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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
4.4
(261 reviews)
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  • Romantic
  • WiFi

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

Reviews (261)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.1
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.5
  • Oliver Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    My waitress, Zee, was wonderful and helpful, recommending an excellent wine pairing for my steak. Excellent experience!

  • Peter A. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Feb 26
    Good location, nicely designed and friendly and willing service team. The music didn't really fit the French theme - would have improved the ambience. The menu was disappointing - lazy uninspired menu that hasn't changed with the seasons (onion soup in the height of summer!) and only had one meat. And the only fish (other than shellfish) was salmon. We struggled to find something that appealed but the food - prawn and mussel pasta and the medium rare duck breast were both good. Mash potato was dry huge and little sauce. Empty restaurant but the chef didn't appear once . I hope it does better but the kitchen needs a burst of energy or a change.

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Mon 09 Feb 26:
    Good evening Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our sincere apologies that your experience did not meet expectations. We appreciate your positive comments on our service and certain dishes. Your concerns regarding the menu, music, mash potato, and overall kitchen energy have been shared with our team and are being addressed. We take this seriously and are already reviewing improvements. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back and provide a much better experience next time. Tony Mrwebi Management TheWas Bistro & Bar

  • Doroth Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Feb 26
    We had a lovely evening although the food (filet mignon) was tasteless 😓 The mussels where nice but a small portion for a main course. I would come back because of the atmosphere and will choose something different

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Mon 09 Feb 26:
    Good evening Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our sincere apologies that your experience did not meet expectations. We appreciate your positive comments on our service and certain dishes. Your concerns regarding the menu, music, mash potato, and overall kitchen energy have been shared with our team and are being addressed. We take this seriously and are already reviewing improvements. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back and provide a much better experience next time. Tony Mrwebi Management Thewes Bistro & Bar

  • Tarks K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Muhammad Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 26 Jan 26
    Vibe was lovely and Zee our waiter was excellent.

  • Siyabulela M. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 16 Jan 26
    Enjoyed myself

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Thu 29 Jan 26:
    Thank you for your review Siya!We're glad you had a nice time and hope to welcome you again soon.

  • Alana N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    It was an amazing experience! Great decor, food was outstanding and service impeccable! Will be back!

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Thu 29 Jan 26:
    Thank you so much Alana for the 5-star review!We're so thrilled you had an amazing experience ..We truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back soon

  • Lerato K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Dec 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Fri 02 Jan 26:
    Thank you for the 5-star rating!We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to welcoming you again.

  • Natasha w. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Fri 02 Jan 26:
    Thank you for your rating.We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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