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Reverie Social Table

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 226A Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
5.0
(581 reviews)
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  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - 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 (581)

5.0 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 5.0
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Terry K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 21 Aug 25
    This is one of the highlights of my time in Cape Town. Loved eating at the communal table, sharing extraordinary food and amazing wine. Not to be missed!

  • Paul Z. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 09 Aug 25
    It was really nice to eat family style and meet everyone at the dinner- a really nice, interesting group

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Jul 25
    We had a fabulous dining and people-meeting evening. The experience was as promised. The food was thoughtful, made with care, and delicious. Julia encouraged everyone to socialize. We left full and with new friends.

  • Tom H. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 23 Jul 25
    We've loved every minute of it! Wonderful food, great wines and a lovely atmosphere! Julia and her team make it happen! Kudos to Luuk! Tom, Katrien, Ann-Sofie, Pieter-Jan & Alexander from Belgium.

  • Miriam C. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Jul 25
    Absolutely unique and beautiful concept to be able to learn about wines while dining with strangers. I managed to make acquaintances in one night over delicious food

  • Dina M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Jul 25
    Cape Town had an abundance of exceptional restaurants, but if I could only return to one restaurant it would be Reverie Social Table. Our experience at Reverie was truly unique and unforgettable. Julia’s dishes were innovative and delicious, the wine pairing was thoughtfully curated, and our company was fabulous. I am sorry we don’t live locally – we would certainly be regulars.

  • Curtis G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kelly C. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Jul 25
    Such a great night out! Amazing food, delicious wine, and the best vibe around the table. Felt like having dinner with friends, even though we all started as strangers. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and different in Cape Town!

  • Ally Y. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Jul 25
    Amazing. Just go

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