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Merchant Bar & Grill

Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer 91 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.7
(127 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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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.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (127)

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    The ambience gave us a bit of a New York feel, right here in Cape Town. Service was excellent! Knowledge of the dishes available was outstanding. Food was very good and we truly ate enough. For the experience that it was, it's good value for money. But be prepared, the wine is darn EXPENSIVE! Expect a 300% markup on what you'll pay in store.

  • Andrea E. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andrea E. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Corli G. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 08 Aug 25
    The food was absolutely divine! We gas the winter menu and it exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and quantity of food! The wine menu is very expansive, but a bit pricey...

  • Sarah B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Pash N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Jul 25
    What a wonderful all-round experience. From the exquisite food, beautiful ambience, and fantastic service, to Rachel and her team’s attention to detail and willingness to accommodate a late booking and birthday request, everyone in our party of 10 had a memorable time. We’ll definitely be returning! Thank you.

  • Richard S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Jul 25
    Very good.

  • Michelle G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Jul 25
    The selection of wines were impressive and the food flavours were incredible! Our waitress was phenomenal! The atmosphere was cozy and the cocktails were perfect. Thank you for all the attention to detail put into all the different areas. It was felt and enjoyed by all 6 of us.

  • Karen T. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Jul 25
    Food and service was outstanding. There was not one thing that wasn't perfect. Even got to visit the curing room. Very highly recommend this restaurant.

  • Abri B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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