly say that it was well worth the wait. Best fish I've had yet - The Baby..."

Donavan

"Was very excited to come to this Cape Town institution, which lived up to its name. A solid dining experience, with generous servings of fresh..."

Skye Da Silva

"The food was excellent. had oysters to start which were super fresh. For Mains had the platter for 2 which was really good value for money and..."

Nicholas Philipson

"Your quintessential dive bar. Don't expect any frills or 1000 thread count napkins. What you can expect is good quality seafood, huge portions,..."

Hlela Gush

"This place is amazing. The vibe is awesome, the food is awesome and i really like the placement in the harbour, you get to see a very different side..."

Caitlin Kern

"Always a great seafood choice. Never disappoints. Service is always good, regardless of how busy it gets. If you're unsure of what to have, order the..."

Janine Thomas

"Tucked away gem at the Cape Town harbor. Decor very rustic. Service was friendly and efficient. The seafood platter that we enjoyed consisted of..."

Mareé Hugo

"Best seafood and sushi in Cape Town. Amazing vibe, great people and great food. Booking is a must, especially during the holidays. Menu offers a wide..."

Frik Brits

"A great evening, ambience very similar to Cesco' s in JHB. The food and service were both excellent despite them being understaffed which they..."

Big Al

"Hidden away and normally quite busy. Panama Jacks offers a cosy interior with an interesting menu. Great tasting seafood. Waiters are a bit slow at..."

Stephani Robinson

"Panama Jacks is a really nice sea food restaurant right on Cape Town's habour. The big platters are really nice to share between a few of you as you..."

Leila Osato

"Still an awesome place after all these years. The waiter, although good, lacked some skills in attending to the table, unless it's the style? Food..."

Quinton

"I had so much fun here. It was freezing and horribly windy but once we were inside it was warm and cozy!! Surprisingly big place, and full of people...."

Jani Schnehage

"This gem is hidden away in the docks of the waterfront and I definitely recommend you find it! From sushi to fresh lobsters that you can pick out..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"I've only been here once, so my review is only based on that one experience. The food was absolutely divine, and the portions were large. Both of us..."

Rachel

"Went there with 8 friends last night. Great hidden gem in Cape Town harbour. Little difficult to find at first, but its worth it. We shared 2..."

Misha Massimo Beltrami

"No view, but who needs a view when there is Great food, good atmosphere, fairly priced. Good service. Had the cold Atlantic platter, which was good,..."

Mithum Singh

"It has old school ship decor and creates a vibe in the restaurant. This spot is great for dates very nice atmosphere. Amazing seafood!!! A must ...."

Annemie Rabie

"Wish I lived in Cape Town so I could eat here at least once a week. Hubby and I ate here last year October and fell in love. We don't have the..."

Hana

"Amazing meal.. Try the butter prawns with chile, or baby sole with plum sauce, nuts, and spring onions! Had a blast cool vibe, interesting lobster..."

Jono Blackburn

"Very good seafood we had a seafood platter tasty and satisfying. ..They have a pool of live shell fish, so you know its all fresh and good...."

Kelsey Spykerman

"One of Cape Town's secret seafood restaurants. It's not at the V & A Harbour - no, its somewhere in the docks. From the outside it looks okay -..."

Alma Pretorius

"HAVE BEEN PROMISING TO VISIT PANAMA JACK'S FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. MANAGED IT AT LAST AND ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT AND EVERY BITE.HAVE THE ADMIT THAT..."

James Knight

"Great little place, perfect little lunch stop if you are in the area and don't mind a very fishy smell.They offer fantastic Lunch Specials..."

Tracy Poulter

"Cool place for those looking for a more relaxed and somewhat Cape Town experience. Yes, its in a shed in the harbour and that's by..."

James Hickman

"Omigosh! All the dishes we had were absolutely superb. We started off with Prawn Nigiri and Prawn Fashion Sandwiches which was totally sensational! ..."

Nazli Jardine

"Definitely a great restaurant with very fresh fish and 🦞 lobsters. The menu is great, even for no fish lovers. The view is fantastic, directly on..."

