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Merchant Bar & Grill

Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly Charcuterie Boards
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

Modern old-school – that’s MERCHANT BAR & GRILL in a nutshell. The old-school… an honest return to kitchen basics, provenance and the four seasons. The modern… a menu for today and a bar that oozes cosmopolitanism. Expect simplicity, intensity of flavour and a window on South Africa’s best producers, in the hub of the city.

Reviews (104)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Dirk J. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 23 Apr 25
    Great team, super food

  • Anele S. Dined: 1 week ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    If you are black do not visit this restaurant. They will give you a seat by the toilet. They did this to 2 separate couples.

    Merchant Bar & Grill responded on Tue 22 Apr 25:
    I find this very disturbing, that despite the years of hard work building up a reputation of treating all our guests with the utmost respect, someone would jump to such a ridiculous conclusion. This guest arrived 1 hour late for their booking and by the time they arrived, that was the only table available. We had given their original table away to another guest. That there was another table of colour seated next to them, is an absolute coincidence. We did have other guests in the restaurant that were of colour but I suppose she turned a blind eye to them. In the 20 years I have spent in this industry, never once have I ever been accused of any racial discrimination, and I believe that anybody reading this will find this review as offensive as I do. I'm certain that this guest will try and launch a tirade on social media, but I will not respond, I will not lend any more energy to this than I already have. David Schneider Co-owner Merchant bar & grill

  • Kirsten M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    One of the best meals we have had in Cape Town

  • Chiara P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Gavin L. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Apr 25
    A truly spectacular meal with outstanding service. well dione to all

  • Kirsten Kiely Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kirsten K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tammy S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Apr 25
    The team at Merchant are fantastic, offer amazing service and go out of their way for everyone - our table of 5 had the best experience last night. Thank you Taras for your wine recommendations and Armand for perfect service

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED