On the Square (The Capetonian)

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Last updated 05 February 2026
BUFFET
MONDAY-THURSDAY BISTRO BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER 2026 (per person)
STARTERS Soup of the day with a hint of butter and fresh cream Served with fresh breads and butters Capetonian signature prawns, our ultimate spicy and creamy prawns Cape Town fish and chips pockets served with brown vinegar and accompaniments Seafood thermidor, a tantalising selection of seafood wrapped in a garlic cheese sauce Served with garlic breads Accompanied by an array of appetisers and salads A combination of salad greens beautifully arranged, served with salsas, including sunflower seeds, cucumber, garden greens, boiled eggs and grilled veg Our chefs daily selection of garden fresh salads To tempt your seafood entree served with salad dressings & croutons OUR INDIAN FAIR Chefs choice curry of the day, steak or beef or mutton South Indian vegetarian curry or chefs choice of Indian veg dish of the day Our chefs chicken curry of the day, chicken malai or Malaysian or butter chicken or reshmi Served with fragrant basmati rice KAAPSE “SHISANYAMA” BRAAI Our signature beef Texan or teriyaki open flamed, basted in our signature glaze Served with steak house sauces Kaapse flame grilled boerewors sausage Deep-fried crushed potato Garlic roasted crumble baby garlic potato Try our chefs choice of pastas and unique sauces Served with rustic grilled veg and our butter and syrup coated sweet veg of the day Stir fry teppanyaki style noodles and accompaniments DESSERTS Strawberry cheesecake pudding topped with a jello disc Mouhalabia, an Eastern favourite, creamy, sweet milk pudding topped with vanilla custard and cinnamon Pavlova (meringue) enveloped with a creamy custard served with strawberry sauce Capetonian chocolate mousse topped with ganache chocolate and caramel gateaux Banoffee pie, creamy custard dessert filled with banana and homemade caramel Snowball rolls, layered with fresh berry coulis and fresh cream Ouma’s tipsy tart or malva pudding with hot custard Accompanied by sliced fresh fruit salad and ice cream on request
R 295.00
FRIDAY BUFFET – LUNCH & DINNER 2026 (per person)
STARTERS Soup of the day served with a baker’s basket of fresh rolls and breads & butters Your salad selection from our chefs smorgasbord of delectable condiments including; fried or grilled croutons, pickles, imported Kalamata olives & freshly picked salad greens, bean sprouts, spring onion scallions, iceberg and lala rosa greens CAPETONIAN SIGNATURE SURF SELECTION Chefs prawn dish of the day, our ultimate delightful signature prawns spicy and creamy Cape Town fish and calamari and wedge tray served with brown vinegar and accompaniments Seafood thermidor, a tantalising selection of seafood wrapped in a garlic cheese sauce Served with garlic breads Accompanied by an array of appetisers and salads A combination of salad greens beautifully arranged, served with salsas, including sunflower seeds, cucumber, garden greens, boiled eggs and grilled veg Our chefs daily selection of garden fresh salads To tempt your seafood entree served with salad dressings & croutons ORIENTAL DISHES Our signature curry of the day nestled in our chefs secret blend of spices South Indian vegetarian dish of the day cooked in our special chilli blend topped with tarka Malaysian chicken marsala drizzled with Bulgarian yoghurt and fresh cream topped with fried brinjal Accompanied by basmati rice Served with raita and onion and cucumber salsa CHOOSE FROM OUR CHEFS DAILY TURF SELECTION Grilled BBQ chicken Hawaii topped with a Chinese sweet and sour sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds Open flamed Texan rump, marinated in our secret blend of spices Accompanied by our chefs potato dish of the day Sauté Lyonnaise potato fried and topped with sautéed onions Oven grilled chicken topped with sweet chilli sauce Chefs tandoori wrapped in Bulgarian yoghurt scented with lime and mustard oil Grilled vegetables in season topped with fresh herbs in a Provençale sauce or plain Vegetarian pasta bake of the day wrapped in our garlic cream or Mac-chicky bake topped with cheese Accompanied by veg in season served with savoury rice DESSERTS Passion fruit cheesecake pudding topped with a seasonal berry disc Mouhalabia, an Eastern favourite, creamy, sweet milk pudding topped with vanilla custard and cinnamon Chocolate and caramel gateaux slices topped with a custard rosette and custard & peach pavlova Banoffee pie, creamy custard dessert filled with banana and homemade caramel Capetonian chocolate mousse topped with ganache chocolate and caramel gateaux French croquembouche eclairs filled with Chantilly or fresh cream Accompanied by peppermint pudding with peppermint sugar crystals Snowball rolls, layered with fresh berry coulis and fresh cream Ouma’s tipsy tart or malva pudding with hot custard Accompanied by sliced fresh fruit salad and ice cream on request