Emilia Greenwood

"A great place for an very informal good meal and value for money. The food is good and the service was a bit slow but we were not in a hurry so it..."

jack van blerk

"Amazing seafood and a beautiful view. Great service and wonderful atmosphere. This place offers it all. A must for all seafood lovers. Great..."

Zandrea Theron

"One of the best seefood dinners I ever had. Includes oyesters, tuna stake and good wine. Nothing to say more, just that this is exceptional place for..."

Sigitas Rokas

"The seafood salad was excellent, and big enough for a main course. The hake was the best hake that one of our group had ever had. One of our group..."

Anne Lee

"Had pur year end event there and really enjoyed it. Always like the food but now the new venue is great. Little pricey but over all menue is well..."

Theo Denton

"Must visit for great seafood in the docks of cape town. Have the platters. Snails to start also great. Nice service. Quite good value for..."

Sten von Kühn

"The best sushi and a great vibe and view now. So glad they changed locations think they will do great here, they just need to update address on..."

Hester Louw

"If you sit on balcony it’s a very nice spot. Probably the best spot at the waterfront. Inside is a bit dark. They have great lunch specials...."

Cathy Milner

"What I liked about this place is that so far, despite being at the Waterfront, the parking is still free. The food was great. The views of the..."

Mashilo Magongoa

"Very rustic place but the food was amazing and so was the service. Ordered the grilled prawns and grilled lobster. Perfectly simple and..."

Mahomed H

"Good seafood Had a seafood platter with lobster. Lobster was a bit small but overall quality was..."

Florian Hissbach

"Good bew location fir afternoon drinks. Still good food that holds its..."

Chazanne Allison

"Very impressed with their new venue. Seafood platter very..."

Yvonne Luden

"What a great seafood place. One of the best. And a rare treat when you can afford it and crave some amazing..."

Craig Shalekoff

"Loved the food, helpful staff, and had a wonderful evening. It's not what it seems from..."

Anina Loots

Seelan Restaurant And Bar

77/100 (1251 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Cash Only

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband purchased the wiki deal voucher and he had the steak and I had the seafood platter. It was absolutely divine, so full of flavor and the..."

Zaakirah Adams

"Just last week we visited Seelans at the V&A Waterfront.We would like to thank you guys so much for always taking such wonderful care or..."

The Stiletto Bay Transport

"Quality of sea food was great ! Well prepared, good ambience and service, more options for vegetarians would be great, some options were priced out..."

Princess Niritika

"I loved the food here! Everyone was happy with their meals, and we had friendly staff attending us. I must say however, that I was disappointed with..."

Ndzalo

"We enjoyed a fantastic lunch of fish & chips with a bottle of Chardonnay. It's a very relaxing place to enjoy a romantic meal, in such a legendary..."

Janet

"I had dinner at Seelan’s not too long ago and I thought their seafood was superb.I would definitely recommend the seafood platter, service and..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Purchased a wikideal which consisted of a main and dessert for 2. I chose the seafood platter for 2 and my partner chose the sirloin and chips and we..."

Shabaana Osman

"I came to Seelan with my boyfriend for date night. Luckily we found a wikideal voucher otherwise this restaurant wouldn't have been an option for us..."

Monica Fernandes

"Oh my goodness.... I have never eaten pasta this good and this tasty! The wild mushroom and truffel pasta was absolutely divine. Not only was it a..."

O-Mizu Satori

"Our waiter was really helpfully, explained the menu In great detail and told us about all the specials. The t bone special and curry was tasty. we..."

Sensiblysexy

"We popped in here on a Sunday after a spot of shopping and decided to have lunch. What a great idea! This little bistro has a distinctly french feel..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Enjoyed this restaurant. The mussels with white wine and garlic sauce was a definate must! Calamari was good but I found the sauce a bit bland...."

Kim Martin

"I really love coming to Seelan. The most memorable thing about the restaurant is the service. The food - delicious! Their pasta is really..."

Laylah Fay

"We went here for an impromptu Valentine's dinner - i.e. we didn't book far in advance. I called and asked whether they had a table in the next 5 - 30..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"Another restaurant I have been dying to try for ages. Situated on Quay 5 this place boasts a view of the ocean and docked boats ready for their..."

Deelan

"Went to seelan for Father's Day . The calamari starter and salad were great and the steak was nice but could have been better , a bit tough . The..."

