(Translated by Google) The place is as entertainment and having a good time with the music is very excellent, but as a restaurant and eating what works for riyal (Original) المكان كـ ترفيه و قضاء وقت ممتع مع الموسيقى ممتاز جدا لكن كـ مطعم و اكل ما ينفع بريال

Ensure you make reservations for this place and it will be worth it. You will be greeted by very pleasant staff who will patiently guide you through the menu first and make recommendations for you. The food is then on another level. Super delicious. I recommend their mixed wild game platter and you will not be disappointed.

To experience the rich cultures of Africa, this is definately the place to go! Everything was top-notch👌 We tried crocodile meat and jollof rice...no regrets guys🤗

We had to wait for more than 1 hour for our food to arrive. I think we got served another table’s leftovers.. Only positive thing was our welcoming and friendly waitress.

Let me first preface this by saying i was here 5 years ago in 2018.. it closed for a few years and i was lucky enough to come here during 2 months after thier reopening in 2023.. what i learned is this place is under new management and the redesign of this place is amazing ! So modern, great areas for photography and friendly staff which accommodated us after hours when they didn’t have to.. Food: i had the mixed grill sampler which included many different AUTHENTIC African dishes with Fufu, as well as the cape Malay curry … and everything tasted amazing! You should def make this a mandatory stop Here if you are visiting and want an authentic taste of SA..

I have had an amazing experience at Mama Africa Cpt. I went there alone during my solo travel and loved the way the artists performed sometimes only for me and kept telling me that they are with me - so cute. The food was very tasty and I loved that portions were a bit smaller preventing me from overeating.

I absolutely loved this place. The decor was mesmerising and cheeky in some parts! We came for lunch but I wish we came for dinner as there is entertainment at night. I tried meats platter and it was actually so delicious. I miss eating springbok! The staff were so lovely and happy. They welcomed us warmly. If I get a chance to bring my friends to South Africa I am making them eat here

There are better places for typical African food in Capetown. Food was overpriced and not really warm. They charge you extra for the band, also if they did not even started playing until you were done eating. Plus in one room you can only see the band on a bad black and white CCTV screen. Also when entering you first have to pass the grumpy bouncer, who we unfortunately disturbed while dealing with drugs. Overall it was a very disappointing experience for us...

(Translated by Google) You don't necessarily go here for the food. But the atmosphere and the live music are great. For full 5 stars 👍. (Original) Man geht hier nicht unbedingt des Essens wegen hin. Aber die Atmosphäre und die Live Musik sind grossartig. Dafür volle 5 Sterne 👍.

Overrated and expensive.

I really don't understand the negative reviews about this place! It's simply amazing, welcoming and authentic, wide choice of food and great great quality! We ordered a sirloin steak and a bobatie and they were absolutely gorgeous! The atmosphere is great and during the meat a local african group delighted people with their fantastic sound! Really good good vibes in this restaurant! A must go!

The food was AMAZING! And our lovely waiter was kind enough to lend me her charger so I could charge my phone. Thank you so much!

Great restaurant with good meet from different animals (for example crocodile, kudu, goat,…) The prices are a little high but quality, taste and service is amazing

super friendly, great ambience, their local foods are super yummy! definitely recommend this place if you want to have local foods!

(Translated by Google) African Mama, the most delicious African mama cooking, South Africa. (Original) Mama Afrika, masakan mama Afrika paling enak, Afrika Selatan.

That's your place if you are looking for a restaurant with an African vibe. Beautiful decoration, delicious food (especially recommended wild game mixed grill with meats of crocodile, ostrich, springbok & more), friendly service and fantastic live music. This combination will surely make this culinary experience memorable.

What a place to visit! Quite the dishes may look simple but they are absolutely incredible! If you’re looking to try one of Africa‘s exotic dishes such as ostrich steak, crocodile, warthog, or springbok this is the place to go. We went on a Friday and they had live music starting at 6 PM which created a vibe that was absolutely contagious. I’d recommend making a reservation, we waited over an hour for a table. However we didn’t mind too much with all the lively activity within the restaurant and a small shop to look through.

Loved the food and the service. Nice atmosphere Kind people with elegant African style Life music

The food is tasty, the staff friendly, the live music is nice (but very, very loud, like in a club, I recommend not choosing a table near the music if you want to talk). Minus point for the dirty toilette and the missing toilettpaper.. and make sure you make a table reservation

(Translated by Google) The food did not meet our expectations (Original) Das Essen hat unseren Erwartungen nicht entsprochen

(Translated by Google) True African restaurant, live music, excellent meat (Original) Vero ristorante africano, musica dal vivo, ottima carne

(Translated by Google) Very nice atmosphere, cool live music, very friendly and helpful waiter. The food was also very good and plentiful. Great location right on Long Street. I can only recommend. (Original) Sehr schönes Ambiente, coole Live-Musik, sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Kellner. Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut und reichlich. Super Lage direkt an der Long Street. Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.

