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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.5
(4607 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 (4607)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Frank W. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    Excellent food & service as usual. India our waitress could not have done more. Outstanding. Well done to the Team.

  • John C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    A great venue in the Waterfront with good quality food at a very reasonable price & great service- what more could you want?! We would definitely recommend & if we are in Cape Town again we will return!

  • Norma D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 Jan 26
    Another great dining experience at Den Anker with friends

  • Van Zele Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    As Belgians, it’s always fine to eat and drink like home. We could recomend you’re place to any non-belgian !

  • Karsten E. Dined: 3 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    The ambience is very good, but it‘s too loud. Location is excellent!

  • Mai Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    Myself and two dear friends had an excellent lunch yesterday. We all had the Vol au vent. It was tasty and quite unique. Followed by a lovely coffee.

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