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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
(2277 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

  • 28 Jun - 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 2026 - 21 May 2027
  • Wednesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 21 May 2026

Reviews (2277)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Melinda V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jul 26
    We loved the food and the Jazz. Will definitely be back.

  • Tammy H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jul 26
    Always been an amazing spot, whether for dinner or cocktails, love the ambience and would highly recommend especially for a special birthday celebration.

  • Rose D. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Jul 26
    What a good evening out! The music was spectacular, top quality musicians. Eating in the restaurant upstairs, it was just loud enough that we could listen to the live jazz but not intrusive, so we could have a good conversation. Down in the bar after our meal was loud and a great vibe. Best of both!

  • Ronel D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ronel D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Jun 26
    We had a wonderful celebration at Ricks, great laughs, company and food (amazing vegan options). A special thanks to Ronald for the excellent service! Will defs visit again.

  • Samantha H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
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