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Merchant Bar & Grill

Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly Charcuterie Boards
91 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
(43 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

Modern old-school – that’s MERCHANT BAR & GRILL in a nutshell. The old-school… an honest return to kitchen basics, provenance and the four seasons. The modern… a menu for today and a bar that oozes cosmopolitanism. Expect simplicity, intensity of flavour and a window on South Africa’s best producers, in the hub of the city.

Reviews (43)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Mark S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Paddy & Sophie B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Dec 24
    Rachel was a star helping us to surprise our friends with a glass of fizz while we were 1000s of miles away. Thank you!

  • Andrew L. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Dec 24
    Perfect steak, perfect service

  • Ciske P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Dec 24
    WOW, the food was exceptional. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening. I am still getting comments regarding the food from friends who attended. Great Ambience and feel to the restaurant.

  • Lisa H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Dec 24
    Love the concept of food from the larder, something different. All the dishes I had were excellent, but especially the mussels and the roast potatoes! Service was friendly and efficient, very good wine list

  • Annette S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kerryn-Lee M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Dec 24
    Exceptional

  • Zahir S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Dec 24
    I highly recommend this restaurant! The menu is wonderfully diverse, featuring exceptional small plates. Some dishes incorporate local parmesan, adding a delightful touch, but the standout of our meal was undoubtedly the line fish crudo—it was absolutely phenomenal.

  • Alan P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Dec 24
    Outstanding service from the staff especially Daniel who was our waiter. Probably the best waiter we’ve ever experienced worldwide. Fantastic food, we had the lamb for two ) although the broccoli was disappointing. The carrots a must have ! Well worth a visit ( especially if you can have the PDR - “private dining room “ as we did ) . Will be going back in the future with overseas guests.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED