The kitchen · 11am to 10pm · Every day

The food menu, in full.

Burgers single or double, grills that come with a side and a sauce, breakfast until two, and a kitchen that runs until ten every night. Prices are current as of August 2026.

Burgers from R130Grills from R150Breakfast till 2pmKitchen till 10pm
Single or double · 2-4-1 Mondays

Burgers

Every burger comes single or double. Buy one, get one free on the House Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken and Falafel every Monday.

F.A.B Burger
Topped with Danish feta, bacon and avocado.
R180 | R220
The Blue
Served with house mayo, blue cheese and red onion jam.
R170 | R210
The Brie
Served with house mayo, melted brie and red onion jam.
R170 | R210
Southern Fried Chicken
Crispy southern fried chicken breast served with jalapenos, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream or spicy coleslaw.
R170 | R210
BBQ Beef
Flame-grilled beef patty smothered in BBQ sauce, topped with house mayo, bacon and mozzarella.
R165 | R205
Flame Grilled BBQ Chicken
Juicy flame-grilled chicken breast glazed with BBQ sauce, served with house mayo, bacon and avocado.
R160 | R200
House Cheese
A classic beef patty topped with melted cheddar, house mayo and caramelised onions. One of our best sellers.
R155 | R195
FalafelVeg
Falafel burger patty served with house mayo, hummus and tzatziki.
R130 | R170
Includes a side and a sauce

Grills & mains

Every main includes one side and one sauce. Sauces: Cape Brandy & Peppercorn Cream, Mushroom, Cheese. Sides: Side Salad, Hand-cut Chips, Curly Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Vegetables.

Fillet
250g beef fillet with portabello mushrooms and rocket.
R295
Ribeye
250g grass-fed ribeye steak, grilled to your liking.
R295
Lamb Chops
Three lamb chops infused with a hint of mint.
R245
Pork Ribs
500g of eight-hour slow-cooked ribs, grilled and basted to perfection.
R220
Sirloin
300g of marinated sirloin.
R195
Chicken Schnitzel
Buttermilk soaked, Texan coated and double fried, served with onion rings and slaw.
R170
Hake
Beer battered fish with coleslaw and tartar sauce.
R150
To start

Starters & things to share

Meat Platter
Wings, chicken nachos, chilli poppers and salt and pepper squid, served with fries and onion rings.
R275
Vegetarian PlatterVeg
Grilled peppers, chilli poppers, grilled red onions, grilled black mushrooms, veggie nachos, hummus, fries and onion rings.
R225
Salt & Pepper Squid
Lightly salted squid with a crispy finish, served with a zesty dipping sauce and rocket.
R160
NachosVeg
Corn chips loaded with double melted cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa and sour cream.
R115 | R160
Lobster Roll
Three southern fried lobster tails with garlic butter sauce and mayo, with one side.
R150
Bobotie Spring Rolls
A traditional favourite with a South African twist: 320g curried mince and chutney wrapped in a crispy shell, served with homemade salsa.
R120
Alfred’s Jalapeno PoppersVeg
Spicy jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese, crumbed and fried for a fiery bite, served with house mayo.
R100
Chicken Wings
Juicy chicken wings tossed in your choice of buffalo, southern fried or BBQ basted, served with ranch dressing.
R95
Loaded Fries
Crispy potato fries topped with double melted cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa and sour cream.
R90 | R120
Fish Goujons
Crispy golden hake fillets, beer battered and served with zesty tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
R90
Southern Fried Chicken Strips
Tender chicken, buttermilk soaked, Texan coated and double fried. Our best seller.
R85
Crumbed MushroomsVeg
Golden brown mushrooms coated in crispy seasoned panko crumbs, fried to perfection.
R70
Traditional BraaibroodjiesVeg
Crispy South African toasted sandwiches with melted cheese, tomato and onion.
R70
Until 2pm

Breakfast

Breakfast runs until 2pm, every day.

Full South African
Golden toast with 2 eggs, 2 crispy bacon rashers, juicy wors, mushrooms, grilled tomato and crispy chips.
R99
Low Carb
Three eggs paired with rashers of bacon, creamy avocado and sauteed mushrooms.
R99
Power BallVegan
Roasted butternut squash and chickpeas, blistered cherry tomatoes and caramelised onions with sauteed mushrooms, topped with tahini dressing and a sprinkle of seeds.
R69
Sunrise Seduction
Golden toast with 2 eggs, bacon rashers and grilled tomato.
R69
GranolaVeg
Crunchy granola with velvety double-cream yoghurt, juicy fruits, a sprinkle of seeds and honey.
R69
Breakfast Salad
Vibrant rich greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and bacon bits.
R39
Smash Hit
Two slices of golden toast with smashed avocado.
R39
Petite Plate
A toast, one egg, one bacon rasher and a grilled tomato.
R39
Until 2pm

Something different

Banana Bread French Toast
Golden toasted banana bread drizzled with warm syrup, served with a pat of melting butter.
R69
Smoke Puff
A croissant with a mix of fluffy scrambled eggs and smoked trout.
R69
MuffinVeg
Muffin served with butter, cheese and jam.
R39
Until 2pm

Toasted sandwiches

Served until 2pm.

