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Reverie Social Table

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Contemporary South African
226A Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
(463 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20

Reverie Social Table is proudly South African table d'hôte style eatery located in the quirky neighborhood of Observatory, Cape Town with a focus on social dining.

Each evening, chef patron Julia Hattingh welcomes guests to sit around her bespoke 18-seater table to enjoy a five-course meal exclusively created for them, and accompanied by carefully selected wines.

Guests are encouraged to put away their cell phones and engage with one another. Perfect for those who love food, wine and great company.

Chef Julia's contemporary style is strongly influenced by the chefs that have mentored her throughout her career, respect for the food she works with, her vast travels and her home town of Cape Town with its myriad of cultures and culinary heritage.

Images by Chase Edmonds @itsmechase_

Reviews (463)

5.0 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 5.0
Value 4.9
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Billy R. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Nov 24
    Food and wine pairing was excellent! Lovely idea of spending your evening with people open to sharing the experience with you. Don’t miss out on this gem of a place and concept!

  • Jennifer R. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Nov 24
    What a unique experience! The food was fantastic as was the service. Charming little place with an opportunity to meet all kinds of people. Just like a fancy dinner party I would recommend this to travelers, especially singles as it’s a great way to meet people.

  • Jen H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 Nov 24
    Lovely evening, meeting new people, learning about local wineries and farms, tasting excellent seasonal food and wonderful wines!

  • Shelley S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 14 Nov 24
    Fabulous meal ! Great wine pairing especially the Tierhoek Grenache with the fish and mussel dish , as well as Tierhoek Heritage Chenin Blanc with the lemon tart. Nice to chat with new people all sitting around the same table

  • Michelle W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 06 Nov 24
    Once again, Julia and staff outdo themselves. Fantastic food, great host, lively company. My favorite restaurant in Cape Town!

  • Paige E. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 Nov 24
    From the food and wine pairings to the friendly, laid-back service and communal, dinner party-style dining, everything was fantastic! The gazpacho-style soup starter with Belnori cheese was a highlight for me. Chef Julia brilliantly broke all the "rules" with her pairings – serving dessert wine with the second savoury course, a chilled red with fish, and a dry Chenin with dessert. It was masterful, and each pairing worked perfectly.

  • Theresa A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tanja B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 31 Oct 24
    Julia and her team did an amazing job and socialising with the people (locals, travellers, digital nomads, farmers…) was such an amazing and unique experience! Truly special concept, highly recommend

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Saturday 18h30 - 23h30
  • Sunday CLOSED