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  • 5/5 Nitanja_travel 3 years ago on Google
    The Prawns and Calamari are among the best I've had! Very professional and friendly service. From the welcome at the door to the goodbye as we left, we felt welcomed. We enjoyed the food, the views and the live music and the waterfront. (Support them as you pass by if they are there on your visit.) Highly recommend Bertha's Restaurant! Best, Nitanja
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  • 5/5 Curtiss N. 1 year ago on Google
    Lekka little spot. Almost pup style, warm friendly vibe. Cool for what it is.
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  • 5/5 Vera G B. 3 years ago on Google
    What friendly staff and relaxed restaurant. If it wasn't deadly warm it would've been the perfect Birthday dinner. They are dog friendly and happily brought her some water .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and brilliant value for money. Enjoyable breakfast offerings and delicious lunches to choose from! Bertha's is a real gem. I'm happy to recommend them unreservedly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annamari K. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is excellent!!!

  • 5/5 Erin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and views. Decently well priced too. A really great place for lunch on a day out in Simons Town

  • 5/5 Glen U. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the views and Breakfasts

  • 5/5 Amerah S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    Best of the best, especially fish & chips

  • 4/5 Celeste J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Value for money

  • 3/5 Sonette S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful setting. The food was great. Unfortunately the service was absolutely pathetic! Most people in the restaurant was unhappy with the service. And the place wasn't even busy.

  • 2/5 Jason S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had breakfast on this occasion but I have eaten there on a number of occasions over the past year and have been reluctant to post a less than favourable review. Service is shoddy and food very mediocre. Place is relying on its location and setting to get by.

  • 5/5 Jacques D. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food. We were 8 adults and 5 kids and everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was excellent.

  • 3/5 M K. 2 years ago on Google
    The first time we ate here the food was amazing. This time wasn't very impressed. I ordered the prawns which was very dry, previously there was alot of sauce. Hubby ordered the chicken also very dry and salty where previously it was a very tasty saucy chicken.

  • 3/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly services, food very good but was disappointed by the utensils that was not cleaned properly, milk jug had two brown rings on the inside, the toilets were not in a very good state. The cleaning personnel need to be jacked up.

  • 4/5 Thobeka M. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was great and the food awesome

  • 4/5 Werner R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and good service!

  • 3/5 Jeanine J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location but I wasn't wowed by the freshness of the salad or the oysters.

  • 2/5 Robyn K. 3 years ago on Google
    We made a reservation and upon arrival were informed there's no gas so forced to only have fried foods. No apologies. Highly disappointing

  • 5/5 Ivan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, very good prices and wonderful customer attention.

  • 5/5 Nicky S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great value seafood platters and super fresh oysters

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, Great food, Great view

  • 3/5 Terry J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food average

  • 5/5 Guilermo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service from Buli at Bertha's restaurant and food was amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Christo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere

  • 4/5 Masonge N. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't know where else to ask, but why oh why did you stop making the eisbein 😭 Best one in CPT by my estimation, and not many places make it. Love your work otherwise 👍🏾

  • 5/5 Thabo L. 7 months ago on Google
    I did not buy food .. i went there as an explorer. The reception was awesome. And the guy took his time to explain the history and everything Portuguese.. I want to thank that guy.. forgot his name. Thabo

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 6 months ago on Google
    The staff are friendly and honestly just lovely. Nyasha is truly a star! The food is also exceptional.

  • 5/5 Klara A. 6 months ago on Google
    Some of my favorite food and vibes in Cape Town. A must go to local pub.

  • 5/5 Xander van d. 9 months ago on Google
    If you have a dog and looking for great Portuguese food look no further. Staff super friendly. They bring a doggy blanket and water bowl and make you feel at home.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 10 months ago on Google
    Very simple place - but food is delicious. The ribs were perfect, crispy vegetables and nice chips. Quite an institution apparently - rightly so. Also really cheap and service v friendly. What a find ...

  • 5/5 Marieske B. 4 months ago on Google
    Living walking distance from this place couldn't have been better, we love making this our regular spot for a drinks, snacks and food. The wood fired pizza is absolutely amazing and the staff even more so. Would definitely recommend for tourists and locals!

  • 5/5 Samuel C. 4 months ago on Google
    Great specials and great service! Our waiter was absolutely amazing Nyasha! Please give her a large Christmas bonus. Whoop whoop.

  • 4/5 Anthony R. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited with friends on 2 occasions Eisbein excellent (wait 45 mins) veg a bit bland Veal a la villa also excellent choice Does get very busy

  • 3/5 Mr. M. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasant service, unfortunately cold food , location good.

