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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town

Afternoon Tea Bistro Breakfast Burgers Coffee Shop South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 45 Kloof Street Situated inside Kloof Street Hotel, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.4
(389 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

Specials

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

Celebrate Christmas with a feast made with love! Start with a festive glass of Methode Cap Classique, enjoy a family-style harvest table of cheeseboard, glazed gammon, teriyaki wings, and more. Choose a plated main—lamb, beef wellington, or pork belly—and finish with decadent Christmas desserts. Limited seating — a 50 percent deposit secures your booking. Early booking recommended. Full menu available on request.

  • Thu, 25 Dec
  • Thursday only: 12:00 - 16:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 27 Nov 2025

Reviews (389)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.4
  • Gelina Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Dec 25
    My friend and I truly loved every moment — the place, the atmosphere, and the food were amazing. Patrick, our waiter, made the experience even better with his great sense of humour; we laughed and joked with him the whole time. A big thank you to the Sanctuary Restaurant and to Patrick for such a wonderful experience!

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Dec 25
    The service was top tier. I really really enjoyed their food it was too delicious and tasteful 100/10

  • Thimna Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Baker Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Dec 25
    We had a lovely meal at the Sanctuary Restaurant. We sat inside due to the wind but you can still enjoy some of the view. It could do with a few more tables, plants to improve the ambiance but the decor itself was nice. The staff were friendly but service could be better. We had to ask where our drinks were and food. When it arrived, the food was excellent. I had the mushroom pasta, our group also had the pepper steak which was a bit pricey, the cottage pie and prawn pasta.

  • Mushfiq K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Graham Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Tauras B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 03 Dec 25
    It gets better everytime I come back 😜❤️

  • Anentlahla D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Filia M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    Service was slow and we felt pretty neglected, though it might have been that the staff was anticipating going home because we got there at 21:15 and they were closing at 22:00. In our defense, our reservation on Dineplan was for 22:00, so the recorded operating hours were incorrect.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Tue 02 Dec 25:
    Dear Filia, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of The Sanctuary Restaurant. I’m pleased to hear that your overall experience with us was a good one; however, I am truly disappointed to learn about the level of service you received. Although our kitchen does close at 22h00, this should never diminish the quality of service, and I will be addressing this with our team. Thank you as well for highlighting the reservation times allowed when booking. We appreciate your feedback and will be reviewing how we can better accommodate our later diners to avoid similar concerns in future. I do hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to the area, so you may enjoy the full experience you deserve. With kind regards, The team at The Sanctaury

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