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Rick's Cafe Americain

African Moroccan Seafood South African Tapas
Location Pointer 103 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(2254 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Walking into Rick's Café Américain has the same feeling as walking into a friend’s home for dinner.
We are situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town on Kloof Street in a charming 135 year old Victorian building, decorated in a style reminiscent of the 1942 movie classic “Casablanca”…
The menu presents a seasonal selection of Global Tapas and a wide variety of dishes ranging from mouth watering Salads, Gourmet Burgers, fresh Seafood, mature Prime Steaks and Moroccan and Mediterranean Specialties
- "we serve Comfort food"
So come relax and enjoy yourself with either lunching on the Balcony, sipping sun downers on the roof deck or enjoy a delicious meal inside this historical buildings restaurant, and we will guarantee you'll want to "play it again.”
Our "Aviation" Cocktail Bar on the ground floor has one of South Africa biggest Beverage selection.
Our award winning selection of wines is sure to suit all tastes and features a wide selection by the carafe, with over 100 tequila brands and with wide over 200 Gin, Rum and Vodka options, plus many Single Malts, Scotch and US Whiskey's and other premium Spirits & and Liquors. ... we offer roughly over 500 beverage items.
- Spoilt for choice ?
We all look for that place to recommend as being "my favorite place", well in this case you might just have found it.
- We also do Corporate Functions, Private Parties and have free WIFI for all our patrons.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 02h00

Specials

Sunday Roast at Ricks Cafe.

We offer in addition to our a la cart menu a Moroccan spiced roasted leg of Lamb for only R185 ! Bookings are essential

  • 9 Jan - 31 Dec
  • Sunday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 7 Feb 2025

Happy Hour

Come enjoy Discounted Cocktails & Beer on Tap at Happy Hour!

  • 9 Jan - 31 Dec
  • Everyday: 15:00 - 18:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Jan 2026

Reviews (2254)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • caro l. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    Waited some time for our food, but the restaurant was quite busy. The food was fantastic, worth the wait!

  • Suzi S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 May 26
    The food was amazing! The Caeser salad came with 3 small side chicken kebab skewers…seasoned perfectly. The dressing was light with the right touch of anchovies! My main course was the Moroccan baked fish! OH my goodness- it was spiced with so much flavor- probably the best baked fish dish I have ever been served. My friend had the rib-lets appetizer and the sauce was a combo of honey, hoisin and chili; very tasty. Her main dish was the “basic cheeseburger” which was anything but basic. It came with 2 very large onion rings, coleslaw and a side salad. The burger itself was very flavorful. All were excellent. The Jazz music from downstairs seeped upstairs and added just a touch mild atmosphere to the dinner. Highly recommend for the food, for the ambience and the service. Priced reasonably for the experience.

  • Karla L. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 May 26
    Had a wonderful dinner. Love the venue and also Jan - a beautiful person who our little table so much more fun!

  • Olivia W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Salome M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 05 May 26
    Great service and spot. live performance was the cherry on top. Coctails galore at reasonable prices. I didnt particularly like my seafood meal, it was too much vegetables and lacked flavor. however, my mates having burgers and fries enjoyed so much! Id recommend for a chilled day or night out with friends.

  • Thandi Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Takura T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • MILES O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 02 May 26
    The best place to listen to Jazz on a Friday and Saturday evening in Cape Town. Do yourself a favour and check it out.

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