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The Waterside

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Contemporary Fine Dining
Location Pointer 2 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(2832 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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The Waterside is the latest venture by The La Colombe Group, located on Pierhead at the V&A Waterfront. Headed by Roxy Mudie, serving both a reduced menu and tasting menu. Inside and outside seating is available

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Small and intimate, with striking views, Waterside in the Pierhead Building lives up to its name, with every seat embracing harbour views. It’s a special treat, rather than a special occasion. Summer allows for dining on the deck, where the background bustle adds to the appeal
for local and international diners.

Head chef Roxanne Mudie’s flavour profiles can be coined “East Meets East,” or daring meets well executed. Her inspiration is deeply rooted in her passion for Asian cuisine, which she has cleverly integrated into a single menu that is as creative as it is brave. From the first bite of bread, you’ll be entranced. The menu boasts standout dishes like Asian pork belly with scallops, corn, peanuts, and Szechuan, artfully plated. The crayfish dumpling with pickled kohlrabi and dashi broth is a winner.

The presentation is impeccable, where each dish is a testament to meticulous attention to detail. The impressive wine list showcases mainly South African selections, with a choice of a standard or iconic pairing. Confident staff navigate the tables with ease. The team, led by manager Van Zyl Van der Merwe, is knowledgeable, display a real sense of ownership, and their energy is infectious. Here high expectations are exceeded.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00

Reviews (2832)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Leah B. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Mar 26
    Was such a memorable evening! Attention to detail and so delicious

  • Remone N. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Mar 26
    Overall, it was a good experience. The location and views are absolutely stunning—the waterfront setting really stands out. The customer service was excellent: professional, efficient, and very friendly throughout. The food, however, was good but not exceptional. It feels quite ambitious, but it doesn’t quite deliver a true “wow” factor. Some of the dishes didn’t come together as well as expected. The vegetarian option, in particular, was quite underwhelming and is probably best avoided. While the portion sizes are understandably small given the multi-course format, considering the price point, overall taste, and execution, it’s hard to say the experience offers strong value for money.

  • Drechsler Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Mar 26
    It was an outstanding menu and a truly delightful experience. We highly recommend the wine pairings from the women winemakers. They were perfectly matched to each course. A big compliment to the restaurant.

  • Tim Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    Great food, beautifully presented, excellent service and lovely views

  • Nathalie P. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    A great address for an outstanding culinary experience…a set menu that offers a delicate and delicious journey through the 5 senses Service should be less robotic

  • Mlamuli N. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26
    Still by far one of the best and accessible dining experiences in Cape Town CBD

  • Yvette R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Mar 26
    We picked the perfect day to sit outside and watch the boats and people out on the patio. Excellent food and staff with awesome cocktails. The full menu was a delight of tasting courses which were incredible to look at and full of flavour and so well plated and presented. Staff were friendly and introduced each course with a full explanation of the dish and each presentation a delight just like the meal itself. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for more than just a plate of food but a culinary experience. Definitely a fine dining experience to talk about.

  • Sheila W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Everything was just right - staff lovely and a great evening thank you

  • Doris S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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