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Cafe Orca

Seafood

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88 Beach Rd, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7437, South Africa

4.8

(634 reviews)

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Great Views
Fireplace

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Join us on our beachfront patio, or inside our beach cottage restaurant for a truly unique dining experience. We have arguably the best views Melkbosstrand has to offer and a menu to suit with a selection of seafood dishes that will surely win the attention of your taste buds even if you can't take your eyes off the view.

Since our humble beginning over twenty five years ago, we have been striving to create a remarkable atmosphere, service and menu that we constantly improving.

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88 Beach Rd, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7437, South Africa

Opening Hours

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
Sunday 12h00 - 14h00

Reviews (634)

4.8 out of 5.0

Based on the past 12 months

Food 4.9

Value 4.8

Service 4.9

Ambience 4.8

Aran V. Dined: 3 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
Absoluty amazing place! You don't go there to eat, you go for the experience of flavours and the amazing view of Melkboss. This is a GEM in South African seafood cuisine. WELL DONE to almost 30yrs open!

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Bronia L. Dined: 2 days ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

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Ronel M. Dined: 2 days ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

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Philip d. Dined: 3 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

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Charmaine Dined: 2 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
Great experience

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Ellie N. Dined: 2 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
Always have a great meal at Cafe Orca.

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Lezaan S. Dined: 2 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

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Karen W. Dined: 3 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
Best seafood restaurant in Cape Town!

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