Jeff Fernandes

"What a yummy lunch on a very sunny summers day! Setting is sophisticated and quaint and the view is beautiful. We ordered a starter calamari, a..."

Nicol Miller

"Had lunch at Seelan today. A very different vibe for the waterfront. I personally found it a bit too old fashioned. The food was good though I had..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Best experience! Good service..great food! Will go back anytime!! Good menu and quality of food. Maybe just have a seat away from the noisy sliding..."

J De Beer

"I have been wanting to try Seelan for quite a while now and when I finally got the chance to go, I was not disappointed. The service was excellent..."

Chrismarie Whitehead

"I have always wanted to try Seelan, and now that they're offering an Entertainer breakfast special, we decided to give it a go. Our waiter was very..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"What a good find. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, they've all been served with eagerness to please. Quiet, practical decor and white table cloths. Really..."

Lindie White

"I was invited to try out Seelan again by the owner by means of a complimentary meal so on a cold Monday night my boyfriend and I decided to give it a..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Decided to try out Seelan on Friday and it was the best decision ever! Went for dinner with my sisters! The restaurant was not that busy, the food..."

Thatohlapo

"This was a great addition to the V and A. The focus is mainly on seafood so if you aren't really partial to sea food it's a bit tough. The chopped..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Decided to try Seelan out for the first time lastnight. Heard some good reviews about it so went in with high hopes and I wasn't disappointed...."

Anisha Pillay

"i had a really awesome Kingklig tagliata here. it was flavourful and the fish was really well prepared. tiyaarah has the pasta which she enjoyed. it..."

Waseem Dawood

"Light dinner yesterday at Seelan. We stuck to the wine and the Salmon Capaccio, which was very good. Best thing about our eperience, though, was the..."

Jaco

"Very chilled vibe ,actually loved it .i loved my meal good steak very juicy and tasty.My partner however was not impressed with his choice..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"I would definitely give Seelan's a 5 star rating! Perfect Location at the V&A Waterfront, with stunning views of Table Mountain. I was totally..."

Ashna Dayal

"We went there on Saturday evening. The waiters and hosts were extremely friendly. I had 2 mojitos. They were very strong and very..."

Eben Daniels

"Simple menu with seafood specialities. Had the pleasure of trying out the chicken ravioli. Highly recommended. Good service also and being at the..."

Grant Lange

"Delicious fresh form the ocean tapas, oysters & calamari. Carpaccio perfected! Lip smacking desserts. Gray selection of Cocktails and some original..."

JotterJo

"Situated on the waterfront, the restaurant has the perfect view of Table mountain and the wheel. The prices vary between pasta at about R100 or..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Pleasantly surprised at the quality of our line fish of the day. Relaxed atmosphere, nice views on the waterfront and Table Mountain. Expensive, ..."

Johan Mocke

"Seelan has been on my must try list for a while but my schedule only allowed me to visit lastnight, it wasn't as full as I thought it would be -..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"The views from this restaurant are amazing - you get the waterfront as well as table mountain.There was a very cool DJ playing some perfect..."

Alexa Scola

"This is classic Waterfront - great fish at an absurd price. I'm not a huge kingklip fan, but it was perfection - really quite mindblowing considering..."

Marc Bernitz

"Absolutely impeachable dining experience. The food at Seelan is unbelievable and worth every cent. I will definitely go back and eat there...."

Laila Joubert

"Lovely place with a great view. Went there for a dinner date and we were very happy with the food. It was delicious!! The service was a little poor..."

Jarne Botha

"Nice place to be and either read a book or hang with friends. The environment is very nice and Sanjey is there to take care of costumers by being..."

Saraffair By Sara Beato

"@seelan sundooSimply Sublime!!!!This encapsulates my Seelan Restaurant experience every time... Without exception!!!From the moment I..."

Wardia Masoet

"Went to Seelan for the first time, I had the prawn curry...All I can say is WOW! It was a bit hot for my liking, but oh so flavourful! The..."

Cayo Davids

"We used a wiki voucher and boy was it value for money.everything was delish.seafood was well seasoned and tasty.drinks pricey but average for this..."

