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The Waterside

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Contemporary Fine Dining
Location Pointer 2 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(2935 reviews)
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  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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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 (2935)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Philip S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Jul 25
    Excellent from all points of view

  • Paul C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Amy C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Jul 25
    Really good value for the winter price! Found that the chefs menu was worth it more. Coz the reduced menu you have to pay extra for the bread course which makes it almost 700 for the reduced menu. For an extra 400 it’s worth getting the other courses. Thought both the kingklip and the lamb were delicious!

  • Jochi S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 04 Jul 25
    We enjoyed the evening a lots . Thank you very much .

  • Akta P. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Jul 25
    Vegetarian winter special is tasty, however there are no ingredients of substance. Meaning no protein, lentils, tofu etc (online menu says there is a tofu dish, but wasn’t). The gnocchi dish has 4 tiny gnocchi and the rest of veg. So it was a tasty meal, just may not be the most filling if you’re vegetarian.

  • Zelda D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Musphile Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Patrick C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Wolfgang S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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