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Located at 84 Harrington Street, East City Grill & Yakiniku brings two dining concepts
under one roof — a celebration of South African heritage and Asian flair, led by Executive
Chef Jaycee Ferreira.
At East City Grill, Ferreira’s flame-led cooking and local Wagyu define a menu rooted in
South African tradition yet shaped by Asian influence and Cape Town’s modern edge.
Across the room, Yakiniku offers an immersive Japanese-style grill experience inspired by
Tokyo’s smoky yakiniku-ya, where guests cook, share, and connect around the flame.
Housed within a landmark hemp building designed by Wolf & Wolf Architects, it’s two
flames, one destination, and a new rhythm for the city.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (9)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.8
Service 4.8
Ambience 5.0
  • Raymund V. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Nov 25
    Great great great service and ambience!

  • Ethne Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Nov 25
    Outstanding meal …. Beautifully presented … excellent service, beautiful venue … attention to detail is amazing- Jaycee well done !! What a treat !!

  • Tim P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    It’s always a little unfair to review something in its infancy, things take time so, let’s concentrate on the positives. Clearly, the owner is a restauranteur who knows what works. The interior design is fabulous, a sense of place. I like large tables for two which gives you space, especially when sharing small plates unlike, say, Marble, where you can eat your neighbour's meal for them! The wine list is great and it’s pricing the best I’ve seen in a central CPT restaurant, many wines are marked up by 25-50% unlike the 2-300% elsewhere. Wine by the glass is actually by carafe so, 1 1/2 to 2 glasses! Service is attentive and the menu attractive. To be honest, the size of portions were very big which means we had no appetite left for the interesting desserts. Dining with a veggie is always interesting when it comes to grill/fire. There were quite a few suitable dishes but, we were given the impression that the chef finds veggie a pain which sounds archaic!! One dish, smashed potatoes with gruyere came out as potato puree, which was a shame as it sounded like a great dish. I can see bloggers/influencers being enamoured with the space, over time I’m sure the food will match the surroundings.

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    What a great new restaurant. It was absolutely amazing. Every dish was perfect. A MUST to visit and enjoy. Thanks

  • Mr Jean-Pierre M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Nov 25
    It felt like I was in New York, decor spot on. Great atmosphere, service and amazing food. Short rib croquettes will change your life!

  • Andre S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Nov 25
    Absolutely loved everything about this place, beautiful decor, fantastic, attentive staff and outstanding food. Can’t wait to return and explore the menu further.

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