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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
(312 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 (312)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Lwethu M. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Sinentlahla M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Jul 25
    Great service from the staff

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 17 Jul 25:
    Hi Sinentlahla. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. Your kind words and 5-star ratings across the board truly made our day! We hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Qhawekazi M. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Jul 25
    The place is beautiful and our waitress Buhle was very welcoming. Drinks were a 10/10, I’m giving food a 5/10

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Tue 15 Jul 25:
    Hi Qhawekazi. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting and that Buhle made you feel so welcome — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her! It’s great to know the drinks hit the mark, but we’re sorry the food didn’t quite match that for you this time. Your feedback is truly appreciated and if you're open to sharing more on what didn't work for you, we'd truly appreciate it. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for an experience that’s a 10/10 all around next time! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • hanise a. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Jul 25
    Definitely not happy with the food, not accommodative for kids..

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Tue 15 Jul 25:
    Hello Hanise. Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience fell so far below what we want for our guests. It’s disappointing to know the food didn’t meet your expectations and we would really appreciate any extra details about what you felt was missing. If you’re open to sharing more info, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and give you the superb experience we pride ourselves in. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Inge M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Jul 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Tue 15 Jul 25:
    Hello Inge. Thank you for taking the time to share your rating with us — we really do appreciate your honesty. We’re sorry to see that your experience fell short of what we aim to deliver to our guests. If you’re open to sharing any more details on your experience, we’d truly appreciate it. This helps us improve and hopefully welcome you back for a much better experience next time. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Ahlumile M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Jul 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Tue 08 Jul 25:
    Hi Ahlumile. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed dining with us and would love to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

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