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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town

Afternoon Tea Bistro Breakfast Coffee Shop South African Vegetarian Friendly Burgers
Location Pointer 45 Kloof Street Situated inside Kloof Street Hotel, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(291 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi

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The Sanctuary in Cape Town, located on lively Kloof Street at the foot of Table Mountain, offers a unique dining experience. With a focus on homely food elevated by a modern twist, the restaurant serves dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. The added charm of a rooftop pool with stunning Table Mountain views makes The Sanctuary a perfect place to relax and enjoy South African cuisine while immersing yourself in the city’s atmosphere.

It’s the ideal spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable culinary journey in Cape Town.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (291)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Noma Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mfihlo R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michaela Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Jun 25
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with the restaurant, and a huge thank you to Justin for handling our large group of friends

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Fri 13 Jun 25:
    Hello Michaela. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Your kind words truly warm our hearts and we'll be sure to share them with Justin - he'll be thrilled to know his efforts added to your overall experience! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you and your friends back soon! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Barry Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    0.0
    0.0
    0.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Jun 25
    Thursday evening Santuary-Labia for 2-special. Fantastic value, great meal and what a wonderful experience with a Labia movie included, within walking distance from the restaurant. Loved it. The kitchen converted one of the 3 pasta choices to a vegan option for me, and it was delicious. It is winter and the ambience is not cosy, nor intimate but it's pleasant and the staff and friendly, helpful and accommodating to special dietary requests. Would recommend the experience.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Hello Barry. Thank you for this thoughtful review. We're so glad you enjoyed our Labia pasta special on a Thursday evening and that our team could accommodate your vegan request. We appreciate your honest feedback as we're always looking for ways to create an even more memorable experience. Thank you again for your recommendation and we hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Amahle C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    Everything was amazing from views to the food but not so much the drinks, and it was very affordable😌

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Hi Amahle. Thank you for the lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience with us. We’ve noted your comment about the drinks and appreciate the honest feedback. It's something we'll take a closer look at as we continue refining the experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Brad Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Hi Brad. Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It warms our hearts to know that you had such a great dining experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

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

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Good day, Inathi. We are so happy to know that your dining experience with us was nothing short of exceptional. We had an absolute blast hosting you and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Zintle N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Hello Zintle. Your wonderful feedback has truly made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Anathi N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Hi Anathi. Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. It warms our hearts to know that you had such a fantastic dining experience and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • ASANELE P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    We arrived 30 minutes late, but the staff were patient and even called to check in, which I appreciated. The menu wasn’t very kid-friendly, but they made a plan with half portions. Unfortunately, there were no fries (fryer was down) and no ice cream, which was disappointing. The food took long, and the vibe lacked ambiance—no music, and service was slow after we finished eating. I had a birthday voucher for a free dessert and cocktail, but using it felt a bit awkward with the staff. Overall, I’m glad I tried it, but I wouldn’t go back.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Mon 09 Jun 25:
    Dear Asanele. Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share your detailed experience. We're really happy to hear that our team made an effort to accommodate your late arrival and that they could assist with options for the kids - we know how important that flexibility is when dining out as a family. That said, we are sorry to learn that experience didn’t come together in the way it should have. Please rest assured that your experience is not at all a reflection of the high-quality dining experience we strive to uphold and provide our guests. We’ve taken your feedback seriously and shared it with the wider team so we can address the areas that let you down. The birthday experience should feel easy and celebratory, and we’ll definitely be working on making that clearer and more enjoyable for future guests. We do appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience and really do hope you'll consider visiting again - we’d love the chance to make your next experience a far more memorable one. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

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