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The Melting Pot

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Asian/Oriental Breakfast Contemporary Fine Dining Fusion Tapas
Location Pointer 137 Waterkant St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.6
(883 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 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 17h30 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 17h30 - 21h00
  • Thursday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 17h30 - 21h00
  • Friday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 17h30 - 21h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 17h30 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (883)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.7
  • Renee S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 05 Jan 26
    We had a magical evening!

  • Wendy H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nico d. Dined: 6 days ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 01 Jan 26
    Exceptionally poor service experience. Food was fine, but not amazing

  • Fabiola S. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 01 Jan 26
    Service extremely slow

  • Martin W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Frances A. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Dec 25
    Service excellent! Food so delicious cannot wait to try other dishes delightful menu.

  • Nicole H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Dec 25
    Very small menu but everything was delicious.

  • Ingrid C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Dec 25
    Ten out of ten. Everything was incredible

  • Wendy D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    John and his team are insanely talented providing the most fabulous meals with great atmosphere

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