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Rick's Cafe Americain

African Moroccan Seafood South African Tapas Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 103 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(2562 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Walking into Rick's Café Américain has the same feeling as walking into a friend’s home for dinner.
We are situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town on Kloof Street in a charming 135 year old Victorian building, decorated in a style reminiscent of the 1942 movie classic “Casablanca”…
The menu presents a seasonal selection of Global Tapas and a wide variety of dishes ranging from mouth watering Salads, Gourmet Burgers, fresh Seafood, mature Prime Steaks and Moroccan and Mediterranean Specialties
- "we serve Comfort food"
So come relax and enjoy yourself with either lunching on the Balcony, sipping sun downers on the roof deck or enjoy a delicious meal inside this historical buildings restaurant, and we will guarantee you'll want to "play it again.”
Our "Aviation" Cocktail Bar on the ground floor has one of South Africa biggest Beverage selection.
Our award winning selection of wines is sure to suit all tastes and features a wide selection by the carafe, with over 100 tequila brands and with wide over 200 Gin, Rum and Vodka options, plus many Single Malts, Scotch and US Whiskey's and other premium Spirits & and Liquors. ... we offer roughly over 500 beverage items.
- Spoilt for choice ?
We all look for that place to recommend as being "my favorite place", well in this case you might just have found it.
- We also do Corporate Functions, Private Parties and have free WIFI for all our patrons.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 02h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 02h00

Specials

Sunday Roast at Ricks Cafe.

We offer in addition to our a la cart menu a Moroccan spiced roasted leg of Lamb for only R185 ! Bookings are essential

  • 9 Jan - 31 Dec
  • Sunday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 7 Feb 2025

Happy Hour

Come enjoy Discounted Cocktails & Beer on Tap at Happy Hour!

  • 9 Jan - 31 Dec
  • Everyday: 15:00 - 18:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Jan 2026

Reviews (2562)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Ingmar P. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Solly Dined: 3 days ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Trout Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Lovely Sunday lunch experience for locals who want to have affordable first class service like a tourist

  • Ande M. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    I won the valentines voucher, a beginning of a love affair. The food understood the assignment. I had the sirloin with Moroccan style roasted veggies and mash potatoes- perfectly cooked, well seasoned and deeply comforting. But my sister's Moroccan taijine??? Unreal. Aromatic, rich, layered, soulful. A certified 100 star dish. I will be thinking about it for a long time. The place was buzzing, they have a live band playing downstairs, the atmosphere is amazing. The manager was an absolute delight, warm and genuinely engaged, she recommended a cocktail that turned out to be the perfect companion to the meal. Definitely going back for more.

  • Michael G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • David H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • ELLIOT Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    Had a lovely birthday celebration. The waiters weee excellent and so helpful

  • BENJI Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Henrik H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lizzie W. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Feb 26
    Over sold on pervious reviews, and the service needs attention, attention to detail very slack. The food was average but over priced. Great ambiance for drinks.

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