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Mama Africa Cape Town

African Cape Malay South African Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 178 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.3
(713 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Serves Halaal

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Menu
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Welcome to Mama Africa Restaurant, where we invite you to experience the rich and diverse flavors of Africa. Our restaurant offers a unique combination of traditional African cuisines and modern dining experiences. We specialize in providing authentic African experiences to our customers from all over the world.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 02h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 02h00

Specials

Festive Feast

Celebrate the season in Mama Africa style! Enjoy our Festive 3-Course Pan-African feast with indulgent desserts and bottomless selected wines. Featuring dishes like Springbok Carpaccio, Tiger Prawns, Nyama Choma, Maputo Seafood Platter and our Amarula Cheesecake. On 24, 25, 31 Dec & 1 Jan this is the only menu available. From 26–30 Dec its served alongside our regular menus. R2000 pp. Limited seats ,book now!

  • 24 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 23:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 1 Dec 2025

Reviews (713)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.2
Value 4.1
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Roger V. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Dec 25
    Lovely restaurant but unfortunately the food is not good

  • Stanley T. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Mama Africa. Thank you. However, there was one thing I did not like, namely being told after we had all ordered that R50/person would be added to the bill for the band. 'Was that okay?' I was asked. Not to lose the festive atmosphere, I agreed. In reality, we could hardly hear the band because we were in what seemed to be a quiet area. So I left feeling I had been taken advantage of. Had we been able to hear the band and enjoyed it, I would gladly have paid the R50/person.

  • Alicia W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alain k. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Dec 25
    Hi, when i book the réservation for 2, I noted that we want to see the show. Finaly whe we were at the back of the room with no view. Then, we have been charged for thoose options. It was a bad expérience.

  • Olivier G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    Bobotie was excellent. Amarula-cheesecake not bad, but little bit disappointing. Wines are a little bit expensive, compared to usual prices in South Africa

  • Nashira B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    You will not be disappointed! The food, ambiance, live music, and energy was perfect.

  • Ingrid H. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0
  • Meghan G. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Nov 25
    Booked for room with entertainment which wasn’t provided. Food and ambience was bad. Worst decision of trip to visit here

  • Victor G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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