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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: 1 week 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: 3 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: 3 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: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 Jul 26
    Exceptional

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