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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town

Bistro Burgers South African
Location Pointer 45 Kloof Street Situated inside Kloof Street Hotel, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(390 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 (390)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.6
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Sinovuyo M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thomas T. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Courteney P. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 08 May 26
    Arrived at The Sanctuary at 6:30pm on a fully booked evening, and the restaurant manager went out of his way to seat us close to the fireplace. The whole team truly went above and beyond to make our night special. Exceptional hospitality — we’ll definitely be back!

  • Phumla G. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    Variety of food , friendly staff , clean restaurant and the ambience was great .

  • Oratile Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mihle C. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Raymond G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Apr 26
    Great Place, Great Service, Great Food

  • Revina P. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Apr 26
    It would be impossible to write honestly about Sanctuary without dedicating real space to the people who brought it to life. The staff were, without question, extraordinary. Not just competent or professional though they were certainly both but genuinely wonderful in a way that is hard to manufacture and impossible to fake. They carried themselves with a quiet confidence and a natural warmth that made every interaction feel personal. Questions were answered with knowledge and enthusiasm. Recommendations were offered not as rehearsed scripts but as honest suggestions from people who clearly take pride in what they serve. There was laughter, there was patience, there was an attentiveness to the table that never tipped into intrusiveness. It is the kind of service that reminds you why hospitality, at its very best, is an art form. What struck us most was the consistency of it. Often in restaurants, you encounter one standout member of staff surrounded by a more ordinary team. At Sanctuary, the excellence was uniform every person we interacted with brought the same energy, the same care, the same commitment to making our evening exceptional. That speaks not just to individual talent, but to exceptional leadership and a culture that clearly runs deep. ❤️❤️

  • Dane T. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Nikita Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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