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On the Square (The Capetonian)

African Asian/Oriental Breakfast Cape Malay Coffee Shop Malaysian South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer Pier Place, Heerengracht St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(1093 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 (1093)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Jade K. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 22 Jan 26
    Thank you for the amazing service I received. To Sesethu thank you for all your assistance with my booking and making sure all my request were made and delivered. The staff (I cannot remember all their names) serving last night, what excellent service. I will definitely be back.

  • Zulah Dined: 3 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 21 Jan 26
    The food was lacking flavour and very basic dishes were available. Not value for the amount of money spent. However staff was friendly and tended to any queries, provided “salt and pepper” for better taste. Overall it was an average experience just needs improvement on their dishes.

  • Vaughn S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 20 Jan 26
    Very nice experience....friendly staff and good quality food

  • Riefqah D. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 Jan 26
    Really enjoyed the salad and main course sections. The other persons at my table raved about the prawn starter. The couscous salad, beautiful. The macaroni cheesy pasta was superb. The squash with the cheesy, mushroom centre was very much enjoyed by all. Overall the main course was very good. I like that there was variety without being overwhelming. I also think food was plentiful for everyone, my entire party, 6 of us in total ate our fill. The dessert table has to be the only disappointment. The cakes did not have that authentic cream taste and the peppermint/almond(?) roll cake was horrible. It tasted very artificial. Also the fruit salad had such huge chunks of apple it should have been called an apple salad instead. It would've helped if the apples were cut into smaller pieces. (Personal preference). I did not sample the Malva pudding and custard but many other patrons seemed to be enjoying it. There were 2 pudding type desserts if I remember correctly which where pleasant but I think it would be more helpful if the dessert section has the cakes and puddings identified i.e. had little flag tags to indicate what they are. Makes for a more informed choice. Overall lovely experience, staff were polite and helpful. The space was clean and well organised. Very spacious too, we didn't "risk" the outside area as we worried about the wind but on the day it was quite lovely outside. Drinks like juice, milkshake, sodas are an additional cost but found that to be reasonable as well. I will definitely book again, and invite a larger party. I found pricing very reasonable for a full course meal. Definitely recommend.

  • Lidia Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 Jan 26
    The service was wonderful thank you guys

  • Fuad E. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 18 Jan 26
    Everything was excellent I will recommend anyone to go

  • Felicia D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 17 Jan 26
    Everybody was very professional good work ethics.It is my second time to go there and i will go again.The atmosphere is so chilled .Our waiter Pholip was visible throughout our stay.He was very helpful.I also celebrated my birthday yesterday when I told the one lady in management I think,she made my night extra beautiful.Thank you so much

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