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On the Square (The Capetonian)

Vegetarian Friendly South African Malaysian Coffee Shop Cape Malay Breakfast Asian/Oriental African
Location Pointer Pier Place, Heerengracht St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(876 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Serves Halaal
  • Buffet

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Enjoy a full dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere, overlooking the vibrant Pier Square. On the Square Restaurant, is strictly Halaal and is renowned for its variety of tasty, locally inspired lunch & dinner buffets and á la carte dishes.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 22h00

Reviews (876)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Aneesa Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Oct 25
    Overall we were happy. Well done Capetonion 10/10

  • Moeshfieqa Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kubra Dined: 4 days ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    I hope that next time I go for dinner, the food will be more flavorful and include a greater variety of vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and sweet potatoes as well as fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, and pawpaw. The butternut was delicious however would have preferred just added butter to the squash so the vegetable can be enjoyed! It would also be great to have another neutral soup option, maybe butternut or vegetable soup, and to serve prawns on their own rather than mixed with fish in a sauce, which tends to overpower their natural taste. The salad and dessert options were good as well as refreshments. Thank you from guest & family that had buffet dinner at The Capetonian on 15.10.2025!

  • Laaiqah W. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Oct 25
    Good day the atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Some of the foods was exquisite just the meat wasn't as soft as I would like to be Hats off to the chef who took his time and made a platter sushi it wasn't really to my standards but I do understand as it was very busy but I'll sure make a turn there shortly to come try the sushi again. Oh not forgetting the desserts 😔 a real disappointment. I'm a home cook and Baker and expected way more maybe I shouldn't get my hopes up high when visiting places. Please do let me know if I'm able to post a review on my platform. I've eaten there before years ago

  • Devereau F. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thandi L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Oct 25
    Wow I was so speechless everything top tier ,👌 the food so scrumptious the service out of this world friendly and helpful staff we really had a great time thank the capetonians🙏❤️

  • PRECIOUS S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gayaat O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    We had a wonderful evening. The noise level of the matric ball was rowdy. There was group that came down. They sang and danced down in the foyer and it was disturbing for us sitting in the lounge area.

  • Gail S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    One small note = sadly not aware establishment was fully halaal = so no alcohol could be served or brought in. Small issue - issue with my bill, not picking up full payment for the 10 buffets was made beforehand, etc... Communications between departments perhaps.

  • Nasima K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    Keep the great service up.Extremely helpful and friendly staff

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