R 305.00
SATURDAY BUFFET – LUNCH & DINNER 2026 (per person)
STARTERS Soup of the day served with a baker’s basket of fresh rolls and breads & butters Your salad selection from our chefs smorgasbord of delectable condiments including; fried or grilled croutons, pickles, imported Kalamata olives & freshly picked salad greens, bean sprouts, spring onion scallions, iceberg and lala rosa greens CAPETONIAN SIGNATURE SURF SELECTION Chefs prawn dish of the day, our ultimate delightful signature prawns spicy and creamy Cape Town fish and calamari and wedge tray served with brown vinegar and accompaniments Seafood thermidor, a tantalising selection of seafood wrapped in a garlic cheese sauce Served with garlic breads Accompanied by an array of appetisers and salads A combination of salad greens beautifully arranged, served with salsas, including sunflower seeds, cucumber, garden greens, boiled eggs and grilled veg Our chefs daily selection of garden fresh salads To tempt your seafood entree served with salad dressings & croutons ORIENTAL DISHES Our signature curry of the day nestled in our chefs secret blend of spices South Indian vegetarian dish of the day cooked in our special chilli blend topped with tarka Malaysian chicken marsala drizzled with Bulgarian yoghurt and fresh cream topped with fried brinjal Accompanied by basmati rice Served with raita and onion and cucumber salsa CHOOSE FROM OUR CHEFS DAILY TURF SELECTION Grilled BBQ chicken Hawaii topped with a Chinese sweet and sour sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds Open flamed Texan rump, marinated in our secret blend of spices Accompanied by our chefs potato dish of the day Sauté Lyonnaise potato fried and topped with sautéed onions Oven grilled chicken topped with sweet chilli sauce Chefs tandoori wrapped in Bulgarian yoghurt scented with lime and mustard oil Grilled vegetables in season topped with fresh herbs in a Provençale sauce or plain Vegetarian pasta bake of the day wrapped in our garlic cream or Mac-chicky bake topped with cheese Accompanied by veg in season served with savoury rice DESSERTS Passion fruit cheesecake pudding topped with a seasonal berry disc Mouhalabia, an Eastern favourite, creamy, sweet milk pudding topped with vanilla custard and cinnamon Chocolate and caramel gateaux slices topped with a custard rosette and custard & peach pavlova Banoffee pie, creamy custard dessert filled with banana and homemade caramel Capetonian chocolate mousse topped with ganache French croquembouche eclairs filled with Chantilly or fresh cream Accompanied by peppermint pudding with peppermint sugar crystals Snowball rolls, layered with fresh berry coulis and fresh cream Ouma’s tipsy tart or malva pudding with hot custard Accompanied by sliced fresh fruit salad and ice cream on request
R 305.00
SUNDAY BUFFET – LUNCH & DINNNER 2026 (per person)
STARTERS Soup of the day with a hint of butter and fresh cream Served with fresh breads and butters Capetonian signature prawns, our ultimate spicy and creamy prawns Cape Town fish and chips pockets served with brown vinegar and accompaniments Seafood thermidor, a tantalising selection of seafood wrapped in a garlic cheese sauce Served with garlic breads Accompanied by an array of appetisers and salads A combination of salad greens beautifully arranged, served with salsas, including sunflower seeds, cucumber, garden greens, boiled eggs and grilled veg Our chefs daily selection of garden fresh salads To tempt your seafood entree served with salad dressings & croutons ENGLISH BUFFET ON CARVERY Our chefs selection of roast of the day scented with fresh rosemary Served with a mirepoix and bouquet garni of seasonal veg & whole roasted veg in season Roast beef topside accompanied by chefs choice of condiments and sauces Grilled rump tossed in mustard and pan seared with rosemary Open flamed Prego