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Reverie Social Table

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 226A Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.9
(637 reviews)
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  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20

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Reverie Social Table is proudly South African table d'hôte style eatery located in the quirky neighborhood of Observatory, Cape Town with a focus on social dining.

Each evening, chef patron Julia Hattingh welcomes guests to sit around her bespoke 18-seater table to enjoy a five-course meal exclusively created for them, and accompanied by carefully selected wines.

Guests are encouraged to put away their cell phones and engage with one another. Perfect for those who love food, wine and great company.

Chef Julia's contemporary style is strongly influenced by the chefs that have mentored her throughout her career, respect for the food she works with, her vast travels and her home town of Cape Town with its myriad of cultures and culinary heritage.

Images by Chase Edmonds @itsmechase_

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Saturday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (637)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.9
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Kit Sanne N. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Mar 26
    Great evening with exceptional service and social interaction.

  • Mark J. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Mar 26
    A wonderful sociable evening. Plenty of food and wine. A “hands on” hostess and excellent staff service.

  • Ndekeela M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    A truly beautiful concept! I loved every bit of it. What a team! Great food! Great service! Great wine pairings- actually booked last minute on my birthday and I’m so glad I spent it that way- truly a special experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Linda P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andy M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    A very unsual dining experience. No menu, plenty of great wine and lots of new friends!

  • Sarin R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Mar 26
    What can I say other than it was the best meal I had in Cape Town during the weeks I spent there. Julia is a fantastic chef who is passionate about her food and that comes through in abundance. The social table is a great concept which allowed for some lovely conversations. A definite place to visit when you are in CPT Sarin

  • John H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Be prepared to forget what you have eaten, what course youre at and what wine you are drinking. If want a combination of company, good food and drinks then this venue is worth a go. The service is excellent as are the stories. Not big portions but a dinning experience to be enjoyed. Leave the car at home!! Well done Chef

  • Greg R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Mar 26
    Our last dinner in Cape Town and it was the one of the best culinary experiences of our lives. If this restaurant was in the United States - it would be easily a nominee (if not a winner) for the James Beard Foundation awards!! The kitchen staff was fantastic, the wine kept on flowing, and the new friendships were made! If you are able to get a seat - you will not forget it!

  • Jeff S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Mar 26
    Great food, great service, a highly recommended restaurant for anyone looking for an upscale dining with new friends.

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