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Rick's Cafe Americain

African Moroccan Seafood South African Tapas Vegetarian Friendly
103 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(2371 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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.

Reviews (2371)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.6
  • BEATRICE Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Chris Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Megan Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    You’d battle to find a place with a better balance of relaxed groovy vibe, top notch food, drinks and service, and breath taking mountain vista. What a plek! Thoroughly enjoyed the live jazz band. Thank you Rick’s!

  • Paul Dined: 6 days ago
    2.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    The starter ribs were nice My burger (if I compare it to Banana Jam & other places I go to) I was over cooked and completely lacking flavour. On top of that they are 40% more expensive to similar places so for me it was the first and last time I would eat there. My wife has the squid to start and the chicken tajin. Her main meal was far better prepared to mine and far better value compared to my meal however still more expensive to other places we frequent. Overall we wouldn’t go back there for food.

    Rick's Cafe Americain responded on Sat 26 Apr 25:
    Dear Paul I was surprised to see your price comparison with Banana Jam, but after checking their website, I found our prices are quite similar. Considering our different location and rent costs, that's notable. Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your burger - it's rare for us to get complaints about our dishes. But we employ only humans in the kitchen, and mistakes can happen. If you'd spoken up to your server or any of my managers, we would have happily replaced the burger. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to rectify the issue since you shared your feedback only on the Dineplan app. Have a great day

  • Jana Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    This is an old time favourite spot of mine. I remember visiting Rick's when they were still in their old building. I stumbled upon them after leaving a group of VIPs that I was chaperoning at Fat Cactus and needed a bite to eat.The owner was sitting on the 'stoep' in front and we started chatting and ever since then, (sorry FC) I used to take our groups here, all the way to the roof top. The vibe is best at sunset in my, always want to have fun, opinion. They have happy hour from 3pm (I think) Please check. Think Cuban, Moroccon, American and Mexican-fusion. I have traveled a bit myself and Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town reminds me of my travelling days. The decor is stunning, and something different. This business has survived so many set backs, (nevermind c19) but due to the owners dedication and passion, his love for good food and his staff, they have survived every one of them. I love the new location! Just look at the view. Table Mountain goosebumps. I have been visiting them for the past 13 years (gosh correct me if I am wrong) and have always had absolutely amazing service and delicious meals, prepared with care and love and plated with detail. Do yourself a favour and try their platters! Mondays is burger special day, buy one get one free on selected burgers. Well, on all of them,except the double patty one. It was delicious, also the best Aperol spritzer that I had in a long time. Meals are super affordable and try to go when the lights are all on and the Cape Tonians are out. You will, just like me, drive from the other side of CT to visit, and leave with a massive smile on your face. Take friends, places like these are meant to be shared with others. ♡ Jana

  • Sherry Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Annemare R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ben C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Apr 25
    Love the concept - very atmospheric, complemented by delicious food and great jazz. Beware the Blue Motorbike cocktail though....

  • Haas Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Peter Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Apr 25
    Sehr schöne Atmosphäre, breite Speisekarte. Die Mezze Platte reicht sehr gut für zwei Personen.

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Opening Hours

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

Every Monday - is Burger Day

Join us Mondays for our 2 - 4 - 1 BURGER SPECIAL on selected Burgers . Bookings are essential.

  • 7 Feb - 31 Dec
  • Monday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 7 Feb 2025

Every Wednesday - is Margarita Day

Every Wednesday - is Margarita Day - buy 2 Margaritas for only R100 made with Eljimador Tequila, Orange Liqueur and Lemon Juice. Bookings are essential.

  • 7 Feb - 31 Dec
  • Wednesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 7 Feb 2025

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

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