F.A.B!
Toasted sourdough with layers of creamy avocado, tangy feta crumbles and crispy bacon, drizzled with bold herb pesto.
R69
Pastrami
Home-baked sourdough layered with pastrami, mozzarella, herb pesto and zesty Dijon mustard.
R69
BLT Rendezvous
Golden toast with thick strips of crispy bacon, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes with a silky spread of zesty mayo.
R69
Puppy Play Chicken Mayo Seduction
Crunchy golden toast filled with chicken slathered in velvety mayo, with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes.
R69
Fetish Fungi FeastVeg
Golden toast with mozzarella and brie, savoury mushrooms and caramelised onions.
R69
Chickpea SmashVeg
Crunchy toast with tender smashed chickpeas, pickled red onions and cucumber, crisp lettuce and juicy tomato with herb pesto.
R69
Cheese & Tomato AffairVeg
Crusty golden-brown bread with melted cheese and fresh tomatoes, a smear of pesto and a splash of balsamic glaze.
R49
Cheesy FabulousnessVeg
Toasted artisanal bread with rich cheddar and tangy feta, drizzled with herb-infused oil.
R39
Greens

Salads

Calamari Feta
Tender calamari paired with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes and feta, drizzled with house dressing.
R185
Grilled VegetablesVeg
Smokey grilled seasonal vegetables on a bed of greens with balsamic reduction.
R155
Vegan Buddah BowlVegan
A wholesome bowl of vibrant vegetables, toasted seeds, tahini and maple-style syrup dressing.
R150
CaesarVeg
Cos lettuce, boiled egg, anchovies, crunchy croutons, Caesar dressing and parmesan.
R140 | R165
GreekVeg
A refreshing mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and creamy feta, drizzled with house dressing.
R110
Choose your shape

Pasta

Your choice of spaghetti, linguine or penne.

Spicy Chicken Linguine
Chicken, bay leaves and chilli tossed with 50/50 cream and napolitana, topped with shaved parmesan and rocket.
R195
Chicken & Mushroom
Creamy sauteed mushrooms, tequila-flamed peppers, pan-fried chicken strips and shaved parmesan.
R175
Bolognese
Slow-cooked ragu bolognaise, shaved parmesan and extra virgin oil.
R140
ArrabbiataVeg
Spicy tomato, garlic and basil sauce, shaved parmesan and extra virgin oil.
R125
R40 each

Sides

Side Salad
R40
Hand-cut Chips
R40
Curly Fries
R40
Sweet Potato Fries
R40
Vegetables
R40
To finish

Desserts

Disassembled Lemon MeringueVeg
The classic, taken apart and put back together.
R49
Malva Pudding with CustardVeg
Warm, sticky and proudly local.
R49
MilkshakesVeg
Chocolate, strawberry, bubblegum or vanilla.
R49
Every Tuesday

Tuesday Date Night

Two courses R395 per couple, three courses R595 per couple. Order the three-course and the bottle of wine is on us (valued at R250). Bookings essential.

Starters

Beef Carpaccio
Delicately sliced beef dressed with wild rocket and parmesan shavings.
Smoked Salmon Roulade
Silky smoked salmon rolled with flair, served with crunchy homemade melba toast and avo mousse.
Vegetarian Poke Bowl
Marinated red onion, roasted broccoli, mini spiced falafel and cool, creamy tzatziki.

Mains

Beef Sirloin
Served with crispy hasselback potatoes, sauteed tenderstem broccoli and a silky hollandaise.
Chicken Gordon Bleu
Golden crispy chicken breast stuffed with bacon and melted cheese, with herbed potato puree, glazed carrots and a creamy mustard sauce.
Thai Vegetable Linguine
Linguine tossed in a Thai green vegetable curry, packed with bold flavours and a little kick.

Desserts

Malva Pudding
Warm, sticky and irresistibly sweet, served with silky creme anglaise.
Chocolate Brownie
Rich and fudgy, drizzled with a vibrant berry coulis.
Mini Cheese Board
A trio of cheeses with melba toast, preserved figs, peppadews and fresh strawberries.

Prefer the printed menu?

The full menu is also available as a PDF, exactly as it appears in the room.

Download the food menu (PDF)

Kitchen open 11am to 10pm, every day. Book a table on WhatsApp or call 021 002 8867.

Common questions

Good to know

What time does the Cafe Manhattan kitchen close?

The kitchen runs from 11am until 10pm every day of the week, and there is no reduced late menu — the full list is available to the end of service.

How much is a burger at Cafe Manhattan?

Burgers run from R130 for the falafel single up to R220 for the F.A.B double. The House Cheese is R155 single and R195 double. On Mondays the House Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken and Falafel are buy-one-get-one-free.

Do you serve breakfast?

Yes, until 2pm every day. The Full South African is R99, and there is a full toasted sandwich list alongside it.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?

Plenty. The Falafel burger, Arrabbiata pasta, Greek and Caesar salads and several toasted sandwiches are vegetarian, and the Vegan Buddah Bowl and Power Ball breakfast are vegan.

What is included with a main?

Every grill and main comes with one side and one sauce. Sides are fries, curly fries, sweet potato fries, side salad or roast vegetables; sauces are Cape brandy and peppercorn cream, mushroom or cheese.

The kitchen runs till ten

Which makes this one of the few places in De Waterkant where a half-past-nine dinner is still a real option.

Book on WhatsApp Call 021 002 8867

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