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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.5
(4202 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 (4202)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Angela Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Margret V. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Hanse Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Jun 26
    We had a fabulous time!! Always our go to place at the Waterfront. Never disappoints even though you didn’t have our usual mussels we like to order we understood why. The ribs special was next level!!! Must mention our waitress, service was fantastic!!

  • Michael C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Jun 26
    In some ways it’s hard to write a review - we’ve lived in Cape Town 11 years and eat regularly at Den Anker. So we wouldn’t go there so often if we didn’t like the food. For us it’s a great location, staff and always pleasant and provide good service. Lastly the food is always well presented and good quality. Our choices on Friday were Gambas and the prawn and clam with pasta. We love the warm bread treat to start.

  • Judith t. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Jun 26
    Excellent fun evening. Good atmosphere and enjoyable food. Excellent service.

  • Noma M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Edward P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Great beer choices, great food options, highly recommend if you’re in the V&A Waterfront area.

  • Ashley H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Amazing all round!

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