  • 4/5 Carel P. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem of a place, a need to visit whenever you are in Cape Town. Food is great, and the service even better!

  • 4/5 Nita S. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed the food but the waiting staff always seem to disappear, but do enjoy going there from Tim to time

  • 5/5 DARRYL ZENITH P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow what a wonderful resturant, we had fabulous food and it was right at the waterfront, it was most enjoyable and the owner was very friendly and helpful even the entertainment was delightful

  • 1/5 Paulgar L. 1 year ago on Google
    There was nothing Portuguese about this restaurant and they ran out of chorizo sausage, not reommended

  • 5/5 Hugo Du R. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw one of the staff members escorting a customer who was on crutches to his car. Very impressed. Peri Peri half chicken also pretty good.

  • 4/5 Ari K. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a lovely spot, frequented by regulars over the years, with a chilled vibe, outside tables and situated so conveniently. Decently priced, excellent service. Would recommend :)

  • 1/5 Kirsten T. 1 year ago on Google
    Unacceptable service. The person that was meant to service me behind the counter mocked me openly in front of another customer. Absolutely unacceptable and such a lack of compassion and empathy. I ordered a drink to calm my nerves after hearing a good friend of mine committed suicide, and instead of just doing their job made me feel small.

  • 5/5 Jeroen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, nice cozy spot to enjoy a beer under the shadow of the mountain with Portugese cuisine. Also dog/pet friendly is a huge plus for pet lovers.

  • 4/5 Kyle 2 years ago on Google
    It's a classic. Not much more to say. Pizzas and pastas are their specialty. They could do with a clean. Great sports vibe.

  • 5/5 Lliezel E. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite smoking friendly place to eat and drink...super authentic, nothing pretentious

  • 4/5 Johan d. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food Good service Friendly staff

  • 4/5 Philipp R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there with wife and 4 year old child. The service is friendly and good. The food is great. (Mild was still too spicy for me.) But they don't aim for families as customers, which is of course fine. It has the vibe of a pub. There are some tables in a non-smoking area. The more inside area is for smokers and a lot of people smoke there and are loud. The door between the two areas is open. I won't recommend families to sit inside. But if you don't mind loudness and people drinking a lot and the pub-vibe, then enjoy!

  • 4/5 Sarah C. 2 years ago on Google
    Steaks were excellent, kingklip was disappointing. My guys enjoyed their Guinness. I live nearby, and will be back. My "glass" of wine at the end of the evening of was generous 😜

  • 5/5 Dominique t. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is 5☆'s...just a pity that we can't enjoy a glass🍷🍷with our meal ☆☆☆☆☆

  • 5/5 Vítek �. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with good beer and great food for great price. Chicken piripiri is very recommended but if you rly like a spicy food, start with "only hot" before you will get so super hot :)

  • 5/5 Aggelos E. 3 years ago on Google
    Traditional restaurant, reminds you the old times but the best part are the steaks! I haven't tasted any better in the whole Cape Town! The prices are really good

  • 5/5 Jessica N. 3 years ago on Google
    The best Ribs in Cape Town!!! All other dishes we had were also delish and the friendliness of the owner made the experience just perfect! Thank you!

  • 3/5 bryan r. 3 years ago on Google
    Service attentive and food fine.

  • 5/5 Ronnie W. 3 years ago on Google
    What a pleasure. Great relaxed vibe. I had beef Trinchado and tasted the espetada, both amazing. Shared a Trinchado and got lots of Espetada from guys not able to finish, so portions good too.

  • 5/5 Gary P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great time well done to all concerned

  • 5/5 alwyn v. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Silvano C. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food and chilled atmosphere! Service great

  • 5/5 Dylan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Marty Floor, Tendai and Domwell make this place ❤️.

  • 1/5 Elvino N. 3 years ago on Google
    Got a bug in the food we ordered.

  • 5/5 Anthony I. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favourite Portuguese restaurant with Mozambique chicken in city bowl

  • 5/5 Sharon M. 4 years ago on Google
    The French fries best in town.

  • 5/5 Walter L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great specials and good food.

  • 3/5 Gerrit Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect mixture of dining and bar facilities, food 4 stars

  • 5/5 Monique S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Do urself a favour and try the Espetada

  • 5/5 Christian van der W. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. AWESOME chips. Flavourful food. Unbeatable.

  • 4/5 Deon O. 3 years ago on Google
    Warm and congenial - my first visit so I'm leaving one star to be earned through consistency.

  • 5/5 Gert J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing pizzas, great value for money. And such friendly staff.