(Translated by Google) Great !!!!! (Original) Super !!!!!

Had a great time. The food was good

Great place. Definitely go here if visiting RSA

Really enjoyed the vibe and service provided, the band was awesome and very passionate. Our server was very nice and helpful. The dishes where very nice, although the main course (crocodile) probably wasn’t the best in town. Prices are high, but worth it if you count in the experience.

Service was good, meal was delicious. Loved it.

Hands down one of the best restaurants and places in town!

(Translated by Google) Restaurant with good service. Fast, good food, quality live music (for my tastes), friendliness, pleasant decor. Without short, without a doubt to try. (Original) Restaurante com bom serviço. Rápido, boa comida, música ao vivo com qualidade (para os meus gostos), simpatia, decoração agradável. Sem suma, sem dúvida a experimentar.

Great atmosphere BUT we had made the same experience like Andrea. Food was excellent in taste but the size was to small for a vegan portion and for the price, also the meals were not warm enough. We choosed Matoke and Mams Vegane Stew. It is really sad that the live music hasn't started. Hope you will make something with this advices here - you had a wonderful location.

Seeing the culture the acts performed everything was just amazing the food was over the top and the portion size of the food also amazing allowing me to get through all my meals the service was excellent and the staff were so friendly ☺️😁. I will definitely recommend anyone going there.

Lovely spot with new owner and great meal. It is open again also shown otherwise. Please not that IVenture Pass is also not sorted out yet

We were bullied in taking a menu that we didn't want, and on top of it some of the food it was either old or burned. Will not recommend this place to anyone. Phoned the restaurant 3 times and the least they could have done was warning me about their practices in the restaurant and not receive an expensive surprise for a food that wasn't even worth what we spent.

Excellent perfectly cooked and seasoned dishes with good service and selection. The manager was spot on and new bartender was eager

Amaizing, good food packed with flavour. I wish they also had rabbit 🐰 meat.

We never had African food before and what can I say: It was amazing! The service for awesome. Our waitress helped and explained us all the food. There was a live band playing and you felt automatically an awesome happy vibe! I recommend it to everyone, who likes to try African food for the first time.

I love this place. Everyone is always friendly. Been here several times for food and drink. Today was just a beer. 💚

We had a fabulous night out here and loved the band. The staff were exceptional and the atmosphere excellent. Cocktails are amazing. Unfortunately several items from the menu weren't avaliable (maybe wrong season?) and a couple of dishes were average whereas others were amazing. Nothing was below average though. Highly recommend this place. Good value for money and a wonderful, trusted night out.

Welcoming staff with good menu knowledge. I appreciate the fact that my waitress made me try the wine before ordering for me. The live show was excellent 👌 soon we all became a company, dancing all together. The food came really quick. The portions were big. I tried cassava leaves for the first time and they were nice . 🦐 Shrimps were very tasty 😋 I didn't like the banana dish... I think it had a blunt taste ..it was different from my expectations. I recommend this restaurant for the vibes and the good service!

Mama Africa has rebranded and the service and food has totally changed for the worst. Do not waste your time and money going into this restaurant. On 12 March 2023 I visited the restaurant and ordered food as takeaway. This is what R210.00 got me at Mama Africa. I went back to the restaurant to express my dissatisfaction; I was told that those are their portions, other people do not complain and the manager walked away from me. If you ever find yourself in Cape Town and want a taste of African Food visit a restaurant in the Waterfront.

Overpriced, underwhelming food and wine. Decent service. The live music was its saving grace.

Mama Africa did not let us down. We enjoyed more traditional South Africa cuisine and that is exactly what we are looking for here. Brandon was an amazing server. The front door staff were friendly and happy to assist us. The food was traditional in terms of meat's spices and sides. We will be back here again before we leave Cape Town. Thank you to every staff member involved. You all helped to make this a great experience. The live entertainment was a nice surprise as well. Just an fyi, get the meat sampler dish if you are looking to try true south African meat. Crocodile, springbok, ostrich, Kudu, Venison sausage and Warthog. All meats very tasty in their own way. Enjoy your meal.

Vibey and loud. Lots of fun and enjoyment to be had. Always attend in a group for more fun

it was a very nice evening with delicious african food and an awesome live band! the waiter also did a great job! i can recommend the mama africa. but its important to reserve a table

I find mama Africa to be overpriced R180 for a bowl of prawn curry, prawns were overcooked and tough. I had a bad stomach experience right after ending lunch there.

