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The Melting Pot

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Asian/Oriental Contemporary Fusion Tapas
Location Pointer 137 Waterkant St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.7
(896 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50

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At The Melting Pot, food isn’t just a meal, it’s an adventure. Led by Chef John van Zyl, we bring bold, vibrant flavours to Cape Town from our kitchen in De Waterkant. Every dish tells a story from our travels, celebrating global inspiration, local ingredients, and a shared love of good food.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Thali Tuesday

Enjoy a Thali with us on Tuesdays! R295 per person that includes an onion Bhaji, Tadka Dhal, Lamb Curry served with fragrant rice, roti Canai & sides.

  • 7 Jul - 25 Aug
  • Tuesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 16 Jun 2026

Date Night Thursdays!

Come enjoy a One of Everything and receive a glass of wine each on us! R430 per person. Bookings are advised.

  • 2 Jul - 27 Aug
  • Thursday only: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 1 Jul 2026

Reviews (896)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Michelle D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    Loved the mixture of dishes and flavours. Sharing plates' sizes were very generous. Lovely, sunny, upstairs terrace seating. Excellent service.

  • Sandra V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    The Melting Pot never disappoints on old favourites and still manages to surprise with new dishes. Consistently five star quality food.

  • Tayla B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Jul 26
    10/10 experience, food was phenomenal as always. Fish tacos are hard to beat! Such a beautiful restaurant with truly exceptional staff, we cannot wait to go back.

  • Vicky P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jul 26
    Excellent food- would have loved the open fire to have been lit in a cold winters night

  • Pietro A. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jul 26
    Great experience

  • Derick H. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 Jul 26
    Exceptional

  • Amanda S. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Jul 26
    Sensational every. single. time. One of the few restaurants that warrant regular repeat. Thank you to John, Carla, Cassy and the TMP team for another truly special experience packed with flavor and lifetime memories!

  • Salome M. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jul 26
    Decent food, priced at similar levels as nearby spots. Felt the service was lacking a bit, looked like 1 or 2 waiters were working, although we were not in a rush, we wondered many times where our waiter was. Food variety is lacking, but perhaps its their thing, forced us to try new things. Overall 3.5/5, nothing horrible or bad, but nothing wow. Setting is an old house, which is ok, but could be more comfortable.

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