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The Famous Butchers Grill is a chic steakhouse specializing in superior “A” grade steaks, matured to perfection. As one enters the restaurant, you are enveloped by the elegant décor and the warm colours of cream, bronze and black. Diners can expect to be entertained when dining at The Famous Butchers Grill as this establishment is one of few in Cape Town where you can enjoy live music every night of the week. Although the restaurant specialises in satisfying your carnivorous cravings, all culinary preferences are catered for – including vegetarians. The restaurant also boasts an impressive selection of local wines beautifully showcased in a glass wine cellar. Besides a vibey dining experience, the restaurant also offers quality and friendly service. The restaurant is located in the Cape Town Lodge Hotel’s lobby – patrons can park their cars in the hotel’s secure off-street parking at R50.00 (Subject to availability.)

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 16h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 16h00 - 22h00

Specials

Burger Promotion

Enjoy two 100% pure beef burgers (180g) on a seedless brioche bun, served with chips or a side salad for R280 — a saving of R110! Mondays to Fridays - Lunch and dinner. Saturdays and Sundays - Dinner only. Bookings are essential.

  • 18 Mar - 30 Apr
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 22:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 18 Mar 2026

Reviews (158)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.8
  • Holger H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Mar 26
    Absolutely recommended in Cape Town! Thanks for the great evening an live music!

  • Dean G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Megan C. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.7
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience N/A

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    From the moment we were seated, it was clear that the evening’s brightest note would be struck not by the kitchen, but by our waiter, a gentleman aptly named Happy. His service was polished, attentive without intrusion, and delivered with a warmth that felt entirely genuine. In a dining room that grew steadily more chaotic as the night unfolded, he remained the picture of professionalism. Regrettably, the same cannot be said of the food. The opening act—deep-fried mushrooms—arrived with the hollow crunch and uniform texture that betray their freezer-aisle origins, lacking the earthy juiciness one hopes for in such a simple pleasure. The biltong slices fared marginally better: competent, agreeable, but hardly memorable. The main course proved the evening’s greatest disappointment. Two rump steaks were ordered medium rare, yet both arrived resolutely well done. One in particular was a pallid grey throughout, devoid of the succulence and character that define a properly handled cut. It was less a celebration of beef and more a study in overcooking. As the restaurant filled beyond what its modest proportions could gracefully accommodate, the atmosphere shifted from lively to overwhelming. The live music, rather than enhancing the experience, dominated it—conversation became a strained exercise rather than a pleasure. The final misstep came with the bill, which failed to account for the deposit already paid and omitted two drinks (which we had corrected). It was an administrative oversight that neatly mirrored the kitchen’s inattention to detail. In the end, while Happy’s service stood as a commendable highlight, it was not enough to redeem an evening marked by culinary disappointment and logistical missteps. Regrettably, this is not a table to which we will return.

  • Peet B. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    Excellent and money well spend on a great evening.

  • Lesley M. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nomtha_Welanga M. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 26 Dec 25
    Amazing

  • Blanche C. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Siphe L. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Oct 25
    Everything was perfect, enjoyed every minute of it.

    1
  • Liezl E. Dined: 5 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jay R. Dined: 6 months ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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