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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Location Pointer Pierhead, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
4.5
(4129 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 (4129)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Rolene M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jo Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andy C. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Apr 26
    The service was very slow else a wonderful ambience and good quality

  • Pese Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Apr 26
    I had a great time with my husband and son, although I expected the food quantity would be larger

  • Dennis Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Apr 26
    Dining at Den Anker is always an awesome choice.

  • Luke S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Apr 26
    I have eaten there many times over the past 30 years and I was disappointed to see that they have changed the way they make their 'frites'. I voiced this to the staff. The new way they are making them in no way resembles how they are made in Belgium, where I grew up. It was mentioned to me that a lot of other people feel the same way so I really hope they go back to the way they used to cut and fry them!

  • Sandy Munro Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Apr 26
    I had the beer baked hake, chips and salad. So beautifully presented and absolutely delicious

  • Debbie B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Apr 26
    Good place to eat traditional Belgian food. Really great host and a view of. Table Mountain while dining

  • Erik F. Dined: 6 days ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Apr 26
    Really bad

  • Rose M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Apr 26
    Incredible experience, will definitely come back

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