Shahima August

"Went to Seelan for the first time on my birthday this year. The waitress was lovely and helpful. I ordered the truffle mushroom pasta and my hubby..."

Ilhaam

"Used my voucher I won at the Taste of Cape Town. Thanks Zomato :). We had dinner somewhere else so only had room for dessert. What a dessert it was!..."

Phillip Black

"Lovely resturant with an ambient environment & great food. Don't mic out on their brunch festivities on the last Saturday of each month; from live..."

Tandiswa Nopinky Jacobs

"After a movie wife and I decided to goto V&A for dinner. We had to decide between Seelan and Mindiall and decided to go with Seelan this time. They..."

Carl Thomas

"Exceptional food - veal was sumptuous, bouillabaisse unbelievable! Great service - thanks Ash. Seelan's personal attention was a nice touch. We'll be..."

Henriette

"Brilliant service, the food was amazing and the kitchen were very open to changes that I requested be made to my dish. It's beautifully situated and..."

Anamika Karamchand

"Service was top class. They were out of a few fish dishes but recommended suitable replacements. I had the seafood salad which was quite a disjointed..."

Shad Lee

"Great coffee, awesome lounge music & a classy setting at the harbour's edge...mix it in with friendly staff & good food makes it great food..."

Aldo Van Aarde

"Seelan Restaurant & Bar is inspired by Italian, Mediterranean and French inspired dishes. The décor is elegant, fresh and chic with crisp white..."

MelbourneLops

"Two nights ago we were treated to an evening full of wonderful food at Seelan at the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant has a beautiful view looking..."

Jager Sisters

"Last night we were treated to a gorgeous evening at Seelan, which began with one of the strongest (and tastiest mojitos) I've ever had. To start, we..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Honestly, can't sing their praises loud enough (and I can't even sing). We were treated to everything from the fish soup, to the delightful desserts...."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Had the best seafood platter I have ever had! The service was excellent. Beautiful view to end off a great weekend. Will definately be back...."

Nicky

"Perfect for events, small family dinners, a special date night. Good Value for money especially considering the top quality food. The staff are..."

Dali Bo Furnell

"We got vouchers to the place and it was literally hidden away. A level below the Balthazar at the Harbour mouth. The waiter was extremely friendly..."

Gerard Theys

"A relaxed atmosphere coupled with an amazing dining experience is what awaits you at Seelan Bistro & Bar. Our waiter Ashley was very accommodating,..."

Seth Jenneker

"………8th Apr 2018: -….This remains one of the most superb-lii located restaurants at the edge of the bay/quay/harbour at the V & A Waterfront,..."

Vernon Wentzel

"We used a hyperli voucher which got us a main and a dessert. The food was decent, nothing much to speak of. Prawns are always subpar (smallest..."

Larry Liu

"We enjoyed a fantastic lunch of fish & chips with a bottle of Chardonnay. It's a very relaxing place to enjoy a romantic meal, in such a legendary..."

Janet van Aswegen

"Nice place with great ambiance.. Very disappointing however dat they did not have da crayfish which was one of da main course meal choices, which..."

Farzaanah Rajie

"Seelan Restaurant & Bar is your next date night venue. Seelan takes a comfort & relaxation, but makes it vibey. With a beautiful view of Table..."

Kristi de Freitas

"I have been there for lunch, and the food was great. I went for the recommendation, tbone + plus desert and both were amazing. The meat is really..."

Marco Pincho

"Really very good. Nothing is too much trouble for the guys and we ended up eating there most..."

Steve Cockerham

"It was our first time dining here and we enjoyed it. It was part of a wiki deal that I purchased and generally coupons aren't redeemable on public..."

king kyle

"We used a voucher from wiki deals and this place did not treat us any different. We were warm welcomed and while they were preparing our table we..."

Shane Joseph

"Fabulous food and great experience. Hats off to the manager on the evening we were there. The waiter informed us that it was a busy day and that..."

ZEE Bachelor

"Great atmosphere on the side of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront overlooking the docks. Menu is well planned with a choice for everyone's favourite..."

Daniel John

"Very good service, lovely location, great cocktails, not much variety but they're..."