chicken tossed in chilli Oven roasted chicken in a trio of herbs and savoury rice Oven baked garlic potato and oven roasted potatoes served with rosemary gravy Seasonal veg wrapped in a Mornay sauce & our chefs choice of pastas Sweet veggie tower of the day, a combination of pumpkin and copper penny carrots dressed in a milk syrup Our kiddies favourite, mac & cheese and oven baked BBQ or deep-fried chicken served with sweet pumpkin ORIENTAL DISHES Our signature meat curry of the day nestled in our chefs secret blend of spices Cape style bobotie nestled with dried fruit and almonds Cape Malay chicken curry special of the day, Thai, Indian or Malaysian Seasonal vegetable curry drizzled with double cream and Bulgarian yoghurt Malaysian chicken curry of the day drizzled with Bulgarian yoghurt and fresh cream topped with fried brinjal accompanied by basmati rice served with raita and onion and cucumber salsa DESSERTS Passion fruit cheesecake pudding topped with a seasonal berry disc Mouhalabia, an Eastern favourite, creamy, sweet milk pudding topped with vanilla custard and cinnamon Chocolate and caramel gateaux slices topped with a custard rosette and custard & peach pavlova Banoffee pie, creamy custard dessert filled with banana and homemade caramel Capetonian chocolate mousse topped with ganache French croquembouche eclairs filled with Chantilly or fresh cream Accompanied by peppermint pudding with peppermint sugar crystals Snowball rolls, layered with fresh berry coulis and fresh cream Ouma’s tipsy tart or malva pudding with hot custard Accompanied by sliced fresh fruit salad and ice cream on request
R 305.00
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Chefs soup of the day freshly prepared accompanied by grilled garlic & cheese croutons
R 65.00
SIDE GREEK SALAD
Lettuce, olives and feta dressed with our traditional dressing
R 55.00
SPRING CHICKEN CAESER SALAD
Embedded on iceberg and frizzy lettuce and greens dressed with our signature dressing accompanied by cocktail rolls and butters
R 105.00
CRUMBED MUSHROOMS
Topped with a garlic cream sauce and gratinated with mozzarella, drizzled with pesto served with bread rolls and butters
R 85.00
CHICKEN LIVERS (PERI-PERI)
Skillet grilled and topped with our home-made peri-peri sauce served with crusty melba toast
R 85.00
CHICKEN LIVERS (PLAIN)
Skillet grilled and topped with our home-made peri-peri sauce served with crusty melba toast
R 85.00
LIGHT MEALS
All light meals are accompanied by fries and a side salad
CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIP
200g deep fried crusty strips on a bed of fries
R 75.00
CHICKEN OR BEEF WRAP
Wrapped in a wheat flour wrap layered with salad greens served with fries drizzled with 1000 island dressing
R 85.00
VEGGIE WRAP
Our tantalising selection of julienne tossed veg in season topped with an aioli dressing
R 70.00
STICKY CHICKEN WING BASKET
Bite size tossed in a sweet & sour sauce, an ultimate favourite lunch basket wrapped in our signature BBQ sauce
R 90.00
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches are accompanied by fries and a side salad
MARSALA STEAK
Marsala grilled steak sandwich, layered with caramelised onions and salad greens
R 120.00
TRADITIONAL CHEESE
Cheese and tomato accompanied by fries and side salad
R 75.00
CHICKEN MAYO
Sandwiched between a layer of a footlong baguette elevated on a bed of home greens
R 95.00
FRENCH TOAST
Triple toasted layered with cheese/ macon/ strawberry compote
R 85.00
KIDDIES MEALS
SPONGEBOB MAC & CHEESE
Baked in a bowl and topped with our double cheese selection
R 85.00
BATMAN CHEESE GRILLERS AND CHIPS
An all kids favourite centred on a soft roll with a bed of fries served with a side salad garnish
R 65.00
FLINTSTONES KIDDIES BEEF OR CHICKEN BURGER (BBQ OR GRILLED)
Traditional burger with fries and side garnish
R 85.00
FANTASTIC 4 KIDDIES COCKTAIL PIZZAS
Cheese and tomato served with fries (v)
R 85.00
BURGERS
All burgers are accompanied by fries
PURE BEEF BURGER AND CHIPS
150g beef patty grilled in a BBQ sauce
R 105.00
DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN BURGER AND CHIPS
Crunched up and topped on a bun topped with mayonnaise
R 105.00
ZODWA’S DOUBLE CRUNCH CHICKEN FILLET SANDWICH
Enveloped between layers of brown bread and salad
R 105.00
HAKE BURGER
An absolute Cape Town must have, elevated crispy hake on a bun topped with tartare sauce
R 120.00
TEX-MEX BURGER