Overrated African restaurant. Indifferent food, lousy service. Good music

(Translated by Google) Restaurant not to be missed if you are in Cape Town. My husband and I went there on our honeymoon and had a wonderful evening. Great food and cocktails, we also tried the crocodile skewers. During dinner there are truly engaging live music performances. Inside the restaurant there is also a very small market with handmade objects. The only flaw is the waiting list. It is advisable to book well in advance. (Original) Ristorante da non farsi sfuggire se si è a Cape Town. Io e mio marito ci siamo stati durante il viaggio di nozze e abbiamo passato una serata stupenda. Cibo e cocktail ottimi, abbiamo anche provato gli spiedini di coccodrillo. Durante la cena ci sono spettacoli di musica dal vivo davvero coinvolgenti. All’interno del locale c’è anche un piccolissimo mercatino con oggetti fatti a mano. Unica pecca la lista d’attesa. Si consiglia di prenotare con largo anticipo.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place . All the wave. Very good music. (Original) Excelente lugar . Toda la onda. Muy buena música.

(Translated by Google) The restaurant is the famous "tourist catch". Expensive foods. But at least they are good. For an experience with local food even the best suggestion is Gold. (Original) O restaurante é o famoso "pega turista". Comidas caras. Mas pelo menos são boas. Para uma experiência com a comida local mesmo a melhor sugestão é o Gold.

Best African Food

(Translated by Google) goood (Original) goood

Very nice restaurant live it, was so good 😍

very touristy but it is worthwhile to have dinner here.

(Translated by Google) Tourist but pleasant (Original) Turistico ma piacevole

African flavor. Google maps listed us this suggestion of traditional cuisine, which we visited for dinner. The various areas of the place feature scenes, sets and paintings that tell a story of the region. We enjoyed an exotic grill of crocodile, ostrich, warthog, kudu and springbok meats. The experience was very pleasant due to the tasty dishes and the setting of the restaurant.

(Translated by Google) I enjoyed the local food delicious and clean (Original) Yerel biryer yemekler lezzetli ve temiz memnun kaldım

(Translated by Google) Particular local as well as folkloric in the city center, I was able to taste the crocodile the impala the Kudu and the Gnu. (Original) Particolarissimo locale oltre che folcloristico nel centro della città, ho potuto assaggiare il coccodrillo l'impala il Kudu e lo Gnu.

(Translated by Google) A place to try different things. I recommend the barbecue that comes with a piece of meat from each animal eg crocodile (Original) Un lugar para probar cosas diferentes. Recomiendo la parrillada que viene con un pedazo de carne de cada animal ej cocodrill

(Translated by Google) Great service, friendly and attentive, wonderful food and fair price .. (Original) Atendido ótimo, simpáticos e atenciosos, comida maravilhosa e preço justo..

(Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Gutes Lokal

I had the game platter and it was good, but not great. Next morning I had mild diarrhea. Music was ok until a wannabe opera singer took over. It didn’t fit well with marimbas and he was extremely loud

(Translated by Google) A must if you are in Cape Town, you should have eaten here: crocodile skewer from the charcoal grill, kudu steak ... pure and delicious Africa! Don't forget to look at the ceiling as you enter: a huge chandelier made of Coca-Cola bottles. (Original) Ein Muss, wer in Kapstadt ist, sollte hier einmal gegessen haben: Krokodilspieß vom Holzkohlegrill, Kudu - Steak... Afrika pur und lecker!!! Vergesst nicht beim Eintreten an die Decke zu schauen: ein riesiger Kronleuchter aus Coca-Cola-Flaschen.

CLOSED DOWN. No email or phone answer from staff...

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, the quality on the plate is there. However, the wait is very long, even with an empty room (Original) Bel endroit, la qualité dans l'assiette est au rendez-vous. Par contre l'attente est très longue, même avec une salle vide

First visit to and I was very impressed by the food

(Translated by Google) Great food, great location and a fantastic show. I recommend (Original) Excelente comida, ótima localização e um show fantástico. Recomendo

(Translated by Google) An unmissable dinner, to be my first time in Africa and in mama africa. Delicious food. A little expensive but worth what you paid. I ate a unique dish that right now I don't have photos. But they were several meats of different animals. Very cool, that does go an hour before there little places and is by reservation. Something exclusive (Original) Una cena imperdible, para ser mi primera ves en África y en mama africa. Comida deliciosa. Un poco caro pero vale lo pagado. Comi un plato único que justo ahora no tengo fotos. Pero eran varias carnes de diferentes animales. Muy fresco, eso sí ir una hora antes ahí poco lugares y es por reserva. Algo exclusivo

(Translated by Google) For tourists (Original) Für Touristen

Good food good ambiance but what makes this restaurant great is the live African band. You won’t be disappointed if you go.

One of the best restaurant to eat at and experience while in Cape town. The space is big, its best to book/reserve a table beforehand because its always full and booked, but they still allow walk-ins after 8:30/9 i think but there's always a wait time if its a busy night. Its wealth the wait tho because the staff are generous and nice and really pay attention to you. The food is good as well and the portions are big!