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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
(2537 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 (2537)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • wayne m. Dined: 1 day ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 Jan 26
    Burgers were burnt My dessert arrived about 15min after everyone else’s at the table was done. Only two waiters for the entire first floor section Horrible service. We were only 6 guests and honestly the restaurant was not that busy

  • Russel Y. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 Jan 26
    Good food but service completely overwhelmed.

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

    Reviewed on: Wed 07 Jan 26
    A real treat, both service and the food was excellent. Highly recommend. Great value too.

  • Georgia A. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 Jan 26
    Great food but unfortunately very slow service.

  • Onthatile M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    The food is actually delicious and affordable. I especially liked the fact that you can sit outside and watch the beautiful view.

  • Ted M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    Food decent. Items out of stock. Very slow service, no ambience at all for New Year’s Eve dinner.

  • John K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 02 Jan 26
    The food was delicious and the ambience super inviting. Our second drinks order took alittle too long to arrive hence the 4 starts on service. Other than that, it was beautiful all round. Definitely recommend and will be back soon

  • SONIA Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 01 Jan 26
    Great as usual, loved the line fish!

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