250g beef patty topped with jalapeños, melted cheese, a fried egg and caramalised onions
R 165.00
SIGNATURE MONSTER RIB BURGER
Loaded with tender beef ribs, caramelised onions and crispy onions
R 165.00
CHEF SPECIALS
SIGNATURE CURRY OF THE DAY
Chefs daily choice accompanied by rice and traditional sambals
R 205.00
CHICKEN AND PRAWN CURRY
Nestled in a coconut cream and spicy creamy curry sauce, accompanied by traditional condiments
R 265.00
TRADITIONAL BUTTER CHICKEN
Slowly cooked chicken fillet in a tomato base touched with a hint of fresh cream
R 210.00
OLD SCHOOL CAPE TOWN FISH & CHIPS
Catch of the day battered and deep fried served the old school way in a newspaper wrap
R 115.00
SEAFOOD
Meals are accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fries, salad or rice
CATCH OF THE DAY
Skillet grilled fish fillet served with savoury rice and seasonal veg
R 250.00
PRAWN AND CALAMARI TIKKA MARSALA
1 dz of prawns and squid slowly cooked in a tangy curry sauce accompanied by traditional condiments
R 285.00
PLATTERS
CAPETONIAN SEAFOOD PLATTER (TWO)
Arrangement of seafood including catch of the day, calamari and fried or grilled prawns Seafood accompanied by tartare sauce or perinaise on request
R 325.00
CAPETONIAN SEAFOOD PLATTER (FOUR)
Arrangement of seafood including catch of the day, calamari and fried or grilled prawns Seafood accompanied by tartare sauce or perinaise on request
R 695.00
MEATY PLATTER (TWO)
Beef ribs, prego sirloin steak, beef boerewors, rump kebab Platters are accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fries, salad or rice
R 310.00
MEATY PLATTER (FOUR)
Beef ribs, prego sirloin steak, beef boerewors, rump kebab Platters are accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fries, salad or rice
R 695.00
CHICKEN PLATTER (TWO)
Peri-peri chicken, chicken kebab, BBQ chicken and BBQ wings' Platters are accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fries, salad or rice
R 325.00
CHICKEN PLATTER (FOUR)
Peri-peri chicken, chicken kebab, BBQ chicken and BBQ wings Platters are accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fries, salad or rice
R 620.00
GRILLS
All main courses accompanied by seasonal vegetables, baked potato, fries, salad or rice
T-BONE STEAK 400G
Open flame grilled with our special BBQ sauce served with fries and crispy onion rings
R 295.00
SURF AND TURF
Grilled 280g rump steak topped with Cajun calamari and shrimp glazed with garlic butter
R 295.00
MIXED GRILL
Rump steak 200g and boerewors served with fries topped with a Chinese fried egg
R 265.00
MADAGASCAN PEPPER STEAK
320g encrusted with black pepper and topped with a green Madagascan peppercorn sauce
R 280.00
CHICKEN TOWER
Chicken fillet topped with cheese and mushroom sauce
R 140.00
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Fried chicken fillet served with fries, salad and a choice of sauce
R 145.00
RUMP STEAK
300g rump tossed in BBQ accompanied by fries, onion rings and salad
R 265.00
‘THE’ MONSTER BEEF RIBS
Half kilo of beef ribs grilled on our BBQ grill accompanied with a side of fries and onion rings
R 0.00
LAMB CHOPS
Skillet flame grilled lamb chops accompanied by rice or fries
R 325.00
SAUCES
Pepper, Mushroom, Peri-Peri, Monkeygland
R 35.00
VEGETARIAN
AUBERGINE PARMESANO
Grilled with layers of brinjal enveloped in an Italian Provençale sauce topped with a mornay sauce gratinated with mozzarella and parmesan
R 165.00
VEGETARIAN PASTA BAKE
Spinach and mushroom sautéed with tomato Provençale and enveloped between pasta with mornay sauce topped with cheese then baked
R 135.00
CREAMY VEGETARIAN PASTA
Mushroom, spinach and mozzarella fettuccini gratinated with parmesan
R 125.00
PASTAS
CAJUN CHICKEN TAGLIATELLE
Chicken fillet tossed in Provençale sauce scented with garlic and herbs
R 145.00
PASTA ALFREDO
Tossed in macon, salami and mushrooms embellished with fresh cream and butter
R 145.00
VONGOLE
Pasta wrapped in fresh cream and cheese tossed with prawns in garlic butter served with cheese croutons
R 195.00
DESSERTS
SEASONAL SLICED FRUIT PLATTER
R 105.00
FRUIT SALAD AND ICE CREAM
R 95.00
CAPETONIAN BROWNIE (NO NUTS) AND ICE CREAM
R 85.00
CHOCOLATE SUNDAY
A triple layer of ice cream topped with nuts, cherries and chocolate sauce
R 75.00
MALVA PUDDING
Served with ice cream or custard
R 90.00
ICE CREAM & CHOCOLATE SAUCE
R 85.00
CAKE SLICES
All cake slices accompanied with tea and or coffee
RED VELVET CAKE
R 65.00
TRIPLE LEMON CAKE
R 75.00
CHOCOLATE CAKE
R 65.00