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The Restaurant and Botany Cafe at The President Hotel

Burgers Charcuterie Boards Contemporary Fusion Italian Mediterranean Pizza Seafood South African Steakhouse Sushi Tapas
Location Pointer 4 Alexander Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
4.5
(1748 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Live Sport
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Serves Halaal
  • Buffet
  • Pet Friendly

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Whether you are looking for drinks or dining, mountain or ocean views or spectacular sunsets; The President Hotel in Bantry Bay is the place to be. Soak up the sunshine, breathe in the sea air and enjoy memorable experiences with friends or family at one of our many restaurants and bars.

The Islands Restaurant serves a bountiful breakfast buffet daily, featuring locally sourced and fresh ingredients – a commitment to sustainability evident in every bite. As the sun sets, the space becomes an elegant candle-lit dining experience with an impressive a la carte menu and wine pairing.

The Senate and Deck Bar, with their signature cocktails and impressive wine and tapas menu is popular amongst locals who frequent for the vibey atmosphere and live sports screenings, and of course, the spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.

For a casual bite, The Base has a selection of gourmet woodfired pizzas and delicious pasta, while the newly refurbished Botany Café is famed for its fresh and healthy deli offering, best enjoyed as grab-and-go or sit down, featuring Bootlegger coffee, freshly squeezed juice, smoothies, pastries, cake and more.

Make sure you check out our renowned Sunday lunches and high tea offerings, family friendly pizza making as well as doggy high tea events.

Hope to see you at Cape Town's most loved hotel soon.

P.S. Our location is amazing, parking is free and service is friendly!

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 22h00

Specials

Sunday Harvest Lunch

Gather around the table for a comforting carvery-inspired Sunday Harvest Lunch, featuring seasonal favourites and locally inspired flavours. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon shared with family and friends.   R425 per adult | R225 per child

  • 12 Jul - 26 Sep
  • Sunday only: 13:00 - 15:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 12 Jul 2026

Heritage Day at The President

Join us this Heritage Day for a proudly South African braai experience, celebrating the vibrant flavours, cultures and traditions that bring us together. 24 September | 1 pm - 4 pm R595 per adult | R295 per child

  • Thu, 24 Sep
  • Thursday only: 13:00 - 16:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 24 Aug 2026

Reviews (1748)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Zanda-lee Madonci Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Sep 26
    The restaurant had no record of my pre-payment via dineplan so we were held up for 20mins while they checked that. Very annoying especially when Taryn at the President advised payment must be done beforehand only to be held up.

  • Courtney P. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jardien Dined: 6 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    Booked breakfast for 4 people. At R395 pp they definitely not the cheapest. Been there previously but yesterday was easily the worst experience. I had to sit and speak to the duty manager afterwards and there were many issues that arose. Some were, no fish (haddock/mackerel or salmon), so no salmon benedict. Asked for 2 eggs poached soft, waited about 10 minutes and was brought in a little glass bowl, ice cold! Sent these back and was told that they will warm it( really????). Needless to say, I returned those as well as OVERCOOKED. The 3rd batch that arrived were 4 minutes past HARD! The waiter then ‘politely’ uttered that maybe a fried egg will be better for me! Was told the fresh cream never arrived so there went the scone, strawberry jam and cream, albeit the table next to mine somehow got some cream (probably because they were UK tourists and their money is more valued than this local. Siphokazi is a fantastic manager and came to sit with me and discuss what the issues were. For all of these she had reduced my bill by 50%, I accepted only after she insisted as it’s not the freebies we are wanting, we knew the price before we entered the building, but if you have to pay that amount for breakfast then at least have a decent spread and have items available.

  • Maureen L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Sep 26
    Lovely, relaxed lunch at the Poolside. The Botany Cafe menu offers a nice range at a reasonable price. We had a choice of three salads and one protein for R160. A glass of wine was between R90 and higher, but not unexpected at a four- star hotel. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, without being intrusive. More locals should try this- we tend to think Hotels are for visitors to Cape Town only.

  • Tamara Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Aug 26
    Lisa hostess was warm and welcoming and very hand on, she's polite and cautious. breakfast was amazing, hostesses always smiling, Nadine a lovely lady, chefs always smiling. Waiters always helpful. As busy as breakfast was staff was on point, dinner at island was amazing and the Cauliflower soup was to die for. Renita what a lovely person, thank you to your whole.

  • Casey K. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Oscar Klassen Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Hayley R. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Aug 26
    We celebrated my mom-in-law's 60th birthday as a family this past Sunday, and it was truly lovely! The food was delicious, and there was SO much of it! At the end of the meal, we were half rolling out of the restaurant because we were all so full! :) Definitely worth the cost - incredible value for money! A very BIG thank you to Amahle and Jay Jay, who served us SO well! They were attentive, kind and super on top of it from the time we sat down until we left.

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