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Den Anker

Bistro French Seafood South African
Pierhead, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(3545 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Rated 2019

You’ll find us on the quayside of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where the Atlantic ocean meets the mother city. Take an umbrella shaded table on our terrace, at the African Queen bar, or in our streamlined interior, where wall-to-wall windows make the most of the picture - postcard backdrop of Table Mountain. Described by restaurant critics as one of the Waterfronts most popular pioneers were now celebrating our 30th anniversary.

Enjoy the friendly ambience . . . we welcome clients as a part of our family.

The menu revolves round Moulles Marinieres, Steak Au Poivre and Bitterballen or North Sea Shrimps flown in from Europe.

We import beers from small Belgian breweries to ensure a spread of different flavours and styles. Six of these are served on tap: De Koninck, Vedett Extra White, Liefmans Fruitesse, La Chouffe, and our house ale Anker Brew, brewed following a personal recipe from Den Anker’s Belgian founder, Denis Bouckaert. The latest addition is a Blonde that has been brewed under the Anker brand, aptly named – Anker Blonde.Try one of our 25 Belgian bottled beers, including Duvel, Kwak, Westmalle Tripel or St Bernadus to name a few.

We look forward to having you as our guest to welcome you in true South African style with a Belgian flair.

Reviews (3545)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Phil C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Nov 24
    Great experience & food was excellent. Even though the electronic payment systems in South Africa crashed while we were there, the staff kept us informed all the time & in the end the systems came back up. You can always judge how good an establishment is when they have to respond to issues out of their control. Thoroughly recommended.

  • Anja P. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Nov 24
    We were not happy about the tuna and the Fish soup

  • Jordens Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • William B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Nov 24
    A really lovely experience, excellent service, great food - what's not to like?

  • Leaticia Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Nov 24
    Your mussels are the best. Whenever I come to Cape Town I have at least one meal at your restaurant. Shaun was friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Thank you

  • Dr Johan K. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 Nov 24
    Poor service from waiter. Had to wait to long. Had to ask for service. On account of service definitely won’t recommend

  • Marili D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lena G. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • SUSAN D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 22h00