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URCHIN at Hyatt Regency Cape Town

Sushi South African Seafood
Location Pointer 126 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.3
(79 reviews)
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Urchin Restaurant, housed within the Hyatt Regency Cape Town, has entered a new chapter under the vision of Head Chef Marcus Gericke. Known for his thoughtful approach to local ingredients and his celebrated global career, Gericke has reimagined Urchin as an honest expression of the Western Cape, embracing source, terroir and heritage.

“Urchin has always been about connection to source,” says Chef Marcus Gericke. “This season, we have evolved the menu to tell a deeper story of the Western Cape through dishes that hold a sense of place, memory and the people behind every ingredient.”

Recognised as Global Chef Africa & Middle East 2022–23, awarded the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought prize for his dish Remembrance (Quail Consommé) at the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy 2020–21, and crowned South African Chef of the Year 2024, Gericke brings world-class skill paired with a deeply personal narrative.

To shape the new menu, Gericke and his team embarked on a 1,627-kilometre journey across the province, from Kalk Bay’s fishing docks to the wide plains of the Karoo, along the Garden Route and back to Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap. Along the way, they spoke with farmers, butchers and home cooks, discovering the traditions, seasonal wisdom and flavours that define the region.

The result is Our Journey, a nine-course homage to and interpretation of the road trip that shaped this menu. Each dish from Voorhappie’s snoek and mebos to the finale of malva pudding and padkos treats tells a story rooted in place, memory and people.

For a more relaxed experience, Urchin also offers the Navigator Menu, a curated à la carte journey through the Cape’s beloved flavours, inspired by towns such as Kalk Bay, Paternoster, Elgin and District Six.

The refreshed dining room is polished yet unpretentious, with intimate warmth and striking large-scale photographs from the team’s journey. Wines are chosen with the same consideration, deepening the expression of terroir.

Urchin’s evolution is palpable refined, confident and contemporary. Whether returning or discovering it for the first time, guests are invited to experience the Cape through craft, connection and conviction.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 18h00 - 22h30

Reviews (79)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.2
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Halima E. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Sep 25
    The concept of taste what you watch is an excellent idea. The welcome drinks were great but the glass were so heavy to carry to your table as you enter. Instead I think it should be brought to your table as soon as you are seated. The food was not great. Definitely needs to be improved. The pasta was plain and the ratatouille was just grilled vegetables. Not value for money especially with no protein at all.

    URCHIN at Hyatt Regency Cape Town responded on Thu 02 Oct 25:
    Dear Halima, thank you very much we do value your feedback. We will have a look at the type of glass that we use for the welcome drinks. Regarding the pasta that had no taste, we want to keep the food as tasteful as possible but there is always room for improvement. I will give the feedback to the chef so that we can do better in future. We do try and match the food in the movie but there might be some slight changes to what we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact me personally at hanno.bosch@hyatt.com. We would love for you to come and join us for our Cape Malay Dinner. Warmest Regards

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  • Najmah S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Sep 25
    The event was well executed and the food was great. Looking forward to the next event.

  • JoAnne W. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 Aug 25
    Loved every minute of my taste the movies adventure. From start to finish everything was perfect. Worth every cent!

    URCHIN at Hyatt Regency Cape Town responded on Thu 02 Oct 25:
    Dear Joanne, thank you very much for the positive feedback. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the adventure. We do look forward to see you at our next event. Warmest Regards

  • Andrea W. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gareth M. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Jul 25
    We really enjoyed the experience as a whole however, we think the food could have been better considering the price.

  • Trisha C. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Omayya I. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Chimonet S. Dined: 3 months ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Jun 25
    The food was different to what was said online. The pace was also a bit fast between each course which is probably because of the movie* Otherwise it was still fun. I LOVE the movie <3

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