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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
(588 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 (588)

5.0 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.9
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Teri B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Oct 25
    This will be one of my best restaurant memories. Chef Julia’s table experience is one of a kind. Beautiful presentation, finely prepared and lovingly served by her and her staff.

  • Nancy B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Oct 25
    We had the most fantastic experience. Julia is the perfect host. Every morsel of food was delicious and the wines paired perfectly with each course. Great food and wine can make a wonderful evening out but the special ingredient Julia offers ,which sets Reverie apart from other restaurants, is the opportunity to share the evening with new people and end up with new friends by the end of the meal. Eating at Reverie is like going to the best dinner party ever and one you will continue to smile about for days to come. If you are in Cape Town or traveling to Cape Town, put an evening at Reverie on you must do list. You will be happy you did!

  • Jane H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lutz C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Sep 25
    It was a wonderful experience. Julia is a perfect host, the food was exceptional, the wines were very well chosen. We met very interesting and funny people and even as not native english speaking couple we had a wonderful time… so even if you are not fluent in english, try it: it will always be remembered as a remarkable evening.

  • Marilia I. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Sep 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    Dear Marilia, Thank you for choosing Reverie while celebrating your honeymoon and for taking the time to rate your experience with us. We hope that you and Arthur will visit us again to allow us the opportunity to make it a full Five Star experience next time. From Julia and the Reverie Team.

  • Cornel L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Sep 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us and we look forward to welcoming you back to our social table soon! From Julia and the Reverie Team

  • David J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Sep 25
    A lovely unique experience. Highly recommend!

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us and write this lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you both back to our social table soon! From Julia and the Reverie Team

  • Terry K. Dined: 1 month 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!

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    We love our solo travelers! Thank you for embracing the socialness of our social table and we can't wait to welcome you back again. From Julia and the Reverie Team.

  • Paul Z. Dined: 1 month 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

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It was lovely meeting you and Tina and we look forward to welcoming you back to our social table soon! From Julia and the Reverie Team.

  • Karen F. Dined: 2 months 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.

    Reverie Social Table responded on Mon 22 Sep 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience which is exactly our intention! We look forward to welcoming you all back next time. From Julia and the Reverie Team.

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