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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.5
(4448 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Rated 2019

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You’ll find us on the quayside of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where the Atlantic ocean meets the mother city. Take an umbrella shaded table on our terrace, at the African Queen bar, or in our streamlined interior, where wall-to-wall windows make the most of the picture - postcard backdrop of Table Mountain. Described by restaurant critics as one of the Waterfronts most popular pioneers were now celebrating our 30th anniversary.

Enjoy the friendly ambience . . . we welcome clients as a part of our family.

The menu revolves round Moulles Marinieres, Steak Au Poivre and Bitterballen or North Sea Shrimps flown in from Europe.

We import beers from small Belgian breweries to ensure a spread of different flavours and styles. Six of these are served on tap: De Koninck, Vedett Extra White, Liefmans Fruitesse, La Chouffe, and our house ale Anker Brew, brewed following a personal recipe from Den Anker’s Belgian founder, Denis Bouckaert. The latest addition is a Blonde that has been brewed under the Anker brand, aptly named – Anker Blonde.Try one of our 25 Belgian bottled beers, including Duvel, Kwak, Westmalle Tripel or St Bernadus to name a few.

We look forward to having you as our guest to welcome you in true South African style with a Belgian flair.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 22h00

Reviews (4448)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Linda Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Dec 25
    We had the Crayfish & Prawn Croquette and this was absolutely delicious!!! My partner only comes to you for the pork belly 😉

  • Lee S. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Dec 25
    Ordered the Norwegian salmon Blue!! It came completely cooked, waited over an hour for the food, had I not been starving I would have sent it back. For a meal that costs nearly R400 I'd expect the quality to be perfect, also the portion size was ridiculously small, I'd say a starter size. Definitely not value for money especially since it was not done to my request.

  • Marc D. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dr. Loredana H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle C. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    There is no aircon in the restaurant, making it extremely uncomfortable on a hot day. The fan closest to us was not operational

  • Christine B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25
    We love it!

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