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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
(632 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 (632)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.9
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Sarin R. Dined: 1 week 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: 6 days 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: 1 week 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: 1 week 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.

  • Ludwig W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Mar 26
    Always very nice to meet you

  • John D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience N/A
  • Tovhi M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nigel K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Julia and her brigade deliver a memorial dining experience. We are lucky to have enjoyed these nights several times, in recent years. Around the social table you meet food lovers from all around the world. New friends are made over a fabulous glass of local wine, whilst Chef Julia introduces the multiple courses. Great for couples & solo travellers.

  • Alexandre L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Mar 26
    Spotless and unique experience, from start to the end. Excellent food, wine pairing, ambience and service. Unmistakably the best dining experience in town.

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