  • 3/5 Sellz N. 5 years ago on Google
    I found this place on the entertainer app. The food is delicious and affordable. Nice vibe, friendly staff and lovely sangria.

  • 5/5 Laurie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favourite local hang out spot! The pizza special is to be recommended!!

  • 5/5 Eshaam S. 3 years ago on Google
    You know when u stumble across that hidden gem? Yeah. Here it is. Great food. Better prices. Cold beer. Awesome service. The full English Breakfast was amazing. RYAN the waiter was very attentive. The manager was very kind too. I'd drive from Claremont to come here.

  • 5/5 Bianca A. 4 years ago on Google
    This tavern has a great atmosphere. The service is friendly and fast and the menu has a wide variety. We had a garlic pita and crispy calamari tenticles for starters, beef espatada and mussels for mains and the obvious Pastei De Nata for dessert. Everything was tasty and they are currently accepting the Entertainer App.

  • 5/5 Stacey-lee R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good service and amazing views

  • 4/5 Willem S. 3 years ago on Google
    Overall a good, unpretentious little place. Most tap beers are ice cold, staff is friendly, food is good (I am sure the Portuguese stuff is great, I've only had the Trinchado and pizzas). 4 stars because service isn't always fast. Pizza took about an hour on our last visit. This is understandable because it was super busy. We will be back for value meals and frosty beers.

  • 5/5 Annaline De W. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome service and value for money

  • 4/5 John van der W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice venue good food as well.

  • 3/5 Jody S. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was a bit shoddy, but other than that, lovely place at the waters edge

  • 5/5 Morne L. 3 years ago on Google
    Always nice to go there sevice is always gud

  • 3/5 Errol B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delivery of food quality has taken a dive, what a shame for a beautiful setting. Service was good

  • 4/5 Amelia Sancroft B. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately overpriced and staff not overly friendly or accomodating.

  • 1/5 Theodore B. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst meal ever anywhere.

  • 4/5 Siddiq L. 3 years ago on Google
    1kg Prawns anyone... the best I've had at a reasonable price, hot & fresh, definitely the star of the show. Go adventure...worth it!

  • 5/5 tony t. 3 years ago on Google
    Even during this bad times you always get the best at Bertha's. Good value, excellent position, great friendly service Love this place.

  • 5/5 Jonny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Spacious, friendly and efficient staff setup beautiful overlooking the harbor. Food great.

  • 4/5 Janet B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice service and great food. Views fantastic!

  • 2/5 Jonathan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Would have given a one but the location is world class. Ordered a seafood pasta. A little of everything right? Pasta itself was terrible. As in cheap bottom shelf stuff bought in bulk. A step down from pick n pay "no name" brand. Sauce was non existent. Dry as a bone. Two tiny muscles and two tiny prawns neatly put on top. Prawn was 95% head legs and tail with the smallest sliver of meat. The hake was a tiny matchbox cube covered in hard scales and full of bones. Sent me coughing for 15 minutes. Wife had a fantastic steak by the way. Really decent. So maybe avoid sea food in this sea food restaurant?

  • 3/5 Peter T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was a bit underwhelming when we visited. The service was a slow as well, even though they didn't appear to be very busy. We ordered seafood platters but were not impressed by the quality or quantity of these platters.

  • 5/5 Chanel H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice location. Friendly staff and good food. A great place to send time with family and friends with a beautiful view!!

  • 4/5 keagan b. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered 2 beers and it cost me R120. They were standard local beers made in cape Town. I want impressed. That being said. The staff seemed incredibly friendly and were very willing to help out. They were also being jovial with one another and made the atmosphere seem very pleasant.

  • 4/5 Odete J. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful meal here, fresh fish and well cooked calamari. Stunning Harbour view and covid friendly with outdoor tables

  • 4/5 Reggie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good value and service was very good. I really enjoyed the fish and the portions were large. The salad was fresh, but I feel the chips were average. Will definitely be visiting again👌

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Service always good. Well spaced tables and great Covid-19 protocols. Yummy breakfast. Good for morning coffee and sundowners. Delicious seafood.

  • 3/5 Craig S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful location but average food. Expected it to be like pub grub and it was. So. Can't really complain. And the food is decent. Just don't expect fine dining and enjoy the view and the drinks and you will not be disappointed

  • 5/5 jhon henry l. 4 years ago on Google
    Verry cute. Verry old school. Portuguese food is great. Its rare that you find a delicious pizza with more toppings than bread. I love the staff. There was a cute young lady white with medium lenth blond hair. She is fantastic. Smile service care. I recomend this place 100 percent


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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