Keascher Allies

Cape Town Fish Market

75/100 (1054 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Ocean Basket V&a Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

"The dishes were very tasty. Would definitely recommend. The view of the restaurant is appetizing beauty. The fish was very fresh and..."

Barisalhas1

"What a lovely spot to have lunch. Not only is the decor gorgeous and the view of the wheel and Table Mountain a delight but the staff are friendly..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Served by a very friendly waitress, the service was quick and the food was delicious. The food was also very well presented. I will definitely return..."

Mujtaba Datay

"Nice food, nice place, nice staff. Fresh fish, tasty seafood and well cooked. Sushi was delicious. We will return soon. The only problem was the..."

Eliana De Sá Gonçalves

"The food was decent though nothing really stood out. The staff were friendly and service was good. The only thing really going for this restaurant is..."

Kiren Govender

"Let me just start this review off by saying how lovely Ocean Basket in V&A Waterfront looks now that they’ve revamped and redecorated. It was much..."

Ameerah Abdol

"Favorite seafood ever. You always know what you getting, no surprises. We've been there just before New Years, and yet they were extremely fast!..."

Kseniya Pechyorina

"Had lunch here today. The food was good, but took FOREVER to arrive at the table. Service is also a bit slow. Still one of the better Ocean Baskets..."

Mel Woudberg

"The food at any Oceans basket is Great everytime.Well... this time, at the V&A brunch the birds outside stole half my kingclip right off my plate..."

ChaCha

"I spent my birthday dinner at Ocean Basket and I was very pleased with the experience. Their sushi for 2 platter is my favourite. I appreciate that..."

Tinéo Galela

"I had the most delicious trout salad and it was just perfect for the hot summers day. My dining partner had the seafood platter and he thoroughly..."

Sarita Kerber

"Çok dengeli ve rahat bir yerleşimi var, servisi hızlı ve nitelikli, yiyecekler taze ve leziz... çok da hesaplı özetle çok iyi... her türlü..."

Ferah Güneri Bircan

"Fantastic concept with very generous portions served with great passion and desire!!By far the best seafood themed restaurant I've been to...."

Aneesh Jog

"Was my first time at Water Front Ocean Basket , they closed at 10 and we just arrived before 10 and they gladly seated us and took our order . order..."

KIM HANSEN

"I've never been to this one before. Didn't even know how to get in 😂. And oh how I loved to people watch from my seat. We received a very warm..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Ocean Basket is one of the nice sea food spots in South Africa. Their fish and chips are always good and a favorite of mine. Their portions are good..."

Hend Amer

"The restaurant was quite busy for a Sunday afternoon. We were seated quickly and has good service throughout. I had the hake grilled with the stir..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"The first stop upon setting foot in Cape Town was lunching at Ocean Basket. Nice, spacious and beautifully set up restaurant with blue as the main..."

Nava Krishnan (nava K)

"My husband and I were in the mood for Seafood and were finding it difficult to find a restaurant that was child friendly. When we arrived here even..."

Shameema Suleman-Omar

"Everytime I have been to Cape Town I have eaten at the V & A Ocean Basket and they have always lived up to their good standards. Very busy and rowdy..."

Serena Seunarain

"Had the best time at Ocean Basket today. I ordered a platter for one which was too much for me to finish. Every single thing on the platter made my..."

Zaiyaan Meyer

"After encountering a horrible experience at a restaurant at the V&A Waterfront, which included me storming out because of terrible service; I was..."

Anthea Adams

"The food was really good with big portion!I had the calamari and prawn combo! But the service was very slow and they forgot to bring us our..."

Sophie Mamet

"You can always count on Ocean Basket for an affordable buy still enjoyable meal. I've yet to be disappointed visiting any of their..."

Cindy Alfino

"Mu favourite place in Cape Town. I turned back to mu country and I miss Ocean Basket. Fish, chips, calamari and shrimp.. All of them are great. And..."

Ahu

"Very highly recommended place for the seafood lovers & prices are extremely considerable. Perfect blend of ingredients that makes it so juicy. The..."

Dominic Ryan

"The wait to go inside was really long,although it was quite a busy day, and they were quite full.Entering the restaurant the floors were..."

