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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town

Afternoon Tea Bistro Breakfast Coffee Shop South African Vegetarian Friendly Burgers
45 Kloof Street Situated inside Kloof Street Hotel, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(236 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi

The Sanctuary in Cape Town, located on lively Kloof Street at the foot of Table Mountain, offers a unique dining experience. With a focus on homely food elevated by a modern twist, the restaurant serves dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. The added charm of a rooftop pool with stunning Table Mountain views makes The Sanctuary a perfect place to relax and enjoy South African cuisine while immersing yourself in the city’s atmosphere.

It’s the ideal spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable culinary journey in Cape Town.

Reviews (236)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.4
  • Ruth M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ma-eesha I. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Mar 25
    Guys! The experience was too good. Thank you so much for the perfect Sunday meal. Good vibes

  • Stephanie T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0
  • Naledi K. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Mar 25
    There was a lot of food ingredients that were out of stock and the service was extremely slow. That should be improved. It's not a good first impression

  • Jasmin Dined: 5 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Feb 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Fri 28 Feb 25:
    Hi Jasmin. Thank you very much for your honest feedback. It’s always great to hear when guests have a positive dining experience, however, we’re sorry that our ambience didn’t quite meet your expectations. If you're open to it, we’d love to understand more about what could have made it better, as we’re always looking for ways to enhance the overall experience for our guests. We truly appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for an even more enjoyable visit in the future! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Nandipha m. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Feb 25
    The service and food were top tier

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Fri 28 Feb 25:
    Hi Nandipha. We’re so glad to hear that you had an exceptional 5-star experience with us in the heart of Cape Town! Our team takes great pride in creating a memorable dining experience, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Aphiwe T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Feb 25
    It was great 10/10 , would be awesome if you guys added blankets for customers who were feeling cold

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Fri 28 Feb 25:
    Hello Aphiwe. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a 10/10 experience and truly appreciate your suggestion about providing blankets for guests who feel a bit chilly. That’s a great idea, and we’ll certainly look into it to make our space even more comfortable. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another great visit! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Nwabisa M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Feb 25
    Great service, lovely atmosphere, and amazing food!

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Fri 28 Feb 25:
    Good day, Nwabisa. Thank you for your fantastic feedback—it means a lot to us! Creating a memorable dining experience is what we strive for, and we’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another amazing meal! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Diana K. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Feb 25
    Lady was very rude she had short weave and when I booked for the place I told them it was for a birthday and there will be cake and yall didn’t tell me that you pay R150 to cut the cake in the premises?? You waited for us to come get comfortable order drinks and food and then boom you decided to drop the bomb on us. Service was bad food was bad no wonder the place is so dry

  • Ck L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 20 Feb 25:
    Dear CK Leigh. Thank you for your fantastic rating! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience at The Sanctuary. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please feel free to reach out to our team directly. We would love to hear from you. Until next time! Best regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

    Edited the review on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    The staff was so welcoming. The place was so pleasant could literally sit there for the whole day .

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