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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
(550 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 (550)

5.0 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 5.0
Value 5.0
Service 5.0
Ambience 5.0
  • Lucy M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Janno B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Apr 25
    What a great experience to dine at the Social Table. Excellent 5-course food & wine pairing. Hats off to chef Julia and her team. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • Lynn G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Apr 25
    Another amazing night at the helm of Chef Julia. Superb wine and food !

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    Excellent , intimate , good food snd company. Def a must!

  • Clinton M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Apr 25
    Best Cape Town best kept secret. A must try for foodies. ☺️

  • Melissa D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Apr 25
    What a fabulous evening! Definitely worth the visit and experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and the opportunity to meet people from around the world and share lively discussions. Would defintely come back again!

  • Erik S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Apr 25
    A truly unique experience to make new friends from all over the world while enjoying delicious food with amazing matching wines.

  • Erik B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Mar 25
    Where do I even begin? What an incredible restaurant! The service was outstanding, the wine exquisite, and the food absolutely splendid. On top of that, we were surrounded by wonderful people who made the evening even more special. A huge thank you to Chef Julia and the fantastic team for an unforgettable experience. Next time, I’m bringing the karaoke machine! #icantdance

  • Chelsea and Hunter S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Mar 25
    Julia and her team are the best in Cape Town. This was one of many dining experiences I’ve had at Reverie and it’s always a treat when people dine at Reverie for the first time and exclaim, “Where has this been all my life?!” Especially locals!

    Reverie Social Table responded on Tue 18 Mar 25:
    Hello Chelsea and Hunter, Thank you for taking the time to share your Reverie experience and such kind words. We are always so happy to welcome you both to our Social Table and look forward to the next time. Safe travels! warm regards, Julia, Luke & the Reverie team

  • Lata A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Mar 25
    Amazing! Loved our experience. This was so much fun, time flew by. Absolutely delicious food and wine with amazing people. Can’t wait to come back to Cape Town to experience this again!

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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