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SPYCED is a unique Cape Malay Restaurant situated in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront. It is a celebration of the discovery of the Spice Route around the cape and homage to the Cape culture and food.

Join a cooking class:
Immerse yourself in an interactive Cape Malay culinary adventure! Blend cultural storytelling with hands-on cooking as you pickle, fold samoosas, and explore spice blends. Enjoy a welcome drink and a three-course meal featuring your creations. Perfect for food lovers eager to discover Cape Malay flavours, history, and practical cooking skills. To book, classes run Monday to Saturday at 11h30.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Thursday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Friday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Saturday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Sunday 11h00 - 23h30

Specials

Christmas Lunch Harvest Table at SPYCED

This festive season, celebrate Christmas the Cape way! Join us at SPYCED Restaurant for a Christmas lunch harvest table bursting with bold Cape Malay flavors, warming spices, and soulful hospitality. Expect a feast infused with cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and more—capturing the joy of the holidays with every bite. Gather your loved ones, share stories, and enjoy the soulful sounds and spice-inspired dishes that celebrate Cape Towns vibrant heritage. R950pp + 12% service charge - Book now and add a little SPYCED magic to your Christmas!

  • Thu, 25 Dec
  • Thursday only: 12:30 - 17:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 30 Sep 2025

New Years Eve at SPYCED

Ring in 2025 the Cape way! Join us at SPYCED Restaurant for a modern African New Years celebration with a soulful blend of Cape Malay flavors and Cape Town Jazz. Your evening includes arrival bubbly, a preselected bottle of wine (per two guests), mineral water, and a 15-dish Cape Malay Feast, followed by a midnight snack and bubbly to toast under the fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, stunning Waterfront views, and the warmth of Cape Towns vibrant spirit. R2,500 per person + 12% service charge Spaces are limited—book now for an unforgettable start to the New Year!

  • Wed, 31 Dec
  • Wednesday only: 19:30 - 23:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 30 Sep 2025

Reviews (393)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Rene Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    Food portions are rather small. eg. filling on the single Dorito chip & single cucumber are minimal & cannot be tasted. Its a great tasty variety but portions need to be bigger to achieve value for money. Entertainment, service & friendliness of staff was great. A family friendly atmosphere. Loved you dancing with our guests.

  • Muhimbise R. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    My clients, a Ugandan couple celebrating a special occasion, recently visited SPYCED, and overall they had a lovely experience that they truly appreciated. Although there was a small miscommunication with the reservation name and timing upon arrival, the team at SPYCED handled the situation with professionalism and genuine care. My clients were offered a beautiful table with a view of the stage and dance floor, and the staff—including the manager on shift—engaged with them throughout their stay to ensure they felt welcomed. They mentioned how thoughtful it was to receive Amarula shots and a scented candle as gestures of goodwill. These touches reflected the restaurant’s commitment to hospitality and to making things right when challenges arise. They also spoke highly of the ambiance—warm, vibrant, and perfect for a celebration. The décor and atmosphere stood out to them, and even though they arrived slightly later than the ideal time for the full entertainment experience, they still enjoyed their evening. My clients complimented the food as flavorful and well-presented, and appreciated the attentiveness of the staff despite the busy evening. The professionalism shown throughout reassured them, and they left feeling that SPYCED is a place dedicated to providing memorable experiences. Based on their feedback and the way the team handled everything, I am confident in recommending SPYCED to more of my clients in the future. We look forward to continued collaboration and more wonderful experiences ahead.

  • Olivia C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    We hosted a corporate event at Spyced, and we were thoroughly impressed. With over 200 guests in attendance, the staff was attentive and ensured that everyone received excellent service. The flavors of the food were outstanding—kudos to the chef! It was a wonderful evening that our guests will not soon forget. The events manager, Louise, was exceptional; she handled our event and last-minute requests with grace and professionalism.

  • Elizma S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nigel P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Nov 25
    A fantastic evening. One observation would be to make the jazz music a little more African. At times it was too European.

  • Zack T. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Liesl D. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    I saw a lot of people enjoying their food and drinks but for us it wasn't really good. The food was not warm and on a lot of dishes you could only taste the spices and not really the ingredients. The meat was also very dry. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk to each other. That made it for us a less experience.

  • Nicola G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Nov 25
    Lovely fun experience. We did the dinner and drumming and enjoyed it. The reason for 4 stars is that I didn't receive one course that was the beef and polenta for the meat eaters. I thought it was just coming a bit late but the waitress then took our plates away and served dessert. So I feel for the dearer price than most other restaurants in Cape Town that we should get all the courses paid for. Other than that it was a nice experience, although the dearest meal we have had since coming to Cape Town by far.

  • Aslak F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Claudia T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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