Melanie Kanasashi

"this place makes the best seared tuna salad, i don't know why this ocean basket has the best sushi chef's out of all the branches in cape town but im..."

Heather Charnock

Cape Town Fish Market (v & A Waterfront)

70/100 (3999 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful experience! Amazing service, great food, and the live music from upstairs created a great vibe! Would definitely go back again for the..."

Manali Kapadia

"The seafood platters were so delicious and the service was efficient too! Really glad that they catered for such a large group. I much prefer this..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Thank you to the Cape Town Fish Market for your excellent service yesterday. My family and I really enjoy the food and the hospitality. Your were..."

Aneebahessa09

"Superb Food! Superb Taste! My new fave seafood resto! They served fresh seafood. I ordered King prawns, Mussels, Crumbed Prawn tail and my..."

Cmi👸🏻💕

"This is a great place to eat at the Waterfront. I love the sushi and the way they display all the options of the menu is so clever and makes it hard..."

HKT B

"I went with a friend and I dreaded going as I do not eat sea food, however I found the experience a supreme and a pleasant one at that, a few small..."

Alex The Entertainer

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Cape Town. The fish and chips are phenomenal. Great service. Food is always very fresh. Location is magical..."

Praneal Singh

"Well priced for a tourist spot and well flavoured. Try the unusual hake stack. It shouldn’t work but does. The fish curry is a slight..."

Dahowlett

"Great view, lovely atmosphere and the food just makes everything even better. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this..."

Isabel Alfredo

"A firm favourite at the waterfront, I love sitting outside here. Their fish is fresh and their sushi, although pricey, is quite good. I’ve always..."

Caitlin Harvey

"I’m obsessed with the poke bowls. Very generous with portions of salmon and tuna. My mom enjoyed her food as well and she didn’t have poke. My..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I had the sushi here and the salmon was so fresh and nice . I did not refer it one bit . The second time I went however I ordered the sea food..."

Tess Yieke

"Never disappointed when I visit this restaurant with the stunning views, good service and fresh sushi, the way I like it, really becoming our family..."

Natster

"The new venue near the Silo district is superb! The fun sand area makes it so authentic. Service is fast and efficient and fish is just delicious...."

Eleanora Bresler

"Visited CTFM V & A yesterday. After the disappointing experience at Tygervalley branch, it was lovely having a late Sunday lunch with live music. The..."

Stemmet S

"Lovely service.You can sit resting your feet in sand if you'd like. Great food and specials. And what is a great place without good..."

Rebecca Rawcliffe

"Well positioned especially on a sunny day. Watching the yachts go by. We tried the tapas menu this time. Enjoyed it thoroughly good fresh fish well..."

Stefan Van Der Walt

"The new location incorporates a vast area complete with a beach bar vibe. Decent sushi but not a great value proposition unless you are able to..."

Ryan Goodman

"Had a lovely evening here. We had a platter with prawns, mussels, calamari hake and chips. Service was superb and so was the food. The view of the..."

Ru M

"It was really lovely here! ... Cape Town fish Market in the waterfront has an awesome setting. Loved how someone can sit outside and enjoy the..."

Ash

"Great outdoor seating and atmosphere! We were welcomed immediately and seated. Ordered the monday special R50 burger/ fish with chips. Waitress did..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Fresh Lobby!!! This franchise never lasted in my home town (East London) but when I'm in Cape Town I make sure I give them a visit. Surf and Turf is..."

Sivene

"Sea food is the best 💯. Prawns are so big that you get full just by having them. I've went there numerous times but it always feels like it's my..."

Lungelwa Hada Bhelekazi

"Always enjoy coming here for the half price sushi on Tuesdays or the fish and chips R50 meal on Mondays. The fish is always fresh and the sushi is..."

Tanweer

"Wonderful setting next to the clock tower, the service was excellent and the food was sublime, highly recommended! Nice and relaxed atmosphere...."

Wayne Grobler

"I love coming here for their R40 burger/fish&chips deal (which has sadly been bumped up to R50). Either way, it's real value for money. The fish and..."

Laylah Fay

"Great service, beautiful setting. We had such delicious fresh grilled fish here. We had mussels for starters they were so tasty and a generous..."

