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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.6
(4093 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

Choose a dish for R150

Thirty & Thriving. We have turned - 30 come and celebrate with us! To mark three incredible decades at the V&A Waterfront, were sharing the love with an exclusive winter anniversary offer: A Meal for Two for Only R300! Bring a friend and enjoy a delicious meal together—choose from our specially curated anniversary menu. Or, if youre flying solo, treat yourself to a fantastic meal for just R150! Choose from: Vol au Vent, Pork Belly, Wagyu Burger, Risotto, Vegan Burger How to claim: Mention the “Thirty & Thriving” offer when you order Terms & Conditions apply. Excludes drinks. Subject to availability.

  • 9 Jun - 31 Aug
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Jun 2025

Reviews (4093)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Peggy L. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.3
    0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
    Wonderful, lively location. 3 people of our party of 5 ordered the battered hake which was rubbery and dry. Poor quality ingredients and cooking skills. Such a shame. The other 2 members of the party shared the mussels which were very tasty.

  • Marc M. Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
    servi ce not good

  • Sonja V. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Jun 25
    Fireplace nice addition, but door leading to outside veranda a problem as staff not consistently closing Food as always excellent, as well as service- reliable showstopper for local and international guests

  • Debra F. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Jun 25
    I found the food a bit bland in taste but otherwise lovely. Waffles were my highlight!

  • Dorothy Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Jun 25
    The service is Amaizing. Not complaining about food, it was just my bad choice. Ill definitely recommend to my friends

  • Andre L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    Waiter unattentive

  • Geoff H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    0.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Jun 25
    This is our 4th visit to Cape Town, the first being in 2013 and that's when we first discovered this excellent restaurant. We've visited it at least once every time since. We highly recommend it but, as it's always very busy, we'd advise booking online, which is what we did whilst still in the UK. Not only is this restaurant very enjoyable, it's truly remarkable value for money, especially if you live in ripoff Britain.

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