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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
(231 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 (231)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Shedi K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Luke J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Chris E. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Mar 26
    Food was superb.

  • Tali D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maree S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Feb 26
    Excellent food and service, would definitely recommend

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Fri 27 Feb 26:
    Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon Maree..

  • Girls dinner Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Feb 26
    Everything was great thank you

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Fri 27 Feb 26:
    Thank you for your great review! We're glad you enjoyed your dinner and hope to see you again soon...

  • Leon Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    The decor was spectacular, the lighting was romantic, and the atmosphere created a very relaxed environment. Our waitress, Hlumela, was a fantastic hostess and made it even easier to relax and enjoy. She made our last valentine's day as an engaged coupled honestly unforgettable! Her friendly smile, amazing knowledge of the menu, and her willingness to answer any question we had, made this dining experience all around phenomenal, and I would highly recommend it to literally anyone!

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Mon 16 Feb 26:
    Thank you so much for your kind words — we’re thrilled you had such a special Valentine’s experience with us

  • Oliver Dined: 1 month 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!

    The Wes Bistro and Bar responded on Mon 16 Feb 26:
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that Zee made your experience special and that you enjoyed the wine pairing with your steak. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

  • Peter A. Dined: 1 month 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

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