Susan

"No need to break the bank at V&A.Generally i refuse to do a review about franchises ( yes you who rates mc donalds soft serve. The judgment..."

Jaco Esterhuizen

"Have decided to stop for lunch before heading to Robben island. The place is just at the entrance of the waterfront and has a nice outdoor seating..."

Christine H

"One of the better branches,especially in the summer, as they have loungers on the turf which is perfect for sushi, sunshine and cocktails. We..."

Nicol Miller

"I have not had many pleasant CTFM experiences so I was a little hesitant to visit here tonight but I am very glad that I did! The restaurant is..."

Jess Styles

"Been to this one a few times. Friendly staff but they can get lost along the way after they serve you your food. I love the prawn bean curd so I..."

Ulisha Moodley

"What a revamp of CTFM. I approve 100%. Lovely new setting, fresh interior, great new menu. From sushi to the Hake everything was fresh and..."

Darla Dates

"The new CTFM is much better than I remember. I used to frequent the indoor one, as a kid my dad and I spent many afternoons eating sushi - it went..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"This is the first time I'm visiting this branch since they moved and I have to say I'm impressed. Love the new decor and the feel of the place...."

Iman Bawa

"Newly renovated establishment near the clock at the Waterfront. Lacking in atmosphere as most franchises do. Sushi was of a high standard and..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"We had dinner at CTFM to try some seafood while we were down in Cape Town. Although the restaurant is off the beaten track at the V&A Waterfront,..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Dec 25 dinner: After a long, exciting day at the waterfront, we ended up at Cape Town Fish Market as it had a few items for veggies. The place was..."

Maulin Parekh

"Im giving this CTFM a 5, I had a platter for one, it was deliciously cooked and the mussels was devine. our waiter Mr.T was very accomodating seeing..."

Life With Leigh CT

"Stunning evening! We started sitting at a table outside, however it got a bit chilly so we ended up moving to a table inside. I ordered the..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Beautiful Cape Town a gem in South Africa and the best fish and chips at the waterfront...The fish was fresh and the chips tasty and just magic.. If..."

Food 2 Run

"The menu change was a HUGE surprise! They have broken away from the 'franchise" image and moved more toward a sophisticated, gourmet seafood..."

Yajna Gold

"What a great venue! While sipping your drink you get to sit with your feet in the sand... Food was fresh and see vice was great! I'm not a big CTFM..."

Wanda Geldenhuys

"Our first meal on our holiday in Cape Town and we were not disappointed !! We had ordered the calamari and prawns platter and fish and chips....."

Mielle Batliwala

"We pitched up at ctfm around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon during December festive period, which is normally busy and it was. We waited about 5 mins to..."

Specko

"Amazing seafood options! The sushi bar was excellent!We had an awesome time eating and drinking. Great staff and service.Thats how i would..."

Nupur Nagpal

"Amazing food and friendly service! Cape Town Fish Market made our first day in Cape Town truly memorable. Fresh fish and the best oysters I have ever..."

Danielle Van Der Watt

"Just the setting and revamp of this place earns it's high rating. I've been here a few times and have always enjoyed myself -- ambience in a..."

Amy Bellinger

"Skvela ryby restaurace, ustrice, sushi, krevety - vschno TOTAL cerstvy. Pro nasince komicke ceny - 650 plate pro dva se vsim co more ma. Neco..."

Nokianen

"While the franchise has most certainly gone down here in JHB, the original CPT franchise is thriving. I am embarrassed to admit that whenever a..."

Dolls & Dan

"There are so many sections to this place. The sports bar, the cocktail bar, the casual dining, etc. We sat in casual dining, near the kitchen. There..."

BitCoin Shaman

"Much better location than previously, decor and ambiance lends itself to relaxing with good food and wine, can see many a long lunches coming up in..."

Brian

"Its my first time since their relocation and it was such a lovely experience. Parking at the clocktower side of the vna waterfront is ideal if youre..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cape Town Fish Market. It is such a stunning location and whether it's for breakfast, dinner or lunch, the..."

Monicca Masetloa

"I'm so impressed with this newly renovated CTFM. It's trendy and has a very classy vibe. The food is fresh and beautifully plated. I had some..."

