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Rick's Cafe Americain

African Moroccan Seafood South African Tapas
Location Pointer 103 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(2268 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 carte 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

Tuesday Burger Special

Come enjoy our 2 for 1 Burgers ALL day Every Tuesday

  • 27 May - 31 Jul
  • Tuesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 20 May 2026

Every Wednesday is MARGARITA DAY

Enjoy 2 Margaritas made with El Jimador Blanco for only R100 - ALL DAY All day long! Grab your friends, sip, and make your Wednesday a little more festive.

  • 21 May - 21 Jun
  • Wednesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 21 May 2026

Reviews (2268)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Dusty C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Sunday lamb roast was awesome.

  • Jenifer Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Jun 26
    Great place!!!

  • Erna Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Matthew (Sams Birthday ) G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    We hosted my wife's 40th Birthday on the roof terrace. Lexi and the team were fantastic. The Rick's team were so attentive and accommodating. We had a fantastic time.

  • AJ M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    We just love Rick's. The decor, atmosphere food and views. Nothing beats a coctail on the rooftop terrace.

  • Guillaine K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 May 26
    Overall, I had a great experience. The drinks and food were both very good, and the staff were friendly without being overly intrusive, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the welcome experience left a poor first impression. As someone who also works in hospitality, it was one of the coldest and most awkward welcomes I’ve received. When I arrived, I gave my name and reservation time to the young hostess at the entrance. She checked the system alongside, I believe, the manager, a gentleman wearing a blue shirt. She then simply told me, “Go upstairs to table 209.” Since it was my first visit, I politely explained that I didn’t know where table 209 was. Her response was to tell me to “take the stairs, skip the middle floor, keep going until you reach the rooftop, and look for table 209.” The manager was standing there during this interaction, and I expected someone to step in and assist, but instead he just said, “Enjoy yourself.” When I arrived upstairs, I realized there were no visible table numbers, only reserved signs on larger tables. Thankfully, a gentleman upstairs kindly helped me find my table and took great care of me for the rest of the evening. I understand this may not be a five-star establishment, but escorting a first-time guest to their table feels like a basic hospitality standard. After my meal, I went downstairs to watch the game and noticed there was a different hostess working later in the evening; a more mature woman. She greeted guests warmly, with a bright smile, and personally assisted them with seating. Watching her interact with customers made it clear what had been missing from my own arrival experience.

  • Miriam B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeremy O. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 29 May 26
    Great burgers on a lekker Monday burger special

  • Lana Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • SHAKIEL Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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