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The Wes Bistro and Bar

Bistro French Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 55 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.2
(155 reviews)
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  • Romantic
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Welcome to the Wes, where sophistication meets playful quirk in the culinary heart of Cape Town. We are an upmarket French Bistro where timeless French classics are reimagined with a contemporary twist.

Decor inspired by the whimsical world of Wes Anderson, every detail of our space has been crafted to ignite curiosity and to make people feel good and have fun.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 14h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 07h00 - 12h00

Reviews (155)

4.2 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.2
Value 4.0
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.4
  • Kezia Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    I had my birthday dinner at The Wes, it was also my first time visiting and I had such a great experience. Top tier all around. Customer service was so wonderful, from the minute we walked in, my guests and I were greeted with the loveliest warm welcome from the host, not to mention our lovely waiter Lee. A gem. Food was good, decor and atmosphere beautiful, service 10 out of 10. Overall a wonderful birthday experience.

  • Kirsten L. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    Our servers, Michelle and Lesidi were incredible! I went for my birthday and they sung to me. The food was sublime and the decor was perfect for the theme. We went for the happy hour menu, with reasonable cocktails and low priced bar snacks, which is something you should definitely do. An amazing experience that is certainly recommended.

  • Lindsay Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
    What a beautiful morning! Our server Michelle was so wonderful & kind! She really made our experience so memorable! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Orin R. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Jun 25
    Sultry Night Out at The Wes Indulgence was the name of the game at The Wes in Cape Town's Little France, and boy, did they deliver! The white wine mussels were a seductive starter, the tender flesh melting in our mouths like a whispered promise. A toasted baguette on the side would've been the perfect accomplice to soak up the juices just as a suggestion. But the main event was the 600g Chateaubriand - a masterclass in seduction. The perfectly cooked fillet, the sweetness of the tomatoes, and the earthiness of the mushrooms all played second fiddle to the star of the show: the bearnaise sauce. I'm a bearnaise aficionado, and this was the real deal. It was like a velvet whisper in my ear, leaving me weak in the knees. Value for money? Absolutely. Crowd-pleaser? Without a doubt. My wife's hot chocolate was a sultry treat, rich enough to tantalize but not so rich it overwhelmed. And the hazelnut Paris Brest? A crispy, sweet finale that left us both breathless. The Wes, you've got a fan for life. We'll be back for more of your culinary seduction.

  • Andrew Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Jun 25
    Such a beautiful restaurant! We had a 3 hour meeting here, with bar snacks and bubbly. Will definitely be back for lunch or dinner

  • Simon R. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Jun 25
    The restaurant was pretty and Wes Anderson theme is presented nicely , however, it doesn’t not provide a notable experience. The food was good , not great the steak was very far off in terms of temperature , essentially blue after requesting medium rare. It was delicious, although this may be problematic for some people. The atmosphere is quite cold and the service is satisfactory and pleasant but for the price tag and the included 12.5% gratuity it’s not as though you feel completely satisfied or well taken care of. The drinks were also not particularly interesting or enjoyable especially when compared to something like house of machines right across the road. Overall I’m glad to have expected the Wes, but I definitely wouldn’t not rush back. 6/10 overall

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Fri 13 Jun 25:
    Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the presentation and food at The Wes. Apologies for the steak temperature and drinks; we appreciate your insight and will work to improve.

  • Minnie Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Jun 25
    The food was so bad, not worth it and it took forever. The cream in the mussel starter was barely creamy, very thin. The main course, steak...was tasteless and cold. The creme brulee was yummy though.

  • Ricardo P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Natasha W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    Wonderful experience. Superb service and good food!

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