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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.5
(4348 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

Specials

Winter Mussel Pot Special

Come enjoy two one kilogram pots of of our Signature Moules Marinieres - not from Brussels but from Langebaan - prepared the Belgian way and served with frites & mayo for only R500!

  • 22 Aug - 30 Sep
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 22 Aug 2026

Winter Rib Special

Choose between half a metre or 1 metre of our fall-off-the-bone Pork Ribs! A generous board of juicy, tender ribs, served with our hand-cut frites and mayo. Made for lingering, sharing and enjoying every bite at your own pace. Half a metre of ribs for 2 - R400 | One metre of ribs to share with 4 - R800. Bring the table together and dig in!

  • 22 Aug - 30 Sep
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 22 Aug 2026

Reviews (4348)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Jennifer G. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Sep 26
    We visited the restaurant twice on our Cape Town visit and loved the food each time which was cooked to perfection.

  • Tracey M. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Amanda W. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    My main course of fish very undercooked - offered to replace but i didn’t want to wait watching my husband eat and then him watch me!

  • Michèle E. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    Einfach Spitze

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Sep 26
    All was phenomenal , enjoyed 😊

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Sep 26
    Would've been nicer if you could've made my birthday and anniversary much more amazing 🤩

  • karen s. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rian G. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Sep 26
    Den Anker always delivers

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