Rebecca Hartle

"The first ever of this franchise and this is the reason that this place became so famous!! Freshest fish around, wonderful service and a very relaxed..."

Candice Van Vuuren

"I live in Joburg, and back in Joburg I always give this chain a miss. Went here in a recommendation, and so glad I did! Firstly, amazing location! On..."

Joash Narainsamy

"As this is not located on the main hub of the Waterfront I feel like people sometimes forget that it's there. Which is a crime because it's well..."

Cindy Alfino

"Despite this restaurant being huge, it never feels completely empty, which I like. The staff are all friendly, capable and ready to serve with a..."

Jade

"We ended up here by accident and what a pleasant surprise. Our waiter was great and the recently revamped menu had me thinking we were at a more..."

Don

"This is a great CTFM! Even though its a franchise it feels special, and the ambience is great! The service was great, our waiter Percy was very..."

Megan Bellinger

"After looking at a few restaurants at the V&A waterfront for reasonably priced sushi I found Cape Town Fish Market close to the clock tower. The..."

Nicky

"I went there last night with a few friends. The restuarant looks amazing and the atmosphere is great. The waiters that served us were friendly and..."

Mujahied Thebus

Quay Four

70/100 (14371 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved everything about it. Food was wonderful. Service was fantastic. Great portion sizes. Great music. Had so much fun. Friendly staff. Our waiter..."

Craig Cedras

"Very nice place for a hangout, good live music and very cold draught beer. Will definitely visit..."

Moopela Tlhone

"In a time when majority of waiters get flustered with the holiday rush, Me and my family had the most pleasant experience. A waiter called Bongz 007..."

Arlene Franzette Jansen

"Stunning setting, really good service (even got me a chicken burger from downstairs) and a really good price. Loved it..."

Mark Cobb

"Lovely venue. Value for money. We ordered family platters as we were a big table. The food was lovely. Prawns are slightly overcooked but still..."

Zelda van Staden

"A beautiful and affordable restaurant at V&A. They have great views of the harbour and serve exquisite food. The place gets really packed, we tried..."

Nqobile Lekhuleni

"Great food, but given it four stars ⭐️ for now because the starter seafood chowder wasn’t great. I think they could improve the recipe. ..."

Watercolour Art in Cape Town

"Good seafood platter. The prawn and catch of the day are great. Fish here are very fresh and tasty. We came at night the atmosphere is lively and..."

Petch Manopawitr

"Food was delicious and freshly prepared, definitely value for money. Great atmosphere with a live band. Does get a bit chilly towards the evening as..."

Sholeen Nikkita Rangiah

"Had a wonderful experience there. The food was absolutely lovely. Please ask waitress about vegan/ vegetarian options, there a few available, I had..."

Bronzy

"The food was absolutely delicious! I also really enjoyed the fact that you could have a veggie patty for any of the burgers, helps cater to everyone...."

Willem Van Ryswyck

"Lovely tavern . Great food. Good music. Very busy place but our waitress was always available. Definitely will return to enjoy the waterfront once..."

Minas Ladopoulos

"Really a nice place to soak up the V&A Waterfront vibe. My dish, the “Cape Malay Fish Curry” was amazing, however my wife’s line-fish was ‘n..."

Willem Coetsee

"The atmosphere is so refreshing, including the drinks. The food is so tasty and not badly priced either. I’m definitely adding this place to my..."

Naomi Lazarus

"I loved the atmosphere here. We went to the rooftop restaurant and it amazing scenery seeing V&A waterfront. The sea food was the best. What could..."

Ibrahim D. Bahati

"A really great restaurant, affordable too. Did not know upstairs and downstairs had different menus though as well as a change in waiter attitude...."

Collett Bentley

"Really great evening dinner at Quay Four restaurant, the service was excellent and the food was delicious. Fantastic table overlooking the harbour at..."

James Johnson

"A great location for a meal at the V&A Waterfront with good food and decent value. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Suitable for all ages and for..."

Harold Josman

"Amazing place. Very authentic, lively atmosphere. Also the food is very good and you get a lot of bang for your buck. You see a mix of locals,..."

Leonel Zacarias

"They have an upper and lower deck area. The wait to the lower deck area is significantly on weekends. The upper area is reserved for fine..."

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